You will have fun if you are a FPV tyro expecting to operate a FPV drone casually but you have no suitable measures. Now we are providing a detailed introductory tutorial for you, hoping it can help you improve from an inexperienced rookie to a skillful veteran.

1. If you have never seen quadcopter, you need to buy a mini one like a toy. Although it looks very inconspicuous, but it has a genuine advantage that a formal FPV can’t compare with.

Firstly, it is extremely difficult to operate a FPV. Operating a FPV excellently needs long-terms accumulated skills. It is inevitable to land unsafely. So we need a mini quadcopter with low price and high safety to practice.

Secondly, a broad flying space is needed to operate a FPV, but mini quadcopter has seldom requirement for flying, with which you can practice at home.

For the two reasons above, do not start directly with the machine if you have no contact with quadcopter, which is very expensive and dangerous.

2.
You can plan to buy a FPV when you are familiar perfectly with mastering a mini quadcopter.

After all, what kind of model should be chosen as the first FPV?

There are two kinds of FPV in the market. One is RTF (ready to fly) UAV which means you can operate it as soon as you get it. Another one needs you to choose and buy body frame, motor, screw propeller and relative electronic component, then assembly and test them.

If you have strong manipulative ability, we strongly recommend second plan because the process of DIY for UAV is full of pleasure. Moreover, you will get many various skills in the process, which will help you a lot in the future.

3.Structure of FPV drone

You have to be aware of the structure of FPV drone no matter what kind of plan you choose. A FPV can be divided into several parts below.
The body frame: the frame of the plane.

Four motors: used to drive the propeller rotation

Four ESC (electronic speed controller): used to adjust electric current and supply power for motors.

Four screw propellers: rotating generates pulling to drive the plane to fly

Flight controller: the brain of FPV controlling various flying posture

FPV Lipo battery: supply power for the FPV

Transmitter and receiver: used to transmit your control command to the FPV.

The components above can let the FPV fly and do some easy flying exercise. But if you want to enjoy real FPV, you need to ask help from the components below.

The camera and image transmission: used to transmit first view images seen from the FPV

FPV glass or screen: used to output the image seen from the FPV and give you an experience you are operating the plane.

Antenna: used too enlarge the signal from image transmission.

Having equipped with all the components above, you will go into the world of FPV. If you want to share your flying video, a HD camera is needed.

4 .Flying

You can fly with your friend when you can master a FPV skillfully.

5.Cautions for safety

Firstly, do not flying in crowded place.

Secondly, ensure the UAV are free by adjusting image signal before flying

Thirdly, practice with mini quadcopter before flying FPV. Besides, you are suggested to try with FPV after you are familiar with mini quadcopter.

Fourthly, ensure the power is sufficient before your flying or prepare several spare batteries because over-long continuation of flying journey contents you more and avoids crash from air for lack of power. Tattu 2 Cell lipo battery is suggested for its long-time continuation and strong explosive.

After two weeks our 1300mah Tattu R-Line 95C batteries have got 15 charge-discharge cycles and now we can talk about them in a more accurate way than when they were new brand.

Comparing with other two 1300mah batteries of different types we have, including a “graphene” one, the R-line battery is the best. The “graphene” one almost reaches the performance of the R-line but its greater weight (also its measurements) makes the R-line win.

In the last cycles we have made it suffering by discharging it until 3.0v per cell. It came down hot but not as much as other batteries and after a few seconds the battery cells recover the voltage (3.5- 3.6v)
The internal resistance when the batteries were new was 001/001/001/001 Mohm and now, after 15 cycles is 002/002/002/003 Mohm

In my opinion, they are the best 1300mah batteries we have used so far. They have a great discharge from the beginning until the end of the flight regardless of what you force them. I think that Gens ace has done a good job with these batteries, I am looking forward to try the 1500mah packs.
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The article and video provided by Pilot: Darklost FPV

The batteries is basic of electric model, especially for the model plane. More than 20 years have passed, power battery has a big development,NIMI battery, LIPO battery have also enter the stage of model airplane. Gens ace that has more than 10 years of battery industry to share the RC lipo battery development brief history.

1.what is the power battery

As the engine model by motor is called electric model,and the battery for make the motor work is power battery. They have great different with the other uses of the battery,it is very important for model airplanes’ performance.

2.The type of the power battery and the development profiles

There are many kinds of batteries for using the electric model airplane, such as solar batteries, silver-zinc batteries, lithium batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, NI-MH batteries and so on. For the solar battery output current is small, so must have done large area to make the electric model plane fly, and cost expensive, thus few takers. Silver-Zinc battery has high specific energy, large current discharge ability is very strong, but the battery lifespan is short, and expensive, easy leakage, don’t fall, so nobody cares. At present, the use popular batteries are nickel serial batteries and new type lithium batteries on model airplane.

In 1970, the electric model plane has became popular in the Europe and United States countries, the mainly due to the NI-cd battery that have strong and repeated charge and discharge has been into practical application promotion and mass production stage at that time. However, in the early 21st century, NI-MH battery performance is better than Ni-cd battery, with it has small memory effect, less pollution to environment, it has been widely used in model aircraft power,became one of the mainstream varieties.

Lithium battery is used as a disposable batteries at early, it doesn’t discharge, and has high specific energy, but it has big internal resistance, therefore unable to provide a big current to make the electric model plane fly. But by the end of last century, we have been able to provide a rechargeable lithium battery, but at that time, lithium battery is more expensive, and the ability of discharge is only barely make the model plane level flight.

At early stage, the study lithium battery is mainly for military, and later in the civil aspect, people gave more attention to its and investment under the huge economic interest. So at the end of 20th century and the early of 21st century has make the breakthrough progress. At present, lithium battery has been used in area such as cellphones, cameras, laptop computers eliminated NI-Cd battery and Ni-Mh battery. The lithium battery used in RC model plane promotion still in recent years. At first, the hobbyist try to use lithium battery of mobile phone put on RC plane to make fly, and obtained the flight time is longer than the NI-Cd battery. Then, it has attracted the battery and model of two industries manufactures. After the lithium battery and model together soon, the lipo battery in the large current discharge ability showed a stronger, more suitable for the aviation model, thus the lipo battery grow into the mainstream variety in RC model aircraft. According to the long term development, model aircraft power battery from now on will be quite a long period of time of RC lipo battery.

Source: http://www.genstattu.com/blog/to-model-airplane-pilots-do-you-really-know-rc-lipo-battery/

For RC FPV drone pilots, a good batteries are more important. Today, we will recommend the 4 best deals for FPV battery to you.

August is a special month for Gens ace&Tattu; It is the second anniversary of the official online shop Genstattu.com. To celebrate the 2nd birthday of genstattu.com, and to thank for their all regular and new customer’s support, Gens ace&Tattu has made a good deal for everybody to shop online. Let’s take a look at some of the great offers we have picked out for you:

1.
Tattu 1300mAh 75C 3S1P lipo battery pack with XT60 plug

$30.99 35% OFF $20.14

SKU: TA-75C-1300-3S1P-XT60

1300mAh Battery Application:

These high C rated batteries are useful for Nemesis 240 Mini, Skylark M4-FPV250, Mini Shredder 200, INDY250 PLUS, MOJO 280, HOVERSHIP MHQ2(270),ZMR 250,QAV250, QAV180/210, Emax Nighthawk 250, drone and FPV etc.

1300mAh Battery Features:

1. Stable automatic stacking technology enables single cell capacities of 1300mAh.
2. The most strict single cell capacity, voltage, resistance, discharge curve matching process.
3. Superior Japan and Korea Lithium Polymer raw materials.
Tattu batteries provide high quality, reliable power for Nemesis 240 Min, Skylark M4-FPV250,Mini Shredder 200,INDY250 PLUS, MOJO 280, HOVERSHIP MHQ2(270), ZMR 250, QAV250, QAV180/210, Emax Nighthawk 250, drone and FPV etc.

2.
Tattu 1300mAh 75C 4S1P lipo battery pack with XT60 plug

$38.99 25% OFF $29.24

SKU: TA-75C-1300-4S1P-XT60

Tattu 1300mah Lipo Application:

Tattu batteries provide high quality, reliable power for Nemesis 240 Min, Skylark M4-FPV250,Mini Shredder 200,INDY250 PLUS, HOVERSHIP MHQ2(270):,Mini H,QAV250, QAV180/210, Danaus, Vortex 285, Mini H, FLIP FPV FRAME, Emax Nighthawk 250, ZMR 250, HOVERSHIP MHQ2, MOJO 280, drone and FPV etc.

Tattu 1300mah Lipo Features:

1. Stable automatic stacking technology enables single cell capacities of 1300mAh.
2. Higher capacity than comparable size packs
3. No memory effect

3.
Tattu 1550mAh 14.8V 75C 4S1P Lipo Battery Pack with XT60 plug

$44.99 35% OFF $29.24

SKU: TA-75C-1550-4S1P-XT60

1550mah 75C Lipo Application:

TATTU 1550mAh 4S1P 75C lipo battery packs Max Burst Discharge: Perfectly suited to Vortex, LRC Freestyle V1(270-296) DRONE AND FPV ETC.

1550mah 75C Lipo Features:

1. Stable automatic stacking technology enables single cell capacities of 1550mAh.
2. The most strict single cell capacity, voltage, resistance, discharge curve matching process.
3. Superior Japan and Korea Lithium Polymer raw materials.

4.
Tattu 1550mAh 14.8V 75C 4S1P Lipo Battery Pack Racing with XT60 plug

$48.99 25% OFF $36.66

SKU: TA-75C-1550-4S1P-racing

Tattu 1550mAh 4S Lipo Application:

Tattu 1550mAh 14.8V 75C 4S1P Racing Pack Designed for Nemesis 240 Mini, Skylark M4-FPV250, Mini Shredder 200, INDY250 PLUS, MOJO 280, HOVERSHIP MHQ2(270), ZMR 250, QAV250, QAV180/210, Emax Nighthawk 250 , drone and FPV etc

Tattu 1550mAh 4S Lipo Features:

1. Stable automatic stacking technology enables single cell capacities of 1550mAh.
2. Higher capacity than comparable size packs
3. No memory effect

 

FPV battery deals starts on August 19th and ends on August 22nd, and Enjoy up to $50 off FPV Batteries plus $5.00 off on purchase over $98.00, $15.00 off to purchase over $198.00, $30.00 off on purchase over $298.00.

Tattu FPV batteries have high C-rate, high quality, and high capacity, if you like or interest you can check it out on: http://www.genstattu.com/promotion

Source: http://rcfpvplane.com/the-4-best-deals-for-fpv-battery-in-genstattu-anniversary-sale/

Most Quadcopters have a flight time ranging between 3minutes to 20minutes. However, other cheaper models have a flight time shorter than this. The most puzzling question that Drone FPV pilots face is how to extend the flight time of the FPV battery in use.

There are many factors that affect the flight time of the FPV drone; such as the weight of the drone, winds, flight recording, and flight style. The addition of weight, presence of wind and recording your flight using a camera are some of the conditions that drain your FPV battery flight time.

Tips To Increase Your FPV Battery Time：

1. Choose a big battery.

Most Drone FPV models are fitted with mid-size batteries which do not offer flight time longer than seven minutes on average. Acquiring a battery with a higher mAh will increase your flight time. However, do not use a huge battery since it makes the drone heavier leading to more energy consumption, this impacts negatively on the flight time.

2. Choose a conservative flight mode

Drone FPV models have a range of flight modes. These are dependent on the transmitter sensitivity. To increase the FPV battery flight time, you should choose the less aggressive flight mode, which is the lower sensitivity flight mode.

3. Ditch the camera if pos sible

Some cameras are detachable. If yours is, it is highly recommended that you remove it. The camera drains the battery since it is heavy and also the recording itself link directly to the battery thus shortening its flight time.

4. Experiment different propeller sizes

The size of the propeller fitted on the drone affects the battery flight time since it impacts on the power consumption. Before using different propellers, start by experimenting with the manufacturer’s recommended propeller then use different sizes while observing the flight time observed using different sizes.

5. Charge the FPV batteries at the right time

Do you charge your battery moments before using it or days before flying? Charging your battery long before using it decreases both the lifetime of your battery and the flight time during flying. It is recommended that you charge your battery some minutes before using it.

6. Fly in the appropriate conditions

If you fly your drone FPV outdoors, then you should consider the right conditions to fly in. Avoid windy or rainy conditions. Flying in the wind increases the resistance that the drone faces when turning. Higher resistance translates to more power consumption thus draining your battery faster. Rainy conditions also damage the drone’s battery.

7. Remove prop guards

Prop guard is the frame that covers the propeller to protect it. The propeller has an advantage since it protects the propeller. However it has a disadvantage since it increases the weight of the drone thus increasing the power consumption and reducing the battery flight time. Removing them will make your Drone FPV lighter thus consume less power during flight.

8. Do not overcharge the battery

FPV batteries can be dangerous when overcharged. It can explode and cause fire. Alternatively, overcharging reduces the lifetime the battery.

9. Do not allow the battery to drain completely

It is highly recommended that you don’t drain the drone’s battery. Ensure you do not fly the drone when the battery is less than 20% percent. This reduces the battery’s lifetime.

10. Consider making your own model

If you are not impressed by the time that your Drone FPV model offers, you may consider making your own drone. How do you go about this? Don’t worry; there are numerous sources of information on the internet that can guide you in making your customized model.

The article resource: http://www.genstattu.com/blog/how-to-extend-the-battery-flight-time-of-drone-fpv/