P1, FC40 battery compartment mod

[syotr]

I posted an earlier version of this modification a year ago in the general discussion forum. Someone revived the old thread and suggested I post it in this forum along with the newer mod photos. I have uploaded the part to thingiverse.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:691506
The modification allows longer batteries to fit into the P1 and shifts the weight farther to the back to help balance the weight of a camera and gimbal. It requires cutting out the back end where the LED is mounted and attaching a 3d printed part with screws. The front battery compartment opening has been opened up slightly as well to allow taller batteries such as the Multistar 4000mAh to fit. With this battery I can get an easy 20 minute flight time, more if I pushed it. The battery was at 11.2 v after landing and came up to 11.3 within a minute. These batteries have a lot of sag so I had my first warning set at 10.7v.

 

[syotr]

P1, FC40 battery compartment mod continued

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[syotr]

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[capodrone81]

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how long you fly that? 1 hour....... lol.

Looks factory GREAT job... if we had an applause button id post it . :lol: :lol:


great innovation! :idea: :ugeek: :mrgreen:

 

[syotr]

Did another flight with the gimbal and GoPro attached. Easily got 15 minutes landing at 11.2v and bounced back to 11.3 again in just a minute, so I could have gone longer. This was at 40 degrees with a little wind. Also had some toilet bowl effect since I forgot to recalibrate the compass after adding the gimbal and camera.
Total weight is 1170g with this setup, 9443 props, taller landing gear, Feiyu-tech 2-axis gimbal and GoPro 3+.

 

[IflyinWY]

Thank you very much for posting this syotr.

I would also push the applause button.