Both my drone and it's strobe ended up spending the night in the pine tree, overnight low 23º F.
Are the batteries certainly dead, likely dead, or...?
Thx,
TCS
Are the batteries certainly dead, likely dead, or...?
Thx,
TCS
Hopefully I'll know soon...the tree guy just called, and he's on his way!I did the same thing. This situation was rain and above freezing. After the MPP was recovered about 4 days later, the battery was still good... not recommended use, but still good. Apparently as the battery drained to a low point, it shut itself off. I think you are OK.
Sounds like a good plan.Nah ... not likely with only a discharge to shutdown & a night below freezing temps. Had been a greater risk if they had been out in pouring rain.
Charge them monitored ... if they take charge & not develop more heat than usual they should be OK.
Absolutely. Always the plan, but I didn't mention it.It might be obvious, but I'd only proceed to charging the batteries after I verified that they are fully dried. The temperature differences might cause condensation/precipitation.
Stefan
For a Mini 2, which I think you have - should be okay - since they are located inside the drone; unlike Airs / etc.Both my drone and it's strobe ended up spending the night in the pine tree, overnight low 23º F.
Are the batteries certainly dead, likely dead, or...?
Thx,
TCS
Yes, I have the Mini-2s.For a Mini 2, which I think you have - should be okay - since they are located inside the drone; unlike Airs / etc.
Would take it all apart - battery out / etc and let it warm up and dry out for a few days. Then charge the battery and put in the drone if it charges up. See what happens just hovering right after take off - checking for error messages / etc. If nothing, then I'd keep a close eye first few flights and keep within a good sight range. If all bodes well - you should be good from that point on.
If you truly suspect the battery and any possible issues - always safer to not use it and not have something else happen in future flights.