DJI: Drone manufacturer has introduced two power stations with special SDC connectors and durable battery cells

DJI has introduced power stations. Specifically, the initial range includes the DJI Power 500 and DJI Power 1000, two models that differ in terms of capacity and performance. The smaller DJI Power weighs 7.3 kilograms and has a storage capacity of 512 Wh. The larger DJI Power 1000 variant is said to have a capacity of 1,024 Wh. The maximum output power of the larger version is specified as a maximum of 2,200 watts, while the DJI Power 500 is said to be able to deliver 1,000 watts.

The possibility of charging via solar cells is now absolutely standard, which means that devices can be supplied with electrical energy for a long time when camping or during longer, work-related stays away from the power supply. Charging the DJI Power 500 to 80 percent should only take 50 minutes in the best-case scenario, while the DJI Power 1000 should be able to reach this speed. Charging is also possible using an on-board power socket. Only the DJI Power 500 can also be charged with two USB Type-Cs with a cumulative power of up to 200 watts.

Power can be output via sockets as well as via USB Type-C and USB Type-A. There are also SDC and SDC Lite connections which, according to the manufacturer, can be used with various accessories. These can output up to 240 watts with a voltage of between 9 and 27 volts. Up to 1,000 or 2,200 watts can be looped via passthrough. A durable lithium iron phosphate battery is used in both models.

The DJI Power 500 is priced at 273 euros in China, and the larger version at around 455 euros. Information on an international market launch is not yet available.