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Which of these can cause a lithium drone battery fire?

Improper charging, along with short circuits, extreme heat, damage or defects.

  1. Storing it at room temperature
  2. Improper charging ✔
  3. Using the manufacturer's charger

Why: Lithium batteries pack a lot of energy and can ignite. Shorts, bad charging, high heat, physical damage, rough handling or a defect can all set one off.

Huh, didn't know that: A battery fire in flight can cause loss of control of the drone, so the FAA suggests following the maker's handling advice.

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Why did the battery go to the doctor? It was feeling a little drained.
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Sources

  1. AC 107-2A, Appendix B, B.5 Battery Fires https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_107-2A.pdf

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