Battery Temperature Too Low
DJI Drone
Severity:What Does This Error Mean?
Battery Temperature Too Low means the LiPo battery is too cold for safe flight. Cold batteries deliver less power and can fail suddenly, causing the drone to drop from the sky. Warm the battery before flying.
Affected Models
- DJI Mini 2
- DJI Mini 3 Pro
- DJI Mini 4 Pro
- DJI Mavic 3
- DJI Air 2S
- DJI Air 3
- DJI Phantom 4
Common Causes
- Ambient temperature below 0°C (32°F)
- Battery stored in a cold car or bag
- Battery not warmed up before connecting to the drone
- Extremely cold wind chill reducing battery temperature mid-flight
How to Fix It
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Warm the battery before flying.
Keep batteries in an inside pocket close to your body while travelling to the flight location. Body heat keeps the battery in the optimal range (15°C+).
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Connect the battery and let the drone hover for 1–2 minutes before flying normally.
A light hover generates heat from the battery internally. Watch the battery temperature in the DJI Fly app — wait until it climbs above 15°C.
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Use a battery warmer pouch.
Battery warming cases are available for most DJI batteries. They use chemical or USB heating to maintain temperature before and during a shoot.
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Reduce flight time expectations in cold weather.
At 0°C, expect 20–30% less flight time than the rated spec. At -10°C, the reduction can be 40–50%. Keep an eye on the battery percentage and land early.
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Never charge a cold battery.
Charging a LiPo below 5°C causes lithium plating, permanently damaging the cell. Bring it to room temperature first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum temperature DJI drones can fly in?
DJI officially rates most consumer drones for 0°C to 40°C. Flying below 0°C is possible but not recommended — battery performance drops sharply, and the warranty doesn't cover cold-weather damage. Some DJI Enterprise models are rated for lower temperatures.