From what I understand to look after your batteries you must do the following
Don't leave 100% charged for a long time (how long is too long?)
Don't run them down to a low charge (how low is too low?)
I understand the "smart" batteries can't be overcharged so does it matter if they are left in overnight to charge?
I have flown on 6 hour flights 3 times with my batteries. I can only assume that this wouldn't have any impact on whether they bloat or not?
This is straight from the manual
1. Connect charger to wall socket (100-240V, 50/60Hz, using the plug set if necessary).
2. Connect battery to charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should turn it on
before beginning to charge.
3. Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges.
4. Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery
when charging is complete.
When the battery is turned on, do not connect it to or disconnect it from the Phantom.
2. Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the
battery until there is less than 8% power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge it to
maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will optimize the battery.
3. For long term storage, place the battery with only a 40~50% charge in a strong battery box. Discharge
and charge the battery once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. Charge amount should be
varied in these maintenance charges - (40%~50%)—0%—100%—(40%~50%).
4. Purchase a new battery after your current battery has been discharged over 300 times. Completely
discharge a battery prior to disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly.
5. Purchase a new battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way.
6. Never recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way.
7. Never charge batteries unattended. Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface such as
concrete and never near any flammable materials.
8. Safety is extremely important. For more information, please see the Disclaimer.
This seems straight forward and I have not deviated from this at all but still have batteries with less than 17 cycles already useless.
I have already emailed DJI and got the "sorry you are out of warranty period" I purchased directly from DJI so can't even take them to consumer affairs for a faulty product. Maybe they should take a leaf out of Apples iBook and issue a recall
http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadge ... 7035871855
or Nokias
http://articles.economictimes.indiatime ... ts-battery
or Samsung
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2 ... eplacement
Only difference here is your phone can't hurt anyone if the battery fails (unless you throw it at someone). P2V falling out of the sky is a different story. DJI should take this on the chin and get this issue sorted before one of the units falls out of the sky in a country and injures someone where they can be found culpable of knowingly selling faulty batteries.