I just flew mine, 90 minutes on a 1500 3S battery, and I had one minute left on my timer but I got the "Transmitter Battery Low!" warning lol. I was still almost 1000' high and quickly switched it to landing flaps and high rates to get it down before my transmitter shut off. I had one red tailed hawk, 2 young eagles,, and a bunch of turkey vultures all come and investigate it during the flight. The eagles were sneaking up on it, like they had bad intentions, but I turned on the motor and got above them so quickly they left in a hurry.
A lighter battery actually adds flight time. I use a 1300 3S and even without thermals can stay up almost an hour because the sink rate is so low. I use less than a minute of battery time to get it to altitude each time then just sit in my spinning lawn chair and fly up to a mile away at 500-700 feet. When I put a camera on it, in an underside mounting, it reduces the time to about 10-15 minutes.
Do you fly nose heavy or neutral neutral to just a touch tail heavy is good for thermals plus the setup you have for your camber great video looking forward to the next one Take care
Not sure, the extra weight might be counter productive. Intact, people have been saying try a lighter and smaller battery for longer flights. Go figure.
I just flew mine, 90 minutes on a 1500 3S battery, and I had one minute left on my timer but I got the "Transmitter Battery Low!" warning lol. I was still almost 1000' high and quickly switched it to landing flaps and high rates to get it down before my transmitter shut off. I had one red tailed hawk, 2 young eagles,, and a bunch of turkey vultures all come and investigate it during the flight. The eagles were sneaking up on it, like they had bad intentions, but I turned on the motor and got above them so quickly they left in a hurry.
That’s awesome!! Can’t wait to get out there. Might even make a video out it for evidence. Cheers
A lighter battery actually adds flight time. I use a 1300 3S and even without thermals can stay up almost an hour because the sink rate is so low. I use less than a minute of battery time to get it to altitude each time then just sit in my spinning lawn chair and fly up to a mile away at 500-700 feet. When I put a camera on it, in an underside mounting, it reduces the time to about 10-15 minutes.
Great idea! I'm going to give it a go, and see if it makes a difference. Cheers.
Do you fly nose heavy or neutral neutral to just a touch tail heavy is good for thermals plus the setup you have for your camber great video looking forward to the next one
Take care
The Cg is pretty spot on. I put the camera as close to the fuselage and on the cg mark. Doesn’t seem to mind, just some trim.
Extreme Glide Time??? It would be helpful to design some way to get the camera mounted without drag.
Hello. How do you attach the camera to the wing of the glider?
Hi, I use Velcro, 10lbs test. Thanks for the support. Cheers
Is the camera operation a simple on/ off button or do you have to be connected to a Wi-fi app.?
It is a simple, one button unit. You can also connect to your phone for viewing angles, and video adjustment.
I use an admiral 3s 1000 mah. Floats around like a night radian
Amazing!
If you added a second battery of the same size, what would you estimate your flight time would be?
Not sure, the extra weight might be counter productive. Intact, people have been saying try a lighter and smaller battery for longer flights. Go figure.
HOW are you able to video from the glider?
I use an on board camera, my RunCam. I have a review of it on my channel. Check it out. th-cam.com/video/HnJOCQimu1c/w-d-xo.html