is anybody using rechargble AA batteries in your remote?

usaken · Apr 13, 2014

Just curious about this. In certain circumstances, rechargables last longer than Alkaline. Thanks

ElGuano · Apr 13, 2014

I use Eneloops. They last for dozens and dozens of flights. I just recharge and replace monthly before they get low. I'm sure a good set of alkalines will last longer, but of course they don't recharge.

Seedler · Apr 13, 2014

Eneloop xxx do me about 40 flights between charges

mcmax20 · Apr 13, 2014

Seedler said:
Eneloop xxx do me about 40 flights between charges

Same for me, I just make a habit of charging every one to 2 months. I have 2 sets so my flying is never interrupted.

SilentAV8R · Apr 13, 2014

ElGuano said:
I use Eneloops. They last for dozens and dozens of flights. I just recharge and replace monthly before they get low. I'm sure a good set of alkalines will last longer, but of course they don't recharge.

+1 on Eneloops. Great cells for transmitters. Best part is they do not lose a significant amount of charge between uses since they have a very low self discharge.

usaken · Apr 13, 2014

Thanks, I have lots of enelopes!

BruceTS · Apr 13, 2014

+1 Eneloop xxx all I ever use now.

arun21 · Apr 13, 2014

Eneloops weren't available at best buy when i needed some so i just got the duracell rechargeables and they've been working great. I probably charge them too much but i just don't want my P2 to lose control. Maybe charge them every dozen flights.

johnbig · Apr 13, 2014

Hi Guys, I use NiMh rechargeables in my remote controller and the controller beeps continuously when they need recharging. I have flown for another hour with the controller beeping. Have more batteries now.

Johnbig

kydan · Apr 13, 2014

I need to quit being lazy and tie my Phantom into my Spektrum transmitter.

nwillitts · Apr 14, 2014

kydan said:
I need to quit being lazy and tie my Phantom into my Spektrum transmitter.

how can this be done?i have a dx7.

Gizmo3000 · Apr 14, 2014

I use 2500mah Tenergy's. (the higher end ones), they seem to work great for me.

FC40 Pilot · Apr 14, 2014

I have ordered Turnigy Ni-ZN AA's from Hobby King . Ive checked the current and each cell is giving at least 1.6v compared to Ni-mah that give 1.2v each

cgblack · Apr 14, 2014

I use a 5v step down regulator http://www.getfpv.com/electronics/voltage-regulators/5v-step-down-voltage-regulator.html from a 3S LiPo. It's stuck to the back of my Tx and powers my FPV monitor/Rx/DVR.

ladykate · Apr 14, 2014

I just noticed that B&H are providing rechargeable AA and a charger with their P2 kits. I get a long time out of the normal Duracell AA... hadn't really thought about it that much. Have recently started using Futabas with them and kinda like them - and they use rechargeable battery packs. The stock tx is what goes on the road with me, though. Nice and compact and fits my carry case easily.

reALIGNed · Apr 14, 2014

kydan said:
I need to quit being lazy and tie my Phantom into my Spektrum transmitter.

I was going to do the same thing, but changed my mind, and here is why. My buddy (who also flies helicopters) uses his DX7S on his Blade 350QX, is constantly trying to remember which channel he assigned to the modes of his quad, and twice he put it in the dirt because a wrong switch choice. There are so many options with setting dual rates, CL,HL, etc., and it gets him in trouble, and when he goes to fly a helicopter, he has to re-think all over again. I learned to like the compact simple tx from DJI.