INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY

Safety Guidelines

V1.0 2015.4

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

PHANTOM 3 
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Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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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 

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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. 

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NOTICE

All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI 

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

product page for this product.

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, 

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Read the ENTIRE Phantom 3 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 3 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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6) Do NOT use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the 

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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) Check the condition of the battery if it falls out of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting it back into the aircraft. 

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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 

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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.

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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. 

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cools down to near room temperature. Charging the battery outside of the temperature range of 

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

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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 

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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.

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

and recycling of batteries. 

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1) Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low. 

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

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Battery Use


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2) It is recommended that you do NOT charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller at the same time. 

3) Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery level warning activates in the DJI Pilot app.

Battery Charging

1) Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the 

battery until there is 8% remaining power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge it to the 

maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will optimize battery life. 

2) 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. 

Battery Storage

1) Discharge the battery to 30%-50% if it will NOT be used for 7 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 2 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 Pilot 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.