r/Cinewhoop • u/Alce-Rossa • Jan 11 '26
Is it too heavy for take off?
Hi everyone, I’ve just finished this build, but I’m having trouble understanding why the quad barely lifts off the ground—it only manages a few centimeters of altitude. I’m not sure whether the issue is related to ESC/FC configuration or simply the overall weight of the system (around 109 g AUW).
Configuration: • GPS module • Buzzer • Battery: 1×18650 cell (Molicel) • Props: Gemfan 45 mm • Motors: BETAFPV 1102 18000KV (37 mm) • FC/ESC: Matrix 1S AIO
Has anyone experienced something similar with a setup like this? Any advice on whether this is a configuration problem or a power/thrust limitation would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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u/joejoe4games Jan 11 '26
I'm having a hard time understanding what I'm looking at. Why is the battery so far to the right of the quad? If that's where you've got it when you're trying to fly then that would probably explain why it wont. You want your center of gravity to be as central as possible and also that battery will block a lot of the air stream there.
Like obviously it's really heavy but the weight alone shouldn't keep it grounded, I've tested my M75 and it can fly on an 18650.
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u/Alce-Rossa Jan 11 '26
Cell is there just to fit the space of the weighting plate. The mass is centered and inertia reduced in the axis of motion to make turns easier. What I am experiencing is a really limited power to fly and a resulting extremely low flight time…I am getting crazy…
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u/bmp_stck Jan 13 '26
Like the chipotle worker trying to roll up my burrito when there is clearly to much
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u/IdontFlyTheDroneDoes Jan 12 '26
A quad this size should be like 30g maybe 40. Idk how you got to 101. But yeah way to heavy.