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When charging a lithium drone battery, whose instructions should you follow when available?
Follow the battery manufacturer's recommendations for safe charging, handling, and use.
- Any online comment
- The manufacturer's recommendations ✔
- Whatever charger fits the plug
Why: Lithium batteries can ignite if improperly charged or mishandled. The FAA advises following the manufacturer's recommendations when they are available.
Huh, didn't know that: Extreme heat, physical damage, short circuits, and defects can also start lithium battery fires.
Why did the charger read the manual? It wanted to stay current.
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References
Answer: The manufacturer's recommendations. Lithium batteries can ignite if improperly charged or mishandled. The FAA advises following the manufacturer's recommendations when they are available.
- FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_107-2a.pdf
The remote PIC should consider following the manufacturer's recommendations, when available, to help ensure safe battery handling and usage.
Checked 2026-10-09.
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