Questions tagged [lipo-batteries]
Use in reference to Lithium Polymer batteries, commonly used for their excellent energy density and their ability to provide large currents.
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Is it safe to fly LiPo batteries after they get "puffy"?
Some of my LiPo batteries got "puffy" after a few months. Is it still safe to fly them, or should I safely dispose of them?
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How long can a LiPo pack be kept fully discharged before storage charging?
There is a reason LiPo packs are recommended to be stored at a storage charge. It is commonly known that storing a battery fully charged reduces its capacity and performance. What about storing ...
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At what per-cell voltage should I land?
I built 5" quad and I'm using 4S 1300mAh LiPo batteries. My question is: at what voltage should I land? Let assume that I'm trying to land when my battery is as low as it should go without causing ...
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In what situations do puffy batteries pose a risk of ignition?
In this Drones and Model Aircraft SE question, Is it safe to fly LiPo batteries after they get "puffy"?, David O. asked if it is safe to use puffy LiPo batteries.
Gparyani provided an ...
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How can I safely parallel charge my LiPo batteries?
I have multiple LiPo batteries that I want to charge up so I can get out flying as fast as (safely) possible.
With my existing LiPo charger, how can I parallel charge multiple batteries at once?
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What does the C rating on a LiPo battery mean?
I see LIPO batteries specify a C rating on the label.
What does that stand for and how does it affect the performance of the battery?
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How low can I safely discharge a LIPO battery during flight?
What is the minimum voltage I can safely discharge a LIPO battery during a flight?
For example, if I have a 3S LIPO battery, should I be aiming to land my RC plane before the battery gets below a ...
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How do I safely dispose of my LiPo batteries?
I have an old LiPo battery that is nearing the end of its life, how can I dispose of it safely?
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What is a safe amount of time a LiPo pack can be kept fully charged before it is discharged to storage capacity?
Is there any research that shows the actual decrease in capacity/performance/longevity of high discharge current LiPo batteries, like those used in quadcopters, depending on the total time they spent ...
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At what current should I charge a LiPo battery?
I have several different LiPo batteries which I use with my drones, many of them are different voltages and different capacities. How do I know at what current I should charge my drone LiPo batteries?
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Do low temperatures damage LiPo batteries?
I'm wondering if low temperatures affect LiPo batteries in any way? Can colder temperatures damage the cells? Can I store my batteries in bat safe box outside, in cold/hot temperatures?
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Alternatives to LiPo batteries
LiPo is often the first choice of battery due to its high discharge rate and high specific energy (100 - 265 Wh/kg), defined as its energy per unit mass.
In terms of these two characteristics, what ...
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Will LiPo batteries deteriorate outside with the temperature changes due to day-night cycle?
I am new to the hobby and I'm concerned about LiPo batteries. I live in an apartment (this is Europe, blocks of apartments are the norm in my country) so I can not put the batteries in a dedicated ...
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Why do LiHV batteries degrade faster than an equivalent LiPo?
There seems to be a lot of anecdotal evidence, at least on YouTube, that LiHV batteries degrade faster than LiPos. Is this true?
I own a couple whoops and only have 1s LiHV batteries since I can't ...
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LiPo 4S battery's output voltage higher than 14.8v
I have a LiPo 4S battery which the output should be 14.8v but it outputs, fully charged, 15.6v. The issue is that I have a voltage limit of 15v on a non-drone device that gathers data from sensors. So,...
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