1. Always charge lipo batteries on non-flammable surfaces such as metal, concrete and ceramic in well ventilated areas.

2. Use a proper charger that can specifically handle the battery type you’re charging. This is especially important for lithium polymer (lipo) batteries.

3. If your battery pack becomes damaged in a crash, always have it professionally repaired before using it again.

4. Use lipo storage sacks for long / short term storage of your batteries.

5. Balance your batteries.

6. If your batteries get hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit, stop what you’re doing immediately until you can diagnose and solve the problem.

7. Never let the batter leads touch. There’s huge amounts of current stored in batteries which can be discharged very quickly leading to a fire or explosion.