How to get the DJI Mini 3 Pro Fast-Charged in an Hour

[@IaninLondon]

Check video notes for some cheaper alternatives! Hope this helps those of you struggling with fast-charging your new pride and joy! Cheers, Ian

[@droneseyeview400]

I've gotten so used to charging all four of my mini 2 batteries within 1.5hrs this still feels like a lifetime 🙂

[@NicoJW]

Love the Omnicharge shout out. I use mine all the time with all my tech. Gamechanger…

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Nothing more needed than a faster charge, thanks Ian for the directions

[@nbrettoner]

Hi Ian, Great to see your'e having a whale of a time in Wales. Interesting setup you have, and thankyou for sharing. Loved the drone video footage at the end. You taking us on a hike up that hill to the top, the scenery on the way up and from the top, then the 'look down' reveal shot. So good.

[@UKBUBBLERS]

I just got a 100watt car charger for £36 charges my mini 3 in a hour usually fly then charge it on the way home from work which is just over an hour and it's fully charged but I got a car but if your out and about like the beach that omi charger looks good and it would probably keep you going all day for flying so you get what you pay for I guess lol great video as usual Ian hope you get some nice footage of north Wales what a place to film 😁👍👌 🇬🇧

[@TOMLAD0]

thanks a lot Ian some great stuff nice bit of kit.you should come up to llangollen north wales as your not to far you would love it there as i live on the doorstep just got myself a campervan

[@Visayan751]

Thanks so much for this video Ian - was wandering why my Mini 3 pro was taking so long to charge with normal USB - C charger. Anker 40W Nano Dual Port on order !

[@SideshowBob44]

I got that and charges really fast

[@ivorbiggen9599]

Hi Ian, thank you for the very useful info. I will look at the links later on in the week when I get back home. I’ve put a few videos up on my site from your previous tips, I’m improving (slowly).

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Ivor :)

[@edwardsp1916]

He's on holiday again!😉 Thanks Ian, very useful video.

[@davidjholmes2679]

Another great video Ian. We have our caravan stored in Scarborough and have it pitched for us when we go there. Fortunately, we have mains electric so don’t need fancy gear for charging the Mini 2. I do have a 26800mAh power pack but use it for our phones when out and about. It doesn’t have a USB-C PD connection so I need to make sure that the drone batteries are charged back at the van before venturing out. We’d love to see your footage in both Malta and Wales when you get round to it. Keep up the good work.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks 🤠👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@richarddepledge960]

Excellent. Expensive but brill. Thanks for this info. Cheers

[@neilfarrimond8910]

Did I see you on the tube in London this afternoon? You gave your seat to my wife as you got on at Tottenham court Rd

[@IaninLondon]

That was indeed me! :)

[@neilfarrimond8910]

I thought it was you Ian I said to my wife but I wasn’t sure. Wish I’d said hello now Anyway thanks for your curtesy Maybe we will bump into each other sometime soon Cheers mate👍

[@IaninLondon]

You say "Ian" discreetly and if I look up, it's me! 😉

[@metaldog7128]

Fantastic video again Ian 👍

[@visualptyltddroneservices4568]

Great info explained clearly as always, many thanks Ian! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Dave! Watch the latest upload... way more fun ;)

[@DancersDiary]

thats all good but can someone please help me .... I have got that fly more combo, connected 3 batteries over night but nothing was charged .... do I need to press something?

[@IaninLondon]

Charge them individually in the drone itself for the first time. They may be in hibernation mode....

[@xtrofilm]

Wow, incredible kit. I live in North Wales, if i had known you were coming i would of got your autograph. If you want sun in North Wales Prestatyn is the place mate.

[@MatrixFuse]

I love how your dog decided to lay infront of the solar pannels 😄. Those panels do look so hardcore though 😍. Hope you enjoy your time in snowdonia Ian, I miss spending time up there!

[@IaninLondon]

The panels are excellent! Ted lays down wherever I am :)

[@SimplyScotlandPhotography]

What can I say about this review apart Fae👏👏👏 Anker charger is brilliant,the rest I would love to own. This in my humble opinion sir is the way to go who does nae like Tec ehh. Ps am still waiting on a tour of your van 😉

[@grahamfullard3864]

Great video on all the tech cheers

[@Northstar-Media]

I was at llanbair Wales last month Shell island. You should have had walk up to Harlech Castle I got some great pictures & footage.

[@IaninLondon]

Good one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevemontana5974]

I wish I could give this video 2 thumbs up

[@flaviusvespasian]

Very informative. Thanks mate!

[@babipsylon]

So basically I can use any ISDT field charger, just need XT60 to usb-c cable then? And I should now what voltage, battery type and amp rating I should charge with.

[@bobwhitewo3b]

Very informative video Ian thanks for putting it together. Teddy, thanks for showing us your toy. Now go exploring with Teddy Ian. Cheers.

[@IaninLondon]

Doing so! :)

[@mickeymch876]

I have some 30W chargers but most have one usb-c and one usb-a port and will not fast charge both the batteries and the controller at one time, I have to charge one at a time or use tow bricks. I got the Anker 735 Charger (Nano II 65W). It has two usb-c ports and one usb-a and will fast charge the batteries in the hub and the controller at the same time if I use the two usb-c ports with two usb-c to usb-c cables (it won't fast charge these devices off the usb-a port). It's pricey, about $60 US plus tax but it's easier than using 2 chargers.

[@leadsled213]

I'm completely off grid.... With all of my tech gear...😆 Is the DJI supplied cable actually PD? I've read that a PD specific cable will give you full benefit of a PD charger... I charge the RC Controller using my phone charger... Plugging it into my PD charger just makes it seem like it's charging in over drive the way the lights flash...I just feel more comfortable with a slower charge on the controller.... I'm in no hurry, anyways...

[@IaninLondon]

Fast lights = fast charging.... :) I think DJI know how to look after their batteries, so I'm pretty relaxed about using the fast charge on them....

[@thecompletejoker]

Hi Ian love the video, as I've just spent nearly 5 hrs charing my mini 2. I'm looking at the cheapest option the Anker Nano, what is the charging time for this particular charger for a drone?

[@IaninLondon]

Try this. Will charge the drone in an hour. It's a USB C outlet on the charger, so make sure you have a USB C to USB C cable too 👍🏻 amzn.to/3BqeqSJ

[@thecompletejoker]

@@IaninLondon nice Ian really appreciate it

[@HellbellyUK]

The newer Noco Boost X car jump starters provide 60w output on USB-C. No super cheap, but if you're in the market for something to jump start the car in an emergency it can do double duty as a drone charger.

[@IaninLondon]

I have that too! I should have mentioned it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gleblipin]

I would like to see a tour on you camper van and its setup: awning, solar system etc. Just an idea .))

[@IaninLondon]

Yes, I need to do a fun side vid on that...... 🤠🤠🤠

[@karenmouselady]

Thanks for another informative video I have the earlier version of the Omni charger and it's great for the days flying. You're new kit looks great too large for my needs, impressive bit of kit though 👍👍

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Karen! Bluetti is crazy but useful camping. :)

[@DeansDrones]

I got one of them Anker one with 2 sockets and it’s rapid!

[@Rogar0]

Brilliant Ian, Ill just have to donate a kidney but as always; egészségedre! 😂🙃

[@IaninLondon]

Cheaper options are available! No kidneys required :)

[@Rogar0]

@@IaninLondon Yep Ian thanks mate, I’ve already got the Omnicharge which is a great bit of kit! And of course you’re right, I think Petrol is going to be the limiting factor from now on; Lol! Enjoy your Hols! 👍🙃

[@paulparry4734]

Hi Ian I have a mini 3 pro only had it a few weeks I’ve been charging with a Samsung charger & it takes a age to charge. I’m just wondering if the charger cable that comes with the drone will fit the uk plug have put the link for? Any help welcome.

[@IaninLondon]

You can use any charging cable that ends in USB-C for the drone. Some are older USB at the other end; some are USB-C both ends. The Anker charger needs this type of cable: amzn.to/3KFTlqZ

[@paulparry4734]

@@IaninLondon much appreciated Ian, I’m learning slowly with the mini 3. Very helpful your content thank you.

[@philip_james]

Just a note the faster you charge the batteries the harder it stresses them reducing their life. You should store the batteries at 60% and I use an 18w charger so it doesn't take that long to go from 60% to 100%. The slower the charging the better it is for the battery.

[@TonesDroneVisuals]

Very true. I learnt that while working for Tandy Electronics years ago. I do a days flying and just charge it in the evening with my old phone charger

[@IaninLondon]

Fair point, but is charging in 65 mins fast charging? Genuinely unsure. The official DJI 30w charger gets it charged in 65 mins..... I'll try with the 20w charger I have...

[@philip_james]

@@IaninLondon I've just done a test with my 18w charger. It took 35 minutes to go from 64% to 100% using the charging hub. I think it's much kinder to the battery chemistry charging at a lower wattage. Fast changing cells has always reduced their life and yes I believe 65 minutes is fast changing.

[@raptorheli2]

Charging at 1c won't damage the batts one iota

[@MrPhillipgraham]

Slow and steady when charging Li batteries. It's the same when charging EV's . Don't use the rapid chargers all the time as it will deplete the life of the battery faster. Of course fast charging occasionally is fine.

[@wadewave4323]

Always such good advice Ian. Thanks for providing such excellent content!! Cheers!

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for that! :)

[@purelife1944]

Good vid 👍 Is the anker 65w charger faster than a 30w charger? What’s the time difference between the 2 chargers for a mini 3 pro battery?

[@Shinzon23]

You want to know whats ironic? I already had the omni charge and the bluetti, but for completely different purposes I didn't realize they could fast charge DJI batteries

[@rappere11]

Always like your videos. Thank you. I still have the original mini although will be stepping up to the 3 soon hopefully. I was wondering if the Anker Nano Fast Charger will work on the original mini hub as well? Thanx robert

[@lightlog]

Thanks for your info-vids Ian … always useful. Just on this solar array - how does it cope in a gusty wind? Just wondering if it will need weighing down to keep in place.

[@IaninLondon]

It's fairly lightweight, but has a steep angle of slope or you can lay them flat on the ground facing straight up. 👍🏻

[@lynsmith1096]

Goot video and gear Ian

[@overmyheadphotography6186]

Ok so you have had mini 3 for a while! question worth upgrading from mini 2 if you have mini 2?? keep debating it with my sensible head!!!! Do i need it?? and the little voice in head says yeah😂 great videos as always

[@IaninLondon]

Ah, that's a hard one. Both do 4K. Both handle wind very well. But the RC remote is so lovely........ :)

[@geoffhirst5338]

Ian, is the Omnicharge you have the 20+ or the 20c+? It seems you have enabled them to sell out of the 20+ as of this morning. I am also interested in the PD charging profile it provides as a user on their site has commented that the 20+ doesn't support PD3 and as such won't charge a samsung phone using super fast charging. I think for £250+ you should be able to charge as fast as your kit can allow. Cheers man.

[@IaninLondon]

I don't have the C model. Mine only had 1 USB C port. I would definitely be going for the 20c+ if I was buying now. Amazon have them in stock as of now? Cheers, Ian

[@sunny7357]

Hi Ian, Out of context question: Which portable solar panels are you using? And what sort of system you have including batteries? Please if you can share the link. Thank you.

[@IaninLondon]

Links are in the video notes :)

[@dr.einstein.]

Can i charge the rc screen remote controller with a 30w usb c charger? And how long takes time to a full charge ?

[@IaninLondon]

Yes; around an hour too.

[@itowmyhome797]

The bluetti configuration in your videos not available on Amazon‘s website in the United States 🤯

[@metaldog7128]

This might help you out 👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6Otdmahi816qas

[@Gordonbanksapp]

Anker Nano link incorrect.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers. Fixed. 👍🏻

[@davidkay3789]

does the ANKER 65w charge all 3 M3P batteries from a mains supply in 60 minutes Ian?

[@IaninLondon]

No. No charger would as the hub charges them in sequence 👍🏻👍🏻

[@klrskir]

Good stuff! I got sucked into the Jackery ecosystem a couple of years ago. How did we live without solar arrays just a few years ago? By the way, Ted and the toaster popping the bagels was hilarious!!! What does Ted like on his bagels? 🤣

[@IaninLondon]

That made me laugh 👍🏻.

[@sjm.photos]

Awesome i have ordered one

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff.... It's top tech...

[@trader4239]

Hi Ian, hope you're having a great vacation. What do you think about the Ecoflow Delta Power Station?

[@IaninLondon]

They seem great too! Model I looked at only seems to have 1 USB-C_PD outlet but that may not be a major issue....

[@davegoslingphoto]

Samsung 40w cigarette car charger works really well and fairly cheap....

[@ursrupp5869]

Tks a lot, good gear, but not so cheap. Id like to buy this cute westie boy instead since ours has flown to gooddogs heaven some weeks ago at the age of 16 n a half... So my advice is not about charging but on 'enjoy n care about ur sweet doggie to the max'. Ciao ciao Ian

[@IaninLondon]

Ah, so sorry to hear..... It broke our heart when we lost our beagle.... Ted's a feisty 6 years old at present :)

[@vickio1697]

The BluEtti looks great. How long does it take to get to full charge from the solar panels?

[@IaninLondon]

Around 4-6 hours if it's sunny. It was on half yesterday and filled up in 2.5 hours. Cheers, Ian

[@vickio1697]

@@IaninLondon thanks that's pretty good going for free electricity (ignoring the hefty price tag!). I took my first drone flight yesterday with my new Mini 3. Got to what seemed like a terrifying and daring height of 13m! I'll be pootling around the garden for a while until I feel confident to go further.

[@adamanderson9881]

Just got mine, hooked it up to the phone charger and it was at 19% after 2 hours. Should I be worried?

[@IaninLondon]

No. But you need a more powerful charger.... It should fully charge in around an hour

[@adamanderson9881]

@@IaninLondon thanks for the reply. After about 6hrs it was fully charged. I guess I'll look into a different charging brick.

[@cathalcarty37]

Would it charge air 2 batteries ian

[@IaninLondon]

Yes, but you'd need the mains power charger or the car charger as the Air 2 can't be charged by USB C. But it would work fine.

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

It is worth remembering that fast charging any battery is not good for it. Slow charging over night is always better

[@africanhistory]

Just to let you guys know the tiny Samsung Ultra Battery Pack Type-C (Fast Charge, 10,000 mAh). I just got one and b/c I still only have one battery I just charge it in the bag after each flight/

[@KenPoisson_world_traveler]

Been to Snowdonia pre-drone yrs ago. Had overcast and some rain so couldn't enjoy it as much as I'd wished. In USA we can't fly (takeoff or land) in any National Park, Monument or Forest. I guess we can takeoff just outside but if it did an emergency landing or crash inside the park we'd be breaking the rules. What are the UK rules?

[@ramzimusallam5143]

Thanks Ian. Another useful video.

[@IaninLondon]

Similar; this spot is outside Snowdonia so I'm okay here

[@DLMVegas]

After paying over $1000 for this drone I shouldn't have to lay out anymore money to get the damn product charged and ready to fly.

[@djbasics123]

Thanks

[@bodkinsbestphotography]

"Completely off-grid" Flys over power lines while speaking...

[@IaninLondon]

Sadly they exist everywhere.....

[@thevideoark]

Thanks for the info Ian. Not green but have you considered a portible Inverter Generater where noise doesnt pose an issue.

[@IaninLondon]

As a camper, I have a pathological hatred of generators! :) But in truth, the lithium power banks work great! Cheaper ones are available...

[@ceeess2265]

@@IaninLondon I think I would be the same. I tend to cook using bio fuel in a spirit burner for the obvious eco qualities and it’s so quiet.

[@markjones116]

I have a duracell powerbank that has a 30w USB A outlet (Samsung fast charging) for my phone

[@IaninLondon]

Interesting. Have you tried it on the Mini? if so how long to charge it?

[@markjones116]

@@IaninLondon unfortunately don't own the new mini git it from Argos Duracell power bank (the most expensive one)

[@snapdiscgolf]

a cheap Nintendo switch charger will give you over 40 watts.

[@snaducca]

👍

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

Power banks are way over priced make your own with a battery.