Battery hibernation?

[Avian]

Hi all

How long can a Pro's battery lie before it gets damaged or so?

Wanting to buy a 2nd hand people, which is a year old, with about 4 hours flight time and flew last 2 months ago...

Do you think the Batts should be still good?

 

[4wd]

Two months should be OK, provided not put away discharged.
If not happy, replacements are considerably cheaper than larger Phantom batteries and the like.

 

[Mossiback]

Since they are supposed to self-discharge to a optimum voltage to extend their life and then hibernate if not used, they are probably still good. From the battery manual:



You should charge it to get it out of hibernation and check it in Go 4. It should show how healthy they are.

 

[Avian]

Since they are supposed to self-discharge to a optimum voltage to extend their life and then hibernate if not used, they are probably still good. From the battery manual:

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You should charge it to get it out of hibernation and check it in Go 4. It should show how healthy they are.

What can I look for in the app to see if the healthy? The voltage?

 

[Mossiback]

What can I look for in the app to see if the healthy? The voltage?

Yes. You can see the voltage in all three cells. If a cell is bad it should show here.

 

[Avian]

Thnx alot. That helps

 

[Avian]

Hi guys. Are these screenshots indicating then healthy batteries and nothing to worry about..

 

[Grizzo]

Hi all

How long can a Pro's battery lie before it gets damaged or so?

Wanting to buy a 2nd hand people, which is a year old, with about 4 hours flight time and flew last 2 months ago...

Do you think the Batts should be still good?

The batteries can stay unused in storage for a very long time ( many years) without damage provided they are stored at the correct voltage. 40-60% capacity roughly, according to DJI.
The problem with second hand is you don't know if this has been done. You don't know if the batteries have been abused by running down too low and/or not recharged or left fully charged for extended periods either.

I would avoid second hand IMO.