MUSIC…I constantly get asked where I get my music from. I found Epidemic Sound to be the best. There’s a musician named ARTHUR BRUNSON, All my favorite songs are by him! share.epidemicsound.com/nxuhuy
I worked as a battery researcher for years. This video is mostly very accurate, but a couple things are incorrect or missed compared to my observations during that time. Charging when very cold can be another major damage factor for batteries. In most cases, i would suggest making sure batteries have warmed up to room temperature before charging. The faster the charge, the warmer the battery should be to charge without causing damage, so this is extra important when fast charging. Interestingly, heat doesn't seem to cause any extra wear when charging vs just being hot, although it's usually a good idea to let it cool down a little before charging if it's really hot. My observations from quickly cooling a battery down after discharge suggest that this is not a problem. I wouldn't worry about keeping them warm after a flight unless you are going to recharge them soon. Just as heat kills, storing them in a cool place extends their life. Not saying you need to go crazy with a freezer or anything like that, but maybe store in the basement. Just make sure to warm it up before charging if it's below room temperature! Hopefully this helps someone.
@@system4kfin.997 I don't have any data to reference, but if you avoid all the things that cause elevated damage and aren't putting on a crazy amount of cycles, I'd expect very little capacity loss. Likely over 90%.
There are RUclipsrs trying to convince us of always buying tech as a MUST HAVE. And there is Ted showing us how to save money on the tech we already use with real world tips. Thanks buddy, this is what the community needs.👍👍👍
Two and a half years after owning my Mini 2, I decided to fly it on a 100+ degree day and make a video about it. While I made the video, I discovered the tips that DJI has on their website and that you showed. I had never bothered to check these and now regret it because my batteries have begun to swell. Apparently DJI is ok with some swelling if it goes back down but my batteries are permanently obese. Thanks for reminding us of these great tips for preserving our batteries, Ted!
Hey Christian. Fancy running into you in a comment section! Unfortunately many of us learn battery care and feeding tips only after our existing batteries have started exhibiting symptoms of underlying problems. Better to learn late than never, of course, but I suspect DJI and others treat batteries as wear and tear items and only address issues when obvious defects are present. In general, if ANY consumer battery is endowed with Power Delivery -PD 3.0 is current but when Samsung Note 10 first shipped the 45W charging could only be achieved with PD 1.0, QC 2.0 -finding a charger that actually delivered a 45w equivalent rare was difficult and NOT standardized. These days, a PD charger that adheres to the standard will rarely if ever get you in trouble. You do NOT need to by OEM branded gear. But you SHOULD by quality gear that follows standards exactly... not "generally" lol. 😂😢😅
@@BlairAir Hey, John - Always glad to see your comments in the comments. 😄 I've only had two drones. My Mavic Air batteries were swollen within the first year. Was it all my fault. Probably not. Did DJI make improvements by the time the Mini 2 came along? Very likely. As Ted said, the chips are probably better as well as some of the other components. You and Ted also talk about using the right chargers. I'm totally guilty of not following the recommended battery tips but my Mini 2 batteries lasted three years despite all the neglect I gave them. I plan on continuing to fly my Mini 2 because there's nothing wrong with it and I might invest in some new generic batteries.
An interesting & insightful video! An anecdote! I had my Mavic 2 Zoom drone on a WayPoint mission, start a mission with 98% battery then about a minute into the flight over water suddenly on the screen comes up "battery critical landing". I pushed the left stick forward to get height & get home but to no avail, down into water goes the drone. I with snorkel gear swam out later that day & fished it out. Sent the drone & flight records down to DJI Australia & although out of warranty DJI replaced my drone. Very nice of them! Something else I do is number my batteries so that I cycle through them; this gives more uniformity of use.
So you are saying…..basically these batteries suck. Not fully charged, not fully dead. Not in the heat not in the cold. Etc. I have to baby these things worse than my dog 🤷♂️
Excellent points, Ted! This set of issues applies across all sorts of lithium batteries, and it's an especially big deal with smart phones, since there are hundreds of millions of them kicking around. Even without temperature swings, keeping them fully charged for long periods can damage them, and a common manifestation of that damage is battery swelling (which a lot of drone owners experience, too). Smart phone makers are now incorporating software to keep batteries only mostly-charged most of the time, but DJI has more of a dilemma, since drone owners care a lot more about having their batteries fully charged in order to get the best flight time performance.
hey John! I appreciate you brother. Man I paid so little attention to proper battery care up until now. Like anything ….do something a few times and a good habit becomes second nature.
hey Michael. Yup i was the exact same way: little bits of battery info here & thar. I figured I need to put on my man-pants and learn this boring topic. I tried to make it playful for you.
As mentioned on your cheat sheet, I try to avoid fast charging by using a lower wattage charger. The only time I use the fast charge feature is when I need to "top it up" before going out flying and when travelling over multiple locations in the car
I was told that it's lithium ion that DJI is using, not lipos. There's no memory when it comes to lithium ion. And the swelling usually happens with lipos when you're storing them overcharged or undercharged for a period of time. Hence the reason why they're using lithium ion batteries
Great summary. I've seen on another channel, the point being made that the smart battery can receive firmware updates. So, if you have a few batteries and there is a firmware update that includes the battery, you need to cycle each battery in the drone to get that udpate.
You highlighted many great points about temperature range 32-104 degrees. I always thought it referred to the outdoor temp, but as you indicated its the battery temp which can be found in the safety menu. I have flow in 100 degree weather but never thought to check the battery temp as well. Thanks!
After purchasing a drone recently, I took one of your contemporaries advice that any 100 watt charger would do, and on his advice bought an after market charger, silly me, I should seriously know better, thanks for this story, much appreciated 🙏
*Good info Ted 👍 For those people, including myself, permanently swollen batteries can still be used to charge other devices like phones using the adapter that came with the fly more package.*
Always amazed at your abilities, Ted. You are the master. Only you could turn esoteric gobbeldygook into a fun and interesting video, and of course pass along the important messages at the same time. Thank you for covering this subject. //Tom
Great info man, I've been letting my mini 2 sit in the closet for months at a time without charging it, going to get it out and give it a little juice. I used to race RC cars back in the day too, fun stuff!
I'm going to pick up one of those extinguishers, but one thing to remember is never let your battery charge unattended they can create a horrendous fire in a minute
This is a great video everyone should see. I saw another video where guy quotes DJI manual that batteries auto discharge after 1 day to 96% and after 5 days to 72%, this is why when you go to fly your batteries are never at full charge. Then they tell you after 10 days to manually discharge to 40-65%. How do you do that? You would either have to use your two-way charging hub to charge other devices or go fly your drone. This manual discharge part seems a lacking feature or perhaps they will naturally get to ~50% level over time, but how long?
Even if you use a nonDJI charger, like a fast charger, I’ve noticed that the DJI battery charging hub will regulate how much energy it is taking in. Aohi has some cords show what is going in. So if you have a 140w charging block, 140w is not going out and amps are lower too.
Outstanding video as always. I looked at your link to battery safety bags, I got some last year when I got my Mini 3 Pro and used them when taking them on a plane. I've also just got some for the Mavic 3 Pro that I've just acquired. What I found when looking for these bags is that you can get ones that hold multiple batteries, typically 3 or more. I just found it not only strange but actually stupid that you would want to contain a burning battery inside a bag with 2 [or more] other batteries, setting them on fire too! Each of my batteries has its own bag.
hey Michael. I agree with you. I was just researching about getting drones & gear through airport security and there’s a few airports (domestic and international) that require those specific LiPo bags. I’m going to get a small one for travel next year.
Very good, Ted. Another tip: If you get a battery related warning on your controller screen, it might be time to ditch the battery. Happened to me with a Mini 2. I shrugged and ignored it after the message disappeared. Had a couple of good flights with no problem. Then out of the blue it dropped straight out of the sky landing right on the gimbal and destroying it.
Ted, I just wanna mention 2 more important things DJI recommends. Because of the swelling problem, don't only disconnect the charger relatively soon, also take out the batteries itself from the charger unit. Also: Don't let a fully charged battery in the drone if you don't use it for a longer time period.
I did not hear you mention the DJI auto discharge feature, at least the Mini 3pro batteries have it where if a charged battery sits unused for 6 days or so it will automatically discharge to 65%. I have had this happen where I picked up a battery and noticed it was warm, I checked it out and it was the auto discharge.
Great information Ted, thanks mate. It's also worth noting that for your Mini 2 it is not good to keep your batteries in charge position in the multi charger. The "smart" function of the battery will be negated & the batteries will not self discharge. To get around this, turn the batteries around 180 degrees to store your batteries in the charger, this way they will self discharge to protect the batteries. 🦘😎👍
I’d been looking for some battery education! As I have three drones that use the same battery, (2-Mini 3s, and a Mini 4 Pro) battery life is unique for me. I like the 50% storage idea…As all of mine usually are charged back to 100% guess I better go fly to get them down to order! LOL Darn, gotta go fly…it’s recommended ya know!
HEY! I have a mini 2. It's not a beater dtone😂 I love it! Been flying for a couple years with it. And I've never wished for more. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to more sensors, but I'm not in any hurry.
Ed! My Mini 2 is the piece of gear that changed my life & made flying cameras my career. I still fly it ever week. Welcome aboard to our flying camera crew
Actually, it's less damaging to the NMC chemistry LiPo cells that we use to be at 20% charge than 50% for longer term storage. Look up aging tests for NMC battery chemistry.
ahh man I appreciate it. It’s pretty basic, but it’s the few basics that actually make the biggest impact on longevity I learned. I was killing my pool little gals! Now I know better. I love learning how dumb I am. “A little less dumb everyday”….I think that’s my new moto. I like it.
@@TedNemeth lol..Not knowing something doesn't make you dumb, it simply means you weren't aware of it🤡lol... There are numerous intricate details about batteries that many people might not realize. Personally, I always treat a charging smartphone, drone, or any other device as if it were a 'burning candle' in terms of safety. For example, when I leave my home, I disconnect all of them. When I return home, I begin charging them again, and I always make sure that the charger's connector is fully inserted....I learned that the hard way😥🔥🔥
In case no one has told you lately Ted, you are a real asset to the entire drone community. I’ll stand up on the desk right now, no joke, like dead poets society.
Lots of good information. What I'm still not sure of is the most common actions when using the drone. Batteries are best stored at 50%, and if stored for extended periods, then do a full cycle at least once every three months. What is a full cycle exactly, drain to 10-20%, charge to 100%, drain to 50%? Or just charge to 100% and drain to 50% (doesn't sound like a "full cycle")? What about regular use. If the batteries are low, then you want to charge because storing low is very bad. Do you charge to 50% and then store, or should you charge to 100% and then drain to 50%? Does it matter, as long as you get to 50%? This isn't easy since both options require your attention. The Fly More charger for Mini 2 and 3 pro charge each battery in sequence to 100%, so you'd have to pull each battery around 50%. I've seen the charger sometimes switch which battery is getting charged and so to be safe you'd have to do one at a time. This seems particularly time consuming and would make me avoid using the drone. The most obvious solution is to charge from 50% to 100%, and only run each battery down to 50% before pulling. But that halves your flight time. Is there a set of practical and easy steps that treat your batteries well, while also making it convenient to use the drone?
It was Nickle Cadmium that had the issues with a memory, not just "Nickle". Nickel Metal Hydride are better and do not have that issue. If the DJI battery charger was really "Smart" it would use LifePo4 batteries and when charging, keep the charge between 10 and 90% with the option for slow charging. There would also be a button on the charger for storage every 3 months for draining or charging to 50% depending on wat capacity the battery was at, when you inserted it into the charger.
TED,,,What's good FAMILY... Long time no see.. Glad to see you back on the scene... Everything you said is true... Hears what I have learned.. I have the Charging Bricks for all of my DJI Drones... Those Bricks hold the Technology that DJI speaks of as far as talking care of the batteries.. They will fill up,, discharge, and I've never seen them drop below 50%... Still not everyone has the Bricks and should Definitely follow your advice on how to handle them!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rating to this Information!!!!! I learned a few things I wasn't aware of.....
It isn't about capacity, it's about the overall lifespan of the batteries. In other words, if you follow all the manufacturer's recommendations, as articulated so entertainingly here by Ted, the batteries may last, say, four years. If you don't, they may only last two years - or less.
I have my Mavic Mini 1 FMC last May 2019 to be exact. I always used to charge 100% even a week or weeks not using it.. I always keep it 100%.. And fortunately it works well up to now August 2023.. No bloated.. And now I have my DJI AIR 2S FMC.. I will do the same.. This video helped me, but in my opinion as of today's technology they're more safe whatever you do.. As my experience on my Mini 1.. Do not keep your battery in a hot temperature.. Always keep it in cold temperature.. DJI battery is very smart today.. No worries..
This info is identical to what we study in electronic engineering. Top tips. Use official charger or a good quality charger, do not keep bat at 10 or 90 to 100.. The dielectric is damaged and the batt then self discharge. Use it once in 3 months. Store at 60 percent that is optimal
Uf! It makes me less work to take care of my hamster and my dishwasher. I just want to fly my Mini 3 Pro to avoid going to the Psychiatrist. Greetings from Uruguay.
Ted, thanks for the video...yeah...I've been doing crap wrong with my batteries. So, when I hike my dog Blitz carries the drone in his backpack long with the remote and spare batteries. I was setting up my shot and Blitz was being Blitz and chasing squirrels. Finished my shot, called Blitz over, saw I left his backpack unzipped and I lost 2 batteries. Well, that was a 160.00 mistake. Lol lesson learned.
Hi, my name is Robert and I just wanna let you know that I have enjoyed watching your videos very well put together very informational. I have subscribed to your channel. I will keep watching your channel with the drones. I do have a mini three pro and also the mini two and I love Cinematic videos keep up the great work
Great info on the smart batteries. Thank You! Your pic of the Hemi Cuda is a 1970 model, not a 1971. Unless someone swapped the grills. I owned a 1970 AAR Cuda, and it had the same grill you have in your pic.
Gary you are the man! That must have put a smile on your face when you saw that little metaphor i put on the screen. You’re in AZ. Ever go to the Barrett Jackson auctions? They’re based in AZ yes?
Great video! My only question is if you recommend to only use the DJI Battery charging hub with DJI chargers or can we use any pd charger with the correct voltages ?
hey buddy. There’s some pretty high quality Chinese aftermarket companies now. But I know I would personally stay away from any super cheap non-brand name batteries & chargers.
@@TedNemeth Okay Thanks! So basically only use DJI Battery charging hub with DJI PD chargers? I was using the DJI battery hub with a samsung fast charge PD.
One of the benefits of everyone switching to USB C is that everyone already has a USB C charger. Now you say DJI wants you to only use their chargers? Not going to happen. These “smart batteries” should be able to safely take a charge from any USB C charger. I’m not “killing the planet” by buying yet another charger, just for my DJI batteries.
wow. you completely misunderstood what I’m saying. All i said was I advise against buying charger at the dollar store….for your incredibly expensive DJI batteries. Thats all.
Ugh…I’ve been avoiding all this battery mumbo-jumbo… but yes time to take my head out of the sand and follow these recommendations. One question… for charging my batteries does DJI feel ok about charging our batteries in the mini 3pro itself…or prefer we use their dedicated charger ?!
yessss! i felt the same way about batteries…i was avoiding this topic for a long time. I just want to go outside & create. But after all my research I can tell you the 2 most important things are not letting them get crazy hot and secondly….don’t let them sit around at 100% or below 20%. Just those 2 things will prevent the majority of damage. I have a major confession here: i don’t own a DJI charger. I only charge the batteries while they’re inside the drone. I live out of my backpack so literally every ounce of weight savings is major. Is it bad to charge batteries inside the drone? Well I’m operating under the assumption that if DJI says its OK then i guess its OK.
Awesome… I had noticed my batteries would drain over time on their own after I would charge them to full and stow away…and didn’t realize that was normal and a good thing as you pointed out. Now with your and DJI’s recommendations I’ll need to follow best practices and get some more long term life out of these $94 batteries…ugh !
@@NEFKANO I saw another video where guy quotes DJI manual that batteries auto discharge after 1 day to 96% and after 5 days to 72%. Think that was Mini 2 others probably similar.
@@riskybusiness5 yup, can become a game of damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. But as Ted mentions most of the time, we need to keep our heads on the screen and what we’re trying to grab and less on the particulars. Although batteries at almost $100 a pop is a hell of a particular lol. ,
So when I get up in the morning and want to fly my drone the LAST thing that I want to do is sit around and charge my batteries. I keep them at 100% charged so I am ready to go and fly. So does that mean that they will not last as long? Maybe so. But I will go out and buy more batteries. I had the same batteries for my Mini 1 and Mini 2 for a few years and never had a problem and never had to replace them. Easy decision here. Do you want to charge or want to fly?
@Ted Nemeth 👍👍 THANKS! These are fantastic tips! I've been flying drones since 2016 and have learned to HATE Li-Po batteries because of their finicky charge/discharge/storage requirements. I honestly don't know why, other than maybe energy density and/or possibly higher allowable current draw, why Li-Po batteries have largely replaced long-lasting easy-to-maintain Li-Ion cells that have been used in laptops for years and years. My 2016 era then-very popular Hubsan H501S drone had Li-Po batteries and they were an extreme pain in the butt to maintain, to prevent damage. When I finally wore it out, in 2019 I bought a Mavic Mini (1) and was happy it came with Li-Ion batteries. Guess what, those 4-year-old batteries are still going strong even after long periods of storage. All I ever did to maintain them was to give them a full charge before and after flying and/or occasionally after long periods of inactivity. I just flew my Mini 1 again last week a couple of times in preparation for receiving a new Mini 4 Pro and those old batteries charged to 100% and performed perfectly. TBH I was shocked when the Mini 2 debuted and learned that DJI had switched to Li-Po cells. I was thinking WTF?! So this week I've been flying my brand new Mini 4 Pro, and love it, but worried how to properly maintain the Li-Po battery that came with it. I also just bought the severely overpriced DJI Mini 3 Plus 3850mAh battery. It was $105 USD on-sale here in Thailand!. Oh well, it performed great yesterday and hope it lasts a long time. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Thailand! 😁
Jimbo! congrats on your M4P. I hear it’s even quieter than the M3P,…which I think is very quiet. Ohhh man I miss Thailand. I’ve visited there several times. I’ll be returning to film for some charities in the somewhat near future. Are you located in the north or south?
@@TedNemeth Sawadee Krup - Don't know how it compares to the M3P, but the Mini 4 Pro is unbelievably quiet and much quieter than my Mini 1, which isn't very loud itself. Glad you like Thailand. I've been here for 18+ years and LOS has changed so much since I moved here in late 2005.😭 I live in Isaan, the rural northeast farming region. Right now I'm finishing the last step to (hopefully) get my M4P registered. Yep, all drones with a camera, no matter how small, have to be registered and insured! It's quite a pain in the backside as we have to go thru 2 government agencies, NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) and CAAT (Civilian Aviation Authority of Thailand) and also buy liability insurance (fairly cheap). BTW if you're planning on bringing your drone here, even as a tourist, you should register it and purchase insurance before you arrive. Penalties and fines are very stiff these days if you get caught flying without proof of either. It's a bit tedious but can be done completely online. Reply to this if you need more info.😁
Big mistake storing dji batteries at 50%, a dji battery at 0% battery (OSD) is at 3.5, so 10% to 0% is good storage voltage because without a load it'll be at 3.6 * 3.7
@@TedNemeth no I'm saying that whenever a DJI battery on the screen States 0% you are at 3.5 volts when storing a battery 3.7 is typically storage voltage so if you were to store batteries at 50% that would be too high of voltage. But regardless if its DJI batteries there's no sweat that's why so expensive 🤙
Great tips, thanks. I have a Tenergy Balance Charger for my fixed-wing RC plane batteries and it has a 'discharge for storage' function. Is there any such animal for DJI batteries, or do you just discharge to 50% by flying the drone?
Something i did for charging is using a smart plug and setting a routine.....for example id say alexa and the name of the routine. In my case "charge" So when i say "alexa charge" the charger would turn on for the preset time then turn off automatically
The fact that i love most of your posting...shows that tose help me to understand drone's world....and the fact that knowing what percentage of the baterai...DJI should put display on that smart baterai pack for us to know😊
@TedNemeth cheers. I'm from the UK, and the weather isn't the best 🤣 rain, wind, and some fog lol, so my batteries should last a while as long as I store them at around 50% charge. I wouldn't have known that if it wasn't for this video, after watching it, I unboxed my m3p and flew it around the living room until the batteries got to about 55%. Cheers, dude.
I just saw an after market charger saying it only charges the batteries to %98-%99 to avoid over charge and it also has a storage mode that keeps them at %60. I wonder if this would be a good option based on the specs they claim.
Ha! Nice job diving into the exciting world of recharge DJI smart batteries! Riveting topic and you made it even more relatable. Nice job and all kidding aside, I deal with fat batteries and a constant rotation in this Cali heat. Ok, here's why I really commented. Any chance you'd want to share your knowledge and insights on FAA airspace, remote ID, Geo-Fencing la la la. I know, again, a very sexy topic but like you, dealing with this in a large metro, I am constantly requesting 0 alt. and airspace waivers here in The Basin. Just a thought. Really enjoy your channel.
nothing said about charging the battery directly in the drone ? I assume dJI 3 port charger has some sort of charge protection as well as sequencing the batteries . I have been using an apple C charger which is listed as 20w and the older usb port rated at 10 w the tiny usb port for cell phones is rated at 5 w . what is the recommendation for slow charging the DJI batteries
I purchased the mini 3 pro about 4 months ago.It’s a nice aircraft.When I got it home oi found that I had to go back to the shop (London Drugs)To buy a charging unit.Nowhere online and a phone call to DJI TECH was I informed of a DJI CHARGER.The phone call to the tech department told me I just needed a 30 watt charger for the battery packs and a 15 watt charger for the remote control.I asked where I bought the mini 3 and they didn’t know anything about the wattage of the chargers or the DJI branded chargers.
that’s the trend the last year or two….is manufacturers aren’t including chargers. Are you enjoying your Mini 3 Pro? I absolutely LOVE that drone. My favorite camera, second only to my LUMIX S5ii.
OK..... only charge to 50/60% for storage - BUT what about when you haven't got a spare 4 or 5 hours to bring them up to full charge with that ( slower than molasses) DJI 2 or 3 battery charging brick thing ?
hey buddy! i would say to charge from 50% to 100% does not take 4 to 5 hours. I have a pretty slow charger and a 50% charge only takes about an hour. The other thing to remember….if you occasionally store a battery close to full or close to empty for a few days….it usually won’t cause damage. But if you do it every single time….for months and years….that’s when you’ll potentially be doing some damage.
@@TedNemeth No, never was a racer or model plane flyer. Have watched the cars and planes here in San Diego. They have a club that has a strip by Sea World where we can practice with our drones.
@@TedNemeth going to Alaska and just found out I can't take my Mini 2 onboard. I told them I won't fly it while onboard only when I get off in ports. Sucks.
not at all. I think Anker makes pretty high quality products. I think I own 3 Anker products. I’ve had great experience and they’re a very large company. Not just rebranded knock-off products. You will be fine with your charger. Congrats on your Mini 4!
Actually most of the Yx branded chargers are also made specifically for one model battery and for the logic circuit. Of COURSE DJI is going to warn you off other brands. I actually have one of the chargers you show for Air 2S (the 3750 mAh ones, not the incorrect 3500 mAh for Mavic Air 2 and its kept 6 batteries in top shape, all over 160 cycles in top shape, mostly due to storage mode discharge cycle. Cant spesk for other's, just that one. Biggest longevity tip for Lithium Ion batteries is charge at lowest rate YOU can tolerate, and no higher than 80-85%
When I am programming or updating the drone I noticed it heating up and even shutting down, so now I have a portable fan blowing air into the face of the drone and that keeps it cool.
Question: You seem to fly your drone in and around Brooklyn a lot. What's your logic since flying drones in NYC is verboten? That notwithstanding, where are the best places to fly your drone with the least probability of a hassle?
MUSIC…I constantly get asked where I get my music from. I found Epidemic Sound to be the best. There’s a musician named ARTHUR BRUNSON, All my favorite songs are by him!
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I never ask anyone about their music.
I worked as a battery researcher for years. This video is mostly very accurate, but a couple things are incorrect or missed compared to my observations during that time.
Charging when very cold can be another major damage factor for batteries. In most cases, i would suggest making sure batteries have warmed up to room temperature before charging. The faster the charge, the warmer the battery should be to charge without causing damage, so this is extra important when fast charging. Interestingly, heat doesn't seem to cause any extra wear when charging vs just being hot, although it's usually a good idea to let it cool down a little before charging if it's really hot.
My observations from quickly cooling a battery down after discharge suggest that this is not a problem. I wouldn't worry about keeping them warm after a flight unless you are going to recharge them soon.
Just as heat kills, storing them in a cool place extends their life. Not saying you need to go crazy with a freezer or anything like that, but maybe store in the basement. Just make sure to warm it up before charging if it's below room temperature!
Hopefully this helps someone.
Theoretically how much a properly stored “latest” DJI battery will lose in 3-4 years?
@@system4kfin.997 I don't have any data to reference, but if you avoid all the things that cause elevated damage and aren't putting on a crazy amount of cycles, I'd expect very little capacity loss. Likely over 90%.
There are RUclipsrs trying to convince us of always buying tech as a MUST HAVE. And there is Ted showing us how to save money on the tech we already use with real world tips. Thanks buddy, this is what the community needs.👍👍👍
Thorsten I appreciate it brother. I tried to make this kinda boring topic playful.
@ThorstenAltmann - totally agree! 🤙
Two and a half years after owning my Mini 2, I decided to fly it on a 100+ degree day and make a video about it. While I made the video, I discovered the tips that DJI has on their website and that you showed. I had never bothered to check these and now regret it because my batteries have begun to swell. Apparently DJI is ok with some swelling if it goes back down but my batteries are permanently obese. Thanks for reminding us of these great tips for preserving our batteries, Ted!
Hey Christian. Fancy running into you in a comment section! Unfortunately many of us learn battery care and feeding tips only after our existing batteries have started exhibiting symptoms of underlying problems. Better to learn late than never, of course, but I suspect DJI and others treat batteries as wear and tear items and only address issues when obvious defects are present. In general, if ANY consumer battery is endowed with Power Delivery -PD 3.0 is current but when Samsung Note 10 first shipped the 45W charging could only be achieved with PD 1.0, QC 2.0 -finding a charger that actually delivered a 45w equivalent rare was difficult and NOT standardized. These days, a PD charger that adheres to the standard will rarely if ever get you in trouble. You do NOT need to by OEM branded gear. But you SHOULD by quality gear that follows standards exactly... not "generally" lol. 😂😢😅
@@BlairAir Hey, John - Always glad to see your comments in the comments. 😄 I've only had two drones. My Mavic Air batteries were swollen within the first year. Was it all my fault. Probably not. Did DJI make improvements by the time the Mini 2 came along? Very likely. As Ted said, the chips are probably better as well as some of the other components. You and Ted also talk about using the right chargers. I'm totally guilty of not following the recommended battery tips but my Mini 2 batteries lasted three years despite all the neglect I gave them. I plan on continuing to fly my Mini 2 because there's nothing wrong with it and I might invest in some new generic batteries.
This is good advice for ANY LI Ion rechargeable battery. including your cell phone or laptop.
An interesting & insightful video! An anecdote! I had my Mavic 2 Zoom drone on a WayPoint mission, start a mission with 98% battery then about a minute into the flight over water suddenly on the screen comes up "battery critical landing". I pushed the left stick forward to get height & get home but to no avail, down into water goes the drone. I with snorkel gear swam out later that day & fished it out. Sent the drone & flight records down to DJI Australia & although out of warranty DJI replaced my drone. Very nice of them! Something else I do is number my batteries so that I cycle through them; this gives more uniformity of use.
Yeah I number mine for the same reason.
So you are saying…..basically these batteries suck. Not fully charged, not fully dead. Not in the heat not in the cold. Etc. I have to baby these things worse than my dog 🤷♂️
Excellent points, Ted! This set of issues applies across all sorts of lithium batteries, and it's an especially big deal with smart phones, since there are hundreds of millions of them kicking around. Even without temperature swings, keeping them fully charged for long periods can damage them, and a common manifestation of that damage is battery swelling (which a lot of drone owners experience, too). Smart phone makers are now incorporating software to keep batteries only mostly-charged most of the time, but DJI has more of a dilemma, since drone owners care a lot more about having their batteries fully charged in order to get the best flight time performance.
hey John! I appreciate you brother. Man I paid so little attention to proper battery care up until now. Like anything ….do something a few times and a good habit becomes second nature.
I just walked upstairs to unplug my iPad and laptop
They’ve been plugged in for days! Good tip Haywire
you have an “upstairs”? ….you must be one of those fancy people i hear about.
You actually do not need to remove your laptop charger even when the battery is full. The BMS is way smarter these days.
@@TedNemeth🎁🙏
@@TedNemeth😂
I have heard bits & pieces about battery care over the years but your video pulls it all together. Great stuff as usual Ted 🙏
hey Michael. Yup i was the exact same way: little bits of battery info here & thar. I figured I need to put on my man-pants and learn this boring topic. I tried to make it playful for you.
As mentioned on your cheat sheet, I try to avoid fast charging by using a lower wattage charger. The only time I use the fast charge feature is when I need to "top it up" before going out flying and when travelling over multiple locations in the car
This is True,,, I like the way you think PILOT!!!
Well done Ted...!
Good, sound advice beautifully presented.
As always, thanks
You're a frikkin' legend, mate.
I was told that it's lithium ion that DJI is using, not lipos. There's no memory when it comes to lithium ion. And the swelling usually happens with lipos when you're storing them overcharged or undercharged for a period of time. Hence the reason why they're using lithium ion batteries
Great tips to prolong the life of those expensive batteries Ted! Thanks for putting this together.
That was sweet!!! You are the Smooth Operator when it comes to showing your skills and your passion shines through
most new DJI batteries are li-ion.. you've said lo-po the entire video
Hi Ted... Thank you for these very good tips buddy... 👍👍😉🤪
Great summary.
I've seen on another channel, the point being made that the smart battery can receive firmware updates. So, if you have a few batteries and there is a firmware update that includes the battery, you need to cycle each battery in the drone to get that udpate.
You highlighted many great points about temperature range 32-104 degrees. I always thought it referred to the outdoor temp, but as you indicated its the battery temp which can be found in the safety menu. I have flow in 100 degree weather but never thought to check the battery temp as well. Thanks!
After purchasing a drone recently, I took one of your contemporaries advice that any 100 watt charger would do, and on his advice bought an after market charger, silly me, I should seriously know better, thanks for this story, much appreciated 🙏
*Good info Ted 👍 For those people, including myself, permanently swollen batteries can still be used to charge other devices like phones using the adapter that came with the fly more package.*
David! How cool to see you here man. Many thanks. And that’s a great tip.
Always amazed at your abilities, Ted. You are the master. Only you could turn esoteric gobbeldygook into a fun and interesting video, and of course pass along the important messages at the same time. Thank you for covering this subject. //Tom
Great info man, I've been letting my mini 2 sit in the closet for months at a time without charging it, going to get it out and give it a little juice. I used to race RC cars back in the day too, fun stuff!
I'm going to pick up one of those extinguishers, but one thing to remember is never let your battery charge unattended they can create a horrendous fire in a minute
This is a great video everyone should see. I saw another video where guy quotes DJI manual that batteries auto discharge after 1 day to 96% and after 5 days to 72%, this is why when you go to fly your batteries are never at full charge. Then they tell you after 10 days to manually discharge to 40-65%. How do you do that? You would either have to use your two-way charging hub to charge other devices or go fly your drone. This manual discharge part seems a lacking feature or perhaps they will naturally get to ~50% level over time, but how long?
Same question re how to discharge
Ahhh I see he answered the discharge question below in another post -
Everything you said is spot on. Couldn’t have added anything. This is very valuable info for people that don’t know.
Even if you use a nonDJI charger, like a fast charger, I’ve noticed that the DJI battery charging hub will regulate how much energy it is taking in. Aohi has some cords show what is going in. So if you have a 140w charging block, 140w is not going out and amps are lower too.
Outstanding video as always.
I looked at your link to battery safety bags, I got some last year when I got my Mini 3 Pro and used them when taking them on a plane. I've also just got some for the Mavic 3 Pro that I've just acquired. What I found when looking for these bags is that you can get ones that hold multiple batteries, typically 3 or more. I just found it not only strange but actually stupid that you would want to contain a burning battery inside a bag with 2 [or more] other batteries, setting them on fire too! Each of my batteries has its own bag.
hey Michael. I agree with you. I was just researching about getting drones & gear through airport security and there’s a few airports (domestic and international) that require those specific LiPo bags. I’m going to get a small one for travel next year.
Very good, Ted. Another tip: If you get a battery related warning on your controller screen, it might be time to ditch the battery. Happened to me with a Mini 2. I shrugged and ignored it after the message disappeared. Had a couple of good flights with no problem. Then out of the blue it dropped straight out of the sky landing right on the gimbal and destroying it.
yes absolutely Charles. Thank you for being part of the FLYING CAMERA CREW here!
Ted, I just wanna mention 2 more important things DJI recommends. Because of the swelling problem, don't only disconnect the charger relatively soon, also take out the batteries itself from the charger unit. Also: Don't let a fully charged battery in the drone if you don't use it for a longer time period.
Yes! thanks for adding that Thorsten brother man.
They actually fixed that problem with a firmware update. You no longer need to take the batteries out of the charger.
Okay thank you, good to know@@HeavyInstinct
Another awesome guide! Thanks for doing all the leg work!
right on David. Thanks for watching and saying howdy
Another round of killer tips.
I did not hear you mention the DJI auto discharge feature, at least the Mini 3pro batteries have it where if a charged battery sits unused for 6 days or so it will automatically discharge to 65%.
I have had this happen where I picked up a battery and noticed it was warm, I checked it out and it was the auto discharge.
It would be nice if DJI had a maintenance program for the charger for long term storage with a setting just for that .
Thanks for the great information
Great work on this information. I have been looking for this info. Carl
Can’t fly without them mate excellent tips
yeah mate!
Great information Ted, thanks mate. It's also worth noting that for your Mini 2 it is not good to keep your batteries in charge position in the multi charger. The "smart" function of the battery will be negated & the batteries will not self discharge. To get around this, turn the batteries around 180 degrees to store your batteries in the charger, this way they will self discharge to protect the batteries. 🦘😎👍
I’d been looking for some battery education! As I have three drones that use the same battery, (2-Mini 3s, and a Mini 4 Pro) battery life is unique for me. I like the 50% storage idea…As all of mine usually are charged back to 100% guess I better go fly to get them down to order! LOL Darn, gotta go fly…it’s recommended ya know!
HEY! I have a mini 2. It's not a beater dtone😂 I love it! Been flying for a couple years with it. And I've never wished for more. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to more sensors, but I'm not in any hurry.
Ed! My Mini 2 is the piece of gear that changed my life & made flying cameras my career. I still fly it ever week.
Welcome aboard to our flying camera crew
Good stuff Ted. We all need to practice good battery safety.
Actually, it's less damaging to the NMC chemistry LiPo cells that we use to be at 20% charge than 50% for longer term storage. Look up aging tests for NMC battery chemistry.
Yes Beater drone
I’m looking or thinking about passing along my mini 2….
But I might keep it as the beater.
ohh i highly suggest keeping your Mini 2.
I honestly fly it more than my my M3P.
I love it so much. Just more relaxed and fun flying a beater drone.
Great video, thanks. The only point I can add is that the Mini3 and Mini3Pro batteries are Lithium-Ion and not Lithium-Polymer ;)
No Bro science, all Facts👍
ahh man I appreciate it. It’s pretty basic, but it’s the few basics that actually make the biggest impact on longevity I learned. I was killing my pool little gals! Now I know better. I love learning how dumb I am. “A little less dumb everyday”….I think that’s my new moto. I like it.
@@TedNemeth lol..Not knowing something doesn't make you dumb, it simply means you weren't aware of it🤡lol... There are numerous intricate details about batteries that many people might not realize. Personally, I always treat a charging smartphone, drone, or any other device as if it were a 'burning candle' in terms of safety. For example, when I leave my home, I disconnect all of them. When I return home, I begin charging them again, and I always make sure that the charger's connector is fully inserted....I learned that the hard way😥🔥🔥
In case no one has told you lately Ted, you are a real asset to the entire drone community. I’ll stand up on the desk right now, no joke, like dead poets society.
William! man I’m super grateful you’re part of the community here. Love your spirit. And thank you for the kind words brother.
Lots of good information. What I'm still not sure of is the most common actions when using the drone. Batteries are best stored at 50%, and if stored for extended periods, then do a full cycle at least once every three months. What is a full cycle exactly, drain to 10-20%, charge to 100%, drain to 50%? Or just charge to 100% and drain to 50% (doesn't sound like a "full cycle")? What about regular use. If the batteries are low, then you want to charge because storing low is very bad. Do you charge to 50% and then store, or should you charge to 100% and then drain to 50%? Does it matter, as long as you get to 50%? This isn't easy since both options require your attention. The Fly More charger for Mini 2 and 3 pro charge each battery in sequence to 100%, so you'd have to pull each battery around 50%. I've seen the charger sometimes switch which battery is getting charged and so to be safe you'd have to do one at a time. This seems particularly time consuming and would make me avoid using the drone. The most obvious solution is to charge from 50% to 100%, and only run each battery down to 50% before pulling. But that halves your flight time. Is there a set of practical and easy steps that treat your batteries well, while also making it convenient to use the drone?
It was Nickle Cadmium that had the issues with a memory, not just "Nickle". Nickel Metal Hydride are better and do not have that issue. If the DJI battery charger was really "Smart" it would use LifePo4 batteries and when charging, keep the charge between 10 and 90% with the option for slow charging. There would also be a button on the charger for storage every 3 months for draining or charging to 50% depending on wat capacity the battery was at, when you inserted it into the charger.
TED,,,What's good FAMILY... Long time no see.. Glad to see you back on the scene... Everything you said is true... Hears what I have learned.. I have the Charging Bricks for all of my DJI Drones... Those Bricks hold the Technology that DJI speaks of as far as talking care of the batteries.. They will fill up,, discharge, and I've never seen them drop below 50%... Still not everyone has the Bricks and should Definitely follow your advice on how to handle them!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rating to this Information!!!!! I learned a few things I wasn't aware of.....
hey Jonathan great to see you man. Loved ur last A2S vid. Great spot you got.
Thanks for the contribution to the community, Greetings from Mexico my friend Ted.
That was some very important information, especially the fire safety. Thanks Ted. Like # 654
right on man. Glad to know my goofy little videos provide some value.
Excellent tutorial and reminder. I didn't know the battery chargers were matched up to the batteries. Learn something new every day. Thanks much!
Great tips I lost a Mavic Air battery it was left in my car probably 5 minutes by I realized I was missing a battery the damage was already done.
I often keep the batteries at 100% and I haven't noticed any decrease in their capacity. I have the Mini 2 for 10 months.
It isn't about capacity, it's about the overall lifespan of the batteries. In other words, if you follow all the manufacturer's recommendations, as articulated so entertainingly here by Ted, the batteries may last, say, four years. If you don't, they may only last two years - or less.
Looks like I've been doing everything wrong! Thanks for the informative and entertaining video ❤😃👍
hey buddy. Yeah same here, i was doing 2 major things wrong.
@@TedNemeth I've also now numbered my batteries so I'm using them in order, not just using the same one all the time... At least that's the theory. 🙂👍
I have my Mavic Mini 1 FMC last May 2019 to be exact. I always used to charge 100% even a week or weeks not using it.. I always keep it 100%.. And fortunately it works well up to now August 2023.. No bloated..
And now I have my DJI AIR 2S FMC.. I will do the same..
This video helped me, but in my opinion as of today's technology they're more safe whatever you do.. As my experience on my Mini 1.. Do not keep your battery in a hot temperature.. Always keep it in cold temperature..
DJI battery is very smart today.. No worries..
This info is identical to what we study in electronic engineering. Top tips. Use official charger or a good quality charger, do not keep bat at 10 or 90 to 100.. The dielectric is damaged and the batt then self discharge. Use it once in 3 months. Store at 60 percent that is optimal
Uf!
It makes me less work to take care of my hamster and my dishwasher.
I just want to fly my Mini 3 Pro to avoid going to the Psychiatrist.
Greetings from Uruguay.
Ted, thanks for the video...yeah...I've been doing crap wrong with my batteries. So, when I hike my dog Blitz carries the drone in his backpack long with the remote and spare batteries. I was setting up my shot and Blitz was being Blitz and chasing squirrels. Finished my shot, called Blitz over, saw I left his backpack unzipped and I lost 2 batteries. Well, that was a 160.00 mistake. Lol lesson learned.
i love chasing squirrels too! …i mean dang sorry to hear you lost your batteries. Expensive little buggers.
Hi, my name is Robert and I just wanna let you know that I have enjoyed watching your videos very well put together very informational. I have subscribed to your channel. I will keep watching your channel with the drones. I do have a mini three pro and also the mini two and I love Cinematic videos keep up the great work
right on! thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know you enjoy my playful tutorials. Welcome aboard
Great info on the smart batteries. Thank You! Your pic of the Hemi Cuda is a 1970 model, not a 1971. Unless someone swapped the grills. I owned a 1970 AAR Cuda, and it had the same grill you have in your pic.
Gary you are the man! That must have put a smile on your face when you saw that little metaphor i put on the screen. You’re in AZ. Ever go to the Barrett Jackson auctions? They’re based in AZ yes?
Great video!
My only question is if you recommend to only use the DJI Battery charging hub with DJI chargers or can we use any pd charger with the correct voltages ?
hey buddy. There’s some pretty high quality Chinese aftermarket companies now. But I know I would personally stay away from any super cheap non-brand name batteries & chargers.
@@TedNemeth Okay Thanks! So basically only use DJI Battery charging hub with DJI PD chargers? I was using the DJI battery hub with a samsung fast charge PD.
Air 3 batteries are Lithium Ion not Lithium Polymer and they have a smart auto discharge feature if not used for 9 days they auto discharge to 60%
That’s pretty awesome. The mini 4 pro uses lipo batteries.. it says lithium ion polymer actually on the battery. That’s the plus batteries
@@chainbenwa2713that's not LIPO
One of the benefits of everyone switching to USB C is that everyone already has a USB C charger. Now you say DJI wants you to only use their chargers? Not going to happen. These “smart batteries” should be able to safely take a charge from any USB C charger. I’m not “killing the planet” by buying yet another charger, just for my DJI batteries.
wow. you completely misunderstood what I’m saying. All i said was I advise against buying charger at the dollar store….for your incredibly expensive DJI batteries. Thats all.
Ugh…I’ve been avoiding all this battery mumbo-jumbo… but yes time to take my head out of the sand and follow these recommendations. One question… for charging my batteries does DJI feel ok about charging our batteries in the mini 3pro itself…or prefer we use their dedicated charger ?!
yessss! i felt the same way about batteries…i was avoiding this topic for a long time. I just want to go outside & create.
But after all my research I can tell you the 2 most important things are not letting them get crazy hot and secondly….don’t let them sit around at 100% or below 20%. Just those 2 things will prevent the majority of damage.
I have a major confession here: i don’t own a DJI charger. I only charge the batteries while they’re inside the drone. I live out of my backpack so literally every ounce of weight savings is major.
Is it bad to charge batteries inside the drone? Well I’m operating under the assumption that if DJI says its OK then i guess its OK.
Awesome… I had noticed my batteries would drain over time on their own after I would charge them to full and stow away…and didn’t realize that was normal and a good thing as you pointed out. Now with your and DJI’s recommendations I’ll need to follow best practices and get some more long term life out of these $94 batteries…ugh !
@@NEFKANO I saw another video where guy quotes DJI manual that batteries auto discharge after 1 day to 96% and after 5 days to 72%. Think that was Mini 2 others probably similar.
@@riskybusiness5 yup, can become a game of damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. But as Ted mentions most of the time, we need to keep our heads on the screen and what we’re trying to grab and less on the particulars. Although batteries at almost $100 a pop is a hell of a particular lol.
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Love your videos, man!
This is a very informative video for real. I definitely needed to watch this video 😮
So when I get up in the morning and want to fly my drone the LAST thing that I want to do is sit around and charge my batteries. I keep them at 100% charged so I am ready to go and fly. So does that mean that they will not last as long? Maybe so. But I will go out and buy more batteries. I had the same batteries for my Mini 1 and Mini 2 for a few years and never had a problem and never had to replace them. Easy decision here. Do you want to charge or want to fly?
hey buddy! I understand your point. You don’t always have time to charge right before you want go flying.
Great video, Thx!
DJI needs to add a feature to there dedicated chargers that adds the ability to stop charging at 80 percent
@Ted Nemeth 👍👍 THANKS! These are fantastic tips! I've been flying drones since 2016 and have learned to HATE Li-Po batteries because of their finicky charge/discharge/storage requirements. I honestly don't know why, other than maybe energy density and/or possibly higher allowable current draw, why Li-Po batteries have largely replaced long-lasting easy-to-maintain Li-Ion cells that have been used in laptops for years and years.
My 2016 era then-very popular Hubsan H501S drone had Li-Po batteries and they were an extreme pain in the butt to maintain, to prevent damage. When I finally wore it out, in 2019 I bought a Mavic Mini (1) and was happy it came with Li-Ion batteries. Guess what, those 4-year-old batteries are still going strong even after long periods of storage. All I ever did to maintain them was to give them a full charge before and after flying and/or occasionally after long periods of inactivity. I just flew my Mini 1 again last week a couple of times in preparation for receiving a new Mini 4 Pro and those old batteries charged to 100% and performed perfectly. TBH I was shocked when the Mini 2 debuted and learned that DJI had switched to Li-Po cells. I was thinking WTF?!
So this week I've been flying my brand new Mini 4 Pro, and love it, but worried how to properly maintain the Li-Po battery that came with it. I also just bought the severely overpriced DJI Mini 3 Plus 3850mAh battery. It was $105 USD on-sale here in Thailand!. Oh well, it performed great yesterday and hope it lasts a long time.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Thailand! 😁
Jimbo! congrats on your M4P. I hear it’s even quieter than the M3P,…which I think is very quiet. Ohhh man I miss Thailand. I’ve visited there several times. I’ll be returning to film for some charities in the somewhat near future. Are you located in the north or south?
@@TedNemeth Sawadee Krup - Don't know how it compares to the M3P, but the Mini 4 Pro is unbelievably quiet and much quieter than my Mini 1, which isn't very loud itself. Glad you like Thailand. I've been here for 18+ years and LOS has changed so much since I moved here in late 2005.😭 I live in Isaan, the rural northeast farming region. Right now I'm finishing the last step to (hopefully) get my M4P registered. Yep, all drones with a camera, no matter how small, have to be registered and insured! It's quite a pain in the backside as we have to go thru 2 government agencies, NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) and CAAT (Civilian Aviation Authority of Thailand) and also buy liability insurance (fairly cheap).
BTW if you're planning on bringing your drone here, even as a tourist, you should register it and purchase insurance before you arrive. Penalties and fines are very stiff these days if you get caught flying without proof of either. It's a bit tedious but can be done completely online. Reply to this if you need more info.😁
Big mistake storing dji batteries at 50%, a dji battery at 0% battery (OSD) is at 3.5, so 10% to 0% is good storage voltage because without a load it'll be at 3.6 * 3.7
so you’re saying the manufacturer (DJI) is wrong.
@@TedNemeth no I'm saying that whenever a DJI battery on the screen States 0% you are at 3.5 volts when storing a battery 3.7 is typically storage voltage so if you were to store batteries at 50% that would be too high of voltage. But regardless if its DJI batteries there's no sweat that's why so expensive 🤙
Great tips, thanks. I have a Tenergy Balance Charger for my fixed-wing RC plane batteries and it has a 'discharge for storage' function. Is there any such animal for DJI batteries, or do you just discharge to 50% by flying the drone?
Something i did for charging is using a smart plug and setting a routine.....for example id say alexa and the name of the routine. In my case "charge"
So when i say "alexa charge" the charger would turn on for the preset time then turn off automatically
The fact that i love most of your posting...shows that tose help me to understand drone's world....and the fact that knowing what percentage of the baterai...DJI should put display on that smart baterai pack for us to know😊
Awesome video, I've just got my first drone. It's a DJI mini 3 Pro. Do you know how many charges the battery will take on average.
dude congrats on your new M3P! You got a champ there. I think I saw a range of 200 to 400 cycles depending on health habits.
@TedNemeth cheers. I'm from the UK, and the weather isn't the best 🤣 rain, wind, and some fog lol, so my batteries should last a while as long as I store them at around 50% charge. I wouldn't have known that if it wasn't for this video, after watching it, I unboxed my m3p and flew it around the living room until the batteries got to about 55%. Cheers, dude.
Great stuff as always, Ted! I learned a thing or two.
Thank you for another great video!!
Marcell i really appreciate it my friend.
Some Great Information and Great Video Thank You Ted🙂👍
I just saw an after market charger saying it only charges the batteries to %98-%99 to avoid over charge and it also has a storage mode that keeps them at %60. I wonder if this would be a good option based on the specs they claim.
Outstanding Video… Thank you!
Another informative video Ted, as always 😉👌
Merci beaucoup pour ces renseignements 🎬🎥
Ha! Nice job diving into the exciting world of recharge DJI smart batteries! Riveting topic and you made it even more relatable. Nice job and all kidding aside, I deal with fat batteries and a constant rotation in this Cali heat. Ok, here's why I really commented. Any chance you'd want to share your knowledge and insights on FAA airspace, remote ID, Geo-Fencing la la la. I know, again, a very sexy topic but like you, dealing with this in a large metro, I am constantly requesting 0 alt. and airspace waivers here in The Basin. Just a thought. Really enjoy your channel.
I have a 71 Cuda and changing the oil in the radiator system is essential to the longevity of your engine..
nothing said about charging the battery directly in the drone ? I assume dJI 3 port charger has some sort of charge protection as well as sequencing the batteries . I have been using an apple C charger which is listed as 20w and the older usb port rated at 10 w the tiny usb port for cell phones is rated at 5 w . what is the recommendation for slow charging the DJI batteries
Thankyou- very informative video. Cheers from Australia. 🍻
I purchased the mini 3 pro about 4 months ago.It’s a nice aircraft.When I got it home oi found that I had to go back to the shop (London Drugs)To buy a charging unit.Nowhere online and a phone call to DJI TECH was I informed of a DJI CHARGER.The phone call to the tech department told me I just needed a 30 watt charger for the battery packs and a 15 watt charger for the remote control.I asked where I bought the mini 3 and they didn’t know anything about the wattage of the chargers or the DJI branded chargers.
that’s the trend the last year or two….is manufacturers aren’t including chargers. Are you enjoying your Mini 3 Pro? I absolutely LOVE that drone. My favorite camera, second only to my LUMIX S5ii.
Quite possibly one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
i like your style Greg
@@TedNemeth Not bad for a mad Scotsman eh? Seriously though, it's right up there with the DB5 but beautiful in it's own way.
These "Smart Batteries" need us to painstakingly keep them in a mid-charge state so they can be smart. Got it.
yup. And “smart” cost extra.
Great tips as always Ted! 👌🤟
i love your work and your are a great person
one little thing about chargers- on the air 3 there is no charger delivered with the product.
OK..... only charge to 50/60% for storage - BUT what about when you haven't got a spare 4 or 5 hours to bring them up to full charge with that ( slower than molasses) DJI 2 or 3 battery charging brick thing ?
hey buddy! i would say to charge from 50% to 100% does not take 4 to 5 hours. I have a pretty slow charger and a 50% charge only takes about an hour. The other thing to remember….if you occasionally store a battery close to full or close to empty for a few days….it usually won’t cause damage. But if you do it every single time….for months and years….that’s when you’ll potentially be doing some damage.
Man it’s been so long sense I’ve seen that car, way to flash me back.
Great info, thanks for sharing. Can’t wait for your next one.
Dennis did you race back in the day? The RC-10 was/is legend. They actually have huge vintage RC races and meet-ups and channels etc.
@@TedNemeth No, never was a racer or model plane flyer. Have watched the cars and planes here in San Diego. They have a club that has a strip by Sea World where we can practice with our drones.
@@TedNemeth going to Alaska and just found out I can't take my Mini 2 onboard. I told them I won't fly it while onboard only when I get off in ports. Sucks.
I bought an Anker 30w USB C wall charger specifically for my dji mini 4 pro batteries. Now I'm wondering if I made a terrible mistake!
not at all. I think Anker makes pretty high quality products. I think I own 3 Anker products. I’ve had great experience and they’re a very large company. Not just rebranded knock-off products. You will be fine with your charger. Congrats on your Mini 4!
Actually most of the Yx branded chargers are also made specifically for one model battery and for the logic circuit. Of COURSE DJI is going to warn you off other brands. I actually have one of the chargers you show for Air 2S (the 3750 mAh ones, not the incorrect 3500 mAh for Mavic Air 2 and its kept 6 batteries in top shape, all over 160 cycles in top shape, mostly due to storage mode discharge cycle. Cant spesk for other's, just that one.
Biggest longevity tip for Lithium Ion batteries is charge at lowest rate YOU can tolerate, and no higher than 80-85%
Regular Lipo batteries yes you're correct, however the hv lipo lion batteries can be topped off without consequence to longevity imu.
Very well made and useful video.
great research and info... thanks so much for sharing....!
When I am programming or updating the drone I noticed it heating up and even shutting down, so now I have a portable fan blowing air into the face of the drone and that keeps it cool.
ahhhh right on. Good tip.
Question: You seem to fly your drone in and around Brooklyn a lot. What's your logic since flying drones in NYC is verboten? That notwithstanding, where are the best places to fly your drone with the least probability of a hassle?
The hell is verboten? 😂 You mean forbidden?