Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

A battery is fully charged but has been stored in a cold vehicle overnight. Why can launching immediately still be risky?

Answer

Low temperature can reduce voltage performance and the battery's ability to deliver current. Warm or condition the battery only as the manufacturer permits, then verify its temperature and health before flight.

Explanation

Lithium battery chemistry is temperature sensitive. A cold pack can show full charge while sagging more under load than the pilot expects.