The battery is an integral part of a drone. As drone mostly use intelligent batteries (Lithium batteries are commonly used), battery care is becoming a very different story nowadays as they have gotten more advanced. For instance, if something goes wrong with the battery during flight, it could lead to drone crashes. Even when you’re not using your batteries, you still need to take proper care of them to prolong their life.
Common Questions with Batteries
· Battery charging issues
In this case, you can firstly check if the battery and the charger is well connected, or if there is any contamination on the charging interface. If there is any, try to clean it up with a dry cloth.
Also, simply change to another charging cable and see if it works.
If you’ve ruled out all the above possibilities, and the battery is still not charging, it’s very likely that your battery has been idle for a long time, it may enter Hibernation Mode. Then you should try to keep your battery in charging mode to wake it up. If it still doesn’t work, then you better contact DJI Support for help or request to send them in for repair on DJI official customer service page.
· Swollen Battery
If a swollen battery occurs, it’s usually because you didn’t charge the battery properly or they are exposed in a bad environment. When you are using a non-DJI battery charger, it could lead to the abnormal voltage or short circuit, resulting in the overcharge or over the current issue. It's also important to note that a swollen battery may explode in extreme conditions, so it's advisable to stop using it altogether and get yourself a new one. You can also contact DJI support for a replacement if it’s still under warranty.
· The battery has been powered on, but the aircraft isn’t working?
The battery has been powered on, but the aircraft isn’t working?
In this case, it’s probably because the battery is not firmly mounted in the aircraft. Make a proper check to see if it’s correctly mounted.
Tips to maintain drone batteries
· Store the battery in a dry and cool place at a temperature ranging from 22℃- 28℃. Remember to keep batteries away from liquids or heat sources.
· If you are going to leave your battery idle for a long time like 10 days or more, the best thing you should do is to discharge it to between 40%-60% of its total power before storing it. If your battery is stored with full power, it may accelerate the aging of your battery, and if the battery power is lower than 10% for a long time, it may be over-discharged.
Common Questions with Batteries
· Battery charging issues
In this case, you can firstly check if the battery and the charger is well connected, or if there is any contamination on the charging interface. If there is any, try to clean it up with a dry cloth.
Also, simply change to another charging cable and see if it works.
If you’ve ruled out all the above possibilities, and the battery is still not charging, it’s very likely that your battery has been idle for a long time, it may enter Hibernation Mode. Then you should try to keep your battery in charging mode to wake it up. If it still doesn’t work, then you better contact DJI Support for help or request to send them in for repair on DJI official customer service page.
· Swollen Battery
If a swollen battery occurs, it’s usually because you didn’t charge the battery properly or they are exposed in a bad environment. When you are using a non-DJI battery charger, it could lead to the abnormal voltage or short circuit, resulting in the overcharge or over the current issue. It's also important to note that a swollen battery may explode in extreme conditions, so it's advisable to stop using it altogether and get yourself a new one. You can also contact DJI support for a replacement if it’s still under warranty.
· The battery has been powered on, but the aircraft isn’t working?
The battery has been powered on, but the aircraft isn’t working?
In this case, it’s probably because the battery is not firmly mounted in the aircraft. Make a proper check to see if it’s correctly mounted.
Tips to maintain drone batteries
· Store the battery in a dry and cool place at a temperature ranging from 22℃- 28℃. Remember to keep batteries away from liquids or heat sources.
· If you are going to leave your battery idle for a long time like 10 days or more, the best thing you should do is to discharge it to between 40%-60% of its total power before storing it. If your battery is stored with full power, it may accelerate the aging of your battery, and if the battery power is lower than 10% for a long time, it may be over-discharged.
