T30 Battery Usage Guide

This article covers battery usage, charging, storage, and safety information.

Battery

  1. Power Button- press once to view power level, press then press and hold to power on battery.
  2. Status LEDs- 
    1. 4lights = 88-100%
    2. 3lights =63-74%
    3. 2lights =38-49%
    4. 1light = 13-24%
  3. Handle
  4. Clamp
  5. Power Port
  6. Rubber Caps

Charging Station

Charging Station Panel 

Charging

  • The Charging station can run on both 120V and 240V input.
  • It features two power supply ports, it will run with just one plugged in.
    • On 120V, each power supply port will pull 13 amps
    • On 240V, each power supply will pull 16 amps
    • Make sure your breaker can handle the load
    • For super fast charging you must either plug in both charging cables into our supplied 50amp 240v adapter or you can splice both charging cables into a 50amp plug that can be plugged directly into your generator.
  • Plug in Charging Station
  • Power on charging station
  • Plug in charging cable into power port on battery
    • Charging station will automatically charge battery to appropriate power level
      • Note green led will blink on station while charging
        • A solid green led means battery is fully charged
    • Once the battery is charged, if the second battery is plugged in the charger will automatically switch and start charging the second battery.
  • Once battery is charged removed charging cable 

Storage

    • Ensure battery is turned off while not in use on drone
    • Store batteries at power levels between 40%-60%
      • Battery will self discharge to 97% after being fully charged for 24hours
      • After 7 days battery will self discharge to 60%
    • Store in dry environments
    • If storing for more than 3 months - it's recommended to store the battery in a battery safety bag in temperatures between -4° to 104°. 
    • Disconnect battery from drone if storing for extended periods of time
  • If a battery has not been charged or discharged for five months or more, the battery will no longer be covered by the warranty.

Safety 

  • DO NOT leave battery near heat sources
  • DO NOT leave battery inside vehicle during hot days
  • DO NOT use swollen, leaking, or damaged batteries
    • If this occurs please contact us for assistance
  • DO NOT disassemble or pierce a battery in any way
  • If any electrolytes make contact with your skin or eyes, immediately wash the area with water and contact a doctor.
  • Always use clean dry cloth to clean battery terminals
  • DO NOT fly drone when the battery power level is below 15%
  • If operating in a low-temperature environment, make sure the battery is at least above 41°.
  • Please refer to Battery guide and charging station guide for all warnings associated with both the battery and charger.

Generator Sizing

  • For all day field operations and fast charging. You need a generator with a 50 amp 240V power plug. Typically these will have a power rating of 9000 - 9500 running watts.