Cheech Wizard
Well-Known Member
No, no need. I've been using Lipos in R/C for over a decade. I used to race electric R/C cars and travelled a lot in the Western States. In all that time and hundreds of races, I've only witnessed 2 lipo fires. Both due to user error in charging... The vast/overwhelming time lipos have issues is during charging. Next and to a lesser extend, during use or discharge. I've never seen or heard of a lipo that was in a steady state, erupt into flames. Personally, I had a large capacity lipo that I left in my R/C tool box fully charged for over 2 years. When I found it, it was so swollen the plastic case was split, and I couldn't even squeeze it back together. From that day forward I am/was more careful with my Lipos...
DJI does a very good job with their smart batteries. I've never personally seen or heard of a DJI battery that was properly cared for and an OEM charger used that had issues. Last year I traveled a lot with my MP and my Spark and never had an issue going through TSA. I was never asked by anyone to see or inspect my drone and/or batteries.
I trust my DJI batteries to just keep them in the various GPC cases I have. But for my Lipos for my racing drones. When I don't use those for long periods they go in an Ammo can and stored in a cool dry place away from anything flammable...
You said " I've only witnessed 2 lipo fires" WTF? Thats 2 more than I want to see.