Buying crystal sky - charger considerations.

Mad_Angler1 · Aug 26, 2017

Ping^Spike said:
@doccy What did you go with in the end?

@Mad_Angler1 What do you actually use?

Thanks in advance

I have been using both the XY Charger for the phantom 4 and the I2 Charger.

My intention is to build a charge station for all of these packs again as I did with the P3 and Inspire 1.

Ping^Spike · Aug 26, 2017

If you do, please post the details / how-to

Mad_Angler1 · Aug 27, 2017

I will do it's my next project. Just got some details to work out on the Inspire packs.

Cyberpower678 · Aug 28, 2017

Advexure said:
P3 Charger does not work with Advanced Charging Hub if you want some added functionality for additional use of the charger. Any additional functionality for anything else now or in the future with the P3 charging port is slim, near all functionality you're receiving is with the bullet port. Just a recommendation to future proof a little bit as Phantom series will likely continue to use the current connector that P4's have. That's if cost is not the only factor...

I prefer to have dedicated chargers for charging things. So the P3 will only be charging the CS batteries.

moti · Aug 28, 2017

I think (maybe) is to take 19V laptop adapter, this is good simple solution for this issue, the only thing you have to do is replace the charging plug.....if needed.

demme · Oct 19, 2017

moti said:
These are the published specs for the battery charging hub:
Model: WCH2
Input Voltage: 17.3–26.2 V
Output Voltage and Current: 8.7 V, 6 A; 5 V, 2 A
I have HP laptop adapter 19V 90W so intent to use it as soon I'll received the CS

Hi,

Did you really get the crystalsky charging with your HP 19V 90W charger? I just onboxed mine and I also I also have a HP 19V 90W charger which fits perfect into the hub, but it does not charge.

The HP charger outputs 19.5V and 4.65A which is enough according to the hub backside. Help anyone?! :/

moti · Oct 19, 2017

I tried it and it doesn't works, so I bought PH4 charger.

GTMonster · Jan 11, 2018

TAIFU 58W Power Adapter for DJI Phantom 3 Series Drone

I'm going to try this. My old man is getting tired of my using his Phantom 3 charger. It's also small and I'm hoping a bit more travel friendly!

Anthony Viscomi · Jan 11, 2018

GTMonster said:
TAIFU 58W Power Adapter for DJI Phantom 3 Series Drone

I'm going to try this. My old man is getting tired of my using his Phantom 3 charger. It's also small and I'm hoping a bit more travel friendly!

I like that one, mine is way too big

lannes · Jan 11, 2018

GTMonster said:
TAIFU 58W Power Adapter for DJI Phantom 3 Series Drone

I'm going to try this. My old man is getting tired of my using his Phantom 3 charger. It's also small and I'm hoping a bit more travel friendly!

You notice they don't include the AC power cable in the photo, it's because it's the largest component

MrBigbe · Jan 19, 2018

HydroneMantis said:
I went with this one posted in another thread.

I can't afford much more investment into this than I already put in.

Amazon.com : Smatree 120W Rapid Battery Charger for DJI Phantom 4 Battery / Remote Controller : Camera & Photo

did this work good for you?

Anthony Viscomi · Jan 19, 2018

MrBigbe said:
did this work good for you?

I've been using it for a few weeks and all is fine. It's not very portable, but I have 2 batteries so that's about 6+ hours duration to fly

GTMonster · Jan 28, 2018

Anthony Viscomi said:
I like that one, mine is way too big

It works just fine. 2 uses in. I'm very happy that its not an anvil in my suitcase!

GTMonster · Jan 28, 2018

lannes said:
You notice they don't include the AC power cable in the photo, it's because it's the largest component

I've got a 30cm cable that I've cut down for traveling. Every gram counts when packing the Mavic, D500, lenses and tripod. I'm happy with this PSU for that reason.

Lansky · Jan 31, 2018

I really feel for the price of the CS a charger should be included.

GTMonster · Jan 31, 2018

I really feel that the genuine chargers are extortionately priced! I think some DJI guy shouts a high number out and that's how they price them. I'm guessing it costs about 1/30 to 1/40th of the retail cost to actually make them.

... And they are probably from the same factory that makes the cheap ones you find on eBay and in the jungle.

Anthony Viscomi · Jan 31, 2018

Lansky said:
I really feel for the price of the CS a charger should be included.

100% agree

SteveNunez · Jan 31, 2018

Hey guys, there's an inexpensive option that charges ALL types of camera batteries I've used and it's been working well- try this one; Digipower TC u 100