Now we are entering winter in many parts of the world the colder temperatures affects your drone’s batteries.
Colder temperatures shorten the flight time of your drone by slowing the chemical reaction with LiPo batteries having an effect of lowering the batteries capacity. A fully charged drone battery that will normally provide around 20 - 25 minutes of flight time under normal conditions, could provide just 10 - 15 minutes of flight time in colder conditions. Cold weather conditions can also cause an unexpected power loss casing batteries to fail completely.
It should also be noted wind chill can play a significant role in a batteries ability to operate efficiently and safely.
Some battery tips;
Keep your batteries warm.
Hover after take-off.
Ensure no warnings on your application after take-off.
Operate the throttle and all axis gently.
Never operate your drone outside of its designed limits.
Take a portable charger for mobile devices.
DJI Inspire 1 Series
The batteries on the Inspire 1 are exposed to the elements, ensure you:
Apply the DJI TB47 / TB48 battery thermal insulation stickers when the temperature is lower than +5 degrees Celsius.
Use the DJI Inspire 1 battery heater before flight, the drone may not even start if the battery is cold.
Don't forget your LiPo bags!