If the UAS battery is damaged or overheats, what should you do?

• A. Continue to fly until battery cooled
• B. Immediately replace battery with a new one
• C. Do not continue to fly; safely power down and safely dispose of or isolate the battery.
• D. Use it on another flight anyway

Answer: (C)

Damaged or overheated UAS batteries can ignite or vent dangerous fumes, so the risk is too high to continue a flight. The best action is to power down the aircraft immediately and safely, then isolate or dispose of the damaged battery in a fireproof manner. Place the battery on a non-flammable surface away from flammable materials and avoid charging or using it again. If possible, transfer it to a suitable fireproof container or follow local guidelines for disposal or recycling.

Continuing to fly is unsafe, and swapping in a new pack during flight isn’t a safe option. Using the damaged battery on another flight would repeat the same hazard.