Holding P3 Battery In Solution

Mako79 · Jun 11, 2015

ianwood said:
You want it to pop it out on hard impacts. Helps to diffuse energy.

+1000
The dissipation of energy is what you want.

Meta4 · Jun 11, 2015

FredSheldon said:
In order to make sure the battery doesn't back out and cause a crash I have attached several pieces of Velcro to both the battery and body of the quad to which I attach the matching Velcro to help keep the battery installed.

Really? The Phantom has two latches that do a perfect job of holding the battery in.
Sounds more of an issue with anxiety management.

Apparition · Jun 11, 2015

Mako79 said:
+1000
The dissipation of energy is what you want.

Actually, I would want to not crash.

I also wondered what solution we were holding the battery in. Figured it was some long term storage type of liquid.

Marlin009 · Jun 11, 2015

If you can't put the battery in properly perhaps Phantoms are not your hobby. It clicks, it locks. Not an issue.

FredSheldon · Jun 11, 2015

Well I guess my attempt at humor has run it's course. Of course the battery is secure if inserted properly until it clicks. Just trying to pass the time while waiting for my batteries and bag to arrive.

FredSheldon · Jun 11, 2015

Just posted. http://www.phantompilots.com/threads/close-to-disaster.44794/

Apparition · Jun 11, 2015

FredSheldon said:
Just posted. http://www.phantompilots.com/threads/close-to-disaster.44794/

After clicking Fred's circular links 15 times. I've determined to .bin the root and to snap the GD battery into place. That is all.

herby · Jun 11, 2015

I'm almost sure I snapped my battery but today I did get a critical battery error. I was able to land safely but my battery was not fully in. It may have just been user error but I will definitely do something similar to this so that it doesn't happen again.

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Mako79 · Jun 16, 2015

Meta4 said:
Really? The Phantom has two latches that do a perfect job of holding the battery in.
Sounds more of an issue with anxiety management.

Meta,
You and I only have 1 battery correct?
There are reports that the additional supplied batteries don't click like the one supplied with the phantom. There is a 1mm gap and it the audible click sounds and feels different.
Label your original supplied battery to differentiate between the additional battery so you know which one needs the double slap to make sure its firmly fitted.

Meta4 · Jun 16, 2015

Yes ... only 1 but hoping #2 gets delivered today

Meta4 · Jun 17, 2015

Battery 2 arrived!!!
Clicks in just like battery 1. No difference observed.

UKFlyer · Jun 17, 2015

I've noticed my second battery definitely has a more positive "click" to it when pushing it in, the first battery i had shipped with the P3 does click into place but seems to require more of a push.
The main thing to look out for here is make sure there is no gap between the battery and P3 body after installation!
I think using velcro as extra security as the OP suggested is overkill.

taroh · Jun 17, 2015

Nice work. However, locking battery tight don't wipe my fear away... the structure of battery data connector, push pins with flat surface. Connector like the JST is reliable...

N017RW · Jun 17, 2015

Same issues were complained about with the P2 batts. a year or so ago.

Operator error.

AHill · Jun 17, 2015

From your picture the Velcro could be putting a little pressure on the release button. Maybe cut a hole where the button is? In my own case I would rather have it pop out in a crash, less chance of breaking the shell or causing other damage. It stays in fine for normal flight.

Stephan · Jun 17, 2015

After the latest firmware update my battery no longer fits

When I started the P3P once it does the rev thing, then promptly flipped onto its back battery came out. That was surprising as it did not lift off, just tumbled over on itself. Cant say with any certainty the battery was in or not. Since then I CHECK!

@Meta4 is your drone named Jonathan?

FredSheldon · Jun 17, 2015

AHill said:
From your picture the Velcro could be putting a little pressure on the release button. Maybe cut a hole where the button is? In my own case I would rather have it pop out in a crash, less chance of breaking the shell or causing other damage. It stays in fine for normal flight.

Good point. I will cut out a slot around the tab. Others have stated that they want the battery to stay in the unit in order to continue to send location data to the map as well as to flash the lights to make it easier to locate. It's my understanding that the lights will continue to flash even when it's under water

Stephan · Jun 17, 2015

Mal_PV2_Ireland said:
As said before make sure your battery is fully seated, if it comes out due to a crash that's the least of your worries, don't fly so close to objects so you won't crash.

@Mal_PV2_Ireland I thought you said yesterday you don't have one, so how would you know?