Great inespensive accessory for MM

[Deleted member 109934]

Lately, I have been flying a lot, 3 batteries were not enough I got 2 more, still not enough for full-day trip. My remote and the phone was getting super low on power, to the point I was uncomfortable.

I went to a local electronics shop and noticed power banks on the shelf. After looking at list 30 of them I got 2 of the puppies below for 35$ each (35 CAD)

ICAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

iCAN 20000mAh QC & PD 18W Super Fast Power Bank

iCAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge, QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

www.canadacomputers.com

Here is why:

They offer a true fast charging port at 12v 1.5A, which is 18W which is max what DJI charger can do. I also like the fact that it has a display of current and voltage, some other banks claim they are fast but if you check them they only do 5X at 2.1A which is standard, not fast.

I got two because one will charge batteries and other will charge phone and controller, and I do not have to keep my car running to charge.

Yesterday I had 3 Mavic mini batteries 19%, 24% and 29% after charging them fully, power bank was still at 23%

If you are using fast charging chargers make sure you cable supports it, not all cables do, many will just charger at 5V 2.1A I tried 10 different cables only 2 were 12v at 1.5A

I also got a Benks Mini Q Hand Warmer 6000mAh it can act as power bank, it very quickly heats up to 50-60C and holds 50C for 3-6 hours (depending on the temp), saved my frozen hands yesterday and kept batteries warm in my pocket. This gizmo was so nice I went back and got another for my daughter.

 

[Capt KO]

Good ideas. Also a good reminder that those wimpy cables will not charge full power. There’s a reason for those heavy duty cables in the MM combo.

 

[Dopper]

Lately, I have been flying a lot, 3 batteries were not enough I got 2 more, still not enough for full-day trip. My remote and the phone was getting super low on power, to the point I was uncomfortable.

I went to a local electronics shop and noticed power banks on the shelf. After looking at list 30 of them I got 2 of the puppies below for 35$ each (35 CAD)

ICAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

iCAN 20000mAh QC & PD 18W Super Fast Power Bank

iCAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge, QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

www.canadacomputers.com

Here is why:

They offer a true fast charging port at 12v 1.5A, which is 18W which is max what DJI charger can do. I also like the fact that it has a display of current and voltage, some other banks claim they are fast but if you check them they only do 5X at 2.1A which is standard, not fast.

I got two because one will charge batteries and other will charge phone and controller, and I do not have to keep my car running to charge.

Yesterday I had 3 Mavic mini batteries 19%, 24% and 29% after charging them fully, power bank was still at 23%

If you are using fast charging chargers make sure you cable supports it, not all cables do, many will just charger at 5V 2.1A I tried 10 different cables only 2 were 12v at 1.5A

I also got a Benks Mini Q Hand Warmer 6000mAh it can act as power bank, it very quickly heats up to 50-60C and holds 50C for 3-6 hours (depending on the temp), saved my frozen hands yesterday and kept batteries warm in my pocket. This gizmo was so nice I went back and got another for my daughter.



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Where did you find the high charge rated cables. I can't seem to find any?

 

[Smokieflies]

Thanks for sharing. I really like the hand warmer (backup charger.) Do you know if they have a on-line site they can be order from? (I guess I should ask where you bought them?)

 

[DanMan32]

According to my phone and tablet, all my micro and C cables support rapid charge. If they are only at 5v, they just say "charging". My USB 3 to C cables have to be pulled out of the charger slightly or they won't charge at all.

Disclaimer: my Tab A often won't negotiate fast charge with my generic QC chargers, but I found that's a common problem with Samsung where a reboot of the tablet rectifies the issue.

 

[Deleted member 109934]

Where did you find the high charge rated cables. I can't seem to find any?

I just went to the local electronics shop (with all kids of cheap electronic components) and tried all USB cables they had in their bins. Generally thicker USB cables will support fast charging.

 

[Deleted member 109934]

Thanks for sharing. I really like the hand warmer (backup charger.) Do you know if they have a on-line site they can be order from? (I guess I should ask where you bought them?)

I got it at Welcome - Canada Computers & Electronics but I went to their physical location, I tried it again today we have some snow and -5C my hands and batteries were nice and warm.

 

[Prmath]

Lately, I have been flying a lot, 3 batteries were not enough I got 2 more, still not enough for full-day trip. My remote and the phone was getting super low on power, to the point I was uncomfortable.

I went to a local electronics shop and noticed power banks on the shelf. After looking at list 30 of them I got 2 of the puppies below for 35$ each (35 CAD)

ICAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

iCAN 20000mAh QC & PD 18W Super Fast Power Bank

iCAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge, QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

www.canadacomputers.com

Here is why:

They offer a true fast charging port at 12v 1.5A, which is 18W which is max what DJI charger can do. I also like the fact that it has a display of current and voltage, some other banks claim they are fast but if you check them they only do 5X at 2.1A which is standard, not fast.

I got two because one will charge batteries and other will charge phone and controller, and I do not have to keep my car running to charge.

Yesterday I had 3 Mavic mini batteries 19%, 24% and 29% after charging them fully, power bank was still at 23%

If you are using fast charging chargers make sure you cable supports it, not all cables do, many will just charger at 5V 2.1A I tried 10 different cables only 2 were 12v at 1.5A

I also got a Benks Mini Q Hand Warmer 6000mAh it can act as power bank, it very quickly heats up to 50-60C and holds 50C for 3-6 hours (depending on the temp), saved my frozen hands yesterday and kept batteries warm in my pocket. This gizmo was so nice I went back and got another for my daughter.



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Thanks for sharing ??????

 

[DanMan32]

I just went to the local electronics shop (with all kids of cheap electronic components) and tried all USB cables they had in their bins. Generally thicker USB cables will support fast charging.

Assuming the power conductors are thicker and not just the plastic insulation.

 

[DanMan32]

By the way, all this time I've been saying I had a tab A. I just realized I have a Tab S3.
Doh!

 

[CareyL]

Lately, I have been flying a lot, 3 batteries were not enough I got 2 more, still not enough for full-day trip. My remote and the phone was getting super low on power, to the point I was uncomfortable.

I went to a local electronics shop and noticed power banks on the shelf. After looking at list 30 of them I got 2 of the puppies below for 35$ each (35 CAD)

ICAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

iCAN 20000mAh QC & PD 18W Super Fast Power Bank

iCAN 20000mAh Super Quick Charge, QC & PD 18W Power Bank (F2002PD)

www.canadacomputers.com

Here is why:

They offer a true fast charging port at 12v 1.5A, which is 18W which is max what DJI charger can do. I also like the fact that it has a display of current and voltage, some other banks claim they are fast but if you check them they only do 5X at 2.1A which is standard, not fast.

I got two because one will charge batteries and other will charge phone and controller, and I do not have to keep my car running to charge.

Yesterday I had 3 Mavic mini batteries 19%, 24% and 29% after charging them fully, power bank was still at 23%

If you are using fast charging chargers make sure you cable supports it, not all cables do, many will just charger at 5V 2.1A I tried 10 different cables only 2 were 12v at 1.5A

I also got a Benks Mini Q Hand Warmer 6000mAh it can act as power bank, it very quickly heats up to 50-60C and holds 50C for 3-6 hours (depending on the temp), saved my frozen hands yesterday and kept batteries warm in my pocket. This gizmo was so nice I went back and got another for my daughter.



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I just went and bought one power bank and one for each of my kids. They are QC 3. This is not mentioned in the advertising. Great tip!!

 

[bvsolutions]

A power bank is good.
I often use the power adaptor for my Mavic pro batteries to charge my Mavic mini batteries.

 

[Robert Prior]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just picked up a pwer bank, hand warmer, and a cable so I can use my iPad with the Mini.