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7. Battery and Rechargeable Battery Notes
Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today,
there are many dangers and problems. In particular in LiPo/LiIon batteries with high energy content
(as compared to conventional NiCd or NiMH batteries), various provisions must be complied with
to avoid danger of explosion and fire.
The model is delivered with a replaceable rechargeable battery and a matching charger.
Nevertheless, we are including extensive information on handling batteries for safety reasons.
Should you use your own accessories, please ensure you follow all information enclosed by the
respective manufacturer.
a) Transmitter
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Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
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Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being
swallowed by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into fire. There
is a danger of explosion!
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Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin at contact; there-
fore, use suitable protective gloves.
• Do not recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
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Make sure that the polarity is correct when inserting the batteries (pay attention to plus/+ and minus/-).
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If the device is not used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), remove the inserted batteries from
the remote control to avoid damage from leaking batteries.
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Always replace the whole set of batteries. Do not mix full batteries with half-full ones. Always use batter-
ies/rechargeable batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
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Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries!
b) Flight Battery
• Leave the on-off switch of the quadrocopter in the “OFF” position when you are not using the flight model
(e.g. during transport or storage). Otherwise, the LiPo flight battery may be deep-discharged and is thus
destroyed and rendered useless! There is also a danger of malfunction due to interferences. The rotors
could start up inadvertently and cause damage or injury.
• Never charge the LiPo flight battery immediately after use. Always leave the LiPo flight battery to cool
off first (at least 5 - 10 minutes).
• Charge the LiPo flight battery only via the enclosed USB-LiPo-charger.
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Only charge intact and undamaged batteries. If the outer isolation of the rechargeable battery is dam-
aged or the battery is deformed or bloated, it must not be charged. In this case, there is immediate
danger of fire and explosion!