3DR Solo User Manual - 3.10 Flight Battery
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3.10 Flight Battery
Use caution when handling the Solo Smart Battery; lithium polymer batteries can cause a fire if handled incorrectly.
Never alter, puncture, throw, bend, or impact the battery. Keep the battery away from liquids, fire, microwaves, and
other hazardous or combustible materials. Don’t expose the battery to extreme temperatures. If the battery is hot to
the touch, wait for it to cool before using or charging.
Inspect the battery before and after each flight. It is possible for the battery to be damaged in shipping, use or
charging. If you notice any abnormal features such as damage to the exterior shell, swelling, deformation of the
battery, abnormal smell, leakage, or other unexpected behavior, do not use the battery! These can be signs of
serious damage that can cause the battery to catch fire. To prevent a hazard in case of fire or explosion, disconnect
the battery, and place the battery in a safe area outside of any buildings or vehicles and away from flammable
materials. Do not dispose of the battery in the trash; dispose of the battery at local battery recycling center as soon
as possible. In the US and Canada, visit call2recycle.org to find a location.
For long term storage, store the Solo Smart battery in a 64° F to 82° F environment, between 45-85% relative
humidity, at a 50% battery charge. Avoid storing the Solo Smart battery at underneath a 10% charge, as this low
charge may damage the battery’s longevity. Always make sure to store the battery in a place where it won’t be
exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
3.11 Controller
The controller’s rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is housed inside the controller, accessible by the battery
door on the back of the controller. The controller battery is pre-attached to the controller, and shouldn’t be
disconnected unless:
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You plan to store the controller for over three months without using it. In this case, disconnect the battery
from the controller and leave the battery inside the controller to store it.
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You need to replace or upgrade the controller battery. Upgraded controller batteries with double the
capacity are available from store.3dr.com or an authorized retailer. If you need to store the extra controller
battery, store it in location where it will not come into contact with metal objects or other batteries. If the
battery’s connector comes into contact with a metal object, it can short circuit the battery and cause a fire.
Keep the controller away from liquids, fire, microwaves, and other hazardous or combustible materials. Don’t
expose the controller to extreme temperatures. If the controller is hot to the touch, wait for it to cool before using
or charging. Perform periodic visual inspections of the controller battery to check for any damage, and handle the
controller battery using the same safety precautions as the flight battery.
3.12 Antenna Configuration
For the strongest connection to Solo, position the antennas down and away from the controller so they are
approximately perpendicular with Solo in flight, and tilt each antenna out and away from one another at a 20° angle.
Figure 3.12.5.1: Controller Antenna Orientation
20°