DS4 disconnecting constantly

This wasn't an issue before, but recently my DS4 has been constantly disconnecting. Normally it reconnects immediately and doesn't seem to impact the inputs. Lately it's been disconnecting then whatever buttons I was holding just before as it disconnects get stuck, so normally I'm just boosting in a straight line for 5 seconds and can't turn or stop. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a better way to use the DS4 besides plugging it straight into the USB ports?