Recent content by Joel27

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    Swelled up Phantom 2 "smart batteries"... :(

    Can't return them, the return window expired... so frustrating.
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    Swelled up Phantom 2 "smart batteries"... :(

    no they look fine... no greenish build up or dirt or anything, i always check the contacts to make sure they are clean... they look fine :/
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    Swelled up Phantom 2 "smart batteries"... :(

    yeah thanks. Already did some research, i rarely run the packs under 40% charge, RARELY, so thats definitely not it. I've only noticed a little heating after the packs puffed up, the one that is not puffed gets less warm... I'm running the phantom with the h3-2D gimbal it came with with a go pro...
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    Swelled up Phantom 2 "smart batteries"... :(

    yeah... i know. I wouldn't want to risk it, but what i'd really like to know is how common this is? In my case 2 out 3 baterries damaged in so little time, makes me consider selling the phantom! Nobody has cash to burn on 160 dollar batteries that are gonna crap out on you 2 or 3 months later. I...
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    Swelled up Phantom 2 "smart batteries"... :(

    Hi, i have 3 DJI phantom 2 "smart" batteries, 2 of them have swelled up for no apparent reason and they aren't even 3 months old! I have NEVER overcharged them(although theoretically you can't) i have NEVER left them unnatended, and i never run my Phantom2 under 30% charge. Needless to say i am...