Well.... I've done all the testing I can do without modifying something (battery or prop length or prop pitch). I warmed the batteries up today - as LiPo's work best when warm (produce the most power). I measured each cell, and the voltages were close; 4.16, 4.16 and 4.18 volts. 4.200 is ideal, but this is close, and this is reason I don't show 100% when I start flying as each cell is just a bit off peak charge. Each battery is about 12.51V when starting. I hovered today in the front room, no GPS, and testing 2 batteries, I got flight times of 7 min 20 seconds, and 6 min 45 seconds - and this is measured from the start of the flight until I see the Battery Low (15% left) on the cell phone screen. This is disappointing to me, but my conclusion is that the thinner air at 5300 feet (Colorado) is causing the motor RPM to increase and thus using more power from the battery reducing actual flight times. With the GPS turned on, and flying outside where wind might add to the short flight times, I'd perhaps get 6 minutes max (a guess).
I have decided I can't live with this short of flight time and will be taking the Breeze back (it's done, Walmart - no issues at all) - as nice as it is, and I really like the price and function, but I want 15 minutes of flying which would suit me needs fishing and kayaking.
I won't be posting much anymore as I won't have this nice toy. Hope you all take care and have fun with your Breeze. Happy New Year.
Scott
I have decided I can't live with this short of flight time and will be taking the Breeze back (it's done, Walmart - no issues at all) - as nice as it is, and I really like the price and function, but I want 15 minutes of flying which would suit me needs fishing and kayaking.
I won't be posting much anymore as I won't have this nice toy. Hope you all take care and have fun with your Breeze. Happy New Year.
Scott