This item might interest you, if it's something you want to utilize.


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I wonder if this is a DJI approved or does it matter?

Lucas775 Posted at 2017-9-29 17:01
I wonder if this is a DJI approved or does it matter?

There are many companies that provide useful extra items for our DJI flight kits.

I use a couple of them myself, without any problem or concern.


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I do not suggest to use the third party charger as the performance can not be ensured.

But since DJI has no plans to offer one, you have no choice, if you want to charge in the field.

Madwand Posted at 2017-9-29 20:06
But since DJI has no plans to offer one, you have no choice, if you want to charge in the field.

Certainly these chargers have been thoroughly tested before being put on the market, for consumers.

Perhaps DJI will bring out their own multi charging station, in the near future.
If not, there are these alternatives, available for those who wish to use them.


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My cigar lighter plug is off unless the engine is running.

heliman Posted at 2017-9-30 02:45
My cigar lighter plug is off unless the engine is running.

Yes, same with my Can Am SpYder RS-S trickle charger. But that is best, or I would drain the battery.
You can also buy a second car battery, but for the dash board socket, yes the vehicle needs to be running, to send voltage to the lighter/charger....


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Charge while going to next destination... Not bad!

OneMatt Posted at 2017-9-30 06:21
Charge while going to next destination... Not bad!

Yes, but how depleted are those flight packs and where are we flying today? ;-)

Can we plug in, on the train, or airplane?


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Can you just plug in the micro usb to you car phone charger on the spark? I know this would only charge one battery at a time and that you couldn't fly while charging but while your traveling

CloudKicker Posted at 2017-10-13 15:22
Can you just plug in the micro usb to you car phone charger on the spark? I know this would only charge one battery at a time and that you couldn't fly while charging but while your traveling

You should be able to. As long as the charger provides enough power.

I'm not sure that's a powered charging port.

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Thanks. Looks great!

Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-14 05:29
Thanks. Looks great!

Yes, it does look like it's well made and worth the while.  
I hope it serves you well, if you choose to make acquisition of a unit.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-10-14 09:20
Yes, it does look like it's well made and worth the while.  
I hope it serves you well, if you choose to make acquisition of a unit.

Not sure if they sell in NL also, but when I feel the need I will search for it

Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-14 10:09
Not sure if they sell in NL also, but when I feel the need I will search for it

If you have an eBay over there...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3-in-1-USB-Battery-Charging-Remote-Control-Car-Charger-Port-For-DJI-SPARK-Drone-/332352849265
I saw this.

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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-10-14 11:26
If you have an eBay over there...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3-in-1-USB-Battery-Charging-Remote-Control-Car-Charger-Port-For-DJI-SPARK-Drone-/332352849265
I saw this.[view_image]

Yes we have (for the sellers shipping to EU)

Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-14 12:19
Yes we have (for the sellers shipping to EU)

Hopefully the prices are adequately low for you too.

Yes, I know with shipping, it can often be nearly cost prohibitive.


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Be very careful using those chargers, I've heard of them shorting and blowing the (expensive) batteries.

Do what I did and get an inverter , then you can use you're original DJI charger. 150W is enough, check below.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150w-W ... :g:Y7wAAOSwHnFVxIpU

ped078 Posted at 2017-10-14 12:33
Be very careful using those chargers, I've heard of them shorting and blowing the (expensive) batteries.

Do what I did and get an inverter , then you can use you're original DJI charger. 150W is enough, check below.

Yes, great advice. As that's also a safe way to charge. ;-)


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Good luck with that. Pulling 10 - 20 amps through that cigarette lighter  plug might not  be  much better.

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-10-14 12:32
Hopefully the prices are adequately low for you too.

Yes, I know with shipping, it can often be nearly cost prohibitive.

True. I seldom buy something from eBay. Just because of that.

That sort of product is nearly always free postage to UK at least.

Bright Spark Posted at 2017-10-14 13:35
That sort of product is nearly always free postage to UK at least.

Yeah, I'm not sure of shipping fees to the Netherlands though.

Too bad there aren't cheaper vendors in that area.


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Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-14 13:23
True. I seldom buy something from eBay. Just because of that.

That makes sense. But then you have to miss out on many of these things. ;-)


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Bright Spark Posted at 2017-10-14 13:22
Good luck with that. Pulling 10 - 20 amps through that cigarette lighter  plug might not  be  much better.

Actually it draws 5.6A (or 67.2 watts) while charging 3 batteries...I've measured it on my bench PSU .

So yeah

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-10-14 22:06
That makes sense. But then you have to miss out on many of these things. ;-)

I will look at ebay next time

Is that going into inverter? I 'm thinking of getting one now☺

Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-15 04:17
I will look at ebay next time

Yes, as Yellow Pages used to advertise. Let your fingers do the walking. Haha



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Bright Spark Posted at 2017-10-15 04:41
Is that going into inverter? I 'm thinking of getting one now☺

There are always solutions to the hardness. Ha

When I posted this thread, I never expected there to be a conversation. Good stuff.


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Well spark has much to interest. Mine is so good now, but much to find out still.

Bright Spark Posted at 2017-10-15 08:12
Well spark has much to interest. Mine is so good now, but much to find out still.

Yes, even for it's diminutive size, certainly feature full. ;-)

I hope you get to appreciate all of its uniqueness.



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Could ypu please post a link for this charger?  Thanks.

slyd Posted at 2018-2-27 18:49
Could ypu please post a link for this charger?  Thanks.

Sure. Most definitely.
https://www.drone-world.com/dji-spark-3in1-car-charger
A couple of them.
https://dronesfuel.com/product/3-in-1-car-charger-for-dji-spark/


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Hi

First of all, thanks for adding so much info on this issue. I am travelling 2 weeks on a camper on my vacation and I am checking all the possibilities to charge the batteries during that time. Apparently the 2 options I see here are valid: 3 in 1 charger and the inverter. I read many things about the inverters, and seem the best option, although they are a bit more expensive and also bigger. Could anybody confirm that the 3 in 1 charger is not damaging the batteries or shortening their lives?

Thanks again.

Montfrooij Posted at 2017-10-14 10:09
Not sure if they sell in NL also, but when I feel the need I will search for it

Ebay is your friend :-)

wimherman Posted at 2018-9-13 02:57
Ebay is your friend :-)

Hahahahaha.
Never used that so far.
We have 'marketplace' (Dutch translation) and it's free.
No charges for seller / buyer.  
So in general cheaper than eBay.
And local, so no worries about shipping etc.

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-9-13 03:10
Hahahahaha.
Never used that so far.
We have 'marketplace' (Dutch translation) and it's free.

Ebay is not what it was a long time ago.. also companys use it now to sell all new items direct (no auctions) most with free shipping for just a scratch of prices here in europe.. Paypall makes it very safe ;-)  A lot of drone stuff can be found there..!

wimherman Posted at 2018-9-13 03:29
Ebay is not what it was a long time ago.. also companys use it now to sell all new items direct (no auctions) most with free shipping for just a scratch of prices here in europe.. Paypall makes it very safe ;-)  A lot of drone stuff can be found there..!

Thanks for the tip!

nxo1981 Posted at 2018-9-13 01:34
Hi

First of all, thanks for adding so much info on this issue. I am travelling 2 weeks on a camper on my vacation and I am checking all the possibilities to charge the batteries during that time. Apparently the 2 options I see here are valid: 3 in 1 charger and the inverter. I read many things about the inverters, and seem the best option, although they are a bit more expensive and also bigger. Could anybody confirm that the 3 in 1 charger is not damaging the batteries or shortening their lives?

Happy to share a little info, where ever applicable. Glad your could use some of this, for your own travels.


Depending on your shopping availability, the inverter  would probably be easier to find.

Either one should be safe to charge your flight packs.

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