djiuser_oR96Z5l2K8Tw
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djiuser_oR96Z5l2K8Tw Posted at 7-3 16:05
So I made this upgrade and was down for a couple of months, probably because I overestimated my soldering ability. Ended up frying an ESC but I'm finally back up and running.
First of all, no motor overload warnings for me. I think in videos where it happens, it's the result of AVATA being programmed to understand specific kV parameters and not realizing it's capable of so much more. Here are my observations so far
1. This is a great upgrade. Even with the HQ props that come with the kit, there's noticably more pep at low throttle
4. Overall flying is MUCH smoother. In the googles it looks like you're flying in post production. Gaps are easier.
Now for the bad.
1. Still quite a bit of propwash chattering on rapid, level, powered decent. She'll dive plenty pretty, but a flat attitude will shake you really good
2. Whatever aftermarket battery retainers you were using, they probably don't work anymore. You'll have to get a strap.
3. Obviously, there's less time aloft per battery. For me, it's not a problem at all, I'll gladly give back a couple of minutes per flight to have all the added features.
4. Like with the retainers, you won't fit this 3.5 into your old case
All in all, I highly recommend. I can do power loops now, the motors don't get hot, and it's so much quieter.
Warning: It is a hot rod in manual. I'm still scared to do much in manual since the change, and I'm probably going to end up losing my rates. AMA |
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