Auto-Discharging Modes and Principles
Regular Self-discharge is a phenomenon in batteries in which internal chemical reactions reduce the stored charge of the battery without any connection between the electrodes or any external circuit. This is illustrated by the percentage of capacity lost each year or each month. In this case, the battery level will decrease naturally over time due to the physical characteristics of the battery.
Battery Auto-Discharging Function (Controlled Self-Discharge): The battery is actively controlled to discharge to a preset battery level within a specified time, using intelligent programming based on the battery’s normal self-discharge. For example, to prevent swelling, the DJI Mavic 3 intelligent flight battery automatically discharges to 96% of the battery level when idle for three days. It automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days.
* Some intelligent flight batteries support manually setting the discharging rules.
Batteries Supporting the Auto-Discharging Function and Setting Rules of This Function
DJI Flip Series
DJI Flip
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Flip Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for 3 days. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for 45 days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Air Series
DJI Air 3S
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Air 3S Battery Capacity: 4276mAh
After the battery is fully charged, if not used for 3 days, it will self-discharge to 96%; if not used for 15 days, it will self-discharge to 80%; if not used for 45 days, it will self-discharge to 60%. Slight heating during the discharge period is normal.
DJI Air 3
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Air 3 Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for 3 days. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Air 2S
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Air 2S Intelligent Flight Battery is a 11.55 V, 3500 mAh battery with the auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
Mavic Air 2
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Mavic Air 2 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 11.55 V, 3500 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the controlled self-discharge function.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for five days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
Mavic Air
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Mavic Air Intelligent Flight Battery is a 11.55 V, 2375 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and the auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting when the controlled self-discharge begins.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): If the battery is fully charged, it will start auto-discharging when it is idle for more than 10 days. (Note: It takes approximately one day to discharge the battery level from 100% to about 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Neo Series
DJI Neo
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
The DJI Neo battery has a capacity of 1435 mAh and a nominal voltage of 7.3 V. It supports active self-discharge protection but does not support setting the active self-discharge days manually.
After being fully charged, the battery will initiate self-discharge protection after being idle for 3 days, automatically discharging to 96% capacity. If left idle without any operation for 15 days, the battery will discharge to 80% capacity; if left idle for 45 days, it will discharge to 60% capacity to protect the battery. During the discharge process, the battery may become slightly warm, which is normal. If the storage environment temperature exceeds 45°C, the self-discharge protection will activate earlier.
DJI Avata Series
DJI Avata 2
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Avata 2 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 14.76 V, 2150 mAh battery with an auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for 3 days. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for 9 days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Avata
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Avata Intelligent Flight Battery is a 14.76 V, 2420 mAh battery with an auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for five days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Mini Series
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Mini 4 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery is a 7.32 V, 2590 mAh battery while the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is a 7.38 V, 3850 mAh battery. Both of them come with an auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for 3 days. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Mini 3 & DJI Mini 3 Pro
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Mini 3/DJI Mini 3 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery is a 7.38 V, 2453 mAh battery while the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is a 7.38 V, 3850 mAh battery. Both of them come with an auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
DJI Mini 4K/DJI Mini 2/DJI Mini SE/DJI Mini 2 SE
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Mini 2 SE,DJI Mini 2 or DJI Mini SE Intelligent Flight Battery is a 7.7 V, 2250 mAh battery with the auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 72% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
For example, The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day, which takes about four hours, and automatically discharges to about 72% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days.
Mavic Mini
Neither supports the auto-discharging function, nor manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Mavic Mini Intelligent Flight Battery is a 7.2 V, 2400 mAh battery without the auto-discharging function.
To prevent swelling, discharge the battery to 39%-75% of the battery level (when LED2 or LED3 blinks) when it is idle for over 10 days.
Discharging methods:
1. Insert the battery into the charging hub. Use the power bank function to charge an external device to consume the battery level.
2. Insert the battery into the aircraft, and power on the aircraft to discharge the battery.
DJI Mavic Series
DJI Mavic 3 Pro/DJI Mavic 3 Classic/DJI Mavic 3
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Mavic 3 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 15.4 V, 5000 mAh battery with an auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting the starting time of the auto-discharging.
Battery auto-discharging function: (controlled self-discharge): The battery automatically discharges to about 96% of the battery level when it is idle for three days. To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for nine days. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
Mavic 2 Pro/Mavic 2 Zoom
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI GO 4 App > Settings > Aircraft Battery > Time to Discharge.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Mavic 2 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 15.4 V, 3850 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and auto-discharging function. In addition, it supports setting when the controlled self-discharge begins.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): If the battery level is 70% or more, the battery will automatically discharge when it is idle for more than two days (default value). (Note: It takes approximately three to four days to discharge the battery level from 100% to about 60%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process).
Mavic Pro
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI GO App > Settings > Aircraft Battery > Advanced Settings > Time to Discharge.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Mavic Pro Intelligent Flight Battery is an 11.4 V, 3830 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and an auto-discharging function. In addition, it does not support setting when the auto-discharging begins.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): If the battery level is more than 65%, the battery will start auto-discharging when it is idle for more than 10 days (default value). It takes approximately two to three days to discharge the battery level to about 65%.
Spark
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Spark Intelligent Flight Battery is a 11.4 V, 1480 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and the auto-discharging function. However, it does not support setting when the controlled self-discharge begins.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): If the battery level is more than 65%, the battery will start auto-discharging when it is idle for more than 10 days (default value). It takes about two days to discharge the battery level to 65% after the controlled self-discharge starts. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.
Once charged or powered on, the battery terminates its controlled self-discharge function or resets the controlled self-discharge countdown time. Pressing the Power button once to check the battery status will not affect the controlled process of the battery.
* The termination of the controlled self-discharge function on Spark mainly depends on the aircraft’s voltage. When the voltage is lower than 3.8 V, the controlled self-discharge process stops. If the storage temperature is lower than 0°C, the battery will not enable auto-discharging.
Phantom Series
Phantom 4 Series
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI GO 4 App > Settings > Aircraft Battery > Advanced Settings > Time to Discharge.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Phantom 4 Series battery is a 15.2 V, 5350 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and the auto-discharging function. In addition, it supports setting when the controlled self-discharge begins.
Phantom 4 Series High-capacity Intelligent Flight Battery is a 15.2 V, 5870 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and the auto-discharging function. In addition, it supports setting when the controlled self-discharge begins.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): When its battery level is more than 65% and it is idle for more than 10 days, the battery can enable the controlled self-discharge function to reduce the battery level to 65%. The controlled self-discharge takes about two to three days. The LED does not light up during discharging, but it is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process. The controlled self-discharge time can be set in the DJI GO 4 app.
Phantom 3 Series
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI GO App > Settings > Aircraft Battery > Advanced Settings > Time to Discharge.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Phantom 3 Series Intelligent Flight Battery is a 15.2 V, 4480 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and the auto-discharging function. In addition, it supports setting when the controlled self-discharge begins.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): When the battery level is more than 65% and the battery is idle for ten days (default value: 10 days, which can be manually set to 1~10 days), the battery can enable the auto-discharging function to reduce the battery level to 65%. The controlled self-discharge takes about two days. The LED does not light up during discharging, but it is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process. The controlled self-discharge time can be set in the DJI GO app.
DJI FPV
Supports controlled self-discharge, but does not support manually setting the starting time of this function.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
The DJI FPV Intelligent Flight Battery is a 22.2 V, 2000 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management.
Battery auto-discharging function: (controlled self-discharge): The battery automatically discharges to about 97% of the battery level when it is idle for one day. When the battery is idle for five days, discharge the battery to about 60% of the battery level. (Note: It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.)
Inspire Series
DJI Inspire 3
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI Pilot 2 App > Health Management System > Battery Management > Self-Discharge Setting
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
DJI Inspire 3 battery capacity 4280mAh (TB51), nominal voltage 23.1 V, with charge/discharge management, with (active) self-discharge protection, support their own in the app to set (active) start self-discharge time.
Battery storage (active) self-discharge protection (when the battery is placed independently): When the battery is in a high state of charge (more than 60%), the battery will trigger the self-discharge function. The battery will self-discharge to 60%, which extends battery life.
After the battery is fully charged, the first stage of self-discharge will automatically start after 1 day to 96% capacity. The default start time of the second self-discharge is day 2.
Inspire 2
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI GO 4 App > Settings > Aircraft Battery > Advanced Settings > Time to Discharge.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
Inspire 2 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 22.2 V, 4280 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and an auto-discharging function. It supports the setting when the controlled self-discharge begins in the DJI GO 4 app.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): When its battery level is more than 70% and it is idle for more than 10 days, the auto-discharging function is triggered to reduce the battery level to 65%, so as to protect the battery. The controlled self-discharge takes about three days. The LED does not light up during discharging, but it is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.
Inspire 1
Supports controlled self-discharge and manually setting the starting time of this function.
How to Set: DJI GO App > Settings > Aircraft Battery > Advanced Settings > Time to Discharge.
Auto-Discharging Function Rules
The Inspire 1 Series Intelligent Flight Battery is a 22.2 V, 4500 mAh battery with smart charging and discharging management and the auto-discharging function. It supports setting when the controlled self-discharge begins in the DJI GO app.
Battery auto-discharging function (controlled self-discharge when the battery is let idle independently): When its battery level is more than 65% and it is idle for more than 10 days, the battery can enable the controlled self-discharge function to reduce the battery level to 65%. The controlled self-discharge takes about two days. The LED does not light up during discharging, but it is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the process.
