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Testing the temperature inside the plane

As the waterproof plane does not have any venting, we need to make sure that the temperature inside the plane doesnt get to high.

Test Setup

Mainly the ESC produces a lot of waste

The temperature was measured directly at the ESC - which was the hottest point in the plane.

Time mTemperature ° CAVomAh
0244.24
1040
15434.2215.351200
20444.1415.181500
25454.0615.001850
30454.0114.872150
35453.9114.712460
40453.8514.542770
45453.7414.323130

Voltage of the battery after test: 14.30 Volt (3,57 V per cell)

Ende: 50m - 3.70A, 14.16V, 27% anzeige - 3.500 mAh

1min - 100% Thrust - 46° C - no stronger temperature on 20A current.

Battery capacity

Charging the battery: 4500 mAh

the complete log can be found here: https://logs.px4.io/plot_app?log=cf3be510-e4ac-45de-a95d-3c5b790528c0