Could 3rd party chargers be causing battery swelling?

Seeking Advice
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I have an Air2s Fly More combo from 2021 with 3 batteries. I’ve flown around 33 hours so far, rotating between the batteries. All 3 of them seem to have swelled up, and from what I’ve seen online, they probably need replacing. I can tell because when I place them on a flat surface or rock them, they wobble.

I’ve been using a third-party charger for the past year or so because it’s really convenient. It allows charging from a USB-C cable, either using a power bank or in the car. Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094JB3C8G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0

I’m wondering if the swelling is due to this third-party charger. I don’t want to buy new batteries and mess them up too. Any advice?

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When it comes to batteries, it’s always better to go with name-brand accessories. Just buy an official charger.

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Zane said:
When it comes to batteries, it’s always better to go with name-brand accessories. Just buy an official charger.

I have the official charger and used it for a long time. But the third-party one is just so convenient, especially since it lets me charge from a USB-C cable using a power bank or in the car. If the swelling is really caused by the third-party charger, though, I guess the convenience isn’t worth it if it damages the batteries.

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@Corey
That makes sense. Sounds like you know it could be the charger, but maybe the convenience is worth the risk for you. It’s up to you, man!

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I had a third-party charger make my Mini 2 battery swell while it was inside the drone. I’ll never use a third-party charger with my DJI drones again. The batteries are LiPo, so if you charge them too fast, they can swell.

Here’s a link with more info on LiPo battery swelling: https://www.ufinebattery.com/blog/safety-tips-and-solutions-to-lithium-polymer-battery-swelling/

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@Winter
What charger were you using, and how did you figure out it was the charger causing the swelling and not just age?