controller charging

[bhull3]

Just got a Mavic Air 2 and wanted to find out about the frequency of charging the controller. I have 3 dots still showing on the controller after my first flight. Should I top it off, or let it drain to at least 1 or 2 dots before charging?

 

[THE CYBORG]

Charge before you go out flying every time, at least thats what I do.

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

Just got a Mavic Air 2 and wanted to find out about the frequency of charging the controller. I have 3 dots still showing on the controller after my first flight. Should I top it off, or let it drain to at least 1 or 2 dots before charging?

That’s your call. Not sure if this is a right or wrong question

 

[k9kids]

Since DJI boasts a maximum runtime of six hours for the controller, even a fifty percent charge is good enough to run through three batteries.

Everybody has different regimens when it comes to charging devices and flight batteries.

 

[Mel 08]

Every time I fly I use 3 batteries.
The controller Is charged every other outing.
Only goes down to 2 dots

 

[Motorcycle Rider]

I recharge mine about every 3 to 5 batteries in the drone, depending on what I am doing.

 

[Eden from Africa]

I recharge mine when it gets to one dot, but its a personal choice thing.

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

I've charged mine once since I got it in early May. It lasts a long time unless you have an Android phone and it charges that whether you like it or not.

 

[InvisibleName]

I've charged mine once since I got it in early May. It lasts a long time unless you have an Android phone and it charges that whether you like it or not.

Well, it does if you’re not using it! ?

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

Well, it does if you’re not using it! ?

Well it was raining a lot in the interim...?

 

[Gealousy]

Is the battery in the controller a Smart Battery, meaning it will discharge after 10 days, etc? I don't think it is and haven't seen that in the manual or elsewhere but thought I'd ask. I've been wondering.

 

[dawgpilot]

Is the battery in the controller a Smart Battery, meaning it will discharge after 10 days, etc? I don't think it is and haven't seen that in the manual or elsewhere but thought I'd ask. I've been wondering.

No it's not, the controller does not self discharge.

 

[suade8880]

Charge all 3 batteries up every outing. Charge my controller every other outing and never let it get it down to 1 dot. That's just me.

 

[Seagull01]

Like all these batteries, it's a lithium ion polymer. It's best if it's not continually charged to 100% (particularly if you then leave it charging, say like overnight) or drained completely. Both of these put a bit of strain on the battery. Otherwise, just make sure you've got enough juice to fly. Three lights should be more than enough