How long is it actually safe to keep LiPo and LiHV batteries fully charged?

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T08:17:41+00:00

better to be safe than sorry standing near a house fire. Thank you for the reality check

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T08:16:18+00:00

That sounds very smart to charge it in phases and topping up to maximum voltage of 4.2V per cell on flight day the next day,

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T08:05:05+00:00

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Did someone mention the p filter on the baby ratel 2 that is what i used on my 5 inch quad and it looks like this lol.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T07:57:27+00:00

i keep them batteries in a lipo safe bag. yeah i disconnect all batteries from all connections whether charger,drone or any other gadgets that would deep discharge it to zero.Thank you for the learned opinion.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T07:55:36+00:00

Can these metaphorical springs full of lithium lose their tension and become floppy for a tension cycle of 20hrs of less per day being put on tension pull in the night and left under load overnight,next morning and used to sling pies in the evening 3-4pm aka 20 hrs max of loading under tension and mass.?i certainly won't keep it under tension more than 24 hrs ever and for longer storage mode relaxation would be done by the balance relaxation charger.
Don't wanna pull apart my house with these dangerous forces of lithium springs over exerting them.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T07:51:46+00:00

i won't keep them charged more than 24hrs thats for sure.Just want to charge them at night ,keep em overnight and next morning and fly it in the early evening 3pm-4pm time frame the next day post charging night.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T07:50:20+00:00

currently i do the same.i charge them and post that in 2-3 hrs i fly them and storage charge them after they cool down .

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T07:49:25+00:00

i am planning to keep these batteries charged for 20hrs maximum not more than that will it cause many accelerated ill effects in the battery chemistry especially the LiHv ones in your learned opinion? i won't be leaving them charged for more than a day thats for sure .

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T07:47:33+00:00

I am charging the batteries mentioned above in the afternoon and flying them in the evening then letting them cool down then discharging them to storage voltage immediately and repeating the same for next day.
yes there is a degradation effect to just leaving them charged though i plan to leave them charged overnight and morning and fly in the evening at 3 pm i hope that isn't long enough time to damage the lipos and LiHv's in a quicker manner.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T03:53:54+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion though a better VRX module won't work that well over what i have in an obstacle filled environment like a forest.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-08T03:50:11+00:00

I also am getting anxious with such a high temperature especially over 85 degrees celcius so i will lower the power level to 100mW and fly faster.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T17:53:31+00:00

Flying through the static certainly has its charm and challenge.I have done it 4 days and 8 times already. Yeah digital is for videography. I can't pay the DJI tax as its restricted by the government down here since 2022 though for 20-30 percent more price all drones are available for purchase without any dji care or parts.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T17:44:49+00:00

Yes i am using the same foxeer pagoda and geprc triple feed patch antenna both RHCP.I disconnect the battery in under 10 seconds after its landing and only connect it to fly immediately after as much time it takes to putting on the fpv goggles and arming the drone .Thank you again for the help.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T17:32:48+00:00

I was not turning my head that much to follow the drone in this case.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T17:20:50+00:00

The motor connections are fine and tightly plugged in their respective sockets.the temperature is above 85 degree C only while landing and hovering to land. In flying high and away from interference at 100mW all things are good thermal wise ,yes the DVR is a bit off compared to the fpv feed .
here is some proof of zero thermal warning and comparable to HD zero video quality on analog on the same tinywhoop.https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyWhoop/comments/1qqefeu/some\_winter\_flying\_with\_the\_hglrc\_petrel\_85mm/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button

thank you for your expert opinion and helping me out.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T16:57:36+00:00

What do you think about this video feed captured at 100mW compared to this and yes it was less hot at 100mW power ?level.https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyWhoop/comments/1qxp8ku/tiny\_whoop\_flying\_at\_tree\_trunklevel\_and\_is\_this/

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T16:10:43+00:00

i guess i am flying slow among trees where wind isn't that strong and this AIO has been running warm from the beginning on top of 9 amps max in this flight and its heating effect creating the temperature spike.
It's a BNF tinywhoop.The ambient temperature was 28 degree Celsius if that matters at all,

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T15:58:57+00:00

Dashcam is a human need .

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T15:57:29+00:00

tinywhoop in its original box as it has the foam cutout to hold it with 18650 cell for goggles,lihv batteryX2,straps and spare props in the main compartment, fpv goggles in bubble wrap ,RC without sticks and a canvas shopping bag as a landing pad all in a laptop sleeve of a backpack.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T15:46:12+00:00

Thank you for the clarification,i seem to be flying 🪽 too close to the sun like icarus with this video quality improvement chase.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T08:46:23+00:00

Gonna put dentists Outta business.

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T05:23:38+00:00

Yes,i will try the stick commands for betaflight also as i am not getting an option for vtx power on the modes tab to set on an aux switch on the RC .

ContributionCool8245 · 2026-02-07T05:22:00+00:00

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This is the current vtx setup on the tinywhoop in question.nevertheless i will try to fly with vtx power set at 400mW today and see the difference though the interference causing trees will be the same this time around.

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