Large capacity batteries?

[Fiddlebog]

So I've got some 1400mAh 4s batteries (Turnigy Multistar) that I have had a great time with, and I definitely intend on keeping them as my main battery. However, I was thinking of getting one or two batteries with high capacity for longer less-speedy flights (mostly just to cruise around). So nothing with a high C rating, possibly just a 3S. Does anybody have any recommendations for that sort of thing? There are a lot of batteries out there and I haven't really seen that sort of thing commonly implemented for racing drones. Any recommendations?

 

[Jtrjr]

Fiddle,

I've had really good luck with these, I'm sure you could find a lower price shopping around:

Amazon.com: Turnigy Graphene 2200mAh 3S 65C LiPo Pack w/ XT60: Toys & Games

Jerry

 

[Fiddlebog]

2200mAh still seems kind of low for what I'm looking for. Have you tried anything bigger? Or is that kind of the limit for size on our type of drones?

 

[Jtrjr]

Fiddle,

It depends on the bird. 2200 is about the limit for me on the birds I can put that battery on. It's a weight thing, these things are going to start getting too heavy. I'm no expert so maybe some others will chime in.

Jerry

 

[VirtueViolater]

I have found:
The bigger the battery, the more damaging the crash

 

[Fiddlebog]

Yeah, makes sense. More mass. I wouldn't really be pushing myself while using them though, just trying to enjoy a smooth flight.