Flying with the IF1200 Batteries
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Check the following things before flying with any IF1200 battery:
Check the charge level. Both batteries should have sufficient remaining charge for flight and should be at similar charge levels (within 10% of each other).
Ensure no error warnings are present. These are displayed as triangular lights on top of the battery. Consult the Battery Status LEDs page for more information.
Ensure the batteries aren’t leaking, bulging, or damaged.
If the battery has been in a low temperature environment (below 5ºC/41ºF) prior to use, preheat the battery by charging or discharging with a small current to above 5ºC/41ºF (nominal temperature is 20ºC/68ºF).
Let the battery connectors contact metal or carbon fiber, or any other conductive material that may cause short circuiting.
Short or reverse the positive and negative electrodes.
Disassemble/reassemble a battery on your own. This is dangerous and could cause harm or fire.
Over-discharge the battery. Single cell voltage should not be lower than 3.3V. Over-discharge will cause damage to the battery, such as puffing or bulging.
Allow the electrolyte to get on your skin or in your eyes. Flush affected areas with water and seek medical attention.
For Step-by-step instructions for how to install batteries onto the IF1200, visit the Installing Batteries page in the aircraft section.
When the batteries reach low power, the aircraft will automatically attempt to return to home or land in place.
Low Battery
22%
Return-to-Home (RTH)
One or both batteries report less than 3500mAh remaining during flight
Critical Battery
12.5%
Land in Place
One or both batteries report less than 2000mAh remaining during flight
Both of these failsafe actions are triggered for each battery. If the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure is canceled after activation by the first battery, it will be reinitiated when the second battery reaches 3,500 mAh.
Pull the battery charge/discharge cable while the aircraft is powered on.
Do heavy duty operations when first starting use of a cold battery. Allow the battery to reach normal operating temperatures before hard use.
Over-discharge the battery. Single cell voltage should not be lower than 3.3V. Over-discharge will cause damage to the battery, such as puffing or bulging.
For more information on battery safety and handling, consult the manufacturer's material safety datasheet linked below
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