ORIGINAL: rctom
ORIGINAL: SAL98
4.8 will also give you a little longer run time for the same capacity batts because your servos are pulling less amps than at 6volts.
This is a myth. Yes, there is 25% more current flowing and 25% more power being consumed, but you are carrying 5 cells which means 25% more total watt/hours on board so it works out the same.
TF
I'd have to respecfully disagree with you there Tom. Yes the watt/hours will be more with the 5 cell pack but it will not cancel out the extra current draw. Adding the extra cell does not increase the mAh rating of the pack. However increasing the voltage will increase the current draw for a given load. A higher current draw with no change in the mAh rating of the battery will result in a reduction of battery life.