Recent content by Shogun

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    External battery for FC40

    don't want to do the USB power bank to avoid adding weight
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    External battery for FC40

    yes, that's one of the options, connecting thru the USB port and tapping the phantom power supply (11.1v) hooked to a step down converter (5v). I tried to simulate this using a USB wall charger hooked to the camera and I was able to record while charging. the other option is to tap directly to...
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    FC40 camera Battery

    yes it can be replaced. You have to open up the camera by removing the front cover first, then remove a small screw at the bottom that holds the back cover. The battery is a 3.7v li-ion 700 mah. You need to get the same size. I am considering, but have not done yet, of powering the FC40...
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    External battery for FC40

    hi all, let me clarify my question since it maybe confusing. I am referring to the FC40 Camera's Battery. The internal battery does not last long when recording continuously and wifi linked. about 18 minutes max. I was thinking if someone already tried hooking the fc40 camera to the phantom...
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    Does a gimbal for the FC40 camera exist?

    Hi, I installed Tarot Gimbal on my FC40..had to fabricate a holder to fit the camera on the tarot since I got the gopro version..works well
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    External battery for FC40

    Hi, am new in this forum, just wondering if someone tried hooking the fc40 to an external power supply? Am thinking of a dc dc converter to step down the voltage of the power supply from the phantom to power up the fc40. internal battery in my camera does not last 30 mins continuous use. even...