Avata Battery Difficult to Remove - Tips on Releasing Clips?

[KJack91986]

I have 4 Avata batteries, and have the same problem with all of them: Seems much more difficult to hold the release clips in and pull the battery out than it should . I've watched several different "Getting Started" videos, so am confident I'm duplicating the techniques I'm seeing. I'm not advising anyone to do what I've resorted to, which is using a pair of wide-mouth plastic pipe pliers (with hard plastic jaws) to depress/hold the battery clips enough and pull them out. I'm curious to know if others experience this problem and any solutions they might offer.

 

[Aaron Hokanson]

I've never had an issue but in the beginning it did seem hard to do. Recommended to have the Avata on a flat surface and give the battery a little wiggle when pulling it out. Really have to only pinch the little tabs on the side, it's easy squeeze more than that.

 

[rktman]

That's a tough one, 'cause you don't want to modify it in any way to make it easier. You'll create a whole new problem with tossing batteries every time you have a mild crash/tumble.

Can be the difference between recovering with turtle mode and taking off again, or a long walk. Or beeping ESCs making finding it much easier.

I've had the pleasure of using both features. It would have been extremely painful if I didn't have power, and one time I never would have found it in tall grass without the beeping.

My first thought is to get a 6" Quick Grip (Amazon) :

Small enough to fit in a flight kit, uniform pressure and linear motion while clamping, very fast to clamping and release, in contrast to a C-clamp. Also, the clamping pressure comes from your entire grip rather than just thumb and forefinger.

In fact, be careful not to get too excited and crush/damage the battery! Used with care, this is probably a good solution for anyone whose fingers have lost flexibility and strength.

 

[KJack91986]

That's a tough one, 'cause you don't want to modify it in any way to make it easier. You'll create a whole new problem with tossing batteries every time you have a mild crash/tumble.

Can be the difference between recovering with turtle mode and taking off again, or a long walk. Or beeping ESCs making finding it much easier.

I've had the pleasure of using both features. It would have been extremely painful if I didn't have power, and one time I never would have found it in tall grass without the beeping.

My first thought is to get a 6" Quick Grip (Amazon) :

Small enough to fit in a flight kit, uniform pressure and linear motion while clamping, very fast to clamping and release, in contrast to a C-clamp. Also, the clamping pressure comes from your entire grip rather than just thumb and forefinger.

In fact, be careful not to get too excited and crush/damage the battery! Used with care, this is probably a good solution for anyone whose fingers have lost flexibility and strength.

Great suggestion! I'm going to try that out. Thanks!

 

[rktman]

Yeah, and they're great for clamping stuff too! got some 3 footers 30 years old still going strong...

 

[Deleted member 10023]

I disconnect the battery plug part first, give the battery a small squeeze on the sides, pull, and it slides right out. I have 3 batteries and they all come out this way. Not a lot of force required for mine.

 

[It's Me]

That's the way. Super hard if you don't disconnect the battery first.

 

[KJack91986]

That's the way. Super hard if you don't disconnect the battery first.

Understand and agree. For my use case, however, I always disconnect the battery first.

 

[shorttimer]

Just crash it - seems like the batteries come out easy then.

 

[rktman]

Oh of course... always physically disconnect the battery first!

 

[Noobnoobnoob]

funny how they are really tough to remove, but in a crash the fly away. I have used 2 fpv battery straps to make sure it doesnt happen to me, OriginalDobo also has some nice custom ones in his Etsy store.

 

[Woobisah]

 

[KJack91986]

No idea what you’re trying to communicate with your picture ???

 

[Woobisah]

No idea what you’re trying to communicate with your picture ???

Hand Strength

 

[rktman]

No idea what you’re trying to communicate with your picture ???

Those are grip exercisers.

Here's my counter-argument:

 

[Noobnoobnoob]

I have a very hard time releasing the battery because I have debilitating arthritis at the base of my thumbs. Even when they don't hurt like hell because I get injections my thumbs no longer have the strength. However DJI had some foresight and designed the battery to pop out during crashes, so hey, as long as it works..........