Flying a drone is quite enjoyable for drone pilots. However, while immersing ourselves in flying drones, we may be disturbed by the battery since the battery runs out of power soon. Therefore, we have to fly the drone back and change another battery. Some drone pilots find their battery has shorter battery life than before, causing inconvenience for drone flying. As a matter of fact, to extend the battery life, the battery needs to be stored and charged in the correct ways. In this blog, some tips for storing and charging batteries are provided by Ruko.
1. Battery Maintenance and Storage. It is recommended to charge and discharge once a month, keep 60% of the power when storing, do not store it with a full charge, avoid placing the battery in a high-temperature environment, and store it in a cool place.
2. Water Damage and Physical Impact. If the battery is soaked in water, the battery protection board will fail, which may cause it to be unable to be used normally. Besides, severe squeezing or falling from a high altitude will also cause the battery to be scrapped.
3. Prevent High Temperature and Humidity Exposure. Long-term high-temperature exposure or storage in a humid environment will cause the battery cell to be damaged or short-circuited, and eventually cause the battery to fail.
4. Avoid Short Circuit Risks. If the positive and negative poles of the battery are short-circuited for a long time (for example, water, hair, foreign matter, etc. on the battery connector cause a short circuit), the protection board will fail for more than 30 minutes, causing the battery to fail to work normally.
5. Battery Cooling After Use. The battery’s temperature is high right after flight or when it is used up. It needs to be cooled to room temperature before charging, and do not charge in a high-temperature environment (temperature not exceeding 40°C).
6. Use of Charging Cables and Chargers. Do not use inferior charging cables and chargers. It is recommended to use the original charging cable and a charger with an output power of 5V=2A-3A (avoid fast charging and chargers with an output voltage lower than 5V).
7. Avoid Overcharging and Charging Interruptions. It is not recommended to overcharge the battery for a long time. Do not interrupt the charging frequently to avoid damaging the battery life.
8. Prevent Over-Discharge. When the battery is under low power, if the battery remains connected to the drone for an extended period of time (even if the drone is not in operation), it may cause the battery to be over-discharged, so do not put the battery in the drone when not in use.
Summary
By following the above precautions, you can effectively extend the battery life and ensure its safety. Enjoy your flight! Stay updated with Ruko drone for more drone-related information.
