INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY

Safety Guidelines

PHANTOM 4

V1.0 2016.02
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Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

To avoid fire, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following safety guidelines 

when using, charging, or storing your batteries.

Battery Use 

1. DO NOT allow the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. DO NOT leave batteries 

out in the rain or near a source of moisture. DO NOT drop the battery into water. If the inside 

of the battery comes into contact with water, chemical decomposition may occur, potentially 

resulting in the battery catching on fire, and may even lead to an explosion.

2. Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.dji.com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no 

responsibility for any damage caused by non-DJI batteries. 

3. Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. If your batteries are abnormal, 

contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer for further assistance. 

4. Never install or remove the battery from the aircraft when it is turned on. DO NOT insert or 

remove batteries if the plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way. 

5. The battery should be used in temperatures from -10°C to 40°C. Use of the battery in environments 

NOTICE

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TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the 

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Glossary

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm 

when operating this product:

 NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property 

damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

 CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical 

property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

 WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property 

damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

Read the ENTIRE PHANTOM 4 user manual to become familiar with the 

features of this product before operating. Failure to operate the product 

correctly can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense 

and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and 

responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This 

product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. DO NOT use 

with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents 

provided by SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions 

for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions 

and warnings in the PHANTOM 4 user manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to 

operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
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above 50°C can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery below -10°C can lead to permanent 

damage. 

6. DO NOT use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the 

battery control board may malfunction and cause a serious accident during flight. 

7. Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any way or the battery may leak, catch fire, or 

explode. 

8. Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. If any electrolytes make contact with your skin 

or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes, 

and then see a doctor immediately. 

9. DO NOT use the battery if it was involved in a crash or heavy impact.

10. If the battery falls into water with the aircraft during flight, take it out immediately and put it in 

a safe and open area. Maintain a safe distance from the battery until it is completely dry. Never 

use the battery again, and dispose of the battery properly as described in the Battery Disposal 

section below. DO NOT heat batteries. Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry powder fire 

extinguisher. 

11. DO NOT put batteries in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container. 

12. DO NOT place loose battery cells on any conductive surface, such as a metal table. 

13. DO NOT put the loose cells in a pocket, bag or drawer where they may short-circuit against 

other items or where the battery terminals could be pressed against each other. 

14. DO NOT drop or strike batteries. DO NOT place heavy objects on the batteries or charger. 

Avoid dropping batteries. 

15. Clean battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Battery Charging

1. DO NOT attach the batteries to wall outlets or car charger sockets directly, and always use a DJI 

approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-DJI charger. 

2. Never leave the battery unattended during charging. DO NOT charge the battery near flammable 

materials or on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood. 

3. DO NOT charge battery immediately after flight, because the battery temperature may be too 

high. DO NOT charge the battery until it cools down to near room temperature. Charging the 

battery outside of the temperature range of 5°C-40°C may lead to leakage, overheating, or 

battery damage. 

4. Disconnect the charger when not in use. Examine the charger regularly for damage to the cord, 

plug, enclosure, or other parts. DO NOT clean the charger with denatured alcohol or other 

flammable solvents. Never use a damaged charger.

Battery Storage 

1. Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets. 

2. DO NOT leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. DO NOT leave the 

batteries inside of a vehicle on hot days. The ideal storage temperature is 22°C-28°C. 

3. Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into water. 

4. DO NOT drop, strike, impale, or manually short-circuit the battery. 

5. Keep the battery away from metal objects such as glasses, watches, jewelry, and hairpins.

6. Never transport a damaged battery or a battery with power level higher than 50%.

Battery Disposal

1. Dispose of the battery in specific recycling boxes only after a complete discharge. DO NOT 

place the battery in regular trash containers. Strictly follow your local regulations regarding the 

disposal and recycling of batteries. 

Battery Maintenance

1. Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low. 
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2. Never store the battery in environments with a temperature higher than 60°C. 

Travel Notice

1. Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on an airline flight, it must first be fully discharged. 

This can be done by using your aircraft until the battery is depleted. Only discharge the battery 

in a fireproof location. 

Battery Use

1. Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each flight.

2. Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery level warning activates in the DJI GO app.

Battery Charging

1. The Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to stop charging when it is full. However it is a good practice 

to monitor the charging progress and disconnect the batteries when fully charged. 

2. Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery is turned off at all time during charging. 

Battery Storage

1. Discharge the battery to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for 10 days or more. This can greatly extend 

the battery life. 

2. The battery automatically discharges to below 65% when it is idle for more than 10 days to prevent 

it from swelling. It takes approximately 3 days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal that you 

may feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Set the discharging 

thresholds in the DJI GO app. 

3. The battery will enter hibernation mode if depleted and stored for a long period. When in hibernation 

mode, if you try to power on the battery, the battery power LED will show a solid red light and the 

battery level LEDs will all be off. You cannot manually turn off the battery power LED in this state. Leave 

the battery unattended for 5 minutes, and then the light will turn off. Recharge the battery to bring it out 

of hibernation. 

4. Remove batteries from the aircraft when stored for an extended period. 

Battery Disposal

1. If the power on/off button on the Intelligent Flight Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be fully 

discharged, please contact a professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance. 

Battery Maintenance

1. Never over-discharge, as this may lead to battery cell damage. 

2. Battery life may be reduced if not used for a long time.

Travel Notice

1. Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in a ventilated location.