GB/T 46460-2025Specifications of lithium ion cells and batteries used in unmanned aerial vehicles (English PDF)
无人驾驶航空器用锂离子电池和电池组规范
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
October 5, 2025
Implementation date
May 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 46460-2025 is the English-translated version of 无人驾驶航空器用锂离子电池和电池组规范.
GB/T 46460-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering the drone battery — the discharge rate it must sustain in a hover and the voltage sag under it, the cycle life at those rates, the abuse tests of crush and puncture that a crash imposes, the state of charge for transport, and the balancing and protection. First edition, under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. In force from 1 May 2026. Issued on 5 October 2025, it has been in force since 1 May 2026.
Document preview — GB/T 46460-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 29.220.99
- Classification
- K 82
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- PrefaceIII
- 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative References1
- 3 Terms and Definitions1
- 4 Test conditions3
- 4.1 Applicability of the Test3
- 4.2 Environmental Conditions4
- 4.3 Parameter Measurement Tolerances4
- 4.4 Temperature Measurement Methods4
- 4.5 Test Charge/Discharge Procedure4
- 4.6 Type Test Requirements4
- 5 Signage and warning instructions 6.6
- 5.1 Label6
- 5.2 Warning Instructions6
- 6 Battery and battery pack performance tests 7.7
- 6.1 Initial Capacity7
- 6.2 High temperature capacity7
- 6.3 Low temperature capacity7
- 6.4 times discharge rate8
- 6.5 Charge retention capability8
- 6.6 Restore Capacity8
- 6.7 Cycle life8
- 6.8 High-temperature storage9
- 7 Battery safety9
- 7.1 External Short Circuit9
- 7.2 Overcharging9
- 7.3 Forced Discharge10
- 7.4 Dropped by11
- 7.5 Extrusion11
- 7.6 Heat Abuse12
- 8 Battery pack safety12
- 8.1 Electrostatic Discharge12
- 8.2 Overvoltage charging protection12
- 8.3 Overcurrent charging protection13
- 8.4 External short-circuit protection13
- 8.5 Reverse charging protection13
- 8.6 Over-temperature protection13
- 8.7 Overload14
- 8.8 Low pressure14
- 8.9 Temperature Cycle14
- 8.10 Vibration15
- 8.11 Flip15
- August 12th, a drop of 16. Reference19
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.
Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.
This document was proposed and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.
This document was drafted by: China Electronics Technology Standardization Institute, Shenzhen CESI Information Technology Co., Ltd., and Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd.
The company, Xi'an Serfu Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Meituan Low Altitude Logistics Technology Co., Ltd., Tianjin Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Management, Ningde New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen Xineng'an Technology Co., Ltd., Huizhou Desay Battery Co., Ltd.
The company, Shenzhen Beidou Tianxin Technology Co., Ltd., Huizhou EVE Energy Co., Ltd., Tianneng Battery Group Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Liwei.
Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Haopeng Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Lio Technology Co., Ltd., University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen Shentong Tianxia Technology Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Yue Dian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
The main drafters of this document are: Wang Xiaodong, Liu Ranran, He Penglin, Wan Meng, Zhuo Ping, He Xianfeng, Jia Jia, Tan Shi, Wang Yao, Li Yuexing, and Xiao Zhiwen.
Chen Shuntong, Zhan Yuanyuan, Zhang Haiyuan, Gong Yongfeng, Zhou Hui, Han Xiaohui, Huang Zhencai, Xu Yeming, Chen Xiao, Wang Zhaoling. Unmanned aerial vehicles Lithium-ion battery and battery pack specifications
1 Scope
This document specifies the performance requirements and safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in unmanned aerial vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "UAVs").
The question describes the corresponding experimental methods, but does not involve functional characteristics.
This document applies to lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in drones.
2 Normative references
GB/T 2423.10
GB/T 2423.21
GB/T 2423.22
GB/T 17626.2
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1 lithium-ion battery
A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy by moving lithium ions between the positive and negative electrodes, and is designed to be rechargeable.
Note 1.This device typically includes electrodes, diaphragms, electrolytes, containers, and terminals.
Note 2.In this document, "battery" is referred to as "battery".
3.2 lithium-ion battery pack
An assembly consisting of any number of lithium-ion batteries, including protection circuitry, ready for use.
Note 1.Lithium-ion battery packs may also contain components or materials such as encapsulation materials, connectors, and protection devices.
Note 2.The protection circuit may be separate or in the charger or drone (including its accessories).
Note 3.In this document, it is referred to as "battery pack".
3.3 nominal voltage
A suitable approximation for identifying the voltage of a battery or battery pack.
3.4 Rated capacity
The capacity of the battery or battery pack as specified by the manufacturer.
Note. The unit is ampere-hour (Ah) or milliampere-hour (mAh).
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Referenced standards
Normative references
GB/T 2423.10 · GB/T 2423.21 · GB/T 17626.2
Editions of GB/T 46460
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