Drone exam · Operational procedures

A battery begins smoking immediately after landing. What should the crew do?

Answer

Keep people away, follow the manufacturer's and site emergency guidance for a lithium battery thermal event, move or isolate the battery only if that can be done safely, and contact emergency services if the situation is not controlled.

Explanation

A damaged lithium battery can intensify or reignite. Handling it casually or carrying it through a building can spread the hazard beyond the landing area.