Simplest Mavic Mini 3S battery mod (Is it worth it?)

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

10:40 TWIMC... Try Sanyo NCR2070C. Higher discharge rate with less capacity can produce longer flight time.

[@ZollyD]

Good cells!

[@sunansilver6147]

I just bought a mavic mini like 3 weeks ago and not going to risk it with modifications like this but it is fun watching other people experimenting with their mavic minis

[@ZollyD]

Congrats for your purchase! Sure, don´t go into modding. Just enjoy your new drone! :)

[@itista7]

Man it was fun to watch your video, you are truly an engineer!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I am happy that you liked it!

[@itista7]

@@ZollyD what did you study?

[@GUCR44]

You are very good at this! So glad I found you.

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! 🙂 I am really happy that you like it!😊

[@deanmeyerhoeffer4820]

This is great and I'm glad I found you !!! Keep up the mod videos. There are a lot of people who want to see this stuff but just don't have the skills to do it. Great job and keep them coming !!!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) For some reason this comment popped up for me just now.... 3 weeks later...😂

[@Chretze]

the top speed in drones is always 100% dependent on the max angle of tilt relative to gravity. And this is what is regulated by the firmware. And the motors do not get hot because of the extra voltage, but rather because the drone is working harder by carrying extra weight. They would also get hotter than usual when you're carrying the same weight regardless if it's batteries or not

[@-never-gonna-give-you-up-]

Please continue the modification video's of the mavic mini and other drones! You should try to get a custom firmware on the mavic mini and remove the speed restrictions! Keep it up! Also i subscribed 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@ZollyD]

More to come. The speed limit can be modified by adjusting tilt angle with the site drone-hacks.com

[@LeonMD1]

I am loving these mod videos. You make drone modding look easy (of course it is not easy at all). It would be great to see a 45min -1hr battery mod. :) One day it will happen perhaps.

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) We see about the flight time soon... ;)

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

Agreed. Zolly appears to know more about electronics than any other video uploader I have seen.

[@w.e.s.]

Only way to do that is install bigger motor change the software on the drone and then add a bigger battery...ud have to really want to do it, to do it. It's more cheap and easy to buy a air 2 and mod thay battery instead. 35 to 40 on a mini 2 is max flight time that's all your gonna get with it being factory.

[@kreinova2747]

basically, what this mean is the drone ESC itself is able to accept more than 12V? so it actually is like a regular FPV drone ESC that supports range of voltage right?

[@raspberrypimilitant2242]

this winter will be a busy one for me as the snow comes in i will be doing ALOT to my MiniSE i love your videos

[@ZollyD]

😁 Cool! Thanks! :)

[@87321opc]

Excellent video again!! ☕☕

[@ZollyD]

Thanks, again! ;)

[@tamasgiczi]

Hmm ez alapján akkor 2db 5000mah 21700-zal akár meglehet a 45-50 perc is talán? Én még arra gondoltam, hogy 4db 18650VTC6, az 6000mah, elvileg a súly is oké még, ki kellene próbálni azt is. Nekem a patboon féle unlockolt BMS-em van, azt használom a kísérletezéshez.

[@ZollyD]

Igen jo lehet. A 4 db 18650 tul sok sztem. 100 extra gram. Szenved a motor. Ismerem Pat munkassagat. :) Ö is azt mondja h tulterheles mellett azert a Mini motorja meg tud égni.

[@tamasgiczi]

@@ZollyD mit gondoltok menniy extra teher az amit elbírhat a cucc? extra 50g?

[@ZollyD]

@@tamasgiczi sztem ja. 50g. Az 20% extra. Racionalis tulmeretezes.

[@claudioceron5146]

Hola, me dice cell error

[@ZollyD]

@@claudioceron5146 Watch these videos to fully understand what is going on. kzbin.info/aero/PLdADzZYutWjd_BE8GMB9tGCHCCBaHeXhU

[@teeodee4924]

I was thinking about opening up the top cover over the drone to put the batteries closer to center gravity. A new ,used top cover is pretty cheap to replace if you want to return to stock. I was also considering drilling multiple holes on the entire body for weight reduction. If I could scan or aquire a 3d scan of the top cover, it could easily be possible to create a modified enclosed top cover for more or larger battery assemblies.

[@slappy76]

The top cover is just an outer shell. The part that limits your ability to install a larger battery like the 21700 is the cage in the fuselage. Watch a Mini / Mini 2 disassembly video to see what I'm talking about. For you to do that you'd have to scan the fuselage, 3D print a version of it with a revamped cage and then replace ALL the component the new body. Way too much work for very little gain. Especially since they sell larger batteries.

[@1Esteband]

@@slappy76 have you found a source for reliable larger batteries, and can you share the link? Thank you.

[@salmanraju7887]

చాలా బాగా చేశావ్ నువ్వు సూపర్ అన్నా.. 🥰😍😘

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@fridofridolin]

Hello there, I like your videos, but could you frame the picture a bit higher so the focal point is higher up in the picture, as the captions now are interfering. I'm deaf, and needs them - but you have put the action/focus rather low .. just a friendly request. Other than that, great content!! Much liked! :)

[@ZollyD]

Hi! Thanks for the tip! :) I did not think about this. I will do my best. Till then could it work to open the video on another device as well in the same time just for the text? As a hack? 😂 You know this channel is about hacks..😂😂😂

[@fridofridolin]

@@ZollyD I love hacks, but your suggestion isn't one. Just a nuisance, hehe. But thanks for taking time to reply, much appreciated!

[@raquilano]

How about puttin one of the battery in the battery compartment and one on top ? That should lower the center of gravity improving the overall performance and weight balance

[@ZollyD]

Yes, that is correct. I simply did not want to mess around with more and more cables. 🙂 And as I mention on the end. I do not recommend this mod as it strains the motors more. The way to go is extended capacity 2S battery and drone-hacks.com mod for higher top speed.

[@willalexbombraga7807]

Could I please put a video of Mavic Air Mod. It looks so complicated, as a LiPo battery would have to fit below and be practically the size of the current one so as not to plug the sensors, I'm already watching so many videos and it only fails so far.

[@ZollyD]

I may look into it in the future.

[@wenepzoli]

Super test! Nice video! 👍📸🚁🛠🔋👍

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! 🙂

[@wenepzoli]

@@ZollyD Very welcome, very good creative work, it's natural! More successful beautiful day, successful weekend to everyone, in strength and health! 👍☀️👆

[@markgiles8527]

I have been using a Phantom 4 but wouldn't mind having the Mini 2. Just waiting to see if there will be a Mini 3. I think its so annoying that Drone manufacturers keep producing drone with 28, 32, or similar flights times. Deliberately I might add. As you show, it is possible to give a longer flight time. Wish they would give the crowd what they want.

[@ZollyD]

Yeah! I do understand it from the viewpoint of they have to fool-proof their products. Maybe this flight time deters people to try crazy distance flight? I don´t know. I think they should continue with the same basic setups, BUT optionally make available higher capacity batteries. Proper genuine DJI tech stuff. IDK. I think many people would buy from DJI a fancy full top-of-the-line battery for quite some money. I mean if they really want the best... right? ahhh, just ignore me, I am just rambling... 😂😂😂😂

[@princesfpvdrones]

Interesting, more flight time! As one that builds quads and build Lion batteries, this is easy peeezy, longer flight time for the win! You have a new subscriber!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks!🙂 Welcome to the gang...😁

[@mrclubhouse]

Is it possible to build a battary for mavic mini without battary board

[@ZollyD]

Unfortunately no. Check my DIY mavic mini batteries video. That is as close as one can get to it.

[@ZollyD]

Correction: There is actually a guy who sells a product called B0B for the Mavic Mini. You can search for that too. 🙂

[@Zakky1117]

I know I’m a bit late saying or asking this but could you try it with 1 18560 battery? Or would there just be an error?

[@ZollyD]

You are not late. 🙂The drone would not even turn on with 1 cell I think. But for sure there would be errors all over the place. It would scream for more charge...😂😂😂

[@simonsutherland814]

Excellent, thank you 👍🏻

[@akash_verma0]

Thanks man I really enjoyed your video 😍😍😍❤️

[@ZollyD]

I am happy to hear that! :)

[@minycinflight2419]

Amazing video!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I am happy that you liked it! :)

[@MrMusic55123]

Do you have any mod to extend the transmission range of dji mini? I have tried the yagi uda but no change was noticed

[@ZollyD]

No. I have not looked into that stuff.

[@bobbievalentine8626]

another level man.

[@ZollyD]

😁😁 Thanks

[@1Esteband]

What an amazing test! It seems that the best mod would be somehow fit 2s 21700 inside the batt compartment. Do you think that it would be possible to do that?

[@Boz1211111]

I wisg

[@3RCorp_FPV]

What about phantom 3 battery mod sir? Can you share?

[@ZollyD]

I do not have access to a Phantom 3. Once I get my hands on one, I will do my best to test things. :)

[@3RCorp_FPV]

@@ZollyD is this amazing experiment, keep up sir

[@stickfurniture02]

I am sure it would be greatly appreciated by the drone community if you could find a way to either save or bypass the batteries for the Autel X Star. They are almost impossible to find and we need to fly.

[@ZollyD]

I would be happy to help, I just need access to the hardware, which I don´t have to be able at least to have a look at it... Does anybody want to borrow his drone with batteries to me? :)

[@gareth5000]

I put an Insta360 on the top of a Mavic Air2 and it oscillated. When I hung it underneath it was ok👍 Great vid, I wish I was clever like you:)

[@ZollyD]

I suspected that a bit, but thanks for the confirmation! 🙂 I am sure there are areas in life you are much more clever than me...😉

[@gareth5000]

I know how to make a nice cup of tea that I like but apart from that, no.🤪

[@replicon66]

Switcing to a fpv 3 blade prop with higher pitch would increse the speed but reduce flight time.

[@ZollyD]

Yes. 🙂 But also on Drone-hacks.com it is possible to adjust the max tilt angle and that also result in higher top speed.

[@Crazy_ATV_rider]

What if you would try soldering mini 2 motors on mavic mini? that would be a nice video

[@ZollyD]

Indeed. I will do few more tests with them as they are before making Frankeinstein...😂😂😂

[@Crazy_ATV_rider]

@@ZollyD hehe, very nice😄🤪 Where are you from?😁

[@MrJujibuji]

Keep going! Nice experiment

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) More to come!

[@DODG-Dji-mavic]

very good flight characteristics. 👍 Have you seen my video? Where did I redesign the Mavic mini 1 motors and make the propellers wider? Do the same and then the flight speed will be even faster. I myself am from Russia, so I use google translator. so my words may not be spelled correctly 😁

[@ZollyD]

Yes I saw that. It was cool! 😃 Google is doing a great job with the translation!😉

[@nglutussakkarep]

👍👍mantab. ...i like this

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I am glad to hear.

[@nglutussakkarep]

@@ZollyD sama sama... 👍🙏

[@momboklaut..4442]

you should try it with mavic air 2s battery...?

[@ZollyD]

Yeah! :) I should first get an Air 2S... 😅😅

[@chadgilmore5046]

I was chasing cars with my M2P and the wind behind me I couldn’t get over75km I think DJI drones must have a setting in it that won’t let you go any faster would that right…Great video 👍

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! There is the software drone-hacks. In that one can set a lot of parameters of the drone. Also the tilt angle. Then the max speed can be changed. I did not go into it, as I am more interested in flight time extension.

[@ericericdronemod8263]

nice ZOLLY😎 yes it's ok ,, the final product is not very aesthetic ,,, which want threads coming out everywhere to make such a change ,,, but the idea is there.

[@ZollyD]

yeah, prototypes...

[@avronaut]

Interesting that it works. But I would have reservations about loading components above their specifications. These components do not have to fail immediately, but maybe at some point later. In addition, the Mini gets extraordinarily hot even with 2S.

[@ZollyD]

Yes. That is why I say at the end that I DO NOT recommend this mod. The components of the ESC are rated easily for the 3S. The problem is the motors. They burn up after a while.

[@avronaut]

@@ZollyD Ok, so you checked the voltage ratings of capacitors, diodes and transistors. The motors are for a are the lesser problem for an experienced user. But electronic components are mean. They die without notice. Gladly when it is most unfavorable. The 2S Mod is very interesting.

[@ZollyD]

@@avronaut I checked everything I could find some markings on.... 😂 No guarantees on the rest...

[@avronaut]

@@ZollyD 😁

[@hdeloya]

Why didn't you put two batteries inside the panel and only one battery on the top? Great video!

[@ZollyD]

I just did not want to mess with extra cables. That is all. :)

[@Homenahuel]

Buenas , sabes si se puede hacer algo similar para colocarle una batería alternativa al Xiaomi mi drone 4k ?

[@ZollyD]

Hi! I don´t have access to one. Once I put my hands on it I will for sure do my best to see how it can be done. In principle it should be doable somehow... :) But as of now I have no idea...

[@johnw5251]

Wow great job! I was thinking about this and you’re already done it a year ago!!? But I’m also wondering, if the ESC on the mini could handle bigger motors? (such as Mavic air or pro’s motors) disregard the 250g limit & efficiency, Do you think it’s possible to build a poor-man version of mavic air or pro? 😂

[@ZollyD]

I think the ESC can handle it! :) ( I think. No promises!)

[@marcosmatos8213]

I though that bms will throw a code if you unplugged the batteries from it. idk but iirc that was the main problem people where having when trying to mod the factory pack in favor of some bigger cells

[@ZollyD]

Yes it does. You have to watch my other videos to see how it works! 🙂

[@scottykardos]

Yes I did the same thing with a Mjx Bugs 3 years ago and got the same oscillation, but got expected performance increase. Of course it was a much more simple flight control system. Seemed like it increased the sensitivity of the feedback loop!. Just fyi

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! Good input!🙂

[@AlwayslookingNeverlookedfor]

I wanted to use a mavic battery on my other fpv drones. Mount it underneath as a belly box power bank....

[@win7dot]

Since you already done some modifications to the drone, can you try out something like using mini 2 esc board and motors on mini one flight controller.. I have a drone but I'm currently studying therefore can't afford a drone to do some hacking... I would be much appreciated if you able to try that out. If the communication between esc and the flight controller is different between mini 1 and mini 2, it won't work.

[@ZollyD]

Hi. I haven't done those experiments, but I have a friend who did, and the 2 ESC's are not compatible per his findings. They do not work with the other's flight controller. The motors are however interchangeable. I hope this is the info you are looking for!😊

[@win7dot]

@@ZollyD thank you very much for your info.. I'm pretty sure dji is making those esc incompatible by tweaking the firmware. Again, thank you very much. keep up the good work

[@ZollyD]

Yeah, I think so too. You are welcome!🙂

[@capeRCouple]

there are a few guys on youtube that have got 50 min out of 3s lipos ,i know of one that used a dji spark battery on his mini

[@ZollyD]

That is cool! :)

[@baponmandal554]

Dji tello drone extra battery ues video please

[@ZollyD]

If I get my hands on one I will do my best! :)

[@joekap8953]

hello buddy, i just have a question. if i make a 2s 2p battery pack i need to use bms or not. and whether the wire connection can be directed to the battery. thanks.. kee it up and more more videos 👍👍👍

[@ZollyD]

Hi! the answer is in this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnW7gnaFhb2ri9k Watch it all and it will be clear to you :)

[@joekap8953]

thanks for the reply, I saw your video tutorial and I tried to do it but it didn't work I used awt battery 3000mah 40a 2s direct to battery connection not on the board, it was parallel to the lipo battery but it didn't work .. and then power up the drone after 15 sec low voltage.. i guess my drone is not for this 😁

[@ZollyD]

I am sorry to hear. If you want to go into a major troubleshooting I am up for it. But then I need a full description on what was done and what are the symptoms... :) Anyway, keep the experimenting spirit! ;)

[@joekap8953]

@@ZollyD thank you mate very much appreciated im more interested to mod my battery since my drone battery parts is not available in my country and i want to use 18650 battery.. my drone is holystone hs700d

[@snowplowcar1]

Do the AIR 2S. i have one was thinking of doing the same maby a 6s? SUBSCRIBED!

[@ZollyD]

If I get my hands on a Air2S I will do my best to hack the hell out of it...😁😁

[@snowplowcar1]

@@ZollyD order 1 then return it amazon style or Mavic air 2 same battery

[@yrath5034]

I think I've found your launch location at 06:18 - 47°33'36.4"N 19°09'35.9"E

[@ZollyD]

;)

[@thelongranger7574]

You have a low weight on the drone, that’s why it’s shaking. Add more capacity on 3S and it’ll work

[@ZollyD]

👍🙂🙃

[@Globaltalentgt]

Keep it up bro

[@ZollyD]

Oh I will!🙂

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

interesting, more flight time is what i see. thanks for sharing

[@ZollyD]

Yeah

[@emre_ozsu]

As it can be understood from here, weight is very important.

[@ZollyD]

Right!

[@gearamihai2782]

i made a firmware mod that allows it with stock battery to go max 56 km/h

[@ZollyD]

Share it with others! :)

[@gearamihai2782]

I will make soon a video about all possible hacks

[@gearamihai2782]

@@ZollyD i hope you will try also the hacks with your mini

[@alexalex5257]

you can increase the speed of the drone in drone hacks parameters😉

[@ZollyD]

Yes, I found out later from one of you guys!🙂🙂 Thanks!

[@iivv_nn]

The only speed mod that has worked so far on the mini is hacking the angle from 30 degree too 40 degree.

[@ZollyD]

Makes sense! :)

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

21700 was what I wanted to see. If mini is low drain could prob do one the 5000mah or 4500mah. Hate that it force lands at 3v. Li-ion can go to 2.5v.

[@ZollyD]

I think 5000mAh could work. Yeah the Li-ion goes easyly to 2.5V but it is a risky business a bit. I tried the Mini2 with 2S Li-ion and when it went to around 5V the ESC turned off and the drone dropped. It was indoors and on the carpet so no problemo, but it turned into a rock and fell... 😂😂😂

[@droneready8278]

New sub💪

[@ZollyD]

Awesome! :) Welcome to the gang! :)

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

Damn with all the safety features built into dji. I would of thought they'd disabled it if over voltage they rate for. Edited oh ok I see it did have it ur working around..

[@ZollyD]

;)

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Boa Noite Passando para prestigiar aquele super like ✌

[@ZollyD]

😀😀

[@DODG-Dji-mavic]

🇷🇺👋😁👍 the tilt angle of the drone affects the flight speed. to increase the flight speed, you need to change the values ​​of the flight angle in the drone engineering menu there is a program for this and by connecting to a computer, you can change the settings of the drone. I changed the settings on my Mavic mini and now it flies like a rocket, I also changed the descent speed of the drone and now it descends very quickly like a stone and saves battery power with your three cell battery and a different flight angle, your drone will fly faster

[@ZollyD]

Awewome! What is the software?

[@DODG-Dji-mavic]

@@ZollyD I will email you a link to a video showing how to do this and which program. If I now send a link in the comments, it will be removed by KZbin

[@ZollyD]

@@DODG-Dji-mavic Atlichna

[@вечная_мерзлота]

@@DODG-Dji-mavic any chance you could also send me that link too пожалуйста.

[@DODG-Dji-mavic]

@@вечная_мерзлота KZbin won't let me send you a link

[@DODG-Dji-mavic]

😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@ZollyD]

Awesome! :)

[@Waffle4569]

Top speed is entirely software limited unfortunately

[@ZollyD]

Correct.

[@salmanraju7887]

ఆ.. Equipment.. ఎక్కడ దొరుకుతాయి.. Online లో Order చేస్తే మన ఇంటికి ఆ వస్తువులను తీసికొని వస్తారా..?

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I will put up some links for parts. :)

[@salmanraju7887]

@@ZollyD Ok Put the link.. అన్నయ్యా. 🥰

[@drónhobbistacsenöl]

Jó lett! 👍 Nem tudom, ezt ismered-e: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpvHo5J7hNl3iac Itt 82 percről van szó.

[@ZollyD]

Köszi. Igen ismerem. 🙂

[@rubenflores8820]

Looks like a BOM crafting

[@ZollyD]

I don´t know what does that mean...😂😂 But thanks, I guess... :)

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

remove the propellers...

[@ZollyD]

How to fly then? :)

[@igorantonof705]

Это в комнате 38 минут, в полете на улице минут на 10 меньше будет.

[@ZollyD]

Not true! Drones usually last longer in flight than in hover. Check it out on the net! :)

[@okyanusokyanus9917]

Turkhis language please

[@ZollyD]

I am not too good with turkish sorry. I loved the food when I was in Istanbul though. :) Is there no auto translate for the subtitiles?

[@okyanusokyanus9917]

@@ZollyD good luck bro 🙂🍉🍇🥥🍓🍓🍓😁

[@quadroneld]

ah you have deformed a very beautiful and precious drone, is a DIY drone not something for this kind of testing..

[@ZollyD]

Oh don't worry, it is back to original now...🙂

[@Liyana732]

😂

[@ZollyD]

🙃

[@dhavesy5730]

You just made your mavic mini a rat look.

[@ZollyD]

Thanks for the compliment! 😂😂😂😂

[@jappiemoto]

The drone itself isn’t worth ot buy a fpv drone way more fun (ps don’t buy the dji fpv drone)

[@ZollyD]

FPVs are fun!!!! :)

[@jairoalexandre9535]

top

[@williamwindex3890]

cool idea . to bad it cant increase speed

[@fabiofermi9617]

😂

[@ZollyD]

;)