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Standalone outdoor device and protection from lightning

scorpionzzz last edited by scorpionzzz

Hi guys.
I make standalone outdoor sensor: APM + DHT22 + nRF24L01 + LiPo charge controller + LiPo battery + Solar battery
Now I think about box design for device (3d printing) and I hesitate about screening of box by aluminum or copper foil connected to scheme ground (except antenna zone and DHT22).
Is screening needs for lightning protection or not? Approximate size of box is 110mm x 40mm x 15mm

Update. This protection is not for direct lightning shoots, but for static fields etc
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