Hello.
I'm old but new to drones. My interest is elevated by sharing this new hobby with granddaughters and grandsons. I'm learning but have much to learn.
I have 3 drones but my latest and greatest is an AE86 Pro Max+ drone. My intended use of the AE86 Pro Max+ is in a delivery/recovery function in support of another (model rocket) hobby. I'm retired so I manage my drone purchases to fit my fixed income.
I want to setup an efficient system for the operation and maintenance of the AE86 Pro Max+. The drone is great and has a payload capacity compatible with my delivery/recovery needs. But I'm having trouble sourcing critical support information, repair parts and accessories from AE86 Pro Max+ vendors.
The 8000 mAh batteries are huge and take 24 hours to charge with my existing chargers. To complicate the charging situation a special vendor supplied battery USB charging cable is needed to charge the battery. A standard USB cable (like a Samsung wall charger cable) will not work. I have 3 batteries and 1 cable. I would like to buy additional cables. Of course, AE86 Pro Max+ engineers will not share design information/specifications of the charging cable/system so individuals can work the problem.
LIPO batteries are saddled with charging restrictions. Don't store fully charged and a charge lower than 20% of full charge.
When asked, AE86 Pro Max+ engineers only say to use the vendor supplied charging cable and a standard 5V 2 amp wall charger to charge the batteries. I have multiple 5V chargers, with multiple charging rates but I'm only able to achieve a full charge with one of my chargers and that is after a day of charging.
The AE86 Pro Max+ battery is a clear cut candidate for a smart charger that can source a 1C charge rate and manage charge levels. If anyone knows of a charger that reliability works with the drone please provide me that information. It doesn't need to be a smart charger.
I hoping that other, more experienced, AE86 Pro Max+ users have encountered these problems and developed solutions for them. Please share your knowledge and solutions with me.
Thanks
I'm old but new to drones. My interest is elevated by sharing this new hobby with granddaughters and grandsons. I'm learning but have much to learn.
I have 3 drones but my latest and greatest is an AE86 Pro Max+ drone. My intended use of the AE86 Pro Max+ is in a delivery/recovery function in support of another (model rocket) hobby. I'm retired so I manage my drone purchases to fit my fixed income.
I want to setup an efficient system for the operation and maintenance of the AE86 Pro Max+. The drone is great and has a payload capacity compatible with my delivery/recovery needs. But I'm having trouble sourcing critical support information, repair parts and accessories from AE86 Pro Max+ vendors.
The 8000 mAh batteries are huge and take 24 hours to charge with my existing chargers. To complicate the charging situation a special vendor supplied battery USB charging cable is needed to charge the battery. A standard USB cable (like a Samsung wall charger cable) will not work. I have 3 batteries and 1 cable. I would like to buy additional cables. Of course, AE86 Pro Max+ engineers will not share design information/specifications of the charging cable/system so individuals can work the problem.
LIPO batteries are saddled with charging restrictions. Don't store fully charged and a charge lower than 20% of full charge.
When asked, AE86 Pro Max+ engineers only say to use the vendor supplied charging cable and a standard 5V 2 amp wall charger to charge the batteries. I have multiple 5V chargers, with multiple charging rates but I'm only able to achieve a full charge with one of my chargers and that is after a day of charging.
The AE86 Pro Max+ battery is a clear cut candidate for a smart charger that can source a 1C charge rate and manage charge levels. If anyone knows of a charger that reliability works with the drone please provide me that information. It doesn't need to be a smart charger.
I hoping that other, more experienced, AE86 Pro Max+ users have encountered these problems and developed solutions for them. Please share your knowledge and solutions with me.
Thanks
