Hi when you were trying to plug in your recharge cables I noticed that both times you had the cable upside down. If you put a drop of white out on the top side of the USB side you will always have the cable with the correct side up :-) cheers. Like you're work. Thanks
Rick so pleased to see this ! Thank you for your diligence in testing several of these multi chargers and finding one that has those built in protections. Great video !
Bill, great to see you stopping by and I hope you're getting a lot of airtime with your new Mavic 2. I'm still hoping to be down there in Florida next month and we'll have to get together again for a little flight time! Rick
Polarity Tip: I just got my DJI Mavic 2 Zoom yesterday. The micro USB's are polarized. One way to make sure you don't try to put the cable in wrong is to get some yellow or white fingernail polish. Put a small drop on the side of the cable and another on the surface you are plugging it into. Years ago someone put me on to these paint pencils (Diagraph GP-X). I use Yellow, it shows up very nicely and wears for years. When I now plug the cable in I know right away which way it goes in and doesn't damage the connector.
Thanks for the post and I really appreciate your business! These chargers are great for getting everything you need charged quickly and safely. Be sure to stop back soon. Rick
Super Dave, thanks for the post and these are really decent chargers. I have them in stock and can ship them right out. I appreciate the support and hope you're getting some great flying in before winter arrives. Rick
Thanks a million rick for bringing this great device to our attention. To me it’s a no brainier, get all the batteries charged at once & safely. This is deffo on my list of mavic accessories 👍
Billy, you're welcome and thank you for posting and visiting the channel. I have a lot more accessories that I am testing for the new Mavic 2 so be sure and stay tuned for more clips very soon. Rick
Had a 5 in 1 on order from amazon and cancelled it and got your 6 in one instead. It only had 3 battery ports and no mention of the safety features you mentioned that this one had. Looking forward to quick charging! Thanks, Rick.
Thanks for the post and I really appreciate your business. We have a small number of these left on hand and will have yours shipped out in the morning. Rick
Perfect timing again Rick my brick wall charger won't charge when I use my hub, but it will charge a battery individually. Just ordered this through your website with 2 aux cables. Happy flying Rick!
Pat, thanks a lot for the post and your business. We'll have it shipped in the morning and you should have it in a few days. Thanks again and I hope you're getting in some great airtime! Rick
Hi Rick. Thank you for the excellent reviews. One request I have is that when reviewing products that connect to the mains electricity, please can you include what the voltage input is as much of the world is on 230volts and not 110volts. Many thanks, regards John.
ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO!, THANKS FROM A BRAND NEW UAV "PILOT" (MAVIC 2 PRO). IF I HAD SEEN YOUR VIDEOS PRIOR TO PURCHASING, I MOST DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE GONE TO YOU FOR EVERYTHING... I'M DISABLED (HANDS -OK / WALKING -NOT SO MUCH) & THE DRONE ALLOWS ME TO EXPLORE MY NJ SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. I JUST NEED TO FIND A MINI ONE TO FLY INDOORS ONCE WINTER HITS). SO.. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Mark, that would work as long as the inverter you're using is pretty clean with the 120v AC its generating. Some of the better ones generate a pure sine wave and that means you'll get clean power out the other side of the charger. You also need to make sure that whatever inverter you're using can support the current the power supply needs to operate. Most of them do as long as it's not a tiny one. I hope that helps! Rick
What current on the 110v side does this draw with 4 batteries connected. Also if the car charger one is charging 2 batteries would the car need to be running or would they flatten the car battery...
I really appreciate your business and didn't anticipate how popular the charger would be. I promise we'll have it out to you as quickly as possible and you're going to love it. Rick
Another great review Rick, thank you! I almost bought an “inferior” multi-charger last week but decided not to. Glad I waited to see your review. Just purchased the multi-charger off your website along with the 2 extra cables. Thanks! Quick question, is using an inverter not a good idea? I bought a 450 w inverter a few weeks back and it did fine charging Mavic Air batteries, but could only get my M2Pro battery (singular) to what appeared to be 75% w/o tripping the breaker on the inverter. I was really disappointed in that and thought “I should have asked Rick first!” So, now I’m asking, after the fact, if you can do a clip on inverters - the good bad and ugly and your recommendations if/when/how they can or cannot be used for the M2Pro. Thanks again for all the great info on your channel! Your channel is unique and offers the type of support info many of us need, keep up the good work! Cheers.
Hi Rick, I noticed the dji instructions for all my quads warn about overloading the chargers, one bat or controller at once, I’ll be looking at that multi charger and if you ship to the UK. Thanks for the as-usual good vid. Robert.
Randel, thanks for your business and I hope you enjoy the charger. We'll have it on its way to you tomorrow and you'll receive an email with the tracking details for the shipment. Rick
Hey Rick, very nice review of these chargers. That six-in-one looks for being a really big asset for being able to charge 4 batteries at the same time, that's really cool! Plus the portable car charger is very cool too, but it will take longer to charge up the batteries at the lower voltage. In my opinion, two is always better than one at a time even if it does take longer. Rick, have a question, do they make this charger for the Mavic Pro? Thanks again for the nice review!
I know this video is old but I went to your link to buy this charger and noticed the one on your link is only a 3 battery charger not the 4 you show in the video. Where can I get the 4 battery charger?
Is there an aftermarket charger for the Inspire 2 that you would recommend? And have you heard anything about the A80 portable charger from Energen? I have repeatedly written Energen about it and I don’t get any answers from them.
Tony, thanks for the post and it's the same idea just built for the larger Mavic 2 batteries. I hope you're getting some flying time in before the winter and thanks for stopping by. Rick
Hi Rick thanks for a great review i think the chargers still the best thinks you can get besides the filters for your drones. Do you know anything about The Energen 360 and it’s shipping date Also will it come with cables for the Mavic 2 Pro i hear i would get a tracking number next week.
RICK HALBUR Yeah, Energen 360 was Rick's last greatest charger. Only problem is that, to date, they are airware - promises, promises... Rick has no control over this, however. Wish he did - he'd get them delivered! 😎
Thanks Dave you right risk have them her 3 mounths ago but at less I got a reply tell me sipping will start this week with tracking number's be sent out too. Have a nice week Dave.
Rick, I have just bought the new Mavic 2 Zoom and I have a question for you. I'm getting an error message on the R/C under (Aircraft Status) it states. (Radio Channel Quality Poor) How do I fix this issue? Thank you for all of your help I do enjoy your channel.
I have a MAVIC AIR 2 battery car charger and was wondering if it will charge MAVIC 2 batteries. Are the battery terminals the same? I am purchasing a MAVIC 2 drone so don't want to waste $$$ buying the car charger if I can use the MAVIC AIR charger. THANKS
The Mavic cells (like most of the modern DJI quads) are actually LIHV cells. The way you can tell is by dividing the total voltage (11.2v) by the number of cells (3) and you'll get an individual cell voltage of 3.8v. Lipo cells are 3.7v and that extra .1v is the indication that you're dealing with LIHV cells. They operate about the same as standard Lipo cells but have that little "extra" boost in them Thanks for the post and great question! Rick
I’m looking for a sunscreen that will work with the Polar Pro mount that relocates my IPhone 8+ for a Mavic Pro. This bracket relocates the phone above the Mavic controller. Any ideas? Polar Pro does not make one.
good evening I tried the charger and loads on cell with 4.38volt The charger dji loads on cell 4.35volt I will he's got problem the battery with 4.38volt cell ??????
Could you run 6 in 1 charger with power converter in your truck that has constant output :140 watts and 300 watts peak ? Or would that be way to much of a load ? Its nice being able to charge everything at once .
You could use an inverter but it would have to be a pretty powerful one to support the 6-in-1 charger. My truck has one built in and I can run it on that so if you're adding one, go larger so you won't have any issues. Thanks for the post, Rick
I am still interested in which gets the FIRST battery charged fastest ... the DJI hub which puts ALL its power into the first battery that needs the least charge to top it off or the other brands that try to charge all batteries in parallel. In my case, my greatest interest is getting the first battery.
The parallel charger would still be faster than stock as they both charge about 3.5A, aftermarket can go a little higher to 4-4.5A. With a parallel charger once the first battery is charged, you can leave the other three charging and they would presumably be completed a few minutes later by which time once you land you can just swap out batteries and take off straight after.
I came to drones by way of R/C car racing and they put an emphasis on balance charging your multi cell batteries. Is that taken care of by the "intelligent" battery, or does the charger take care of that, if at all?
Thanks for posting and the answer is that the DJI batteries have an intelligent controller inside that not only balances the charge across the cells, it also provides a bunch of other protections against over-charging, shorts and other things that "naked" Lipo cells suffer from. I appreciate you stopping by and hope you'll sub the channel as I have a lot more content posting this week. Rick
Okay, thanks for the quick reply. I thought I read that the batteries had this feature, but there is so much new information to absorb that fact got lost. Thanks again.
Thanks for the post but it doesn't have this capability and is effectively "passive" when off so the batteries can sit on the charger when finished and will maintain their full charge. That discharging effort is actually a bad thing for these types of cells since it can mess with their discharge profiles. The controller learns what a typical charge / discharge cycle looks like and adjusts to accommodate. The best way to discharge the cells if you need to store them for a while is to hover the quad or let them move through the discharge automatically. I hope that helps, Rick
Just got the Mavic 2 Zoom. However, horizon seems to be titled slightly “left down” on videos. I did IMU, compass and camera calibrations. Any thoughts? Is there a manual horizon correction? Also, any ideas on a super-small travel bag that would house just the drone, 1 battery and the remote? I want small (but protected) to throw in my suitcase.
l have that after market car charger signal out put sometimes it over heats. Can you hook up the 6 in 1 charger to the charging hub l have more than 4 batteries?
Al, unfortunately you can't use the charging hub with the 6-in-1 charger. I did test this and it isn't compatible and even if it was compatible it would really stress the charger. I would charge the 4 at a time and switch them out when charged.
Question on battery wait time, I remember someone saying you should wait for the battery to cool before recharging for a next flight. What’s your thoughts on minimal cool time between finishing flying and charging the just used battery.
Super Dave. I let the batteries sit for a few minutes to level off at room temperature before I start charging them. This is sometimes a challenge in the summer since it can get pretty hot. Just use common sense and don't charge them when they're really hot or really cold and you'll be OK. Rick
@@Dronevalley Whilst I agree with your advice and do practise the same, I find the DJI batteries wont actually start charging until they've cooled down, so DJI has put the smarts in to prevent charging while the battery is too hot.
How critical is it in pointing the controller exactly at the drone for with ocusync? I’ve seen some videos with people standing to the side and still getting pretty far. I know with my old phantom it was pretty important to point right at the drone, but didn’t know if it was as important with ocusync or not.
I have a question about the 6-in-1 charger, have you measured the voltage across all 4 terminals and if so, what voltage are you reading? I have one and I'm not getting a solid 17.60v like the stock charger.
Bob, I haven't measured the voltage levels with the unit on but the one I've been using (and selling on our website) works great and charges the cells quickly. I'm not sure where you purchased your charger but if it's charging the cells I wouldn't worry. Remember, it's a 15.4 volt cell so anything above that voltage will charge the cells.
The charger has a standard "computer" connection on it for power and you'll have to use a local plug in the UL to make the connection to the wall but it is voltage switching and will accommodate the 220v easily. we do ship to the UK for a small shipping fee so feel free to place an order and I'll have one on the way to you in the morning. Rick
Hello Rick I was interested in purchasing the 6in1 battery charger for my Mavic 2/Pro, do you have them in stock and if not when will they be in.... available/ETA shipping to NJ 07109.... thanx! keep up the awesome work on your channel...!
Thx Rick, I have a Zoom....just picked up a Crystalsky looking new in the box on craigslist for 300 bucks....no bloody charger. I have seen the pigtail that plugs into the batt charge plug and then into the Csky batt.
The hassle with the CrystalSky (and there are a few) is that it doesn't come with a charger and you'll normally need a Phantom charger to use with the charging base. Unfortunately, I just went to test the 6-in-1 Mavic 2 charger we have on the website and it charges the controllers through USB so it won't work with the CS charging base. My suggestion would be to find a used Phantom charger on eBay to use for charging those cells. It's a great display but does have a few interesting wrinkles like the charger you have to get used to.
Thanks for the post and it will be a few weeks before I have these back in stock. The first generation of the product had a few issues and they are upgrading the protection circuits and releasing a Generation 2 device that I expect to have in the beginning of December. Same price as the Gen 1 version. Thanks for the interest and check the website for updates. Thanks, Rick
Rick, thank for your quick response. Also can you answer this question for please, I have just bought the new Mavic 2 Zoom and I have a question for you. I'm getting an error message on the R/C under (Aircraft Status) it states. (Radio Channel Quality Poor) How do I fix this issue? Thank you for all of your help I do enjoy your channel.
I've been flying both models of Mavic 2 for a few months now and haven't seen that issue. It can be caused by a few things. Make sure your antenna are extended and parallel to each other. You also want to see if there is additional interference in the area with the Wifi signals. Even though the M2 uses Ocusync, it still rides in the ISM band and can be affected by noise. Another possibility can be the phone/tablet your using with the controller. If possible, try borrowing a friends phone to see if you still have the same issues and always turn off Wifi when using the phone with the controller. The last thing I can suggest would be to try one of the range extenders that slip over the antenna to increase your signal strength. They are inexpensive and really do work well. Give those things a try and let me know how you make out. Rick
RIck, I would like to let you know that the problem with my Mavic 2 zoom was corrected by downloading the latest firmware update on the aircraft. Now it states (Radio Channel Quality Good) not (Poor). Thank you for all of your help. I will be looking for some new accessories from your website. Phil
Dan, thanks for the post but you'd be buying the charger from us and we stand behind everything we sell with a full warranty. Like I mentioned in the clip, I've tested a number of different charges to find the best of the bunch to offer on our site. I've carried other models of these for the Mavic, Phantom, Spark and Mavic Air so I can assure you that they work well. I hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. Rick
Thanks for the post but Super Dave beat you to the tape :) I appreciate the post and I'm really enjoy the clips you're posting on your channel. Keep up the great work! Rick
Thanks for the post and the challenge for DJI is balancing the weight of the charger with the output power. They want to make it small enough to be portable but that limits how fast they can charge the batteries. The advantage of the newer 6-in-1 charger is that it can supply 4.5A to all 4 cables and allows you to charge all of your cells at the same time. Rick
Thanks for the post but it's a little more complicated than people are saying. The bill was just signed into law as part of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act and one of the provisions in that bill outlines the ability of law enforcement to commandeer a drone that is posing an immediate threat to safety. This is intended to protect stadiums, airports and other areas that are official No Fly Zones from bad guys. The concern is that currently anyone can buy a drone and wreak havoc anywhere and the new bill opens the door for both tracking and disabling quads that break the law. You won't have to worry about any of that as long as you fly safe. I think that's a good thing.
It’s crazy. The FAA is literally killing off hobbyists with the new 2018 rules and besides a couple of TH-cam channels ( like drone works) the rest of the TH-cam drone channels are pushing things like charging options. I like your channel a lot rick but really your going to be a thing of the past if you don’t get you and the rest of your followers involved
Thanks for the post and the fear of these new regulations are really overblown. Most of the clips you reference are talking about the House version of the bill, which has since been changed by the senate and passed and is now in force. It's a lot different than the original one those channels are talking about. I am working on a clip to explain the changes but it's a lot to cover and taking longer than I expected. In a nutshell - Section 336 is gone and anyone flying is now considered a hobbyist and need to follow the same rules. Part 107 is commercial operation and eventually all drones will need to provide a digital license plate for identification when flying. All reasonable changes since we're going to be sharing the skies below 400' very soon with autonomous drones from Amazon and Fedex that are flying BVLOS.
Drone Valley thanks rick. Sorry for the alarmist rant but I do love this hobby and want to be able to keep this passion alive. I look forward to your video
No problem, that's why I started the channel so fliers could talk about things that affect our hobby. These topics are important to our hobby and we all need to understand how they affect our flying. I'll do my best to cover all the sections of the new law on the channel but it might take a few clips.
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Hi when you were trying to plug in your recharge cables I noticed that both times you had the cable upside down. If you put a drop of white out on the top side of the USB side you will always have the cable with the correct side up :-) cheers. Like you're work. Thanks
Rick so pleased to see this ! Thank you for your diligence in testing several of these multi chargers and finding one that has those built in protections. Great video !
Bill, great to see you stopping by and I hope you're getting a lot of airtime with your new Mavic 2. I'm still hoping to be down there in Florida next month and we'll have to get together again for a little flight time! Rick
Who would dislike a video like this... can’t figure that out, beyond me.
Polarity Tip:
I just got my DJI Mavic 2 Zoom yesterday. The micro USB's are polarized. One way to make sure
you don't try to put the cable in wrong is to get some yellow or white fingernail polish.
Put a small drop on the side of the cable and another on the surface you are plugging it into.
Years ago someone put me on to these paint pencils (Diagraph GP-X). I use Yellow, it shows up very nicely and wears for years.
When I now plug the cable in I know right away which way it goes in and doesn't damage the connector.
Thanks for another great video, I ordered the charger and 4 cables from Drone Valley. The value was excellent, keep up the good work !
Thanks for the post and I really appreciate your business! These chargers are great for getting everything you need charged quickly and safely. Be sure to stop back soon. Rick
Thanks for the great video! I just placed an order from you.
I’ve been waiting for this, better charging than stock charger that gets way hot.
Oh, and FIRST.
Will order soon.
Thanks Rick for doing the research.
Super Dave, thanks for the post and these are really decent chargers. I have them in stock and can ship them right out. I appreciate the support and hope you're getting some great flying in before winter arrives. Rick
HMMM guess you are out of stock already! Any idea when you will have more?
Great video Rick. Glad to see manufacturers are starting to come out with accessories for the M2P and Zoom.
Been looking for the right 6-in-1 for a while now, there is so much crap out there.. thanks for the heads up on this.
Good info. Thanks.
Thanks a million rick for bringing this great device to our attention. To me it’s a no brainier, get all the batteries charged at once & safely.
This is deffo on my list of mavic accessories 👍
Billy, you're welcome and thank you for posting and visiting the channel. I have a lot more accessories that I am testing for the new Mavic 2 so be sure and stay tuned for more clips very soon. Rick
Thanks Rick. This is the video I've been waiting for.
Great video Sir! Was just thinking of which charger was faster and if the 12v was any good at all. Now I know. Thank you!
Rick, been waiting for this...thanks for the review. Ordered one thru your site.
Had a 5 in 1 on order from amazon and cancelled it and got your 6 in one instead. It only had 3 battery ports and no mention of the safety features you mentioned that this one had. Looking forward to quick charging! Thanks, Rick.
Thanks for the post and I really appreciate your business. We have a small number of these left on hand and will have yours shipped out in the morning. Rick
Looks awesome I will pick one up and at a great price! Thanks for the informative video
Awesome products. Thank you very much for sharing
Perfect timing again Rick my brick wall charger won't charge when I use my hub, but it will charge a battery individually. Just ordered this through your website with 2 aux cables. Happy flying Rick!
Pat, thanks a lot for the post and your business. We'll have it shipped in the morning and you should have it in a few days. Thanks again and I hope you're getting in some great airtime! Rick
Got my Charger today Rick, this thing is a beast of a charger. Awesome investment. Thank you!
Hey Rick--Great Video---My question is can you charge the Remote thru the regular usb on the bottom of the RCk?
This is useful & valuable, if it works as advertised😉 Can it also charge Mavic 2 Enterprise batteries 🤔
The mavic 2 batteries (enterprise or not) are the same, I believe
Hi Rick. Thank you for the excellent reviews. One request I have is that when reviewing products that connect to the mains electricity, please can you include what the voltage input is as much of the world is on 230volts and not 110volts. Many thanks, regards John.
ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO!, THANKS FROM A BRAND NEW UAV "PILOT" (MAVIC 2 PRO). IF I HAD SEEN YOUR VIDEOS PRIOR TO PURCHASING, I MOST DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE GONE TO YOU FOR EVERYTHING... I'M DISABLED (HANDS -OK / WALKING -NOT SO MUCH) & THE DRONE ALLOWS ME TO EXPLORE MY NJ SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. I JUST NEED TO FIND A MINI ONE TO FLY INDOORS ONCE WINTER HITS). SO.. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers Mate!
like the 6 in one!! THANKS
Thanks for the post and it's a great charger and will charge pretty much everything you use to fly at one time. Works great!
beautiful video to my friend
Many thanks Rick. 👍 👌✌
Could we plug the six in one charger in to a DC 12V to 110V AC Converter in the vehicle?
Mark, that would work as long as the inverter you're using is pretty clean with the 120v AC its generating. Some of the better ones generate a pure sine wave and that means you'll get clean power out the other side of the charger. You also need to make sure that whatever inverter you're using can support the current the power supply needs to operate. Most of them do as long as it's not a tiny one. I hope that helps! Rick
What current on the 110v side does this draw with 4 batteries connected. Also if the car charger one is charging 2 batteries would the car need to be running or would they flatten the car battery...
Thank you Rick. Just ordered from your website. Wish it could get here faster. :)
I really appreciate your business and didn't anticipate how popular the charger would be. I promise we'll have it out to you as quickly as possible and you're going to love it. Rick
Another great review Rick, thank you! I almost bought an “inferior” multi-charger last week but decided not to. Glad I waited to see your review. Just purchased the multi-charger off your website along with the 2 extra cables. Thanks! Quick question, is using an inverter not a good idea? I bought a 450 w inverter a few weeks back and it did fine charging Mavic Air batteries, but could only get my M2Pro battery (singular) to what appeared to be 75% w/o tripping the breaker on the inverter. I was really disappointed in that and thought “I should have asked Rick first!” So, now I’m asking, after the fact, if you can do a clip on inverters - the good bad and ugly and your recommendations if/when/how they can or cannot be used for the M2Pro. Thanks again for all the great info on your channel! Your channel is unique and offers the type of support info many of us need, keep up the good work! Cheers.
If your car has 2 x 12v outlets, could you charge 2 batteries at the same time?
Hi Rick, I noticed the dji instructions for all my quads warn about overloading the chargers, one bat or controller at once, I’ll be looking at that multi charger and if you ship to the UK. Thanks for the as-usual good vid. Robert.
Hey dude! Does the 3 in 1 in car charger still only do 2amp if you only have 1 battery plugged in?
Just ordered one.
Randel, thanks for your business and I hope you enjoy the charger. We'll have it on its way to you tomorrow and you'll receive an email with the tracking details for the shipment. Rick
Thanks!
Hey Rick, very nice review of these chargers. That six-in-one looks for being a really big asset for being able to charge 4 batteries at the same time, that's really cool! Plus the portable car charger is very cool too, but it will take longer to charge up the batteries at the lower voltage. In my opinion, two is always better than one at a time even if it does take longer. Rick, have a question, do they make this charger for the Mavic Pro? Thanks again for the nice review!
I know this video is old but I went to your link to buy this charger and noticed the one on your link is only a 3 battery charger not the 4 you show in the video. Where can I get the 4 battery charger?
Is there an aftermarket charger for the Inspire 2 that you would recommend? And have you heard anything about the A80 portable charger from Energen? I have repeatedly written Energen about it and I don’t get any answers from them.
I have that for my Mavic pro, it works awsome
Tony, thanks for the post and it's the same idea just built for the larger Mavic 2 batteries. I hope you're getting some flying time in before the winter and thanks for stopping by. Rick
@@Dronevalley I live in South Texas, it can Christmas here and the weather is 105, lol.
Now you're making me jealous. We have a few more weeks of nice fall weather and then I'm stuck flying indoors (and driving my wife nuts) until spring.
Hi Rick thanks for a great review i think the chargers still the best thinks you can get besides the filters for your drones. Do you know anything about
The Energen 360 and it’s shipping date
Also will it come with cables for the Mavic 2 Pro i hear i would get a tracking number next week.
Awesome, thanks Rick!
RICK HALBUR Yeah, Energen 360 was Rick's last greatest charger. Only problem is that, to date, they are airware - promises, promises... Rick has no control over this, however. Wish he did - he'd get them delivered! 😎
Anything is better than what I have right now, which is stock and is it's useless with the hub charger.
Thanks Dave you right risk have them her 3 mounths ago but at less I got a reply tell me sipping will start this week with tracking number's be sent out too. Have a nice week Dave.
hello Rick, do you pretest the both chargers prior to shipping out as ordered, to make sure their working properly?
Rick, I have just bought the new Mavic 2 Zoom and I have a question for you. I'm getting an error message on the R/C under (Aircraft Status) it states. (Radio Channel Quality Poor) How do I fix this issue? Thank you for all of your help I do enjoy your channel.
I have a MAVIC AIR 2 battery car charger and was wondering if it will charge MAVIC 2 batteries. Are the battery terminals the same?
I am purchasing a MAVIC 2 drone so don't want to waste $$$ buying the car charger if I can use the MAVIC AIR charger.
THANKS
Hello mavic 2 batteries are lipo or LIHV.
The Mavic cells (like most of the modern DJI quads) are actually LIHV cells. The way you can tell is by dividing the total voltage (11.2v) by the number of cells (3) and you'll get an individual cell voltage of 3.8v. Lipo cells are 3.7v and that extra .1v is the indication that you're dealing with LIHV cells. They operate about the same as standard Lipo cells but have that little "extra" boost in them Thanks for the post and great question! Rick
Will the 6 in 1 charger be available again?
Good info Rick: Q re MAVIC 2 will you be doing a vid on controller holders for IPads etc. I have Apple IPAD “Air 2. Thanks
Thanks for the post and i'm actually reviewing a group of them now to settle on my favorite so stay tuned for that clip posting very soon. Rick
I’m looking for a sunscreen that will work with the Polar Pro mount that relocates my IPhone 8+ for a Mavic Pro. This bracket relocates the phone above the Mavic controller. Any ideas? Polar Pro does not make one.
What universal cable connection is included with 3 in 1 car charger ?
It comes with a cable that can be used with both Apple and MicroUSB connections. It makes it easy to charge both styles of phones.
good evening I tried the charger and loads on cell with 4.38volt The charger dji loads on cell 4.35volt I will he's got problem the battery with 4.38volt cell ??????
How does this compare to the trusty old YXC06?
Very solid review, thanks Bill. Will the USB out charge the Smart Controller at the same time, safely?
Hi Rick! Do you know if this charger (the 6 in 1 home, and 3 in one car) will work with the new Mavic 2 Enterprise Smart batteries?
Could you run 6 in 1 charger with power converter in your truck that has constant output :140 watts and 300 watts peak ? Or would that be way to much of a load ? Its nice being able to charge everything at once .
You could use an inverter but it would have to be a pretty powerful one to support the 6-in-1 charger. My truck has one built in and I can run it on that so if you're adding one, go larger so you won't have any issues. Thanks for the post, Rick
@@Dronevalley How much larger and do you have a brand/model you would suggest ?...Thanks
Do you ship to Canada also?
I am still interested in which gets the FIRST battery charged fastest ... the DJI hub which puts ALL its power into the first battery that needs the least charge to top it off or the other brands that try to charge all batteries in parallel. In my case, my greatest interest is getting the first battery.
The parallel charger would still be faster than stock as they both charge about 3.5A, aftermarket can go a little higher to 4-4.5A. With a parallel charger once the first battery is charged, you can leave the other three charging and they would presumably be completed a few minutes later by which time once you land you can just swap out batteries and take off straight after.
I came to drones by way of R/C car racing and they put an emphasis on balance charging your multi cell batteries. Is that taken care of by the "intelligent" battery, or does the charger take care of that, if at all?
Thanks for posting and the answer is that the DJI batteries have an intelligent controller inside that not only balances the charge across the cells, it also provides a bunch of other protections against over-charging, shorts and other things that "naked" Lipo cells suffer from. I appreciate you stopping by and hope you'll sub the channel as I have a lot more content posting this week. Rick
Okay, thanks for the quick reply. I thought I read that the batteries had this feature, but there is so much new information to absorb that fact got lost. Thanks again.
Rick, does this charger have a “storage” option? Where I can have the charger bring the battery down to a storage capacity?
Thanks for the post but it doesn't have this capability and is effectively "passive" when off so the batteries can sit on the charger when finished and will maintain their full charge. That discharging effort is actually a bad thing for these types of cells since it can mess with their discharge profiles. The controller learns what a typical charge / discharge cycle looks like and adjusts to accommodate. The best way to discharge the cells if you need to store them for a while is to hover the quad or let them move through the discharge automatically. I hope that helps, Rick
Just got the Mavic 2 Zoom. However, horizon seems to be titled slightly “left down” on videos. I did IMU, compass and camera calibrations. Any thoughts? Is there a manual horizon correction? Also, any ideas on a super-small travel bag that would house just the drone, 1 battery and the remote? I want small (but protected) to throw in my suitcase.
l have that after market car charger signal out put sometimes it over heats. Can you hook up the 6 in 1 charger to the charging hub l have more than 4 batteries?
Al, unfortunately you can't use the charging hub with the 6-in-1 charger. I did test this and it isn't compatible and even if it was compatible it would really stress the charger. I would charge the 4 at a time and switch them out when charged.
Question on battery wait time, I remember someone saying you should wait for the battery to cool before recharging for a next flight. What’s your thoughts on minimal cool time between finishing flying and charging the just used battery.
Super Dave. I let the batteries sit for a few minutes to level off at room temperature before I start charging them. This is sometimes a challenge in the summer since it can get pretty hot. Just use common sense and don't charge them when they're really hot or really cold and you'll be OK. Rick
@@Dronevalley Whilst I agree with your advice and do practise the same, I find the DJI batteries wont actually start charging until they've cooled down, so DJI has put the smarts in to prevent charging while the battery is too hot.
How critical is it in pointing the controller exactly at the drone for with ocusync? I’ve seen some videos with people standing to the side and still getting pretty far. I know with my old phantom it was pretty important to point right at the drone, but didn’t know if it was as important with ocusync or not.
Hello! Rick : I live in Taiwan. Are you able to ship the 6 in one charger to Taiwan, if I order from you?
I have a question about the 6-in-1 charger, have you measured the voltage across all 4 terminals and if so, what voltage are you reading? I have one and I'm not getting a solid 17.60v like the stock charger.
Bob, I haven't measured the voltage levels with the unit on but the one I've been using (and selling on our website) works great and charges the cells quickly. I'm not sure where you purchased your charger but if it's charging the cells I wouldn't worry. Remember, it's a 15.4 volt cell so anything above that voltage will charge the cells.
is there a toggle switch that goes from 110v to 220v or is it a case of putting a uk plug on it and away you go,also do you ship to the uk
The charger has a standard "computer" connection on it for power and you'll have to use a local plug in the UL to make the connection to the wall but it is voltage switching and will accommodate the 220v easily. we do ship to the UK for a small shipping fee so feel free to place an order and I'll have one on the way to you in the morning. Rick
thank you rick for your time and reviews great channel and just ordered one from you
Hello Rick I was interested in purchasing the 6in1 battery charger for my Mavic 2/Pro, do you have them in stock and if not when will they be in.... available/ETA shipping to NJ 07109.... thanx! keep up the awesome work on your channel...!
will this charge a Crystalsky battery?
Mitchell, I haven't tried that but will get one up on the test bench this weekend and see what I find. Check back in a bit for an update. Thanks, Rick
Thx Rick, I have a Zoom....just picked up a Crystalsky looking new in the box on craigslist for 300 bucks....no bloody charger. I have seen the pigtail that plugs into the batt charge plug and then into the Csky batt.
The hassle with the CrystalSky (and there are a few) is that it doesn't come with a charger and you'll normally need a Phantom charger to use with the charging base. Unfortunately, I just went to test the 6-in-1 Mavic 2 charger we have on the website and it charges the controllers through USB so it won't work with the CS charging base. My suggestion would be to find a used Phantom charger on eBay to use for charging those cells. It's a great display but does have a few interesting wrinkles like the charger you have to get used to.
Rick, When will the Sunnylife 6-1 charger be in stock?
Thanks for the post and it will be a few weeks before I have these back in stock. The first generation of the product had a few issues and they are upgrading the protection circuits and releasing a Generation 2 device that I expect to have in the beginning of December. Same price as the Gen 1 version. Thanks for the interest and check the website for updates. Thanks, Rick
Rick, thank for your quick response. Also can you answer this question for please, I have just bought the new Mavic 2 Zoom and I have a question for you. I'm getting an error message on the R/C under (Aircraft Status) it states. (Radio Channel Quality Poor) How do I fix this issue? Thank you for all of your help I do enjoy your channel.
I've been flying both models of Mavic 2 for a few months now and haven't seen that issue. It can be caused by a few things. Make sure your antenna are extended and parallel to each other. You also want to see if there is additional interference in the area with the Wifi signals. Even though the M2 uses Ocusync, it still rides in the ISM band and can be affected by noise. Another possibility can be the phone/tablet your using with the controller. If possible, try borrowing a friends phone to see if you still have the same issues and always turn off Wifi when using the phone with the controller. The last thing I can suggest would be to try one of the range extenders that slip over the antenna to increase your signal strength. They are inexpensive and really do work well. Give those things a try and let me know how you make out. Rick
Thanks for all of your help. I will try your suggestions and see if they will work. Phil
RIck, I would like to let you know that the problem with my Mavic 2 zoom was corrected by downloading the latest firmware update on the aircraft. Now it states (Radio Channel Quality Good) not (Poor). Thank you for all of your help. I will be looking for some new accessories from your website. Phil
I'm not sure I'd be keen on getting an AC charger from a manufacturer who I can't find on the web.
Dan, thanks for the post but you'd be buying the charger from us and we stand behind everything we sell with a full warranty. Like I mentioned in the clip, I've tested a number of different charges to find the best of the bunch to offer on our site. I've carried other models of these for the Mavic, Phantom, Spark and Mavic Air so I can assure you that they work well. I hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. Rick
Ha! First! 😁
Thanks for the post but Super Dave beat you to the tape :) I appreciate the post and I'm really enjoy the clips you're posting on your channel. Keep up the great work! Rick
@@Dronevalley Aw man! Well, I'll take a comfortable second to Super Dave! Lol. Thanks Rick!
They get hot so does the P4P..
Thanks for the post and the challenge for DJI is balancing the weight of the charger with the output power. They want to make it small enough to be portable but that limits how fast they can charge the batteries. The advantage of the newer 6-in-1 charger is that it can supply 4.5A to all 4 cables and allows you to charge all of your cells at the same time. Rick
What do you think of the new law where cops can shoot down any drone that they deem a threat?
Thanks for the post but it's a little more complicated than people are saying. The bill was just signed into law as part of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act and one of the provisions in that bill outlines the ability of law enforcement to commandeer a drone that is posing an immediate threat to safety. This is intended to protect stadiums, airports and other areas that are official No Fly Zones from bad guys. The concern is that currently anyone can buy a drone and wreak havoc anywhere and the new bill opens the door for both tracking and disabling quads that break the law. You won't have to worry about any of that as long as you fly safe. I think that's a good thing.
It’s crazy. The FAA is literally killing off hobbyists with the new 2018 rules and besides a couple of TH-cam channels ( like drone works) the rest of the TH-cam drone channels are pushing things like charging options. I like your channel a lot rick but really your going to be a thing of the past if you don’t get you and the rest of your followers involved
Thanks for the post and the fear of these new regulations are really overblown. Most of the clips you reference are talking about the House version of the bill, which has since been changed by the senate and passed and is now in force. It's a lot different than the original one those channels are talking about. I am working on a clip to explain the changes but it's a lot to cover and taking longer than I expected. In a nutshell - Section 336 is gone and anyone flying is now considered a hobbyist and need to follow the same rules. Part 107 is commercial operation and eventually all drones will need to provide a digital license plate for identification when flying. All reasonable changes since we're going to be sharing the skies below 400' very soon with autonomous drones from Amazon and Fedex that are flying BVLOS.
Drone Valley thanks rick. Sorry for the alarmist rant but I do love this hobby and want to be able to keep this passion alive. I look forward to your video
No problem, that's why I started the channel so fliers could talk about things that affect our hobby. These topics are important to our hobby and we all need to understand how they affect our flying. I'll do my best to cover all the sections of the new law on the channel but it might take a few clips.