Hi there everyone. I have hardly used my P2 as it has taken me many years/months to put it all together for FPV. I purchased my P2 in early 2014 so its clearly out of warranty.
My issue that has come about just the other day. I noticed just after take off and 10ft in the air, all red lights were beginning to flash and it was starting its safety descent. I quickly caught it and ran through my mental check list of what the issue could be.
At first I though that it was the battery that had actually depleted while sitting doing nothing for a few months after its last use. So u held onto the drone and pushed it to full throttle to deplete the battery. From a full battery indication to depleted and drone off in a matter of 2 min.
I was thinking there has to be an issue with the battery...
I took it all inside and removed the battery and to my surprise I noticed that it was slightly bloated on the sides and cushion'y to the touch.
To be honest i'm a little afraid of it as it really feels like its under pressure.
So the question's are =
My issue that has come about just the other day. I noticed just after take off and 10ft in the air, all red lights were beginning to flash and it was starting its safety descent. I quickly caught it and ran through my mental check list of what the issue could be.
At first I though that it was the battery that had actually depleted while sitting doing nothing for a few months after its last use. So u held onto the drone and pushed it to full throttle to deplete the battery. From a full battery indication to depleted and drone off in a matter of 2 min.
I was thinking there has to be an issue with the battery...
I took it all inside and removed the battery and to my surprise I noticed that it was slightly bloated on the sides and cushion'y to the touch.
To be honest i'm a little afraid of it as it really feels like its under pressure.
So the question's are =
- Is it still safe to use. ( obviously alarm bells are ringing on that one)?
- Where can I safely dispose of this?
- Can I save the housing of the battery/ should I even bother?
- Where can I find replacements (OEM)?
- How do I prevent this in the future?