DJI Power 1000 and Power 500 Power Stations Released

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by Alexandra Thompson12 days ago

DJI has introduced two new power options with their Power 1000 and Power 500 Portable Power Stations aimed at creators of all kinds. They are compact, rugged, and can charge just about anything from a drone to a cell phone, and all of that simultaneously. Let’s look at the details.

DJI has released a number of products lately including the DJI Avata 2, which won CineD’s best of show in the Camera Support, Control, and Accessories category, and the Osmo Pocket 3 last October, for example. Now, with 8 power output ports, they’ve introduced portable batteries that look like they can charge not only these DJI products but almost anything you can connect to them.

Fast charge drones, and enhanced safety

When plugged into a power socket, both power stations can be charged in only 70 minutes (80% in 50 minutes). They can fast-charge drones with the DJI Power SDC charge function, and both power stations support solar charging. Both devices support the fast charge protocol (Power 1000: PD 3.1, Power 500: PD 3.0).

Concerning safety, both the Power 1000 and the Power 500 have passed 26 product test certifications from the Swiss SGS, and have a 4000- or a 3000-cycle life of approximately 10 years, respectively. The power stations feature an advanced safety system (BMS), which protects them from over-charging and over-discharging. Once power is restored, the batteries begin recharging automatically. Eleven integrated heat dissipation sensors ensure the power stations operate safely at up to 40°C (104°F), and ten fuses provide protection for each module.

DJI Power 1000 – the features

The Power 1000 has a 1024Wh battery capacity with maximum AC output power of 2200W. The power station weighs 13kg/28.6lbs, and the dimensions are 448×225×230mm (17.6×8.8×9 inches). It has three flexible power options for recharging: grid, solar, or car power. Charge and recharge options include:

• 140W USB-C Port × 2 (total power output of up to 280W)
• 24W USB-A Port × 2
• SDC Port × 1
• SDC Lite Port × 1
• AC Output Port × 2
• AC Input Port × 1
• 2x 1/4″ thread holes, which expand the options.
  

The Power 1000 generates approximately 23 dB of noise during standard recharging (measured from 100 cm away).

DJI Power 500 – the features

The Power 500 has 512Wh capacity with maximum AC output power of 1000W. The power station weighs 7.3kg/2.2lbs., and the dimensions are 305×207×177 mm (12×8.1×6.96 inches). The DJI Power 500 offers four recharging options: grid power, USB-C, solar power, and car power. Charge and recharge options include:

• 100W USB-C Two-Way Port × 2 (total input power of 200W, can charge the Power 500 in circa three hours).
• 24W USB-A Port × 2
• SDC Lite Port × 1
• AC Output Port × 2
• AC Input Port × 1

The Power 500 generates approximately 25 dB of noise during standard recharging (measured from 100 cm away).

Price and availability

The DJI Power 1000 is priced at $699/€849.15 and is available now. The DJI Power 500 is available in the DJI store for $379. DJI also offers a plethora of accessories, including the DJI Zignes 100W Solar Panel for Power 1000 for $299, the DJI Power Car Power Outlet for $49, and the DJI Power SDC to Matrice 30 Series Fast Charge Cable for $19, for example. Have a look at their website for more details and information.

Do the DJI power stations offer features that might fit your filmmaking needs? What other features or enhancements could you imagine? Let us know in the comments below.