7
Power Management
The X8 is powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. When fully
charged, the battery provides up to 15 minutes of flight time depending on payload,
environmental conditions, and flying style. Flying with a gimbal, GoPro, and FPV
system can reduce flight time by up to 5 minutes. Flying aggressively or in high winds
can affect power consumption and reduce flight time. Monitor power consumption
using the flight data display on the controller (press and hold the
DN
button).
When the battery reaches the low voltage limit, the X8 initiates a low battery failsafe
and lands automatically at the current position. (See page 20 for more information
about failsafes.) To avoid a low battery failsafe, regularly check the controller’s flight
data display to monitor battery voltage, and end your flight before the battery reaches
the low voltage limit.
Controller
Press and hold the
DN
button to view flight data.
flight battery mAh consumed since armed
Another way to monitor power consumption is by using milliamp-hours (mAh).
Monitor the mAh on the controller, and ensure that consumption does not
exceed 8,000 mAh (80% of the battery’s available capacity). Exceeding 8,000
mAh can render the battery permanently unusable.
Do not exceed 8,000 mAh for a fully charged X8+ battery.
flight battery level
Full battery:
16.8 V
Low battery limit:
14 V
End your flight at 14.1 V.
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Controller Flight Data Display: Screen 1
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