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- Full charge of a 4S LiPo: four cells at 4.2 V
- 16.8 V
- Nominal LiPo cell voltage; many pilots land around 3.5 V per cell
- 3.7 V
- Recreational drones under 250 g skip FAA registration; the rules still apply
- 250 g
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LiPo voltages per cell
- Full 4.2 V
- Nominal 3.7 V
- Storage about 3.8 V
- Do not go below about 3.0 to 3.3 V
Typical LiPo values. LiHV cells charge to 4.35 V; always check your battery's label and charger settings.
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