How to FPV (Part 6) LiPo Battery Management | Make your LiPos last longer!

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  • @jasonvoorhees4873
    @jasonvoorhees4873 4 роки тому +85

    this man freestyled everything, not one single cut, respect

    • @TheFlyingKiwiNZ
      @TheFlyingKiwiNZ 3 роки тому +7

      clearly a sign he knows his shit. Like seriously knows it. Eat breathe sleep walk FPV

    • @jakubunold5750
      @jakubunold5750 3 роки тому +5

      perhaps he was recording on a drone and battery life was limiting length of the video :P

    • @bobscott117
      @bobscott117 2 роки тому

      Have you asked him out yet? That mustache is calling ya buddy

    • @PhillGraaf
      @PhillGraaf 2 роки тому

      CRAZY!

    • @minkorrh
      @minkorrh Рік тому

      When your hobby is your passion, you can talk about it all day. All the learning was never 'work' and was absorbed considerably easier than algebra I'm sure. Get me on topics like FPV, Electronics or guitar and you'll be looking for the door lol.

  • @angelobao7494
    @angelobao7494 5 років тому +27

    You have been contributing to the community for so long now !! Thank you for your hard work and thank you for passing on all that knowledge. Cheers Steele

  • @IshamPadron
    @IshamPadron 6 років тому +28

    One of the most comprehensive videos on LiPo batteries as it relates to RC Aircrafts that I have ever seen. Thank you!

  • @ze2004
    @ze2004 5 років тому +73

    i like the ducky in the corner XD

    • @DynamixTV
      @DynamixTV 3 роки тому +1

      @@caseharley6509 Wooowww damn, you are like the lowest tier of scammers then?

  • @dialaprohq
    @dialaprohq 3 роки тому +2

    got into fpv about 30 days ago. watched 100s of videos and learned a lot. Somehow you havent popped into my feed yet I have heard your name a dozen times. This was my first video and feel like I messed up by not watching your video's sooner. Great video !! Ill definitely will be watching more.

    • @lgv2069
      @lgv2069 3 роки тому +1

      Steele is the shit

  • @marsmachine1156
    @marsmachine1156 6 років тому +82

    Might just be the best video on Lipos 🔋 on the interweb! ...runs 🏃🏻‍♂️ home in a panic to put lipos on storage voltage! 🤣 Keep up the great work!

  • @ken-kamm
    @ken-kamm 6 років тому +3

    It’s really awesome of you to make this video series. I’m a relatively experienced pilot and builder, having been into FPV for almost 4 years now. Like yourself. But I still enjoy watching the videos, and it’s really cool to see that you are willing to share all of your knowledge. You are helping to bring new pilots into our hobby, and that is priceless. The more the merrier.

  • @scottmarshall6766
    @scottmarshall6766 6 років тому +8

    For new flier that wants to "future proof" (and have the "hot setup like Steele") of 6S, they can build/buy a 6S and limit the throttle to 70%. The bonus (besides being able to "turn it up" when ready) is about 25-30% more flight time. That's a very nice thing all by itself, and you will get longer battery life because you are babying them flying like that.
    Good video!

    • @jewishjitsu
      @jewishjitsu 4 роки тому

      I want to try that. Whats a good 6s grade motor for freestyle?
      I fly a 5", with 4s, HT Cricket 2450s + 5×4×3s.
      Looking for smooth maneuvering with good punchout for flicks.

    • @scottmarshall6766
      @scottmarshall6766 4 роки тому +1

      @@jewishjitsu The Xing 2208 1700kv on the Mamba Stack is my go to setup turning 6" (or larger) props on a Iflight long arm frame with DJI video (it's worth the weight and money IMO). If you're new to the game, or just enjoy proximity and flying thru the air like me, consider the 6" setup. With good batteries (RDQ 6S1250) you'll get super smooth flight and long flights as well as a rugged package that you can fly more than fix. On 4S you'll lose quite a lot of flight time, but it'll still fly fine although not so "punchy" on the hit. 6" on 6S is my favorite and it'll still do the flippity flip thing, but a tad slower (and easier to master), but is much more enjoyable if you just enjoy flying and aren't making videos for the youtube gang. If you're looking for 5" extra light, extra full speed stuff - The Xing 2207 1800 (you can get them in 1700kv or 1800kv) would probably be better for a strictly 5" setup like yours. A Mamba stack on Betaflight defaults ought to fly great if you limit the throttle to 50 to 75%. Make sure you don't just chop the top off, you need to reset the span so you get full range throttle control.
      Looks at Oscars rundown on setups like this (oscarliang.com/best-motors-props/).
      The 2207 is a great motor, I'm using them on 6" machines on 6S, and they work hard, but pull plenty hard, and still live. For strictly 6" I run the wider 2208. Smooth thru the middle with a top on that comes on plenty hard, but not so abrupt it's just a moonshot. You can play with betaflight and smooth things out a bit if you want to go more cinematic.
      I'd bet if you use the 2207 1800kv in your setup with throttle set to top out from 50 to 75% (depending on how new you are and how smooth you'd like it) You'll find it flies great on defaults. Hope that helps. Try the 6" 2208 setup if you have the budget, you won't be sorry. It's a bit bigger and still rips, but slows down nicely, which is fun, especially if you have High def video. If you need to know more hit me back again. Happy flying!

    • @jewishjitsu
      @jewishjitsu 4 роки тому

      @@scottmarshall6766 Thank you for the detailed response. Ill look into buying a Armattan 6" tonight. Thanks!
      Sidebar, a 2208 would be taller than a 2207, not wider, wouldn't that only help with high end?

  • @PolD33
    @PolD33 3 місяці тому

    1st thing: I love that you know your shit and explain it in an easy way ..2nd: There are no cuts in this video. That's rare today. Another guy mentioned it below and I wanna emphasize this: This is so so good, compared to cuts every 5-10 seconds.. Keep it up my man. I'm just starting my fpv journey .. Love your content!

  • @christiandestradis1263
    @christiandestradis1263 3 роки тому +1

    The best video on Lipos on UA-cam so far. That was very helpful. Thank you very much 👏👏

  • @pavelkolomiyets4487
    @pavelkolomiyets4487 4 роки тому

    Your depth of knoweledge is very apparent in your videos. Thank you for sharing your advice with us. There's something about your demeanor that tells me you would rather be flying and this makes you more convincing.

  • @kingfpvmobilefpv3210
    @kingfpvmobilefpv3210 6 років тому

    Excellent info. Only 2 people i trust for battery info & thats you & joshua bardwell. Not even manufacturer. Thumbs up, dromie! I feel good ive gotten 2 years out of most of my batteries

  • @ledchickenfpv7164
    @ledchickenfpv7164 6 років тому +5

    Holy hell! It's Steele from the future! I'm watching this in January 2019, but for him in the video it's already Febuary 2019! Boom. Mind blown.

  • @illpro2
    @illpro2 6 років тому +4

    Congratulations!!! Sorry I'm a little late but I just realized you passed 200,000 subs. Probably the only drone guy I follow with that many subs.

  • @karmakazi219
    @karmakazi219 6 років тому +21

    I'm just moving from off the shelf "toy" quads to starting my own build(s). These videos are super-helpful. Thank you.

  • @0815name0815
    @0815name0815 6 років тому +5

    Just finished my first build yesterday and wanted to charge my first lipo at the weekend. Perfect timing for this video 🙌

  • @coincoinfpv9503
    @coincoinfpv9503 6 років тому +19

    Yeah!!!! I love the duck on your side :D
    Duck power! Coincoin!
    Thanks Steele for all those info. One additionnal thing is: they don"t like cold, and reach the down limit very fast when you pull on them.

    • @marinehm
      @marinehm 6 років тому

      Who doesn't have a duck? I do! Hahahaha

    • @opossumfpv
      @opossumfpv 3 роки тому

      I'm a noob in the fpv community. What's up with the duck??

    • @canadiangemstones7636
      @canadiangemstones7636 8 місяців тому

      @@opossumfpvSame meaning as an upside down pineapple.

  • @ruizinkpt
    @ruizinkpt 6 років тому +25

    S means cells in a series configuration (most common) - used to increase overall pack voltage.
    P means cells in a parallel configuration (less common) - used to increase overall pack capacity.

    • @quantumguy9659
      @quantumguy9659 5 років тому

      Series is used to control voltage delivery. It's easier to lower voltage than to rise it.
      Parallel is for delivering large currents.

    • @dmalovic
      @dmalovic 5 років тому

      Mário Rui Santos and capacity is exactly the same, 4 1000mAh cells have the same capacity either in series or parallel.

    • @jewishjitsu
      @jewishjitsu 4 роки тому

      @@dmalovic but it draws more amps because of less available volts, yes?

  • @WildpixFPV
    @WildpixFPV 6 років тому +1

    I'm still happy on 4S lipos, and you are the first pilot to confirm my handling with them, not over-discharging and taking care of the babes made them live long and healthy!
    😂😅 No, I don't give them names!

    • @MrSteeleFPV
      @MrSteeleFPV  6 років тому +1

      Hahaha. Naming packs would be funny though

  • @NielGuilarte
    @NielGuilarte 5 років тому +2

    Being totally new to fpv I was super happy to find this video! It really helped me to learn the basics especially battery storage and I even ordered a lipo bag for added safety. Thanks for the great video!

  • @toddspeck9415
    @toddspeck9415 6 років тому

    You always inspire me in this hobby. Really dig how you take care of your equipment. That sponge bob trick was sick. Peace out Mr.Steele.

  • @bluelinefpv559
    @bluelinefpv559 6 років тому +3

    Legit info from a professional pilot! What more could anyone ask for?

  • @villadante
    @villadante 2 роки тому

    I came back a couple of time in the last year... Very valuable stuff! Thanks

  • @denniskatinas
    @denniskatinas 5 років тому +1

    Awesome series, FPV needs this content so much. Cheers!

  • @1MIC2GO
    @1MIC2GO 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for the great info and all your efforts in helping the community!

  • @stu22uk
    @stu22uk 6 років тому +1

    I second that... Fly until cruise or hovering touches a steady voltage of 14.0 - 14.2v, once unplugged the battery will rest at 14.8 - 15.0v. My batteries have a longevity and never puff even though I fly em' hard.
    Happy flying to all.... 😎

  • @MrSilvervw
    @MrSilvervw 2 роки тому

    As a beginner these videos are very helpful thank you for taking the time in doing them.

  • @GigawattsFPV
    @GigawattsFPV 6 років тому +1

    Superb video, really informative and well put together. You’re knocking it out the park with this ethix stuff my dude! I have to say loving the S3’s man, there so responsive and have proven to be really durable. I didn’t expect any prop to drag me away from my long standing cyclone addiction!

  • @DougEfresh.
    @DougEfresh. 4 роки тому +1

    Really great advice. I never knew how long to really wait after they've been charged, thanks.

  • @griffinfpv7750
    @griffinfpv7750 6 років тому +4

    THANKS STEELE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE VERY INFORMATIVE ANSWERS ALL OF MY QUESTIONS THAT I HAD ABOUT LIPOS 🙏

    • @MrSteeleFPV
      @MrSteeleFPV  6 років тому +2

      🙏🏼. Super glad I can help man. Video coming out soon about charging :))). Maybe tomorrow evening.

  • @marinehm
    @marinehm 6 років тому

    This is great! You summed up everything I needed to know in one video. -1 topic. Charging amperage for 4s, 6s, 1300mah, 1500 mah, 70C vs 100C batteries. Never mind. You did! Watching that 1 next.

  • @acroquad1407
    @acroquad1407 6 років тому +2

    The best video on LiPo care I have seen. Cheers.

  • @balint133
    @balint133 6 років тому +2

    You've nailed it man... I fully agree landing at nominal voltage (14.8V) although it's quite hard to comprehend for a beginner. Well, at least it was for me :D I tend to keep flying until it show 14.3-14.4 on the OSD while slow cruising that's roughly 14.8 after landing.
    Your video is super helpful, I've learned it the hard way though :(

  • @xxO2Plusxx
    @xxO2Plusxx Рік тому

    Thx a million for this video. Helped me a lot :) High five from Norway

  • @billybbob18
    @billybbob18 6 років тому

    I have something to say about the Rotor Riot Practice Battery. It great! It's the first battery I bought for my hawk 5 and it's still like new in the way it performs. Sure it's a heavy 1500mah tank, but the cells are especially good. No joke. I'm not affiliated with RR in any monetary way. It's that good. I've ran it down to 11v multiple times. No puffing or loss of capacity. Slight volt sag is all I saw. Battery stays cool no matter what and it's the only battery that I never had to repair the balance leads on.

  • @playmatee1
    @playmatee1 4 роки тому +6

    When to read this voltage numbers ?
    1in flight ?
    2 if landed and motors are spinning air mode ?
    3 when dissarmed ?
    I believe 3, so inflight u can go a bit lower in volt

    • @Enderkruemel
      @Enderkruemel 4 роки тому +2

      3.7 after flight, in flight i drain my lipos down to 3.1/3.2 v per cell.

    • @Enderkruemel
      @Enderkruemel 4 роки тому

      What should be right?
      i use them for over 3 years now and I had no Problem whith this, the capacity is only slightly reduced becourse they are old. (

  • @natemanafter
    @natemanafter 6 років тому +2

    Thanks! I'm really looking forward to the 4S/6S video.

  • @PilotNefron
    @PilotNefron 6 років тому +1

    The episode i was expecting the most! thanks dude!

  • @fpvgreybush9317
    @fpvgreybush9317 6 років тому +2

    Great video Steele

  • @opossumfpv
    @opossumfpv 3 роки тому

    Great advice to put the date on the batteries. Thanks!

  • @yuginoty65
    @yuginoty65 6 років тому

    Great vid Steele! I'm a destroyer of 1S batts in brushless whoops. Charging the 1S batteries at high currents just as to not run out of charged batteries for the next race. Batteries are almost hot after a race in my son's Blade BL. My HVs, 4.35V, last less time than another BL running 4.2V 1S batts. Keeping up with charged batts per race, with three chargers, my Bets 75 Pro and my son's BL, making it through a two minute race, just seems to be a recipe for battery death. My 4S Ghost though gets great battery life. I think for the reasons you mention. More voltage overhead. Luckily 1S whoop batteries are cheaper, yet I purchase quite a few at a time. Aw, the early days of Inductrix flying! Little kwads, cheap easy batteries, long fun flight times..... Peace...Guy

  • @acme1273
    @acme1273 5 років тому

    Very helpful video Mr Steele, as usual more info than expected and really nice tips! Thank you :)

  • @nathanparker9692
    @nathanparker9692 5 років тому +2

    I love how you have a para glider in the background

  • @dripcitycars5062
    @dripcitycars5062 5 років тому +3

    The definition of “balls to the walls” killed me 😂😂

  • @richardwatt911
    @richardwatt911 6 років тому +1

    Good Video. Spot on advice. Just the facts, without all the Technical jargon, that goes right over the head of most newbs anyway.

  • @marinehm
    @marinehm 3 роки тому

    This was perfect to share on my Facebook group today.

  • @fiendleon
    @fiendleon 5 років тому +1

    Thanks again for all the help in getting this info out there

  • @jtroutt19
    @jtroutt19 6 років тому

    Great video man very good information. A lot of people don’t care of their packs. I learned a lot about what it means to care for lipo packs when I started buying 12s 5000mah for my helicopters 300 bucks a battery hurts when they go bad early because you didn’t take care of em.

  • @martinmacdonald2010
    @martinmacdonald2010 6 років тому +1

    Thanks... you've confirmed I'm doing the right thing. I stop at 3.5 in flight which is 3.7 resting. Not because I can't get more but because the thing flys terrible.

  • @sinnedfpv5333
    @sinnedfpv5333 6 років тому

    Wish i had seen this video when i bought my first set of lipos. Thank you, very instructive and well explained! 🚀🙌

  • @NukeFPV
    @NukeFPV 6 років тому +2

    Love the random LiPo rubber duck..... hahaha Cheers :)

  • @Saint756
    @Saint756 6 років тому +1

    Concise and to the point. Thanks as usual!

  • @0815name0815
    @0815name0815 6 років тому +1

    I was hoping so much for this video!!!! Thank you!

  • @topcatgc1
    @topcatgc1 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Steel, always good to get a reminder👌

  • @BenDavis2
    @BenDavis2 5 років тому

    Since videos 3-5 got through whoops, as a beginner I'm not flying a 5" yet, I was expecting this video to talk about basic lipos, chargers, how they work, safety, fire risk, fancy bags, and maybe even something about 1s batteries, since that's what came with the whoop you recommended. I'm going to have to come back and watch this one later.
    Edit: lol, all that stuff is in the next video, part 7.

  • @diverspudph
    @diverspudph 6 років тому +1

    Very practical and easy to understand. Thanks!

  • @elis51501
    @elis51501 6 років тому +1

    Batteries in A quick nutshell, thanks so needed this info!

  • @Andrew-FKF
    @Andrew-FKF 6 років тому +4

    Comparable power setups for 6s vs 4s please. Looking forward to that video

  • @drewschultzfpv1454
    @drewschultzfpv1454 6 років тому

    Fresh packs means more trix`s... and good recoveries.. am glad your teaching fellow hobby est... cheers steel dog🐾

  • @krazykyle85
    @krazykyle85 6 років тому

    Dope dude . Learned a lot watching all these videos 🦅

  • @paulgeorge1069
    @paulgeorge1069 5 років тому

    Thanks for the easy lesson lipo. I fried all the original packs I got in a couple weeks. It's all clear now

  • @therustyfareye
    @therustyfareye 6 років тому

    ...thank you from sparing us from trying to verbalize all that....good work good sir. 🤘😎To those watching, set playback speed to 0.5...😁

  • @cj691
    @cj691 4 роки тому

    I was able to revive a pretty new LiPo that was connected to a flyaway that was found some days later. That battery was flat. I charged it on a NiCd setting at 100mA until the cell voltage was high enough that lipo mode would accept the battery.

  • @Pernicuz
    @Pernicuz 5 років тому +1

    best video about lipo´s, thank you! :)

  • @AlbeeSoaring
    @AlbeeSoaring 5 років тому +1

    Its funny to hear your opinion on this. Ive started trying to be landing my kwads at 3.7-3.6 per cell if possible. The only time I go lower then that is if Im trying to get back to myself from a long-rangish flight. Ive had friends tell me its fin to go down to 3.5-3.4 per cell but I like to be on the safer side and thats probably why I get about a years worth of life from my batteries vs their 2-4 months of life.

  • @--JohnDoe
    @--JohnDoe 6 років тому

    Steele you are my hero.

  • @FlyZoneFpv
    @FlyZoneFpv 3 роки тому

    Outstanding Steele 👍 thanks brother

  • @waynecool3060
    @waynecool3060 5 років тому

    very informative for a beginner like myself. as are most of your FPV videos

  • @Umsterdam
    @Umsterdam 6 років тому

    Hey, I've been doing it right since I started fpv😁. I heard only go to 80% of mAh when I bought my first batteries, forget who/where. I also charge to storage voltage after using them, don't know if I should or not. Maybe Mr. Steele covers this in the video. Thank Steele for the info, I will now finish watching.😎

  • @MrJarrod
    @MrJarrod 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Steele very well explained been looks for a video like this.

  • @poppad10
    @poppad10 6 років тому +1

    Can you PLEASE do a follow-up discussing the amps at which you charge/discharge based on mah of batteries? And using a parallel board with do's and don'ts. THANK YOU.

    • @MrSteeleFPV
      @MrSteeleFPV  6 років тому +1

      Less that 24 hours away :). Video going live at 10:30am Friday

  • @colortimepaintco.9271
    @colortimepaintco.9271 6 років тому +1

    Hellzz yeahh I feel good everything you talked about I've been doing for the past 3 year's and yes my batteries last a very long time Thanx for the video.

  • @rebelquadronfpv1065
    @rebelquadronfpv1065 6 років тому +1

    Nice insulated garage door!!!

  • @Niscodrones
    @Niscodrones 4 роки тому

    Thank you for all that you do for us 🤘🤘

  • @DMARZFPV
    @DMARZFPV 6 років тому +1

    Great video bruh!

  • @AndrieSurya
    @AndrieSurya Рік тому

    Thank you for this most valuable info!

  • @itosan8004
    @itosan8004 6 років тому

    nice, nice video...all in one take congrats!

  • @YourLocalIceMan
    @YourLocalIceMan 4 роки тому

    Great info and solid presentation.

  • @다비드-大卫
    @다비드-大卫 5 років тому +1

    Super super util video, thank you so much.

  • @Eric_Offroad
    @Eric_Offroad 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for making this video. Super helpful!

  • @LukeZalvino
    @LukeZalvino 4 роки тому

    As a beginner batteries are the most stressful and deterring part of getting into fpv for me. I understand the basics of it though. But I have a lot of hobbies and I don't need to have a hobby that needs to be checked in on every couple days for potentially and hour or more of my time

  • @Jack777Er
    @Jack777Er 3 роки тому

    This video poped up after watching you recently fly a 6s down to 15 volts lol

  • @Jronesfpv
    @Jronesfpv 6 років тому +30

    i have 2 year old CNHL's that still rip cuz i take care of them :D

    • @PrinceFpv
      @PrinceFpv 6 років тому

      I have 1 year old Cnhl and they're pretty good

    • @vojtechvejsicky1819
      @vojtechvejsicky1819 6 років тому +2

      I have 7 year old battery and it still flies - on a plane

    • @PrinceFpv
      @PrinceFpv 6 років тому

      @@vojtechvejsicky1819 😎

    • @SaltyFPV
      @SaltyFPV 6 років тому

      Oh yes cnhl batteries are amazing.

    • @kingfpvmobilefpv3210
      @kingfpvmobilefpv3210 6 років тому

      CHEDDA me too!

  • @allennickles3970
    @allennickles3970 6 років тому

    Good valuable info here...awesome video cuz...thanks

  • @jeremyking7790
    @jeremyking7790 6 років тому

    Great Video for a rookie like myself . Thanks bro !!!!

  • @coltonrobinson4255
    @coltonrobinson4255 5 років тому

    Awesome paramotor back there, Im trying to get into that in a few years

  • @in_novikov
    @in_novikov 6 років тому +1

    Nice video, ths! Please, make video with storage lipo batteries. Bags, bunkers or something else. Safe charging, discharging. Im new in this hobby and i afraid of fire from lipos

    • @MrSteeleFPV
      @MrSteeleFPV  6 років тому +1

      Charging video coming Friday 10:30am EST

  • @carrefamily01
    @carrefamily01 6 років тому

    you should consider doing a technical blog about the subject.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 6 років тому +1

    Great topic, dude! 😊

  • @tomassliauteris884
    @tomassliauteris884 6 років тому +1

    Super clear!

  • @WrongWayFPV
    @WrongWayFPV 6 років тому +2

    Great video!! I learned something

  • @jackiemonroejemfpv4204
    @jackiemonroejemfpv4204 6 років тому +1

    Nice job, thanks for the advice! ✌️

  • @Wow88z
    @Wow88z 4 роки тому

    Perfect vid so much info boom bam quick easy simple💥

  • @cpwned
    @cpwned 6 років тому

    I might’ve not of heard it, but will there be a video on Charging?? I liked this video and would definitely watch a Charging video.

    • @MrSteeleFPV
      @MrSteeleFPV  6 років тому +1

      Soon. As in less than 24 hours

  • @mikeefpv
    @mikeefpv 6 років тому +1

    thank you very much for the educational videos

  • @mojokeeper8603
    @mojokeeper8603 6 років тому +1

    Great video 👊🏼🛸

  • @hiteshmakvana123
    @hiteshmakvana123 6 років тому +1

    Nice Broa
    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @hanslain9729
    @hanslain9729 5 років тому

    Thanks for this insight on battery use!

  • @elliotaston4739
    @elliotaston4739 4 роки тому

    Take about 80% off (1000mah battery you can drain 800mah)
    Better to under discharge than over discharge.
    don't leave batteries fully charged/ empty for more than 2 days.
    Goggle/ radio batteries don't need to be put at storage unless being left for a week or so.
    Date batteries so you can tell how much abuse they have endured.
    Nomral per cell = 3.50V - 4.20V
    Storage Voltage per cell = 3.70V - 3.90V
    2S = 7.40V - 8.40V
    4S = 14.80V - 16.80V
    6S = 22.20V - 25.20V
    just a summary of the video for anyone that wants it :)

  • @deardaughter
    @deardaughter 9 місяців тому

    Thanks big dawg.