Hi. I have searched a number of posts here which suggest that it is ok to use a H520 battery in a TH. However, I contacted Yuneec UK Technical to ask their view and they said that it's not advised due to the higher voltage of the H520 battery, which might damage the hardware. Is there a definitive answer to this query?
H520 batteries in Typhoon H
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Yes, what you were told by Yuneec UK... The H batteries can be used in the H520/Plus, but not visa versa.
I read a thread here that DCH (Doctorfrankanphoon) was using both types in both models?
Is the Typhoon H Plus worth the upgrade?
I would like to reinforce everything Ty has stated. I bought 2 typhoon H's only to return them and buy 2 Typhoon H pluses. I do not regret it at all. The video on the C23 is amazing, especially when you throw on the correct ND filter and shoot for cinema style quality. You will not regret the...
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Do one really believe that 0.6V higher voltage will destroy Typhoon H hardware? Anyone?
I did and I will use HV LiPo for the typhoon H without hesitation. But evyone needs to decide by himself. If I would be Yuneec I would also say no just to be on the safe side. They have enough other problems...
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I did and I will use HV LiPo for the typhoon H without hesitation. But evyone needs to decide by himself. If I would be Yuneec I would also say no just to be on the safe side. They have enough other problems...
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Thanks for the input everyone. While it may or may not be ok, another thought is that my insurance may not cover me if there was an incident and I was using a non-approved battery in the TH. Think I'll order some 3rd party TH batteries.
In 2019 I was informed by a Yuneec engineer that the LiHV batteries used in the H+/H520 were acceptable to use in the H480 platform. For the entire pack you are looking at a voltage difference of +0.6VDC. He stated the electronics were able to handle that difference without problem. The biggest problem is that they are much more expensive and the longevity has proved to be shorter.
One of our members that has explorered the components in use on the H480 Mainboard might know what voltage regulator components are used and be able to find a spec sheet on them.
One of our members that has explorered the components in use on the H480 Mainboard might know what voltage regulator components are used and be able to find a spec sheet on them.
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If I was the manufacturer I’d say no to discourage people from buying product with lower profit margin.
To suggest a 0.6v higher voltage difference could be problematic is ludicrous. Yuneec has yet to use any component with that tight of a tolerance. Even the aircraft voltage monitoring system is off by 0.1 to 0.2v at the high side of the voltage range.
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The extra voltage will not harm anything however there some things to keep in mind. First, due to the different voltages, the ‘low battery ‘ warnings will be off slightly. In a Plus, a 480 battery hits the first warning when it is still around 50 percent- well above its lowest point.
While I never flew a 480 with the Plus battery, I suspect that if one where to fly into the low battery warning, it may be well below a safe level, but again I do not know this for sure.
The second point is that if you do get Plus or 520 batteries you’ll need to get either a corresponding charger or find the now, non existent charge leads
While I never flew a 480 with the Plus battery, I suspect that if one where to fly into the low battery warning, it may be well below a safe level, but again I do not know this for sure.
The second point is that if you do get Plus or 520 batteries you’ll need to get either a corresponding charger or find the now, non existent charge leads
All good points Ty! Especially not flying to the low battery warning when using the LiHV batteries on the H480’s. My suggestion would be to consider 15.4V to be the start landing procedure most of us use at 14.8V with the LiPo packs, and the be on the ground voltage before 14.8V (3.7V per cell which is 0.15V per cell lower than their nominal voltage).
If you are in the Americas, finding charging adapters for the LiHV packs is problematic as Ty pointed out.
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Thanks to everyone for the comments. I have both Typhoon H and H520, but the Th batteries are performing poorly now. I was hoping I could share the H520 batteries between the drones as dual purpose batteries. Maybe not then.
There still seems to be GiFi and power extra available on eBay and Amazon. There are 3D printed adapters which use standard batteries, only a slightly visual difference.
Do you have any suggestions on what battery is best to use as a replacement for the OEMs?
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