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[netprophet]

Does anyone know will the MAV PRO 2 operate in sub sub sub zero temps?

 

[brett8883]

Does anyone know will the MAV PRO 2 operate in sub sub sub zero temps?View attachment 92117

I’m sure you are joking but just in case, no, that would be a terrible idea. Who in their right mind would want to be outside in that weather to begin with.

 

[Deleted member 3792]

I wouldn’t take that chance. My drones are to expensive for that challenge.

 

[netprophet]

I’m sure you are joking but just in case, no, that would be a terrible idea. Who in their right mind would want to be outside in that weather to begin with.

I am not joking, I am flying from Las Vegas to Fairbanks tomorrow.

 

[sar104]

They will fly at low temperatures in relatively dry air provided that the batteries start warm. I haven't tried below around -10°C though. The electronics should be okay, but I don't know about the mechanical components.

 

[netprophet]

They will fly at low temperatures in relatively dry air provided that the batteries start warm. I haven't tried below around -10°C though. The electronics should be okay, but I don't know about the mechanical components.

Ah well, I guess I'll be the first to try and report back...

 

[Deleted member 3792]

I am not joking, I am flying from Las Vegas to Fairbanks tomorrow.

On one battery??

 

[netprophet]

I'll start with a hover first see how it reacts.... do you think DJI will sponsor?

 

[old man mavic]

good luck hope you come back with your Mav in one piece ,

 

[brett8883]

I am not joking, I am flying from Las Vegas to Fairbanks tomorrow.

Again no. Battery couldn’t take it, camera probably won’t work right.

On a side note it’s kinda interesting that -40c=-40f didn’t realize there was a point at which the two systems became the same. Mind blown

 

[netprophet]

For those interested, check out my FB page " Travelling to Work " I circumnavigate the globe every year, and this is my 5th straight year. After Anchorage & Fairbanks, it's Hawaii and the Philippines.

 

[sar104]

Again no. Battery couldn’t take it, camera probably won’t work right.

On a side note it’s kinda interesting that -40c=-40f didn’t realize there was a point at which the two systems became the same. Mind blown

Has to happen...

Tc = (Tf - 32)*5/9

If Tc = Tf then rearranging

T*9/5 = T - 32

T = -32*5/(9 - 5) =. -40

 

[brett8883]

If you really want to try keep in mind the AC won’t take off if the battery is colder than a certain threshold. There won’t be much time before that battery cools to below the threshold so I would recommend turning the AC on while indoors and then taking it out side and arming the motors while waiting for GPS lock. You don’t want it outside without being on and don’t want it just sitting there while acquiring GPS.

Id also land with at least 40% battery left and keto an eye on the internal temp from the app.

 

[netprophet]

Has to happen...

Tc = (Tf - 32)*5/9

If Tc = Tf then rearranging

T*9/5 = T - 32

T = -32*5/(9 - 5) =. -40

View attachment 92122

 

[brett8883]

Has to happen...

Tc = (Tf - 32)*5/9

If Tc = Tf then rearranging

T*9/5 = T - 32

T = -32*5/(9 - 5) =. -40

View attachment 92122

I know I just hadn’t thought about it before! Kinda cool

 

[netprophet]

Cool (excuse the pun) Einstein Sar104

 

[netprophet]

Has anyone ever packed their drone in the aircraft "hold' as those temp would be similar ( granted not operating) ?

 

[sar104]

I know I just hadn’t thought about it before! Kinda cool

Very cool. Brutally cool in fact - I skied in those temperatures once up in Silverton.

 

[brett8883]

Has anyone ever packed their drone in the aircraft "hold' as those temp would be similar ( granted not operating) ?

Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage. Smoke and fire incidents involving lithium batteries can be mitigated by the cabin crew and passengers inside the aircraft cabin.

-FAA Fact Sheet – Lithium Batteries in Baggage

Technically you can store one battery in the drone and have it checked but it must be protected. I would advise carrying it on to prevent damage to not only the batteries but also the drone

 

[brett8883]

Very cool. Brutally cool in fact - I skied in those temperatures once up in Silverton.

Oh nice I like Silverton. Sounds kinda brutal though. I guess all that hiking keeps the blood pumping but dang. That’s too cold even for me.