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Battery and Power Systems Safety

Lithium battery selection, charging, storage, transport and fire safety for drone fleets.

Indicative 3 daysTechnicalMin age 18+
3 daysDuration (indicative)
10–20Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview

About this technical course

Batteries are the single biggest safety and cost item in a drone fleet, especially in hot Indian conditions. This course covers how batteries work, how to choose and charge them, and how to store, transport and dispose of them safely.

FormatClassroom and practical
LanguagesEnglish and Hindi
CertificateIDA certificate: Battery and Power Safety
FeesOn request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates.
Who it is for

Is this course right for you?

  • Fleet managers and pilots
  • Technicians and store keepers
  • Academy staff who run charging rooms
Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Explain cell chemistry, capacity, discharge rate and internal resistance
  • Select packs for a given aircraft
  • Charge, balance and store packs correctly
  • Spot damaged, swollen or ageing packs
  • Run a charging room safely with fire precautions
  • Follow transport and disposal rules
Syllabus

What the course covers

Module 01

Battery science

  • Lithium chemistries
  • Capacity and discharge ratings
  • Ageing and heat
Module 02

Use and care

  • Charging and balancing
  • Storage voltage and temperature
  • Cycle tracking
Module 03

Safety

  • Charging room layout
  • Fire detection and response
  • Damaged battery handling
Module 04

Logistics

  • Transport rules
  • Disposal and recycling
  • Battery records
Lab work

Hands-on training

  • Health check of a set of packs
  • Charging room walk-through
  • Fire response drill with a safety officer
Assessment

How you are assessed

  • Practical safety check
  • Short written test
Prerequisites

Before you join

  • None
India context

What to know in India

  • Hot summers and dusty fields put extra stress on batteries; the course covers local conditions
Careers

Roles this course supports

Charging room supervisorFleet technician
Certification

What you receive

IDA certificate: Battery and Power Safety. Certificates are issued by International Drone Academy, part of World Skill University and powered by AIESF and WSSH Australia. Where a regulator licence or permission is also required, IDA explains the steps at enrolment.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is this relevant for non-pilots?

Yes. Anyone handling drone batteries benefits from it.

Where and when does it run?

Batch dates and academy locations change through the year. Send an enquiry and admissions will share the next start dates for your city.

How do I enrol?

Use the enquiry form on this page, or email admin@internationaldroneacademy.org.

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