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Drone Battery Care: Make Your Batteries Last Longer
Storage, charging and travel tips for lithium drone batteries.
· 3 min read
Key takeaways
- Store batteries around 50–60% charge.
- Let hot batteries cool before charging.
- Carry spares in cabin luggage only.
Storage
Long-term storage at full charge speeds up ageing. Most smart batteries self-discharge to storage level.
Charging
Charge at room temperature. A multi-port charger lets you top up batteries, controller and phone together.
Travel
Tape terminals or use the original case and keep batteries in carry-on bags.
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