I'm working on a project that will be lifted by my new DJI Phantom quadcopter. It's a bit tricky finding data on the quad's weight and payload, so I'm noting my weights here. These weights should be good, but I'm using a cheap digital kitchen scale so they might be out by a few grams.
According to the Phantom's quick start manual the maximum weight the Phantom's motors can lift (quad + payload) is 1,200g. This forum thread suggests that the Phantom flies reasonably well at 1,130g total weight but gets more sluggish and harder to fly as you approach the 1,200g limit.
- Stock Phantom (without battery) 627g
- Stock Phantom plus prop guards (without battery) 704g
- Stock DJI 2,200mAh LiPo battery 173g
While I'm noting, here are a few other weights that are relevant to my project:
- Eneloop 2,000mAh AA rechargeable 27g each
- 4 AA Eneloops in a minimal battery holder 121g
- Adafruit HL1606 RGB addressable LED strip (with waterproof cover and JST connector) 58g
- 3/16″ foamcore by Elmers (20″x30″ sheet) 236g