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Considering that any device with a LiPo battery in it is potentially a bomb they really do need better procedures for dealing with these sorts of things. RC gr
by astrodust 10y ago
Considering that any device with a LiPo battery in it is potentially a bomb they really do need better procedures for dealing with these sorts of things.
RC groups have "LiPo Guard" bags or containers on hand in case of a fire: http://thedronegirl.com/2015/02/07/lipo-battery/ http://thedronegirl.com/2015/02/07/lipo-battery/ I've even seen some with a contraption you can throw your burning battery into to contain the fire.
Why aren't these mandatory on planes? Ash-trays are legally mandated, it's hilarious, but nothing for phones.
- jburgess777 10y agoThe airlines have started taking additional precautions. From http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/airlines-add-fire-containment-bags-overheating-phones-42790266 http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/airlines-add-fire-c... "At least three U.S. airlines are adding new fire-suppression equipment to fleets in case a cellphone or laptop battery overheats, catches on fire and can't be extinguished"
- astrodust 10y agoThis is good since sometimes the plane's own batteries have caught on fire. Having some kind of flame-proof, reinforced steel box they can drop dangerous devices in wouldn't be a bad idea either, as in the case of some idiot with shoe-bombs they could wrestle the device off the person and chuck it in there to be contained.