Is Battery A Good Deal?

[CatMan42]

So I found this on amazon...
Amazon.com: Powerextra 15.2V 4480mAh LiPo Intelligent Flight Battery Replacement battery for DJI Phantom 3 Professional, Phantom 3 Advanced and Phantom 3 Standard: Toys & Games
Looked like a great price, until I really started looking at it. It's a 4480mAh battery, bit the factory batteries are 4500mAH. Not sure this would even work and if it does, wouldn't it reduce flight time?

 

[msinger]

It's a knock-off battery, so I don't recommend it. For $40 more, you can get an OEM battery.

 

[CatMan42]

It's a knock-off battery, so I don't recommend it. For $40 more, you can get an OEM battery.

Ah, exactly what I thought. Just didn't look right from the get go!!

Thanks

 

[LuvMyTJ]

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Phantom Pilots forum. I hope that you will take advantage of the benefits that come with membership and that you will be able to use the forum for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Phantom quadcopter’s.

When it comes to batteries for the Phantom you don't want to cut corners to save a buck now as it may mean the loss of your equipment due to failure. OEM DJI batteries are highly recommended. Also, if you were to have an issue and need warranty work I am guessing they would blame the non-OEM battery and you would be left to cover all the repairs out of pocket.

Enjoy your new quad and fly safe!