This article covers battery usage, charging, storage, and safety information.
Battery
- Power Button- press once to view power level, press then press and hold to power on battery.
- Status LEDs-
- 4lights = 88-100%
- 3lights =63-74%
- 2lights =38-49%
- 1light = 13-24%
- Handle
- Clamp
- Power Port
- 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
- Note green led will blink on station while charging
- Once the battery is charged, if the second battery is plugged in the charger will automatically switch and start charging the second battery.
- Charging station will automatically charge battery to appropriate power level
- 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.