What driving time do I achieve with the FTX Tracer brushed?

The driving time of the FTX Tracer strongly depends on the version, battery capacity, terrain and driving style. With the standard battery you often achieve shorter runtimes, but with a larger battery such as the 1500 mAh you can drive considerably longer.

Driving time with standard battery

With the standard battery (e.g., the ~800-mAh version), you can expect a runtime of about 10–15 minutes, with mixed use on paved surfaces and moderate riding.

Driving time with the larger 1500 mAh battery

If you’re using the upgrade battery: FTX Tracer Li-Ion 2S 1500 mAh (FTX9789), you can expect about 18–25 minutes of driving fun under similar conditions—this increases with more relaxed use or lower speeds.

Factors affecting range

• Speed & throttle: frequent full throttle driving significantly reduces run time.
• Surface: off-road, sand or loose terrain eats up a lot of power; asphalt or flat terrain saves the battery.
• Condition & temperature: cold batteries give less power; batteries in good condition perform better.
• Shorter acceleration & braking: stopping/stopping consumes more power than constant driving.

Conclusion

With the standard battery, you’ll get about 10–15 minutes of driving time. If you switch to the larger 1500 mAh battery, you can expect about 18–25 minutes, depending on conditions. The larger battery clearly offers more flight time and driving fun.