Mavic Air 2 Battery connector pins

[silverdragon]

“Before the compressed air police chime in, I got it, so no policeing here”

The photo shows a piece of paper encapsulating a single pin. I carry a small can of compressed air just for that reason. Sometimes I use it to blow dust particles of the camera lens. The reason for this post I want new pilots to see first hand this is all it takes for a situation to happen that may not be good. I have no idea what that particular pin does and the effect if I was to fly the drone in this scenario.

 

[old man mavic]

good advice for doing regular checks on all your equipment

 

[StantonZ]

Is this picture of the battery or the drone? I can't imagine how such a thing could happen unless you are "cleaning" the contacts with something like a paper towel (or anything NOT lint-free).

 

[wjkrysak]

Good reminder to conduct a preflight check.

 

[dawgpilot]

Is this picture of the battery or the drone? I can't imagine how such a thing could happen unless you are "cleaning" the contacts with something like a paper towel (or anything NOT lint-free).

That's a picture of the drone. The batteries don't have pins that stick out like that.

 

[silverdragon]

good advice for doing regular checks on all your equipment

Thank you Old Man, I have to admit I'm big on the pre flight check and during one I noticed that piece of debris. As I mentioned I carry a small can of air and I air the contacts on battery and pins in drone once a week but obviously I air the components on a need to be basis also.

 

[Brockrock]

My primary source of heat is a pellet stove - which I love - but it does come with the constant burden of 'dust management and control'. Because of this, I'm a fan of the vacuum rather than forced air. I set it on low suction to vacuum out the battery bay, motor housings, and battery contacts. Also, don't forget to occasionally clean the contacts on the battery charger as well. Again, I use a vacuum for this.

 

[silverdragon]

Vacuum is better than compressed air in a can but when I'm in the field the can is the best source. As long as you dont press the nub all the way down and press it lightly, the can of air is the best for field use.

 

[Michael Ainsworth]

Good quality soft artists brush is also good. I have a small manual air puffer with brush that I use for my DSLRs.

 

[silverdragon]

Good point,
I also use these (Cosmetic brushes ) and they work well also. If you have control and not have a lead finger air works well for me.