Heating batteries.

[SCK]

I want to take my M2Z out with me when duck hunting. Issue is temps outside a at freezing and duck hunting by default is around water (ie wet) I have a waterproof case for the drone but keeping the batteries in a pocket is really not a great option. I was thinking about getting a waterproof bag and putting the batteries in it with some air activated hand warmers (Hot Hands). the warmers get warm but not hot just didn't know if external heat like that was a good idea.. Thoughts??

 

[PropSpin]

You could make a bandoleer for them that you wear inside of your coat.

 

[MikeyMikeOZ]

I want to take my M2Z out with me when duck hunting. Issue is temps outside a at freezing and duck hunting by default is around water (ie wet) I have a waterproof case for the drone but keeping the batteries in a pocket is really not a great option. I was thinking about getting a waterproof bag and putting the batteries in it with some air activated hand warmers (Hot Hands). the warmers get warm but not hot just didn't know if external heat like that was a good idea.. Thoughts??

I dont see an issue with it. Is there room in the drone bag for the warmer to be wrapped in a small towel? I would think the drone could benefit from the warmth as well. I say that in terms of cold motors and condensation (which could happen either way) and, well, do you like to work when you're frozen?

 

[FatherXmas]

I want to take my M2Z out with me when duck hunting. Issue is temps outside a at freezing and duck hunting by default is around water (ie wet) I have a waterproof case for the drone but keeping the batteries in a pocket is really not a great option. I was thinking about getting a waterproof bag and putting the batteries in it with some air activated hand warmers (Hot Hands). the warmers get warm but not hot just didn't know if external heat like that was a good idea.. Thoughts??

Maybe get a thermal insulated bag and put that inside a water proof one. I don't recall ever seeing a water proof thermal insulated bag. I think a hand warmer like you mentioned would work great.

 

[SCK]

the waterproof case is one of the hardsided cases. don't know if there is enough air inside for the pocket warmers.

 

[SCK]

Maybe get a thermal insulated bag and put that inside a water proof one. I don't recall ever seeing a water proof thermal insulated bag. I think a hand warmer like you mentioned would work great.

maybe a softsided cooler (6packer)???? wrap batteries in some towels to protect and 4-5 of the pocket warmers.

 

[FatherXmas]

the waterproof case is one of the hardsided cases. don't know if there is enough air inside for the pocket warmers.

Hot Snapz do not need air so they or something like them could be used.
https://smile.amazon.com/HotSnapZ-W...1?keywords=hand+warmer&qid=1548034781&sr=8-11

 

[FatherXmas]

maybe a softsided cooler (6packer)???? wrap batteries in some towels to protect and 4-5 of the pocket warmers.

I didn't think about those, I bet they'd be perfect.

 

[SCK]

I didn't think about those, I bet they'd be perfect.

I’ll just have to find one that is reversible so it keeps the heat in and the cold out [emoji3]

My have to look into the click-heat. Have not used those in years.

 

[drgslayr]

I bought a Lipo Battery Warmer Bag off ebay, added a 12v car plug and put inside a small soft lunchbag.

 

[SCK]

I bought a Lipo Battery Warmer Bag off ebay, added a 12v car plug and put inside a small soft lunchbag.

all I see are storage bags....

 

[drgslayr]

all I see are storage bags....

You can also Google "turnigy lipo warming bag" This is what I bought.