Battery Safety Protocols:
Experienced drone pilots understand the most dangerous aspect of the aircraft is the battery. The batteries are
the most sensitive part of the aircraft itself.
If you have experience using power tools, the batteries built for those tools are much more robust and safer as
a whole.
LIPO Batteries must be treated with care.
Battery Storage Procedures:
When batteries are not in use, they should be stored as follows:
1. Stored in LIPO Safe Bags to Prevent Fires
2. Stored between 40-80 degrees
3. Never left in direct sunlight
Battery Storage During Operations:
1. Keep batteries out of direct sunlight.
2. Keep the batteries in a cool place, do not store them in a hot vehicle.
3. Always keep the batteries in the shade
Storing Batteries while charged can damage the battery.
Never store drone batteries fully charged, never leave batteries fully charged and in
storage longer than 10 days.
Battery Damage:
Damage to battery cells must be taken extremely seriously. Dropping the battery from even a few feet can
cause an indentation in the battery. If the casing of the battery becomes dented, the battery should be recycled
and discarded.
Example of Swollen Batteries:
Battery on top: swollen or puffy from improper storage.
Batteries on the bottom illustrate a battery cell damage
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