Spot is powered by a custom-designed removable lithium-ion battery. The Spot Battery is considered a Fully Regulated Dangerous Good by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air shipment of any Spot Battery is subject to UN3480, PI 965, Section IA, which is covered under the IATA.
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Boston Dynamics is not a Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) shipping consultant. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with these requirements when shipping the Spot Battery. For assistance, consult with a freight-forwarder or your organization's shipping or logistics department.
Always check the full local and regional regulations and carrier requirements before shipping lithium-on batteries.
Boston Dynamics is unable to provide detailed guidance beyond the resources available in our Support Center and referenced in this article.
. Notable IATA requirements include:
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Batteries must be properly packed in a U.N.-approved container, labeled, and declared according to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
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The battery state of charge must be less than or equal to 30 percent of rated capacity.
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The net weight limit for any package containing batteries is 35 kg.
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The battery must be shipped by cargo aircraft.
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The shipment must conform to the guidelines documented in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
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This is not a complete list. Check local regulations for additional requirements.
Table 12. Spot Battery specifications
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Specification
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Value
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Capacity
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564 Wh
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Max battery voltage
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58.8 V
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Typical runtime
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Approximately 90 minutes
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Standby time (Spot powered, motors off)
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180 minutes
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Time to charge
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Approximately 1 hour
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Length
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324 mm
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Width
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168 mm
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Height
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93 mm
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Mass/weight
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5.2 kg
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For specifications on the Spot Power Supply and Spot Battery shipping case, see Spot Shipping Cases.
. Spot Battery certification and safety documents
. Example guidance from U.S. shipping companies (check with your local carrier):
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For further assistance, Boston Dynamics recommends that you work with a Dangerous Goods shipping consultant. Boston Dynamics is not a Dangerous Goods consulting service.
