Charger for Smart Controller

kalimah · Sep 20, 2023

Sometimes I’m out flying long enough for my smart controller to get low on power. Can anyone recommend a portable charger (car or self-contained) that can charge it up while I’m out.

rawman001 · Sep 20, 2023

The Smart Controller is USB-C isn't it? For 12V charging (in my car or RV) I use this:

Amazon.com

For stand alone charging I have a few batteries I use, I have an Omni 20 that I've had a while. Any decent USB-C battery bank will do fine. Something like this: https://www.anker.com/products/a1268?variant=37438338695318&ref=sales-promotion&discount=WSPEXAS73B

mobilehomer · Sep 20, 2023

Which drone? I have the Hanatora multi battery charger that works AC/DC

kalimah · Sep 20, 2023

rawman001 said:
The Smart Controller is USB-C isn't it? For 12V charging (in my car or RV) I use this:

Amazon.com

For stand alone charging I have a few batteries I use, I have an Omni 20 that I've had a while. Any decent USB-C battery bank will do fine. Something like this: https://www.anker.com/products/a1268?variant=37438338695318&ref=sales-promotion&discount=WSPEXAS73B

Thanks a bunch. I will check them out.

kalimah · Sep 20, 2023

rawman001 said:
The Smart Controller is USB-C isn't it? For 12V charging (in my car or RV) I use this:

Amazon.com

For stand alone charging I have a few batteries I use, I have an Omni 20 that I've had a while. Any decent USB-C battery bank will do fine. Something like this: https://www.anker.com/products/a1268?variant=37438338695318&ref=sales-promotion&discount=WSPEXAS73B

Thanks a bunch. I will check them out.

mobilehomer said:
Which drone? I have the Hanatora multi battery charger that works AC/DC

Air 2s and Mini 2

mobilehomer · Sep 20, 2023

kalimah said:
Thanks a bunch. I will check them out.

Air 2s and Mini 2

Air 2S and Mavic 3 Classic

kalimah · Sep 21, 2023

rawman001 said:
The Smart Controller is USB-C isn't it? For 12V charging (in my car or RV) I use this:

Amazon.com

For stand alone charging I have a few batteries I use, I have an Omni 20 that I've had a while. Any decent USB-C battery bank will do fine. Something like this: https://www.anker.com/products/a1268?variant=37438338695318&ref=sales-promotion&discount=WSPEXAS73B

I have one of those (not same brand) but when I tried it I got a “charging slow … use correct charger” message. Maybe the one I have is not powerful enough.

Mrprop365 · Sep 22, 2023

kalimah said:
Sometimes I’m out flying long enough for my smart controller to get low on power. Can anyone recommend a portable charger (car or self-contained) that can charge it up while I’m out.

Do you have the smart controller or the dji rc

kalimah · Sep 23, 2023

anything that flies said:
Do you have the smart controller or the dji rc

Smart controller. I do have the DJI rc n1 also but use smart controller all of the time.

AZDave · Sep 23, 2023

Many USB chargers, whether 12 volt DC for your car or 120/240 VAC for your home, are pretty under powered. It can be difficult sometimes to find a good one. However, a USB battery pack like the ones for recharging cell phones should have plenty of power. I can't think of any reason why they would be weak, and they are nice and portable. You can find all sorts of YouTube videos where they can be used as small welders!!

kalimah · Sep 23, 2023

AZDave said:
Many USB chargers, whether 12 volt DC for your car or 120/240 VAC for your home, are pretty under powered. It can be difficult sometimes to find a good one. However, a USB battery pack like the ones for recharging cell phones should have plenty of power. I can't think of any reason why they would be weak, and they are nice and portable. You can find all sorts of YouTube videos where they can be used as small welders!!

Thanks a bunch!