momochi
lvl.3
United States
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Hi Guy,
There have been many pilots that have attached different items to their aircraft and have flown them without any issues. The 'maximum takeoff weight" for any aircraft is the tested design weight for which the aircraft still maintains controllability and inherit stability. That does not mean the aircraft will not carry more weight. What it means is, after you have overloaded beyond that recommended weight, you are affecting the aircrafts inherit stability, the center of balance, possibly exceeding the control limits for overcoming any external forces applied to the aircraft in flight (strong wind gust) and of course the extra weight does decrease flight time and performance. Do to the ease of flight designed into the Phantom by DJI, many people forget the fact that this is an aircraft and as such it follows all the laws of aerodynamics. Weight = thrust + lift. As in rotorcraft, the lift is generated by the props unlike fixed wing aircraft that receive their lift from the wings. Basicly it means, add more stuff, use more battery power and motor power. Decrease performance and reliability. I would recommend NOG using the props guards at all since they DO effect the prop downwash. Also they are not needed for normal flight.
Happy flying and let us know how things work out. |
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