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Battery & Power Failures

DJI Mavic Pro drone battery burn-up and explosion after crash

After a crash, the Mavic Pro's lithium battery started hissing, caught fire and burned, with several small explosions in a total meltdown. What caused the crash itself isn't stated.

Video by Third Coast Drone on YouTube ·

DJI Phantom 2 death drop crash

About 30 days old with roughly 27 flights logged, this Phantom 2 suffered a power failure while taking off and gaining altitude, despite a full battery and a completed flight check, and dropped out of the sky.

Video by RC Heli Magazine on YouTube ·

Drone crash in trees, battery 3%

Flying back to its starting point, the Mavic Pro's battery ran down to 3% and it didn't make it, coming down in trees. It took a long time to find.

Video by Victor Wikström on YouTube ·