I would kill for an offical bigger battery...

Divine_Madcat · Jan 22, 2018

So, having some downtime yesterday to think (yay battery charging), i couldn't help but stare at my Mavic and see just how much room there is to make that battery bigger.

I know that adding bulge to the side would inhibit folding, but the top is nice and clear, and you could easily add an aerodynamic bulge and pack a bigger cell in there. And sure, i realize there is always the numbers behind weight and efficiency, but i can't help but believe that the Mavic wouldn't wind up better with an extended cell on there.

I realize too people have rigged up flying fire hazards, and i celebrate the ingenuity. But for us regular guys... i would kill for an official solution..

Neebles · Jan 22, 2018

That would be murder!! Just buy yourself a couple extra and stay out of prison son!

Howcroft22 · Jan 22, 2018

I think everyone would. Just think of all the guys that bought these expensive cases though that won’t be able to fit their new big batteries in them LOL. I’ve been hoping they would do this. I held back on buying a third battery and I’m glad I did now I can get A big battery instead of buying another of the same ones.

JustinR · Jan 22, 2018

No room for front props(in back when folded) to fold if you add to the height of the battery.

Howcroft22 · Jan 22, 2018

Just wish they would make screw down props on the mavic. I’d be a happy camper.

WilliamG · Jan 22, 2018

Howcroft22 said:
Just wish they would make screw down props on the mavic. I’d be a happy camper.

Why do we need those?

Anthony Viscomi · Jan 22, 2018

Howcroft22 said:
Just wish they would make screw down props on the mavic. I’d be a happy camper.

? Why

WilliamG · Jan 22, 2018

Anthony Viscomi said:
? Why

Means I’d have to carry a screwdriver. No thanks.

LucVN · Jan 22, 2018

Howcroft22 said:
Just wish they would make screw down props on the mavic. I’d be a happy camper.

Why would you want/need that?

FuzLogix · Jan 22, 2018

A bigger battery that you can just slip on when needing that extra boost, sounds good. Doesn't really need to be foldable.

Howcroft22 · Jan 22, 2018

WilliamG said:
Means I’d have to carry a screwdriver. No thanks.

Screwdriver for what? I’m talking about Self tightening props. I should have not said it the other way. I had a phantom before and I miss it every day.

Howcroft22 · Jan 22, 2018

LucVN said:
Why would you want/need that?

WilliamG said:
Why do we need those?

I meant to say self tightening props. Not screwed down

beachcombing · Jan 22, 2018

Howcroft22 said:
Just wish they would make screw down props on the mavic. I’d be a happy camper.

Why? That would be horrible. I much prefer the current Mavic props.

LucVN · Jan 23, 2018

Howcroft22 said:
I meant to say self tightening props. Not screwed down

Again, why? Please elaborate

Howcroft22 · Jan 23, 2018

LucVN said:
Again, why? Please elaborate

I guess it’s just me then. The self tightening props on the phantom are so easy. And they give you piece of mind. The tiny locking tabs for the Mavic props are not as durable as I’d like. I had one snap on me already. I’m sure it was user error. But you don’t have to worry about that with the phantom props. Not to mention all you do is just spend them with your finger and they locked down on their own. Much easier to take on and off . When did you spend them and they stop spinning you know they’re locked in. The Mavic you have to push down and turn and even when you do that with them they’re not always locked in. I always double check them on the Mavic after install and try to go back-and-forth with them and even though they feel like they’re locked in they are not always even though they look like they are.