Batteries
At a glance
Status of the Bebop batteries, and where to record battery and hardware problems. Check it before you pick a battery.
Keep track of the hardware issues of the Bebops on this page and on Known Issues. See Edit the Wiki.
None of the cycle counts or ages of the LiPos for the Parrot Bebops are known. The following advice is generally given.
Note
Unfortunately, Parrot's proprietary chargers do not allow charging to storage voltages or even checking the battery voltage. This is why it's important to keep tabs on their swelling, as it's the primary sign of age.
Tell the Lab Manager About Old or Dead Batteries
Please tell the lab manager to pick up any old or nonfunctional batteries. A blinding red light on the charger means the battery is due for disposal. A short flight time is another sign. Do not keep using a battery that shows either one.
Battery Status
Chargers are not tracked. Missing numbers imply a battery was discarded, and the 200-level batteries were purchased at a different time.
| Battery | Age (Months) | Swelling | Notes | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT 101 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 102 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 103 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 104 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 105 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 107 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 108 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 109 | Unknown | Yes | Swelling and fit issues but otherwise fine when tested | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 110 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 111 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 112 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 113 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 114 | Unknown | No | Charged but not tested. Probably fine | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 201 | Unknown | Yes | Swelling and fit issues but otherwise fine when tested | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 202 | Unknown | Yes | Swelling and fit issues but otherwise fine when tested | 2025-08-21 |
| BAT 203 | Unknown | Yes | Swelling and fit issues but otherwise fine when tested | 2025-08-21 |