Why you SHOULDN'T travel with fully Charged Lipos

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4 жыл бұрын

So this video is a little bit more of a PSA for something that I've seen happen a decent bit, but I haven't really had a good out let to speak out against it. People should NOT be traveling via airplane with fully charged lipos, because the potential energy stored in the LiPo creates a lot more danger than when they're storage charged. I dive into my favorite solutions for discharging lipos, and demonstrate with fire and axes what could go wrong.
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@BOTGRINDER 4 жыл бұрын

are you really trying to show up my "axe vs lipo" video with a bigger axe?!

@FattyFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Blasphemy!

@tehllama42 4 жыл бұрын

Somebody made an 8S 7" quad, and you saw how that turned out.

@ChainsawFPV 3 жыл бұрын

@OSCAR MIKE FPV Thats my line!

@nathana5379 4 жыл бұрын

safety glasses!! Protect those eyes. Good vid though.lol

@gokartmozart9430 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Araujo 4sho! I thought he was crazy for no gloves, if it burns you it’ll happen very fast, not like waving your finger over a candle

@jpslayermayor9293 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like hot lithium ions in the ol' membranes of your eyes and nasal passages.

@carboncubss 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work, be helpful, fun and informative! Thanks for sharing dude!

@SuperGreyfox99 Жыл бұрын

You convinced me. Just bought one. I bet with this video at some point in time will prevent some one from having a bad day. Thank you so much. This is a lot more important than most of us think. Great job. Also time to subscribe. and of course like.

@TodayGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I've been in this hobby for years and had no idea. Super cool video man. Appreciate it!

@MortonsontheMove 4 жыл бұрын

Cool demo, It rarely happens but on my way back from New Zealand I was asked to prove the batteries were discharged at security so carry an easy cell checking device with the batteries. Also tape the terminals. Usually they don't even know what they are tho.

@ksrnate 4 жыл бұрын

That charging suitcase thing is sick!! You should do a video on that. And yes I agree! Storage charge every time you use or not use your lipos!! Sweet video

@fcass 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent 👌 Nurk. Thanks for spreading knowledge.

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

THank you very much for watching!

@fcass 4 жыл бұрын

@@NURKFPV I've been watching you race a long time. Experience is valuable, appreciate you sharing it. Maybe we will fly together someday, I'm in Orlando 15mins from RotorRiot. Peace and safety to you during this nutty time bro.

@bskdopeboy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice advice. The weather always looks terrible where you are. Keep up the good work.

@le_ti_lik 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Corridor Crew notification that popped up!

@LuMaxQFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Nurk. A very important topic. I have had the FD-100 model for almost a year now, and use it all the time. I typically charge all of my packs for the weekends... but have had bad weather scuttle plans from time to time... leaving me with 20+ fully charged packs. With my FD-100, I'm able to daisy chain multiple parallel boards together, usually 3 for my typical purposes, and drain 12 packs at once at a max of 500ma each. Saves loads of time, and is a nice gentle discharge rate. Babying the investment! Additionally, I plug in the balance plugs too, to keep them safely stowed during the process. I love the idea of the FD-200 and Bluetooth, tho... that's brilliant. Have to look at this. But for $35, the FD-100 also works great for the budget-minded.

@evFPV 4 жыл бұрын

This is such an educational video that I would recommed every person in the FPV community to watch it RIGHT NOW!! Thank you for sharing

@jacktheripper1784 2 жыл бұрын

I sent to all fpv pilots I fly with

@nimbuslayer5142 4 жыл бұрын

NURK!, you're really awesome and absolutely one of my favorites..., but brother, cutting that fully charged lipo by hand was pretty darn stupid. You got really lucky. I've done this demo many times and a lot of the times, the lipo goes off faster than you can pull your hands away. Pretty much an explosion of flesh destroying heat and fire. That ax was your best safety tool for a safe demonstration. Not saying you're stupid, at all, but your action to test fate like that was. I know, cause at 53, I've done it many times over. I love your content Nurk, BE Safe man. Flying anything RC with burnt hands is a real challenge but not as bad as wiping your own buttttt. Rotor On Nurk!

@dronereaper772 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very helpful and we all can use safety info on keeping Lipos in a safe manner and staying safe in this great hobby👍😉

@mongofpv3744 4 жыл бұрын

Nice information to see ! Thank you

@yawmanflights3332 4 жыл бұрын

Cool man. Thank you, that discharger is pretty cool. I like your charging dock too pretty nice.

@OpaFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Great PSA video! That was a great demonstration of the difference in energy between storage charge and full charge! Thank you!

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@godfreygits 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome vid Nurk

@marinehm 4 жыл бұрын

Great content. Thanks Paul!

@stsanford 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I actually just had a lipo blow on me. Was sitting at my desk. had 2 6S 650 batteries on the balance board, but they were fully charged. Just sitting there while I finished up some other stuff.... all of a sudden, I hear a hiss and then smoke... Batteries weren't damaged, hadn't been in a crash, I guess it was just their "time"... Fortunately I had them charging in a Bat-Safe and it was a very controlled situation. I was shocked when I later opened the safe to see the amount of destruction. Be safe out there! Respect your batteries!

@williamkimball3782 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Nurk, thanks for very helpful battery information 😊👍 When I first started buying LiPos not understanding the behavior / chemistry I would store them outside, knowledge is king 🧐

@Pirxfpv 4 жыл бұрын

Super educational, thanks

@allentituspaz3241 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought that when storage charge its like it "had" no power at all, even when all the cells are punctured/cutted. Unlike the fully charged lipo. Even just a tiny puncture on 1 cell, can cause big fire. Thanks for the info. This really helps.

@ericstopper1434 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this. I don't often get to see one blow up, but it's healthy to remember how dangerous they can be if not treated properly.

@evaguerin6741 4 жыл бұрын

Great information! 👍

@flushfpv 2 жыл бұрын

I never traveled with my gear. I would never of thought of keeping my batteries at storage while flying. Thanks NURK.

@jlarson42 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration of the difference between fully charged lipo and a storage charged one. That is quite a difference in reaction. Thanks for sharing this safety video. 🤓

@MrJames_1 4 жыл бұрын

Really important vid, thank you 👍⭐️😀

@danlatu209 4 жыл бұрын

That would explain why a lipo could catch fire and explode in the pits when charging. Damage was done in the last race when lipo was at low voltage. I have had someone else's lipo blow up with fire 2' from my face at a race. Great video!

@markb5373 4 жыл бұрын

Good info! Everyone who has this hobby should know the dangers that come with lipo’s

@dartstartship4729 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, NURK!

@miketech2 4 жыл бұрын

great visual 🤙🏼

@USAFmuseum 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info and video Nurk! Is there a place to recycle batteries?

@tipsfan88 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm new to the sport and have learned a ton just about batteries. I have been storage charging my batteries when I'm not using them. This just furthers my decision to do that.

@Georgewrigley 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Stay safe :)

@lewiskenny5572 4 жыл бұрын

Hi nurk!! I subscribed

@bulufish8208 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Excellent video. Happy u not my neighbor chopped 🤪 battery in the driveway. Take care and be safe.

@PeterNielsenArt 4 жыл бұрын

great info

@rydfree 4 жыл бұрын

Luckily I have never had an issue in 13 years of dealing with lipos . I have even had trouble getting one to burn on purpose . Driving a nail through the pack works every time tough . Each cell needs to be shorted to the other and you get nice flameage.

@IMAX 4 жыл бұрын

This was information I needed, thank you. Could you post the link to the XT60 Squid cable please?

@WrongWayFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Great PSA! Stay safe y'all 🙏

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

thank you thank you!

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

What other travel pro-tips should I chat about for drones? Check the FD 200: bit.ly/2RnusWr

@SOLARFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on 👍

@epoweredrc 4 жыл бұрын

Great video... Thanks for the talk about the ISDT FD-200 i had never seen it, I just use my chargers to discharge... So you had a multi battery plug on it, can you do more then one battery at a time? and i see it only uses the main power plug so doesn't that get the cells out of balance? Thanks for any info. looks like a cool little device.

@sully4875 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very helpful

@Daclaem 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the informative video .How many time does a lipo keep its storage charge ?

@ChrisMixtle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making us more aware of battery safety. Regarding the battery charging case that appears in the video, do you have any video where you have shown it, it was purchased or you built it?. Tnks in advance!

@halowalker797 4 жыл бұрын

You subbed to corridor digital!!! Let's goooo😂🙃🔥

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Wren and friends are the best.

@gavnunns 4 жыл бұрын

not only should people keep batteries at rest and during any kind of travel (especially during fligts) at storage voltage but I also think batteries should be kept in a fire proof bag. Also for tests like this, I highly recommend a nail or blade on the end of 6 foot piece of wood

@lunaticfpv17 2 жыл бұрын

I use the HOTA D6 Duo PRO and the ext discharge function with a 185w resistor that I soldered onto an xt60 lead, and a fan blowing across. It works so much better than the chargers built in 5w discharger

@drkastenbrot 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have the misconception that the lithium in lithium batteries is the dangerous exploding stuff. But thats entirely wrong, there is no pute lithium in these cells and the electrodes behave quite tame when exposed to air. The "explosion" is really just the energy stored in the battery, and this is true for any type of battery. Put lots of energy into a tiny package, and something like that can happen if you somehow release it all at once.

@RGMGFitness 2 жыл бұрын

Nurk, great reminder. Just got back from trip and always storage charge before boarding a plane. One question I would pose to anyone who know. What’s the safest method for “disposal” of a Lipo that’s been damaged and can’t be discharged safely? Have had plenty of batteries 🔋 cables get cut by props or damaged on impact that aren’t safe to discharge ….thoughts? 🤔

@Raven187FPV 4 жыл бұрын

Nice PSA mate. I use a 4-6s lipo step down to 5V usb thing to charge my phone/laptop. It's a great way to suck some juice out of fully charged lipo's. I think they're like $4 on bangers.

@Toytoro 4 жыл бұрын

CorridorCrew for ever Big up form France Nurk - never stop making us fly more

@wdavie27 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul can you tell me how long can batteries site on a storage charge without being cycled to keep them in a good state & working order and safety \m/

@gboulter 4 жыл бұрын

You seem to have missed that the packs need to be at the same voltage before plugging into your squid lead. I looked at that very discharger but didn't like that it doesn't keep the packs balanced I went for a cheapy one that uses bulbs but also monitors the cell voltage not pack voltage.

@RiddleTime 4 жыл бұрын

Nurk I like at 5:31 how you check out your neighborhood, as in 'What would my neighbors think of this smoke?' Anyways thanks for the educational videos lately!

@fpvkabo 4 жыл бұрын

You ought to see the smoke when all the cells go at once!

@yolofpv2936 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this test dude! I’m going to show my family this and explain why my storage charged lipos in my fireproof container is safe... safeish 🤣

@bobbycooper93 4 жыл бұрын

good reminder of how volatile a lipo can be even if you are not traveling and just hanging around your house.

@toddmonaghanable 4 жыл бұрын

damn that whole individual ISDT setup is dope. I currently parallel charge and i hate it. Never thought to buy several isdt's haha

@MrMaxxxx000 4 жыл бұрын

I love how the audio and video are synchronized 3:20

@bigbellyflyer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nurk, great info I will follow this advice. I would feel better if you wear eye protection.

@dividingbyzerofpv6748 4 жыл бұрын

I have a stupid amount of batteries and I make certain they are at storage voltage just to protect the investment. I have 6 different 50cal ammo cans organized to contain everything from 3s to 6s. Nothing goes into a storage can without first being checked to make sure it is as storage voltage. When out flying there are two cans usually, one for charged and one for not charged.

@Alluvian567 4 жыл бұрын

Nice info, love that charging table, heh. I need to get a LOT more practice so I can justify spending more money on fpv, lol.

@georgefenrich4119 4 жыл бұрын

SWEET, I hope people Listen to you! ! ! ! Be safe and not lazy.

@neonoir__ 4 жыл бұрын

This reassures me that even if a battery at storage voltage decided to randomly implode, it probably wouldn't burn the house down

@Just4FunRC 4 жыл бұрын

I got the FD100 and i love it! i discharge while im packing up before heading home. but im only 1lipo at a time. 2 or more lipo discharge at same is the on fd 200 only?

@jordigrau83 4 жыл бұрын

You can allways connect your batteries in a parallel board and dicharge them it's safe and easier

@jordigrau83 4 жыл бұрын

I always discharge my batteries too but i have a smarter solution: i plug all my batteries in parallel into my M8 toolkitRC charger input, then i made a cable xt60 to barrel connector that i plug into my laptop and then i use the output function on that charger and i set 19.5v and 9.5A and i have some hours of "free" electricity to my laptop. Its easy, fast and you don't waste your energy just to make hot air and noise ;)

@Just4FunRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@jordigrau83 Oh yeah i got a few xt60 to usb with low voltage cutoff to about 3,81ish its perfect to do some field editing, or brew some coffe on a 12v mocca master XD love the content buddy!

@jebrc 4 жыл бұрын

dang i need them plugs and leads lol great video thanks Nurk

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

YISSS those things are my favorite!

@ZorrotorFPV 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I storagedischarged My batteries before the quatentine but you're making me check them one by one right now.

@KLNYC 4 жыл бұрын

Yo man buster the 18V Dewalt power drill will do it.. Xacto knife is weak lol.. Stay safe brother!

@forprogress999 4 жыл бұрын

Walking to my workbench while watching. Good lookin out, pal.

@alanjones3514 4 жыл бұрын

I now know the quick way to discharge my lipos

@sandcrabronco 3 жыл бұрын

Would that discharger work as a space heater? Might come in handy in North Dakota...

@DreamFlyEcuador 4 жыл бұрын

Not the 'sexiest' topic as you say haha but you're a really chill and humble guy, and I greatly like your videos so just subed!

@ChrisGripeos 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few battery fire protection bags where the reviewer will test if the bag will withstand the heat from one battery on fire. But most of those bags (even the ones being reviewed) fit 4-8 batteries and most people will pack those bags up to maximum capacity. I'd love to see a realistic test where the reviewer tests the bag filled to capacity with multiple batteries.

@SuperSigma69 4 жыл бұрын

Nurk with an axe, holy shit looks scary. I better give a thumbs up before he chops me off lol. Anyways informative video

@sunnesonne 3 жыл бұрын

How are those style chargers called and where can I get one?

@RobertCondonSunnyTurtle 4 жыл бұрын

Also you can charge your lipos that are below 3.8 with any full lipos to storage charge.

@georgeaura 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how much money do you have invested in your charge case?

@BadLuckFPV 4 жыл бұрын

He did a video on it and I think that bit was close to like 800 dollars. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

@Edgewalker728 4 жыл бұрын

I literally never have my batteries at full charge until the morning im going to fly. Anything more than a day I will discharge to atleast 3.9

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Also a very good plan!

@CwoodFPV 4 жыл бұрын

I just came for a flaming lipo

@nofluxgiven1949 4 жыл бұрын

Way too much work

@grimfpv292 4 жыл бұрын

I put mine in the fridge. Less chemistry happening at low temps.

@davidf6326 4 жыл бұрын

Did you not get what he said? DON'T fly with fully charged batteries and yet you're charging them up nice and fresh for the trip?! :-S

@pkvillager 4 жыл бұрын

Just imagine how scary it would be if smoke from 10 fully charged lipos started billowing out from the overhead! Now imagine its all your fault lol Good tips and also get a lipo bag(I use Pyro's bag cheap and large enough). Traveling with a drone is super easy. I got extra inspection once and they just swab everything then measured my tools. I ended up getting Ethix's combo wrench for traveling so I don't need to bring hex drivers that are essentially ice picks.

@Infernokron 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, the like/share/subscribe blurb got a chuckle out of me on this one.

@VLena_art 4 жыл бұрын

Ok. Im inpressed.

@bernhard8540 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats doesn't check right now but when one takes out an airplane in the sky then they will crack down hard on lipo's and then you'll wish you did have them at storage charge when traveling.. thats how things become strict is ppl not caring.. good video for sure

@PacificSword 2 жыл бұрын

dude I can't believe you did that without gloves and eye protection !

@fsarfino 4 жыл бұрын

I will say I've always been impressed with how CNHL packs react to a punctured/damaged cell, Either they just smoke or almost no reaction. It's almost like they are fire resistant in comparison to other brands that turn into a fireball when a cell is punctured

@matsinorge 4 жыл бұрын

Make a video on the charging case

@Kajedkid 3 жыл бұрын

Genius!!!!!😁

@minervamedia2938 4 жыл бұрын

I am missing any one testing how unsafe are quads. For example, what if hair, cloth (curtains) gets into props (or flesh, pensils). Or flying in the rain or other unusual conditions. Safety precaution of flying above the water - filming water sports (are there any floats for drone recovery if it falls into the water).

@JEMTAC 3 жыл бұрын

good to know.

@fededabz52 4 жыл бұрын

nail gun works best yo

@NURKFPV 4 жыл бұрын

works very well

@noisy_boi_fpv_3920 4 жыл бұрын

Still takes a lot of abuse though to kick it in. I keep mine in a stainless steel box with smoke alarm nearby. And when charging and I leave the garage I have a baby monitor switched on to register alarm. £50 pack vs £100’ thousands pounds worth of house. Mm. Think about it. Nice vid people need to be aware 👍👍👍