HOW TO: Maintain and store your DJI Spark batteries

Follow these tips to maintain your DJI Spark batteries and ensure they are being properly stored when not in use:

• Don't charge your batteries unless you're going to fly. The batteries are programmed to automatically discharge down to the storage level (about 60%) after left unused, so there is no need to fully charge them after flying if you're not going to fly again within the next couple of days.
• When done flying, charge your batteries back up to the storage level (if you're not going to use them again in the next couple of days) or let them auto discharge down to the storage level (if the current charge level is above that). The batteries are at the optimal level for storage when the 3rd battery light starts blinking while you're charging them.
• Store your batteries indoors (in normal room temperature). Never store them in a hot car.

• When your batteries are idle (meaning you don't press the battery button), they will start to auto discharge down to the storage level after 10 days. Depending on the current charge level, it could take a battery 2 to 3 additional days to discharge down to the storage level. The batteries will be slightly warm to the touch while they are discharging. Pressing the battery button at any time during this process will cancel the auto discharge process and make your batteries wait 10 more days before attempting to discharge again.

• When not using your batteries, maintain the charge level like this:

  • Keep the current battery charge level within the red box in the image below. When you press the battery button, the 2nd or 3rd battery light should either be solid or blinking.

    

  • Press the battery button once per month to ensure the current charge level is within the red box in the image above. If the battery needs charged, charge it until the 3rd battery light starts blinking. There's no need to charge it beyond that point since the battery will automatically discharge itself back down to that level after it's left unused.

  • Don't press the battery button to check the current charge level. On most DJI batteries, pressing the battery button will reset the time to discharge day counter back to zero.

    For example, if you press the battery button 9 days after fully charging a battery that you weren't able to use, the battery will wait a total of 19 days before it attempts to discharge itself down to the storage level.

You can find more battery tips in the Spark Battery Safety Guidelines.