Mavic Pro Battery Mod

[RolandS888]

Fair enough, best to err on the side of caution if you are unsure.

 

[MacIak]

Fair enough, best to err on the side of caution if you are unsure.

The challenge remains how to ensure the added plug stays in place. Agree on xt30 althoug i have a bullet connector fetisj.

 

[CyberNate]

I would use smaller cables too, 14 to 16 AWG (maybe even smaller) from the backpack battery because its not supplying ALL the current, merely contributing 1/2 (or a 3rd if using 2 extra batteries). It doesnt need to be large and the wires are only short anyway. I would also open up the backpack batteries and solder the same size smaller wires to the Lipos. Keep it all as light as possible.
I will be doing one of these mods just going to take some time to collect what i need.

@Masheen , Im not sure what you mean.

I agree with the smaller wire. I used 14 gauge wire and it's WAY too thick. Was a pain to solder it. I went ahead with it, but if I do it again I'll use a much thinner wire. I'd stick with XT60 just because the batteries I like to use come with XT60.

I should add, you really want to minimize additional weight. Having a smaller diameter wire will help.

 

[ZALEXANDERK]

Do you have more closeup pictures that you can share?

Do you have more closeup pictures that you can share?

hope this helps...pm me if I can explain anything...used card first to get fitment..brought wires out at 90* to bottom of XT very tight...turned pins to suit...once wires on plug glued to 2mm lexan ,used card to mark....push plug Up through lexan clip .once dry I put small dab glue on clip n sat in place on main body clossed lid n left to set.....I used clip to mark XT hole in top cover...always used Bulkhead as datum point.....once dry gently lift of lid n clip is held in possition, makes it easier to possition wires to solder...Hey you will know wot to do..It's a Tight fit between Ribbon cables inside but it just fits if careful....Hope this helps others....Would like to add this is just how I did it....other good ways on this Thread..just how it worked out for me..Cheers...

 

[ZALEXANDERK]

hope this helps...pm me if I can explain anything...used card first to get fitment..brought wires out at 90* to bottom of XT very tight...turned pins to suit...once wires on plug glued to 2mm lexan ,used card to mark....push plug Up through lexan clip .once dry I put small dab glue on clip n sat in place on main body clossed lid n left to set.....I used clip to mark XT hole in top cover...always used Bulkhead as datum point.....once dry gently lift of lid n clip is held in possition, makes it easier to possition wires to solder...Hey you will know wot to do..It's a Tight fit between Ribbon cables inside but it just fits if careful....Hope this helps others....Would like to add this is just how I did it....other good ways on this Thread..just how it worked out for me..Cheers...
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Edit...I also filed solder joints Flat on bottom off xt60 ,just take off rough edges...also sealed all solder points with Servisol adhesive.cheers.

 

[beanbubba]

hope this helps...pm me if I can explain anything...used card first to get fitment..brought wires out at 90* to bottom of XT very tight...turned pins to suit...once wires on plug glued to 2mm lexan ,used card to mark....push plug Up through lexan clip .once dry I put small dab glue on clip n sat in place on main body clossed lid n left to set.....I used clip to mark XT hole in top cover...always used Bulkhead as datum point.....once dry gently lift of lid n clip is held in possition, makes it easier to possition wires to solder...Hey you will know wot to do..It's a Tight fit between Ribbon cables inside but it just fits if careful....Hope this helps others....Would like to add this is just how I did it....other good ways on this Thread..just how it worked out for me..Cheers...
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Nice work! Thanks for sharing, it is appreciated.

 

[ZALEXANDERK]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing, it is appreciated.

Welcome..

 

[sprtbkrydr]

What's wrong in this picture??

 

[MacIak]

What's wrong in this picture??

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Nothing...looks good no? Founding father of antenna mod this one is..

 

[sprtbkrydr]

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Look at those solder joints! Sorry I just couldn't help myself......

 

[CyberNate]

Got a set of 3000mAh Multistars coming in the mail today. Can't wait to give those a try.

You are going to like those 3000s. It is the best combination of flight time and performance. You can still fly 45mph and it handles well. Take off is a little dodgy as it wants to fly forward initially, but once in the air it does well. 4000s will give you a bit more distance/flight time, but the weight is too high and you have to fly more carefully. I like my 3000s for just cruising around in sport mode.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

What's a good speed for distance runs with the 3000's? Darn Nate you get gone too fast!

 

[beanbubba]

What's wrong in this picture??

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What the **** are you doing??

 

[beanbubba]

265 grams on my scales

What do your 3000 LiHv's weight? **** these are hard to find in stock.

 

[beanbubba]

Is it just me or is every ******* word in this crap site censored to the **** point of **** silliness??? Jesus **** christ what the hell!

 

[CyberNate]

What's a good speed for distance runs with the 3000's? Darn Nate you get gone too fast!

There's no set speed. Depends on the wind. Anywhere from 32 to 36mph should be good with low wind.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

What do your 3000 LiHv's weight? **** these are hard to find in stock.

These are not the LiHV's they are the regular Lipo's. I did upcharge them though.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

BeanBubba what you got on the bench tonight?

 

[beanbubba]

BeanBubba what you got on the bench tonight?

Finished testing all combinations of radio/antenna power in the "Aircraft Antenna Mod" thread. I figure Cybernate will be able to fly from San Jose to San Francisco and back with 5 bars the entire run

But I am working on a method to jettison one or more batteries to lighten the load and increase the overall flight distance, so we can match the increased radio reach.