What is the average maximum flying time?
1638518
I get about 12 to 14 minutes off a battery!!! But pushing it hard shorting the time greatly !!! And that's with a camera!!
1638519
I have been flying it for around 11 minutes in average, I live in a hot place, around 30 degrees
1638520
About 12 minutes, the Vision prop help a little put some folks have had problems withbthem as well.
1638521
I put a Gopro on mine so it added a little bit more weight. Its also above 105 degrees in Phoenix when I fly and I still get over 10 mins. I have an alarm that goes off when my batts hit 3.7 volts. I would highly recommend buying one. They are inexpensive. I usually get worried about battery life and land it way before pushing it to limit. I don't want it to have it auto land in a far off location and not be able to retrieve. I have a couple of spare batteries so its no big deal to swap them out. A flight lasts long enough so don't worry about it. 10 mins is a longer than you think. Just have some spares and enjoy. It nice to land and take a break anyway. You will love your FC40. I put a Gopro on mine so it added a little bit more weight. Its also above 105 degrees in Phoenix when I fly and I still get over 10 mins. I have an alarm that goes off when my batts hit 3.7 volts. I would highly recommend buying one. They are inexpensive. I usually get worried about battery life and land it way before pushing it to limit. I don't want it to have it auto land in a far off location and not be able to retrieve. I have a couple of spare batteries so its no big deal to swap them out. A flight lasts long enough so don't worry about it. 10 mins is a longer than you think. Just... » Read More I put a Gopro on mine so it added a little bit more weight. Its also above 105 degrees in Phoenix when I fly and I still get over 10 mins. I have an alarm that goes off when my batts hit 3.7 volts. I would highly recommend buying one. They are inexpensive. I usually get worried about battery life and land it way before pushing it to limit. I don't want it to have it auto land in a far off location and not be able to retrieve. I have a couple of spare batteries so its no big deal to swap them out. A flight lasts long enough so don't worry about it. 10 mins is a longer than you think. Just have some spares and enjoy. It nice to land and take a break anyway. You will love your FC40. « Show Less
1638522
I put a Gopro on mine so it added a little bit more weight. Its also above 105 degrees in Phoenix when I fly and I still get over 10 mins. I have an alarm that goes off when my batts hit 3.7 volts. I would highly recommend buying one. They are inexpensive. I usually get worried about battery life and land it way before pushing it to limit. I don't want it to have it auto land in a far off location and not be able to retrieve. I have a couple of spare batteries so its no big deal to swap them out. A flight lasts long enough so don't worry about it. 10 mins is a longer than you think. Just have some spares and enjoy. It nice to land and take a break anyway. You will love your FC40.
1146453
Not long .... but I haven't found an RC Helicopter yet with long flight times. I'd say 15 minutes.
2004817
In safe mode during my learning period, I was getting at least 15 to 20 minutes. As you become a better pilot and fly more aggressively the time will drop considerately.
1091379
The maximum flight time is about 6-8 minutes depending on the kind of acrobatics that you do. The height will be limited by the range of the IR controller. After the helicopter gets about 20 ft. away from the controller, it cuts out. The helicopter will shut the engine down when it gets too far from the controller.
1833795
Depends on flying conditions but I would say I get 7-10 minutes on a charge. I've never let it go until it ran out so I don't know what the max is.
1977386
If I read the manual correctly, I think it said 5-1/2 to7-1/2 minutes of flying time. Watch It fly on your computer. Reminds me of Pylon racing. Keeps you on your toes! Good luck, Sammy.
1538913
On a fresh charge no more then 8 minutes constant flying at moderate speeds and height. The distance varies on your height. It is the best 3.5 channel I have ever flown. Flys like a 4 channel (almost). Distance is about half a soccer field at around 40ft. When you go out of range.....bye,bye. Note-rear motor tail assembly is prone to fail , but is easily replaced and available at Amazon.Hope I have helped.
597862
about 10 - 12 min. with the stock battery. a 900 mah battery will get you about 35min. of flying.
142300
Almost any helicopter will fly for between 5-7 minutes on a full charge. Rarely will anything that flies go longer than that. I have never seen any electric powered aircraft fly for 15-20 minutes as was stated in one response. I have a 350 qx that ghoes for 12 minutes but that is the exception. Co axial helis fly for 5-7 minutes.
585962
I just got the one I ordered, 7 grams according to my scale. I put this in a Syma S36 (almost the same as a S107) and it is too heavy. It will fly normally with just a touch of forward movement for about 5min. After that it loses altitude and power due to the extra weight. It flies another 5min (10 total) but will only get maybe 5in off the ground with max power.
1827844
Sorry, not exactly sure as we just got it and have only flown it a few minutes at a time.
1507486
Longer flight times. V1 was about 5-8 minutes, V2 was 15-24 minutes, V3 is approaching or at 30 minutes.
1538914
Average 5 to 7 minute flight time. I have always kept it within 100 Ft or so without any problem. you can tighten the metal rod on the control arm adjustments. Very easy to do and makes it much more fun to fly.
1510924
In normal flight mode without fighting wind: ~10 minutesIn turbo flight mode without fighting wind: ~5-7 minutesAnd wind will decrease flight time.
2039128
I have been averaging 4 hours of High use. plenty to fly, or get through a power out age ect.
1625460
It's big. A good 14 inches long or so . caution when flying, it gets away and fast.
2007742
General rule of thumb is to fly for 7 or 8 minutes, then land & let the motor cool off. If you fly for the entire battery pack, the motors get too hot & burn up. Instead of replacing the motors with originals, you could convert to a brushless motor & get more power & flight time. MJX makes a plug & play version that will fly for almost 15 minutes on a larger battery with no components getting too hot or failing.