AV-30 Battery

Internal Battery Operation

The internal battery consists of a rechargeable battery system with automatic recharge, self-test, and power switching capability. 

AV-30-C part numbers UAV-1003429-001 and UAV-1003429-002 include a standard Li-Ion battery pack that will provide approximately 1 hour of operation at standard temperatures and 30 minutes (minimum) of operational capacity over the operational temperature range. 

AV-30-C part number UAV-1003429-003 includes an extended NiMH battery pack that will provide approximately 2.5 hours of operation at standard temperatures and 30 minutes (minimum) of operational capacity over the operational temperature range. When power is lost to the AV-30-C, the following will occur: 

1. While AV-30-C is aligning, the unit will continue in battery mode if power is lost. Once aligned the shutdown process will start. 

2. If any button is pressed after power is lost, the AV-30-C will stay in battery mode. 

3. If the AV-30-C senses airspeed or GPS groundspeed, it will stay in battery mode. For this reason, it is crucial that the AV-30-C is connected to pitot and static air system. If the AV-30-C needs to be shut down after removing power, push and hold the left and right buttons simultaneously until the unit shuts down. 

See the AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide UAV-1003946-001 §8 Internal Battery Operation for additional operational information.