DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - Battery Life and Charging

[@burnetthale8938]

I don't often comment but I had to take time to say thank you so much. I'm getting ready to receive my osmos. Pocket 3 in about 2 days. The detail that you went through in this video was amazing. People like you Make youtube great and help us as consumers. I totally enjoy this one of the best videos I've ever seen ever. The side by side screenshots the different wattages. The time going down the editing that it took to put this together is much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for the kind words. If you enjoyed this one, you will probably like the video I’m currently working on, dealing with which micro SD cards for the Pocket 3. Should be posted early next week.

[@ExploreWithRashedin]

This is the first time I saw the most analytical video about the camera on your channel. Nice job, keep it up. Take love from Bangladesh.🇧🇩❤️

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks a ton!

[@ExploreWithRashedin]

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[@elmono3939]

English do best reviews. In clear language, down to the point, no complex sentences, no emotions in their voice. They say it the way we wanna hear it, and the way we all understand it. Great review, tests, and graphics ! You should have millions of subscribers, not only couple of thousand. Thank you !

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching.

[@johnny_bravo9990]

Good man. Was exactly looking for something like this to decide if I want just the camera or the whole kit. Your information about attaching a power bank to charge while recording is priceless. Thanks 🙏

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks. You may want to check out this video also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGGcXpWCiayXm7s

[@heatherinde]

I learned so much not only about how the Pocket 3s battery works but about batteries in general. Thank you for being so thorough.

[@ttl_channel]

You’re welcome - thanks for watching

[@Flaakk]

Your videos have an unparalleled level of excellence. You've just earned a subscriber.

[@ttl_channel]

Wow, thanks!

[@muhammadraahil5172]

I rarely comment on videos , but this video was the most informative one I have watched in a while ! The video was really good!!!

[@ttl_channel]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Very Informative video! An important point, is that since the battery extension is automatically charging the main battery (all the time) if you are plugging an external mic into the USB on the battery handle, you will have in effect two drains on extension and when the extension battery is empty the Pocket 3 will still run off the main unit battery BUT the USB on type battery extension will now be dead and not available to power an external mic. This is a BIG battery management oversite, as the battery extension USB can not draw from the main battery to power and external mic - hopefully a future DJI update will address this. Current work around - get additional battery extensions.

[@ttl_channel]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

@@ttl_channel After additional testing, I have found that a connected external microphone will still work if the battery extension is out of power - unless you power off the Pocket 3 or unplug (then reconnect) the external mic from the usb - in these cases pass thru power of the USB no longer exists, until the battery extension is recharged to at least 1%.

[@NaturePaparazzi]

Excellent Description - clear, concise, and fair!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you liked it

[@maa-oe8wj]

Insanely useful video! The last 4 minutes answered questions I always wondered about that the company can't even mentioned to explain, charging while battery handle is on or off. But I do agree with the replaceable suggestion and do wonder about the life span of the camera in general and battery in particular in the long run. Thanks again!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@sauliuslag]

Massive work you did. Thank you for your time. 👍

[@ttl_channel]

This one was certainly a lot of work! Thanks for watching.

[@bubyuguy9406]

Really appreciate the details of your test. Really helpful information!! Good day to you sir..

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShibajiBose]

Great video man!!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you liked it!

[@Imagewalk]

Thank you for making this video about OP3 energy, very useful. I was waiting for these answers.

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching.

[@bammedia3429]

Great info I have been kicking around upgrading from my pocket 1 and this was very helpful

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful! Check out my other videos - lots of additional Pocket 3 info.

[@bammedia3429]

I will for sure. @@ttl_channel

[@Zenogod_]

Very simplified info 🙌🏻

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for watching.

[@heawiechow]

Great video! May I know how long the battery can last for if you were to record in HD? Both in camera only and with battery handle. Thanks!

[@manaraj1483]

Thank you❤ is 20w considered a fast-charging for this camera?

[@ttl_channel]

Yes, it is

[@Throp]

this was great. Thank you for your work

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dilau6437]

Thank you for these information! ❤ I just bought the DJI but I didn’t know what to use to charge it. I can understand from your video that the standard charging is better than fast charging, right? and anything above 20 watts is considered fast charging?

[@ttl_channel]

I would say a good strategy would be to charge using a low power charger (e.g. 10W) and use fast charging only when you need it. That should help your battery last as long as possible.

[@JoeMicalizziMPC]

Excellent video. I might suggest the increase in times might be attributed to the fact that the gimbal was established not working to stabilize the camera while it was stationary on the tripod. Plus, I'd suggest NOT fast charging using 65 watts as a routine to help extend battery life. Certainly 30 watts and even 20 watts for routine charging would be better.

[@ttl_channel]

Good points - thanks.

[@Sxonic]

Great video! I will test the camera in extreme temperatures next week (-20°C). I think i will have to keep it connected to a powerbank.

[@ttl_channel]

Now that’s cold! Good luck!

[@lovesvegas]

Great, informative video - thanks for being so thorough! Just out of curiosity, which video editing program did you use with this video?

[@ttl_channel]

I use Cyberlink PowerDirector.

[@lovesvegas]

@@ttl_channel thanks!

[@nini851]

Your video is impeccable and was very needed for me, thank you ! May I ask you if there are chances that the camera heats and stops recording over 1 hour for example ? (like some other video cameras)

[@ttl_channel]

I have not experienced overheating with the Pocket 3 - even during extended battery testing.

[@yildirimenes7756]

Superb helpfull Thank you

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for watching.

[@kawesipastorholland]

Thank you for this video 🎉

[@ttl_channel]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@philruu]

For the endurance test it might've just performed better because it was standing still the whole time. If you fling it around using the motors and joystick it will likely drain faster

[@ttl_channel]

Good point. I may have to do some testing on that.

[@Spyder2010ify]

verry good test, thank you

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you liked it!

[@modi_albalushi]

Amazing explanation, in your opinion is it safe to keep only the battery handle on the pocket 3 while its not used? or i should to remove it?

[@ttl_channel]

I think it’s fine to leave it connected to keep the P3 topped up, but not for longer periods (days/weeks).

[@dontrammell4276]

Great info. Appreciated. Is there a way to check the current battery levels of the charging handle as well as the battery life of the camera itself? Thanks.

[@ttl_channel]

Actually, more than one way: 1. If you plug the charging handle into the camera, after a couple of seconds the display will show the charge status of both camera and battery handle (exception: does not appear when both are fully charged) 2. When powered on, you can tap the battery icon on the screen to see the actual % remaining. If the battery handle is attached, you get status for both.

[@dontrammell4276]

@@ttl_channel many thanks,.

[@davidadeva]

Hi, great explanation, but I still have a question about the amps. How many [A] do I need to have for each of the types of chargers that you talk about? Thanks !

[@ttl_channel]

Not sure I fully understand the question, but if you are plugging into household AC (120 or 240V), none of these chargers will present a problem. For example, a 30W charger running on a 120V system will only draw 0.25A.

[@MisterGerdy]

Fantastic video - thank you so much for sharing. We're planning on taking the OP3 to the Norwegian Fjords next week. I'm thinking about buying an external power bank for the OP3 (I didnt go for the DJI battery handle) and Sony cameras to extend life when shooting all night time lapses. Unfortunately the Mini 4 Pro isn't allowed on the ship. :/ If I were to plug in an external power bank to the OP3, would the main battery deplete and THEN charge from the power bank or would I be able to shoot for several hours continuously .. or until the card filled ? Thanks again for producing these highly informative videos !

[@ttl_channel]

My experience shows that when plugged in to power, the OP3 draws power from the external source until depleted, then from its own battery.

[@MisterGerdy]

@@ttl_channel Thank you so much !!

[@Gadgets20]

Nicely done.

[@ttl_channel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JoeSzilagy]

Great, and informative video! I just got my dji Pocket 3 Creator Combo. I've been using my little white charger (which came with my iPad mini 6) to charge, and have the Pocket 3 atop the battery extension grip. Once the Pocket 3 fully charged to 100%, it turned off. After that, the battery extension grip began charging, first with one blink per second, then later two blinks, and now (while still charging at this very moment) at three blinks per second. Since the downloadable manual is somewhat vague about that, are these series of blinking (on the battery extension grip) 'normal'? And, is it ok to charge the two extensions, as well as the camera all separately? Finally, can you record or work on changing settings on the screen while the camera is charging? Your help and advice is much appreciated!! Thank you!

[@ttl_channel]

The blinking on the handle is normal - it blinks between 1 and 4 times, which indicates: 1 blink: 0-25% chargerd 2 blinks: 25-50% 3 blinks: 50-75% 4 blinks: 75-100% Yes, no problem to power on the camera and record or change settings while charging.

[@JoeSzilagy]

@@ttl_channel Thank you very much, sir!

[@waynedavis1950]

Thank you for a great presentation. I found your channel looking for charge level recommendations for storage. I have a DJI Mini 2 where the batteries will discharge themselves to below 80% after a couple days of storage. So, if the Pocket 3 batteries have the same chemistry as the Mini 2 batteries, it would be worth it to me to stop charging at 80% in order to extend, in this case, the camera life. Do you agree?

[@ttl_channel]

I think the Mini 2 draining issue is more related to firmware than battery chemistry. I have not seen the same issue (so far) with the Pocket 3, although I have not yet tested over longer periods.

[@reedeema]

Mine drains almost empty overnight. Help :(

[@ttl_channel]

Sounds like there is an issue. You should still be covered by the warranty.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

Enjoyed this video, thanks. What is the charging rate from a battery pack to camera? Are there battery packs that can fast charge?

[@ttl_channel]

Most power banks specify the output, e.g. 10W, 20W, etc. and they will charge at the same rate as an AC charger with the same rating - and yes, there are power banks that support fast charging for the P3. Look for one that has PD through a USB-C port (30-40W is sufficient).

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@ttl_channel good info, thanks for the reply!

[@sanchitgoyal2282]

best video!!! Can you please tell the names of power adapters of all 65w, 30w and 2pw that you used here??

[@ttl_channel]

The 65W is from "hyppr" and the 30W and 20W were both from Anker.

[@sanchitgoyal2282]

@@ttl_channel would a 20W apple charger work?

[@ttl_channel]

Yes, absolutely!

[@elmergfudd8603]

Hi. Thanks for the content. I am having strange situations with my batteries. They seem to be draining on their own and the battery handle never charges to 100%. Any ideas.

[@ttl_channel]

Sorry to hear that. No idea why that would happen - maybe contact DJI support?

[@lg.studio]

good test, but the battery life really depends on the gimbal movements. It is a good reference point, but in real life, the gimbal moves and consumes energy. I'd like to see a test when the camera is mounted to something moving, and where it actually needs balancing itself.

[@ttl_channel]

Good point. I thought about that after the test - may have to do a follow-up!

[@miongoogle1035]

Thank you for the explanation! I had misconceptions about the capabilities of the battery handle. THANK YOU for clearing those outs, I have adjusted my expectations, and decided to work with my existing equipment, I think I can learn to manage, and use my existing power pack. It will deliver what I need, for my purpose. Thanks again !

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Skstudysuresh]

Very good information ❤❤❤

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for watching.

[@ralton7817]

eventually when the built in battery dies or loses some of it's capacity, maybe some years later, can you remove and replace the battery or do you have to dispose of the pocket 3?

[@ttl_channel]

No, the battery is not replaceable. Based on past experience I think the battery will be good for quite a few years, as long as it’s not overworked with constant fast recharging.

[@ThatWasKind]

thanks but I fastworward your video and only see 1 min of them (including texting this ) thannks for the effort !

[@ttl_channel]

that’s funny! Thanks for watching anyway!

[@motgockawaii9786]

I want to know what is the name of charge 65w, 30w, 20w you used in this video? Can you recomment me buy what charge for my dji pocket 3? Plzz tell me, thank you.

[@ttl_channel]

Here are the links: 20W Anker: amzn.to/45DWS3v 30W Anker: amzn.to/3VoR1tS The 65W charger I have is no longer listed, but I also own this 100W charger and have good experience: amzn.to/4cmuwNf

[@BintangKecil19]

Thank you for tested

[@ttl_channel]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@johnpenaloza1797]

So, should I buy the 30W usb C charger?

[@ttl_channel]

I'm sure it's a good choice, but you could also use one from any decent brand (e.g. Anker).

[@Paranormal_Whisperer]

I had the battery handle plugged in but it doesn’t charge once the gimbals dies do I need to activate it or ?

[@ttl_channel]

should work straight out of the box!

[@fortyfivestreetproductions]

Nice !

[@ttl_channel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hatchlightmedia]

Great info. TQ

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Samskihero]

Amazing tests, as a conclusion I suppose the batteries are good but not that great of a value considering (no fast charging and less battery than the pocket 3's internal battery despite the size and cost)

[@ttl_channel]

Yes, considering the size of the battery extension handle, I would have hoped for a bit more capacity.

[@adriannefernandes7488]

The best video

[@ttl_channel]

Thank you!

[@sanchitgoyal2282]

Sir just one question, what do you think the in built battery would get depleted in how many years or months if someone buy this pocket 3 now?? Because to invest our hard earned money just needed to know for many years it would be working??

[@ttl_channel]

I would assume you would get many years of use from it, but perhaps after 1-2 years, the battery life might not be as long. A lot depends on how well you treat the battery (e.g. not draining too often below 20% and not fast charging all the time).

normally this batteries are rated based on cycles , regular LiIon batteries have a regular 500 cycles before they start to degrade , also if you don't use it for some time , don't keep the battery at 100% , I think DJI may even integrated some battery drain in case you don't use the battery for a week for exemple , so that it does not get damaged , based on this cycles then you can try and estimate , but I would say you could easily use it for 3 to 4 years without issues , I had the previous Poket 2 that I gave now to a friend , and battery was still in very good shape , and I had that since launch

[@ttl_channel]

That's good to know - thanks for the great info.

[@jhonclark8133]

The DJI Pocket 3 gets heated during long video recordings. Does this pose any problems for the device?

[@ttl_channel]

It should not. I recently did some additional testing, with multiple 4K/120 runs. The P3 got really hot, but at some point gave a warning message and stopped recording, presumably as a safety measure.

[@InfiniteFocusDigital]

That higher use time has a lot to do with the camera just sitting still. Since the Gimbal is active (uses power to operate) putting the camera through a lot of movement, like you might shooting handheld, it will cause the performance to be drastically decreased. NOT to the point of a problem... but those numbers you show aren't indicative of what they might be with real world usage.

[@ttl_channel]

Valid point - thanks for sharing.

[@paulrezendesphotosandvideos]

I am hoping you can help me out here. I need to run my Osmo pocket three for four hours straight. Will it continue to run if I plug my charger into the battery handle?

[@ttl_channel]

Yes, should be no problem at all, but as I mentioned in the video, the camera can get quite hot when recording 4K for long periods. Should not be an issue unless you are in a hot environment.

[@paulrezendesphotosandvideos]

Thanks, I appreciate your time and videos.Thanks, I appreciate your time and videos

[@themanwithdahelmet-ww8lr]

How long does s23 ultra take to video continuously in 4k per 100% full charge?

[@ttl_channel]

Sorry, no idea - do not have an S23.

[@artfeltmoments]

very helpful video. running a marathon and this is the information i needed to know if osmo pocket would be able to record it or not

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful! Also, if you don’t need to see the screen while running, you can have it turn off after a certain time - should gain you another few minutes of run time.

[@Valenciavisitors2]

I was told that this camera can record a complete and continuous video for only 45 minutes in 4k recording mode. And immediately starts recording a new video. Is this true? It is not possible to record a long video with the highest possible quality with this camera??

[@ttl_channel]

The 45 minute limit is correct, but there's more to it than that. Basically, there is a file size limitation of 16GB, which gives you about 40-45 minutes at 4K, but that doesn't mean that the camera stops recording - it just closes one file and opens the next. So, for example, if you record for 60 minutes, you will get 2 files. The good news is that if you place them together on your video timeline, they will flow perfectly, with no dropped frames, just like it was a single file.

[@themanwithdahelmet-ww8lr]

What about in 4K/120fps?

[@Amarche]

LIKE!!!!

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for the visit

[@meetspeak7796]

Hi guys, has anybody experienced battery drainage when it's powered off? I goes down by 10% a night.

[@ttl_channel]

Maybe 1-2% maximum. 10% is excessive - you should contact tech support.

[@adriannefernandes7488]

So the best is a 10 watt charger

[@ttl_channel]

If you don’t need to charge fast, then yes, a 10W charger is definitely the best choice to be kind to your battery.