Desert drone flying battery temp concerns

luminous · May 28, 2020

Hi all, new drone flyer here, got my Mavic Air 2 about 2 weeks ago and I've been flying it like crazy.
I'm in Arizona and as of this week it being officially summer its also officially hot. I went out for a quick lunchtime fly by the neighborhood when it was 102f and then I checked my flight log to check the battery temp as I've been concerned about this aspect.
Temp got to 145f which airdata says is definitely on the hot side, not sure what operating temp is the threshold for too high and risks damaging the batteries, can't seem to find any clear info on this.
Anyone able to help with some info?
Thanks!

Vest596 · May 28, 2020

104 is max environment temp have not found battery operating temps yet

Camino Ken · May 28, 2020

@Thomas B would be a good person to ask since he flys in AZ.

Starz · May 28, 2020

You may want to find a different fly time. From the reading I’ve seen, your close to the limit. Me personally, I won’t fly at that time of day at this time of year. Be careful.