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I just bought the air 3s upgrading from my deceased air 2s, I found out however I need to buy a power brick, I will probably stick to the 3 batteris right now and I usually shoot up to 6 or 8 hours events which requires continuous battery use and flights with no downtime, I can't figure out however which 100w powerbrick will work with the dji hub or even if I upgrade to the:

LKTOP 200W Air 3/Air 3S Battery Fast Charger Hub for DJI/Specta Air 3 Series Drone USB-C Power Adapter, with Gather Average Electricity/Fast Charging/Storage/LED/Alarm Mode, LED Display Screen

This one needs TWO 100w for max performance...



My second use case is charging the drone while in the car for work related, can I use a 200w inverter to charge my batteries while in the car using any of the above two chargers or inverter is not meant for that ??

Finally am considering this but it charges two batteries only simultaneously within 75minutes...
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3in1 Car Charger Dual Battery & Controller Fast Charging Hub for DJI Air 3 Drone | eBay

Applicable Models: for DJI AIR 3 Drone. 1x 12V DC Cigarette Lighter Cable. 5V UBEC 3/5/7/15A Mini External BEC 2-12S Lipo DC-DC Converter Step Down Module. Quantity: 1 Set. 340pcs RC Screw Kit (M3, Hex Flat&Buttom Head)& M3 M4 Bolts For HSP RC Car s.
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Is it any good ?

Plz guide me to get best chargers while not spending a lot on money on chargers...
 
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jojonono said:
I just bought the air 3s upgrading from my deceased air 2s, I found out however I need to buy a power brick, I will probably stick to the 3 batteris right now and I usually shoot up to 6 or 8 hours events which requires continuous battery use and flights with no downtime, I can't figure out however which 100w powerbrick will work with the dji hub or even if I upgrade to the:

LKTOP 200W Air 3/Air 3S Battery Fast Charger Hub for DJI/Specta Air 3 Series Drone USB-C Power Adapter, with Gather Average Electricity/Fast Charging/Storage/LED/Alarm Mode, LED Display Screen

This one needs TWO 100w for max performance...



My second use case is charging the drone while in the car for work related, can I use a 200w inverter to charge my batteries while in the car using any of the above two chargers or inverter is not meant for that ??

Finally am considering this but it charges two batteries only simultaneously within 75minutes...
www.ebay.com

3in1 Car Charger Dual Battery & Controller Fast Charging Hub for DJI Air 3 Drone | eBay

Applicable Models: for DJI AIR 3 Drone. 1x 12V DC Cigarette Lighter Cable. 5V UBEC 3/5/7/15A Mini External BEC 2-12S Lipo DC-DC Converter Step Down Module. Quantity: 1 Set. 340pcs RC Screw Kit (M3, Hex Flat&Buttom Head)& M3 M4 Bolts For HSP RC Car s.
www.ebay.com
Is it any good ?

Plz guide me to get best chargers while not spending a lot on money on chargers...
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Many chargers don't deliver their advertised power; you can depend on Anker and Ugreen chargers. I have a couple of the Ugreen 100W chargers and deliver power as advertised. They make several models so search for the company name in Amazon.
 
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jojonono said:
I just bought the air 3s upgrading from my deceased air 2s, I found out however I need to buy a power brick, I will probably stick to the 3 batteris right now and I usually shoot up to 6 or 8 hours events which requires continuous battery use and flights with no downtime, I can't figure out however which 100w powerbrick will work with the dji hub or even if I upgrade to the:

LKTOP 200W Air 3/Air 3S Battery Fast Charger Hub for DJI/Specta Air 3 Series Drone USB-C Power Adapter, with Gather Average Electricity/Fast Charging/Storage/LED/Alarm Mode, LED Display Screen

This one needs TWO 100w for max performance...



My second use case is charging the drone while in the car for work related, can I use a 200w inverter to charge my batteries while in the car using any of the above two chargers or inverter is not meant for that ??

Finally am considering this but it charges two batteries only simultaneously within 75minutes...
www.ebay.com

3in1 Car Charger Dual Battery & Controller Fast Charging Hub for DJI Air 3 Drone | eBay

Applicable Models: for DJI AIR 3 Drone. 1x 12V DC Cigarette Lighter Cable. 5V UBEC 3/5/7/15A Mini External BEC 2-12S Lipo DC-DC Converter Step Down Module. Quantity: 1 Set. 340pcs RC Screw Kit (M3, Hex Flat&Buttom Head)& M3 M4 Bolts For HSP RC Car s.
www.ebay.com
Is it any good ?

Plz guide me to get best chargers while not spending a lot on money on chargers...
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I bought this one for my Air 3S from Amazon and it is great:

Hanatora Parallel Fast Charger for DJI Air 3S,Air 3,Rapid simultaneous Battery Charging Hub,Multi Drone Charge Accessories​

 
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This is what I used, getting exactly 100 watts to the charging hub.
TerryOregon

Another Alternative To The DJI 100W Charger

I'm late to the the Air 3 party, bought the Air 3 about two weeks ago. Like everyone else - discovered there was no wall supply included. All I had laying around was a 20W USB-C supply. It worked, but seemed to take forever.

A few minutes on Google, I find out I need a 65W or 100W supply. Lots of threads on this issue - especially this one (with DJI moderator input). So, I ordered the 65W Anker supply HERE. Now I'm measuring about 60W while charging. That's actually fine enough by me. But somehow I feel challenged. If DJI implies you can get 100W charging, I want to...
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leonasj said:
no. in drone charging takes only max 30w. measured. only my avata2 and 3s battery charger takes both 60w, my mini4pro or neo or my flip battery chargers takes max 30w only as have smaller low power batteries
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I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with. This thread is about the Air 3S.

So let me make this as clear as I can. The 3S charging cradle will in fact take 100W with the correct charging brick and cable - with a battery drained to below 10%. This was proven in my post here (MEASURED):
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/another-alternative

Further more, this reviewer also confirmed 100W into an Air 3 charging cradle - again - using the correct brick and cable: MEASURED

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Also, here is my VIMEO video showing my 3S charging cradle taking 100 watts charging (MEASURED)

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Finally, I can easily get around 60-65 watts in-drone charging with my 3S (measured).
 
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I'm not sure what you are disagreeing with. This thread is about the Air 3S.

So let me make this as clear as I can. The 3S charging cradle will in fact take 100W with the correct charging brick and cable - with a battery drained to below 10%. This was proven in my post here (MEASURED):
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/another-alternative

Further more, this reviewer also confirmed 100W into an Air 3 charging cradle - again - using the correct brick and cable: MEASURED

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Also, here is my VIMEO video showing my 3S charging cradle taking 100 watts charging (MEASURED)

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Finally, I can easily get around 60-65 watts in-drone charging with my 3S (measured).
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even dji makes 65w chargers as no any dji drone charging cradle take more than 60-62w with good copper cable. its like many shows iphone can charge at 22w , its no more takes 14w with any top cable or top charger. also i think batteries works longer if charge them with slower charging hubs
 
leonasj said:
even dji makes 65w chargers as no any dji drone charging cradle take more than 60-62w with good copper cable. its like many shows iphone can charge at 22w , its no more takes 14w with any top cable or top charger. also i think batteries works longer if charge them with slower charging hubs
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DJI also makes a 100W charging brick - compatible with the 3S. This is common knowledge. You can view it here;
Buy DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter - DJI Store

This time, actually LOOK at the links I've provided.

So let me make this as clear as I can. The 3S charging cradle will in fact take 100W with the correct charging brick and cable - with a battery drained to below 10%. This was proven in my post here (MEASURED):
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/another-alternative

Further more, this reviewer also confirmed 100W into an Air 3 charging cradle - again - using the correct brick and cable: MEASURED

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Also, here is my VIMEO video showing my 3S charging cradle taking 100 watts charging (MEASURED)

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Finally, I can easily get around 60-65 watts in-drone charging with my 3S (measured).
 
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TerryOregon said:
DJI also makes a 100W charging brick - compatible with the 3S. This is common knowledge. You can view it here;
Buy DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter - DJI Store

This time, actually LOOK at the links I've provided.

So let me make this as clear as I can. The 3S charging cradle will in fact take 100W with the correct charging brick and cable - with a battery drained to below 10%. This was proven in my post here (MEASURED):
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/another-alternative

Further more, this reviewer also confirmed 100W into an Air 3 charging cradle - again - using the correct brick and cable: MEASURED

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Also, here is my VIMEO video showing my 3S charging cradle taking 100 watts charging (MEASURED)

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Finally, I can easily get around 60-65 watts in-drone charging with my 3S (measured).
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maybe my aliexpress 100w charger is not as they declare. will see at good 100w adapter then.thanks
 
The question to me is not whether one can supply 100 watts but whether the batteries can safely absorb at that rate. Heck, I could come up with a 1000 watts pretty easily, but I bet the batteries would look like fritters. An ancillary question would be long term effect on the batteries charging at such a high rate. If DJI recommends charging at a specific rate, that is what I would stick with.
 
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The question to me is not whether one can supply 100 watts but whether the batteries can safely absorb at that rate. Heck, I could come up with a 1000 watts pretty easily, but I bet the batteries would look like fritters. An ancillary question would be long term effect on the batteries charging at such a high rate. If DJI recommends charging at a specific rate, that is what I would stick with.
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The 3S charging cradle determines the input charging wattage - not the output of the charging brick. So, a 1000W brick would still only supply 100W. There is a handshake going on between the brick and the charging cradle (assuming the brick was properly designed). DJI sells a 100W charging brick that it states is compatible with the 3S. Therefore, 100W is within their spec. Also, a while back, a charging graph was posted by me. It shows that a 100W capable brick will only supply 100W for about the first fifteen minutes, then throttles down (this, starting with a battery drained to 5%). The difference this would have in the overall life of the battery (vs using a 65W) is not known - but I can't believe it's significant.1745426741786.png
 
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The 3S charging cradle determines the input charging wattage - not the output of the charging brick. So, a 1000W brick would still only supply 100W. There is a handshake going on between the brick and the charging cradle (assuming the brick was properly designed). DJI sells a 100W charging brick that it states is compatible with the 3S. Therefore, 100W is within their spec. Also, a while back, a charging graph was posted by me. It shows that a 100W capable brick will only supply 100W for about the first fifteen minutes, then throttles down (this, starting with a battery drained to 5%). The difference this would have in the overall life of the battery (vs using a 65W) is not known - but I can't believe it's significant.View attachment 182086
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im tried 140w powerbank and its same —only 60w speed power charging air 3s battery hub.
 

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leonasj said:
im tried 140w powerbank and its same —only 60w speed power charging air 3s battery hub.
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Are you using a 100W rated USB-C cable? The one that DJI supplies with the 'fly more combo' kit isn't rated for 100W - you'll never get 100W in with that cable. The other issue could still be the powerbank . Not all powerbanks can successfully handshake with the charging cradle to supply 20V X 5A, which is needed to achieve 100W input (power = current X voltage). And are you testing with a battery drained below 10% ?

That thread where I show the charging cradle getting 100W input has all the links for a power brick and USB-C cable that work (a little cheaper than getting the OEM 100W brick from DJI).
 
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Are you using a 100W rated USB-C cable? The one that DJI supplies with the 'fly more combo' kit isn't rated for 100W - you'll never get 100W in with that cable. The other issue could still be the powerbank . Not all powerbanks can successfully handshake with the charging cradle to supply 20V X 5A, which is needed to achieve 100W input (power = current X voltage). And are you testing with a battery drained below 10% ?

That thread where I show the charging cradle getting 100W input has all the links for a power brick and USB-C cable that work (a little cheaper than getting the OEM 100W brick from DJI).
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cable essager usb-c to usb-c, powerbank shows 85w if connected both 3s hub and flip drone to charge both. so powerbank trqnsmits 25w to flip and 60w to 3s battery hub.
 

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