Anyone tried these 5in1 chargers ?

Mavic Ray · Dec 8, 2016

PropPilot said:
Seeing some interesting chargers coming onto eBay. There is a 5 in 1 charger that charges three batteries, the remote and the phone at the same time. About 50 US dollars. Anyone have any experience with these ?

5in1 Multi Battery Charging Hub Intelligent Battery Charger for RC DJI Mavic Pro | eBay

That charger must be made by the YMCA. That's their logo on the charger, lol.

SteveCA · Dec 9, 2016

The DJI battery chargers are so called dumb chargers that simply supply constant current at 13.05 volts. The batteries contain the charge regulation/controls. Therefore any decent transformer that provides adequate current at the right voltage will suffice. Im searching for the right connectors to make my own simultaneous charger. I have numerous high end lipo chargers that can supply the right current and voltage. Anyone know a source for connectors?

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SteveCA · Dec 9, 2016

Amazon has a hobby signal charger for the mavic now. Charges three batteries simultaneously

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m0j0 · Dec 9, 2016

That's the same charger as the one listed on ebay

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SteveCA · Dec 9, 2016

Thats the same company as the phantom chargers mentioned by op

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Erik Olson · Dec 9, 2016

I can't find the hobby mavic charger on amazon...can you include a link please?

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SteveCA · Dec 10, 2016

I found it on my amazon app by search Hobby Signal Mavic Charger. Sorry I dont have the link handy http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=86286

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msinger · Dec 10, 2016

Erik Olson said:
I can't find the hobby mavic charger on amazon

You can find it here.

Jonathnsmith · Dec 10, 2016

DJI's charging hub killed 5 inspire batteries (I thought the first 3 were firmware related issues, when i got the replacements back I charged 2 on the hub it killed them instantly) for me. Since then instead of hub options I just buy extra chargers instead. Its faster and there's no risk... That being said i wish you could actually buy an extra mavic charger right now.

Curt · Dec 10, 2016

PropPilot said:
Seeing some interesting chargers coming onto eBay. There is a 5 in 1 charger that charges three batteries, the remote and the phone at the same time. About 50 US dollars. Anyone have any experience with these ?

5in1 Multi Battery Charging Hub Intelligent Battery Charger for RC DJI Mavic Pro | eBay

This charger comes with the combo purchase and works fine.

Curt · Dec 10, 2016

Anthony said:
I know the DJI version is not out yet but does the DJI one require a different charging hub and power supply or does the DJI one not charge everything at the same time ?

The DJI hub charges one battery at a time along with charging the controller and your phone or tablet through one of the two USB ports.

Jim_bo · Dec 11, 2016

ok.... I'm waiting to see a review on this charger. No one has it yet??

Baldyloxx · Dec 12, 2016

Found some on Amazon.. Gonna give it a try, should be delivered by the weekend.

Jim_bo · Dec 16, 2016

Baldyloxx said:
Found some on Amazon.. Gonna give it a try, should be delivered by the weekend.

Did you get the charger yet?

generaltso · Dec 16, 2016

Jim_bo said:
ok.... I'm waiting to see a review on this charger. No one has it yet??

Mine just arrived. Seems to work great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQSI3SU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

dsd317 · Dec 16, 2016

generaltso said:
Mine just arrived. Seems to work great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQSI3SU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good to know. But please keep us updated on your battery performance after charging with that charger several times. Thanks!

Baldyloxx · Dec 17, 2016

Just pulled mine out the mailbox. Didn't put a full charge in the batteries since I just came back from flying. But charger seems to work. Seeing as I've used a LOT of chargers and power supplies thru my years of racing RC Cars I am a little nitpicky..

When charging all three batteries at the same time it seems like the internal supply is at its very limit. Disconnect one of the three and you can notice a relief in the power draw (onboard status LEDs get brighter on the Charger).. Also one of the connectors didn't mate exactly rite during first installation. They all seem to be ok now that I've engaged then a couple times.

Regardless of those minor details and considering the price point it's a decent piece to charger multiple (all three even) at one time. I'm happy with the unit. Will do some more flying tomorrow and will put full charge in all three at once.

Heavysledz · Dec 18, 2016

The advanced charging hub that DJI has yet to release will not be able to charge 4 batteries simultaneously. It works just like the current charging hub but can be mated up with the 100W power supply used on the P4. Here are the charging times for both hubs for reference:

Charge Time* (Four Batteries)

Mavic Charging Hub: M1CH-S
5 hr 10 min (Mavic Charger)
4 hr (Mavic Car Charger)
Mavic Charging Hub (Advanced): M1CH-P
4 hr 10 min (Mavic Charger)
3 hr 15 min (Mavic Car Charger)
2 hr 30 min (Phantom 4 Charger / Car Charger)

Baldyloxx · Dec 18, 2016

Full charge on all three packs at once.. no issue. In a very reasonable amount of time.

I wouldn't worry about stress on the DJI Battery since the actual charger is built into the battery.. And from what I hear DJI offers a similar setup (but only single batt at a time) that also charges slightly faster than the unit included in the box with a similar approach.

I will be monitoring my total voltage per Pac over time after each charge.

Still liking this charger for convenience. Money well spent.

Bilbo · Dec 18, 2016

Baldyloxx said:
Full charge on all three packs at once.. no issue. In a very reasonable amount of time.

I wouldn't worry about stress on the DJI Battery since the actual charger is built into the battery.. And from what I hear DJI offers a similar setup (but only single batt at a time) that also charges slightly faster than the unit included in the box with a similar approach.

I will be monitoring my total voltage per Pac over time after each charge.

Still liking this charger for convenience. Money well spent.

I've read that extra caution is necessary with these types of batteries. Is the mavic battery different since the charger is built in the battery. Would using this void warranty? Is there anyway for DJI to know I was using a third party charger if I had to send back. Why did DJI make a charger that doesn't charge them simultaneously, and that hub doesn't ship for weeks. Seems like they missed the boat on this one.