It is common knowledge that we shouldn't keep Drone batteries fully charged if we are not going to use them. Does the same apply to the RC?
Useless since the batteries discharge to storage level on their own already.I have a great fast charger specifically made for the Mavic series drones that has a setting that only charges them to 60%.
I have the same charger and I really like it a lot. I did not know I could use it to use it in storage mode for the controller.Yes, when not using the batteries for over a week or so I keep them at 60%. I
I have a great fast charger specifically made for the Mavic series drones that has a setting that only charges them to 60%. Alternatively it will charge 3 batteries simultaneously from 20- 100% in about 75 mins ( 1 battery in 30 min). It is a LKTOP 200W Mavic 3 charger. It cost about $140.00 on Amazon. Well worth it!
Keeps me in the air for as long as I want with about a 20 break ( for cool down) after I use up all three batteries. I would do the same for the remote.
More info to chew on...
There are li-ion cells available designed specifically for remote backup (meaning difficult access, say, floating in a buoy as just a made up example to illustrate "remote"), that tolerate holding a near-full charge (~95%) with amazingly little internal discharge, still being around 90%+ after 1 year. Also, this does very little "damage" to the cell, preserving normal cycle life.
The trade-off is a little lower capacity, and much lower output power. No 30C discharge rates. 1C is more typical. Usually 18650 and flat candybar form-factors. Charge and forget.
As a rule of thumb, there is an inverse relationship between power output and sensitivity to storage charge. High output cell designs are more vulnerable to damage from being stored charged or discharged.
These lithium batteries are generally not called lithium ion; they are a completely different construction and are certainly not considered rechargeable. Classifying them along with rechargeable cells is like equating carbon-zinc with lead-acid.
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