Fantastic video - whilst I didn't learn anything new, it's covered everything you need to know about the compexities and safety concerns around these little power machines! Well done!
My favorite thing about 18650's is that they're interchangeable. I'm blown away that no manufacturer has introduced a line of power tools from drills to lawn mowers that all take 18650's. If I can power my drone, radio, and goggles all with the same batteries I use in my flashlight, that's at least another step in the right direction.
Just so you are aware most electric power tools do have 18650 batteries in their “proprietary batteries” they just have different power controller circuits. Just take a look at the dewalt flex volt batteries for instance they have a switching circuit in those batteries even though they all use the same internal battery cells…
I thought 21700 Sony 50s was the best but Molicel P45B beats it out in mAh when u hit 15amps or higher. 18650 I use VT6A good amps available and 3000mah
I appreciate your feedback, I really do, BUT if you watched my long video you would realize the best battery for FPV is specific to your FPV situation. In other words, I would not use the same 18650 battery for my FPV radio in my 18650 FPV drone. It really does depend on the application. The video gives you the tools to make that decision.
best 18650 fpv drone cells are: 1) High power output and less capacity: LG INR18650HG2 20A 3000mAh, Sony US18650VTC6 20A 3000mAh, Samsung INR18650-25R 20A 2500mAh, Panasonic/Sanyo UR18650NSX 20A 2500mAh. 2) high capacity and 10A tested: Panasonic/Sanyo NCR18650GA 10A 3400mAh, LG INR18650MJ1 10A 3400mAh, Samsung INR18650-35E 8-12A 3400mAh. Just get them from a reputable shop, not aliexpress. They cost $5+ per cell. LG and Samsung are made in Korea, Sony is made in Japan only, and NCR18650GA is made in both China and Japan. Other cheap cells like vapcell, efest, molicell, etc are replicas of the above 4 biggest cell manufacturers: LG, Samsung, Panasonic/Sanyo/Tesla, Sony.
everyone leaves out the fact that you have to multiply your capacity times the voltage to get the total power which is measured in watts. That's why you're so confused.
What kind of drone is that, how does it perform compared to the overpriced DJI? price, sensors, camera and all the other good stuff? I will be glad if you provide the details to this product.
It’s called the Rekon35..I’ve done a full review on it, and will link it below. It’s more of a light weight drone designed to fly Long-range. The unique characteristic about this drone is that it uses 18650 batteries instead of a traditional lipo. ua-cam.com/video/flvRxsrH07c/v-deo.html
Hey! First of all, thanks for all the information, it helped me a lot. After watching the video I did end up with a question on my mind. I recently bought the new Radiomaster tx16s Mk II and I'm planning on using 2x 18650's and charge them via the radio's usb-c. I was reading the manual and it says "Do not charge Li-ion 18650 cells with nominal voltage of 3.6v". I've been looking in several different websites and I've found the same (at least to my understanding) 18650 cells with different nominal voltage, in this case, 3.6v and 3.7v. The one's I'm looking at are the "Samsung 35E INR 18650 3500mAh 3.7V". I really need 18650 cells with a nominal voltage of 3.7v so I can charge them via usb-c. Can you help me, please? Thanks!
@Valdemar1 what was wrong with them? Do they jitter? I’m just asking because I haven’t heard of it, and I own two, and don’t have a gimbal problem. Thanks.
@@OneManUnmanned oh yes thats much better. I should be good then lol. Mahalo for this highly informative video and for the graph. I had no idea these batteries had different variants also. Aloha.
@@OneManUnmanned do you have the link for the Panasonic battery? I ordered a radio and it doesn't come with an 18650 battery for it. I have a few milwaukee flashlights that use them but I cant find the ratings for the redlithium usb batteries
I got mine from GETFPV.. I'll link it below www.getfpv.com/batteries/18650-batteries.html You might also want to check Pyrodrone as it's closer to you a well. pyrodrone.com/collections/18500-18650-cells
Fantastic video - whilst I didn't learn anything new, it's covered everything you need to know about the compexities and safety concerns around these little power machines! Well done!
Thank you..I appreciate your honesty and insights.
My favorite thing about 18650's is that they're interchangeable. I'm blown away that no manufacturer has introduced a line of power tools from drills to lawn mowers that all take 18650's. If I can power my drone, radio, and goggles all with the same batteries I use in my flashlight, that's at least another step in the right direction.
Yeh, I can't believe I didn't think of that. Hopefully more manufacturers will start doing that. I appreciate the insight.
it does give you the option to refurb spent battery packs on your own though
Just so you are aware most electric power tools do have 18650 batteries in their “proprietary batteries” they just have different power controller circuits. Just take a look at the dewalt flex volt batteries for instance they have a switching circuit in those batteries even though they all use the same internal battery cells…
Very well explained, Thomas. Thank you.
Thanks Kris..I appreciate that. Hope you're well.
From what i hear, anything above 3500 mAh is a fake, but it might actually be that anything over 4000 mAh is fake.
I thought 21700 Sony 50s was the best but Molicel P45B beats it out in mAh when u hit 15amps or higher.
18650 I use VT6A good amps available and 3000mah
I'm glad I skipped throught your long video that never mentioned "The Best". Next time don't click bait. It's a very bad look for you.
I appreciate your feedback, I really do, BUT if you watched my long video you would realize the best battery for FPV is specific to your FPV situation. In other words, I would not use the same 18650 battery for my FPV radio in my 18650 FPV drone. It really does depend on the application. The video gives you the tools to make that decision.
best 18650 fpv drone cells are: 1) High power output and less capacity: LG INR18650HG2 20A 3000mAh, Sony US18650VTC6 20A 3000mAh, Samsung INR18650-25R 20A 2500mAh, Panasonic/Sanyo UR18650NSX 20A 2500mAh. 2) high capacity and 10A tested: Panasonic/Sanyo NCR18650GA 10A 3400mAh, LG INR18650MJ1 10A 3400mAh, Samsung INR18650-35E 8-12A 3400mAh.
Just get them from a reputable shop, not aliexpress. They cost $5+ per cell. LG and Samsung are made in Korea, Sony is made in Japan only, and NCR18650GA is made in both China and Japan. Other cheap cells like vapcell, efest, molicell, etc are replicas of the above 4 biggest cell manufacturers: LG, Samsung, Panasonic/Sanyo/Tesla, Sony.
Sony VTC6(for time) or LG HE4(for power).
Thank you for the very interesting and informative video.
Thanks, I appreciate that
everyone leaves out the fact that you have to multiply your capacity times the voltage to get the total power which is measured in watts. That's why you're so confused.
What kind of drone is that, how does it perform compared to the overpriced DJI? price, sensors, camera and all the other good stuff? I will be glad if you provide the details to this product.
It’s called the Rekon35..I’ve done a full review on it, and will link it below. It’s more of a light weight drone designed to fly Long-range. The unique characteristic about this drone is that it uses 18650 batteries instead of a traditional lipo.
ua-cam.com/video/flvRxsrH07c/v-deo.html
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Thanks! 😃
When you said "Eastshine" i wat pretty sure you meant " Eachine" ..... nope ! LOL
Lol 😆
The ESC is rated at 10 amps per motor so that is 40 amps
Hi the better I have it s Nitecore 3500mah... Wow but 20€ minimum on aliexpress
They are and can be expensive.
id molicel good i have like 9 of them the specs 21700 -P42A
45 amp
11c
4200mAh
is this too good to be true or ligit battries
Hey! First of all, thanks for all the information, it helped me a lot.
After watching the video I did end up with a question on my mind. I recently bought the new Radiomaster tx16s Mk II and I'm planning on using 2x 18650's and charge them via the radio's usb-c. I was reading the manual and it says "Do not charge Li-ion 18650 cells with nominal voltage of 3.6v".
I've been looking in several different websites and I've found the same (at least to my understanding) 18650 cells with different nominal voltage, in this case, 3.6v and 3.7v. The one's I'm looking at are the "Samsung 35E INR 18650 3500mAh 3.7V".
I really need 18650 cells with a nominal voltage of 3.7v so I can charge them via usb-c.
Can you help me, please? Thanks!
This video is exactly what I was looking for.
Glad it helped!
CAN YOU NAME THE DRONE
Rekon35
Great vid, cheers from Poland
Thank you..I appreciate it.
Jumper t lite a "realy good " radio,..BS!
What’s wrong with the T-lite?
@@OneManUnmanned Gimbals
@Valdemar1 what was wrong with them? Do they jitter? I’m just asking because I haven’t heard of it, and I own two, and don’t have a gimbal problem. Thanks.
Goid,..thank for sharing 👍🙏
Thank you!
Store below 45°F? Im screwed then cause I live in Hawaii!
That's 45°C or 113°F. Hopefully it's not that hot there. 😅
@@OneManUnmanned oh yes thats much better. I should be good then lol. Mahalo for this highly informative video and for the graph. I had no idea these batteries had different variants also. Aloha.
No problem, Bro.
@@OneManUnmanned do you have the link for the Panasonic battery? I ordered a radio and it doesn't come with an 18650 battery for it. I have a few milwaukee flashlights that use them but I cant find the ratings for the redlithium usb batteries
I got mine from GETFPV.. I'll link it below
www.getfpv.com/batteries/18650-batteries.html
You might also want to check Pyrodrone as it's closer to you a well.
pyrodrone.com/collections/18500-18650-cells
Too slow! Talk nonsense! 1 min was enough!
Stick to videos in your iq range. Dude is very informative.