Hello, I am looking to purchase the power pack and I have a few questions...

1) Does the charger charge all the batteries at the same time?

2) If question 1 is false, can you set it to charge just 1 battery at a time?

3) If question 1 is true, how long does it take?

For the people that do have the power pack... what are your thoughts on it?  Is it worth the price?  Or should I go for the charging hub?

Thanks for the help!

Also, does anyone have the dimensions of the portable power pack?

dont have the dimensions but it charges one battery at a time amd if you have the spark attached to the power pack it takes priority i love it becauae i usually fly in remote locations it takes roughly 35-40 mins to charge one battery left at 20 percent so while i fly a it charges the other ones at a good rate. depends on how fast you want to charge and fly

Wreo Posted at 2018-2-8 21:59
Also, does anyone have the dimensions of the portable power pack?

Hi, there. I would recommend you read the manual from our website and please note that battery in sleeping mode will not be charged first. It takes two and a half hours to fully charge three batteries: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Spark/20171116/Spark+Portable+Station_v1.0_multi.pdf

DJI Elektra Posted at 2018-2-8 22:48
Hi, there. I would recommend you read the manual from our website and please note that battery in sleeping mode will not be charged first. It takes two and a half hours to fully charge three batteries: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Spark/20171116/Spark+Portable+Station_v1.0_multi.pdf

Why can’t it charge them all at the same time like the battery charging hub?

Also what are it’s dimensions?

Wreo Posted at 2018-2-8 23:03
Why can’t it charge them all at the same time like the battery charging hub?

Also what are it’s dimensions?

The charging hub is powered by the mains, the charging station by an internal battery. I guess the battery in the portable charging station doesn't have enough output to charge more than one battery at full power/maximum speed. If it was configured to charge two or three at the same time, it would probably just take twice or three times as long.

Usually, the dimension are to be found in the spec sheet.

KurtVD Posted at 2018-2-8 23:30
The charging hub is powered by the mains, the charging station by an internal battery. I guess the battery in the portable charging station doesn't have enough output to charge more than one battery at full power/maximum speed. If it was configured to charge two or three at the same time, it would probably just take twice or three times as long.

Usually, the dimension are to be found in the spec sheet.

What about when you the portable charger is plugged into the wall?  Then does it charge them all at the same time?  Also I couldn’t find the dimensions on the specs list.


Thanks

KurtVD Posted at 2018-2-8 23:30
The charging hub is powered by the mains, the charging station by an internal battery. I guess the battery in the portable charging station doesn't have enough output to charge more than one battery at full power/maximum speed. If it was configured to charge two or three at the same time, it would probably just take twice or three times as long.

Usually, the dimension are to be found in the spec sheet.

What about when you the portable charger is plugged into the wall?  Then does it charge them all at the same time?  Also I couldn’t find the dimensions on the specs list.


Thanks

Wreo Posted at 2018-2-9 00:06
What about when you the portable charger is plugged into the wall?  Then does it charge them all at the same time?  Also I couldn’t find the dimensions on the specs list.

Hmm...good question, but I do not own one, so I don't know. It would certainly have enough power from the 100V/220V outlet, but it depends on the wiring and the internal components as well, so maybe one of the DJI administrators here can check on that (or you try and call customer service).

As for the dimensions, that's unusual, I couldn't find them either. If you look at the pics with the Spark in it, it seems to be about the same size as the styrofoam box the Spark was delivered in, but it's hard to tell how high (deep) it is. Does it also need an external power brick, like the charging hub?
Are you saying that you're going to buy either the charging hub or the portable charging station? I don't know how much the charging hub costs on its own (I bought the combo), but I guess if I had to get one now, I would rather get the portable station. The portable station is only about 40 US$ if you substract the price of the two batteries that come with it, that's quite reasonable. But since I already have the hub, I'm not going to buy it.

It is charging the batteries one by one in sequence, even when connected to external power. Keep in mind that's when it's charging its internal battery, too.

size:
162mm*178mm*86mm

dj_dread Posted at 2018-2-9 04:44
size:
162mm*178mm*86mm

Thank you!

KurtVD Posted at 2018-2-9 00:51
Hmm...good question, but I do not own one, so I don't know. It would certainly have enough power from the 100V/220V outlet, but it depends on the wiring and the internal components as well, so maybe one of the DJI administrators here can check on that (or you try and call customer service).

As for the dimensions, that's unusual, I couldn't find them either. If you look at the pics with the Spark in it, it seems to be about the same size as the styrofoam box the Spark was delivered in, but it's hard to tell how high (deep) it is. Does it also need an external power brick, like the charging hub?

Ok thanks for the help!

I believe this is a smart charger so doesn't matter how it's connected to what ever source it still charge the batteries in order and not all at once

dji TO88 Posted at 2018-2-9 20:09
I believe this is a smart charger so doesn't matter how it's connected to what ever source it still charge the batteries in order and not all at once

Thank you!

Hi all!  The spark portable charger IS able to charge 2 batteries at once. Just connect your spark to its USB port, while letting it charge one of the other batteries in the bay.  I don't know how, but this just dawned on me The other day.  Tried it, and it worked!

Take a look at the review that Rick does on his Drone Valley YouTube channel.  Very comprehensive and he lays out the charge process and exactly how he has used it.  Drone Valley has been one of the better resources for other product reviews, as well.  Check also FlytPath and Dragon7.  All done by articulate pilots.

-Charges one battery at a time starting with the one that has the highest voltage.  The intent is to get you flying as soon as possible.
-If you charging the Power Bank too, the Station and the one battery do charge simultaneously;
-If you are using the USB port(s), those charge independently of the aircraft batteries and Bank;
-Charging times will vary depending on how much charge is left in the battery and/or bank.  (Rick alludes to batteries starting at 20%)
-For me, with batteries around 10% and the Bank 'depleted' to where it wouldn't charge flight batteries further, it took just under two hours.
-Dimensions are listed in the Spec (see the DJI store link to Spark Accessories)
-If you buy it you MUST consider the 19$ case option.  Spark RC, extra props, all store neatly in a flight ready case.
-Also, consider the Bank+ option.  Adds two batteries for the price of one.

Mine also charges from a usb battery pack. I will probably still get 1 spare battery as it takes an hour or so to charge but it’s a lot cheaper!

I just bought one and the compatible bag. Love the charger as it allows you that extra charge away from mains power.

The bag is great, fits the portable charger, controller, USB cable and spare props.