Battery health

[TP@SMBI]

Hi All and thanks for the welcome
There are a number of conflicting ideas on how best to maintain flight batteries in best condition.
Some say to deplete batteries completely ,then recharge to full . Others ( i.e. DJI ) have the discharge/storage mode on the charging hub , leaving them partially charged for storage.
My question is if the battery is is left with a residual charge for storage , does the memory in the lithium cells begin to read this as the bottom end of the charge ?

 

[Oso]

My question is if the battery is is left with a residual charge for storage , does the memory in the lithium cells begin to read this as the bottom end of the charge ?

Lipo batteries don't develop a memory. You're thinking of NiCad batteries.

 

[David01]

@TP@SMBI

You might want to read this one...

DJI Batteries and Cold Weather . . .

Some of you may know Ken Booth who was originally active with DJI and very involved in their Battery Design. : (the below is 100% from Ken Booth) "First please look at the attached image, this should really explain all you need to know on how cold effects capacity. Once you understand this...

phantompilots.com

 

[snowghost]

Here's another good source of info.

HOW TO: Maintain and store your DJI drone batteries

Follow these tips to maintain your DJI Phantom, Mavic, or Spark batteries and ensure they are being properly stored when not in use: Don’t charge your batteries unless you’re going to fly. The batteries are programmed to automatically discharge after left unused, so there is no need to fully...

www.djidronenews.com