Finally, I now have 3 batteries and a 3-way charger.
I also bought the 30W charger to reduce the charging time.
Batteries are labeled as well, although I'm a bit in doubt about the location where I put the label (not visible when in the 3 way charger).
We'll see how that works out.

Congrats on the new equipment.  

I labeled mine on the back.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-20 09:10
Congrats on the new equipment.

Thanks. It was quite fast with the new charger too.

agia57 Posted at 3-20 14:10
I labeled mine on the back.
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Yes, I feel that might have been better.....
Well, I can always try again

Montfrooij Posted at 3-21 01:13
Thanks. It was quite fast with the new charger too.

I hear you on that.  I finally broke down and got the 100W charger from DJI.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-21 03:28
I hear you on that.  I finally broke down and got the 100W charger from DJI.

That must even be faster

Montfrooij Posted at 3-21 05:50
That must even be faster

A bit faster and can charge battery hub and RC simultaneously.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-21 08:52
A bit faster and can charge battery hub and RC simultaneously.

Oh that is nice.
I did find a small downside.
It does not fit in my hard case anymore.

problem I see with original charger is that it charges batteries one by one with high Amps, some 3rd party charges can do this in paraller (simultaneously). One battery is charged with 3.5 Amps, 2 batteries simultaneously with 2x2.5 Amps, which should be better for battery health as it is not being pushed too hard and also not as much heat is produced during charging. I am thinking of purchasing 140-160W charger with several outputs, so I can charge batteries in charger, in drone and also RC with one unit simultaneously. I can  recommend charger from Ali with display, you can check detailed status of batteries whenever needed and also charge batteries just to 60% for long term storing with one click of the button. Also Aerial Pixel makes perfect stickers for Mini 3 and Mini 4 drones, including 4 big stickers for batteries.

harweyko Posted at 3-21 10:37
problem I see with original charger is that it charges batteries one by one with high Amps, some 3rd party charges can do this in paraller (simultaneously). One battery is charged with 3.5 Amps, 2 batteries simultaneously with 2x2.5 Amps, which should be better for battery health as it is not being pushed too hard and also not as much heat is produced during charging. I am thinking of purchasing 140-160W charger with several outputs, so I can charge batteries in charger, in drone and also RC with one unit simultaneously. I can  recommend charger from Ali with display, you can check detailed status of batteries whenever needed and also charge batteries just to 60% for long term storing with one click of the button. Also Aerial Pixel makes perfect stickers for Mini 3 and Mini 4 drones, including 4 big stickers for batteries.
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That sounds smart!
(and looks great)

I use this charger with acceptable results for me.  I can charge both the battery bank and the RC at the same time if I need to but it gets very warm with two devices charging.  Fairly small in size and I use short, high current rating USB-C cables.

40W USB C Block Double C Charger Block PD 3.0 Fast Charger Dual USB C Wall Plug w/Foldable Plug, 2-Port (20W+20W)

You can put one battery in the drone and charge them simultaneously.

Drone.Hunter Posted at 3-21 19:01
You can put one battery in the drone and charge them simultaneously.

Absolutely

Montfrooij Posted at 3-21 10:03
Oh that is nice.
I did find a small downside.
It does not fit in my hard case anymore.

That is a bit of a downside.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 01:53
That is a bit of a downside.

Yes it is. The 30W adapter is bigger than expected. And the ND filters come in a big package. I figured I'd leave the adapters at home, they are not needed for flying. Then it fits.

Montfrooij Posted at 3-22 02:15
Yes it is. The 30W adapter is bigger than expected. And the ND filters come in a big package. I figured I'd leave the adapters at home, they are not needed for flying. Then it fits.

Sounds like you have it figured out perfectly.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 02:20
Sounds like you have it figured out perfectly.

I hope I will soon.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 02:20
Sounds like you have it figured out perfectly.

Here you can see it.
https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=309829

Montfrooij Posted at 3-22 02:25
Here you can see it.
https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=309829

Wow, you got the mega kit.  Good for you Peter.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 02:35
Wow, you got the mega kit.  Good for you Peter.

Thanks.
A bit of a gamble for me as I don't often use the lighter density filters, but as the 2 that I wanted were already half the price.... I convinced myself I should get the bigger package...

Montfrooij Posted at 3-22 02:38
Thanks.
A bit of a gamble for me as I don't often use the lighter density filters, but as the 2 that I wanted were already half the price.... I convinced myself I should get the bigger package...

You never knew, someday one of the lighter density filters might just come in super handy.  


I always say it is better to have it and not need it at the time than to need it and not have it at all.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 03:08
You never knew, someday one of the lighter density filters might just come in super handy.  

True.
And I can try to make some good testing videos with them.

I use stock standard Samsung Smartphone wallwart charger. Charges 3 batteries in the hub in ~~4 hours.  Good enough for me.

Blarp Posted at 3-22 05:43
I use stock standard Samsung Smartphone wallwart charger. Charges 3 batteries in the hub in ~~4 hours.  Good enough for me.

Yeah, it's the same with the smaller DJI charger.
It's not often that I 'need' the faster time, but I figured I might order one since I want to be able to charge both the controller and the batteries.

Montfrooij Posted at 3-22 03:38
True.
And I can try to make some good testing videos with them.

There you go.  You've already found a use for the ones that you didn't think you'd use much.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-22 13:27
There you go.  You've already found a use for the ones that you didn't think you'd use much.

Yeah. Not it's just a matter of finding a moment of free time and good weather

Montfrooij Posted at 3-23 04:00
Yeah. Not it's just a matter of finding a moment of free time and good weather

Good luck in finding both of those on the same day.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 04:22
Good luck in finding both of those on the same day.

Yup. Not today.
Wind and rain and sun all together.

Sounds like a dumb question but why do you label the batteries ?

Mine were for example not purchased as part of fly more combo pack, so 1 is original that came with drone, 2 is separately purchased mini 4 battery and 3 is older battery from mini 3 that fits but has less mAh and 25 more cycles and usually is just a last reserve. When charging or changing batteries it is then easier to decide which one to put in.

Montfrooij Posted at 3-23 04:27
Yup. Not today.
Wind and rain and sun all together.

Isn't that just the way it tends to work out on the weekends.  

Bell-Air Posted at 3-23 05:24
Sounds like a dumb question but why do you label the batteries ?

To be able to rotate them.
So they get equal loads.

harweyko Posted at 3-23 06:57
Mine were for example not purchased as part of fly more combo pack, so 1 is original that came with drone, 2 is separately purchased mini 4 battery and 3 is older battery from mini 3 that fits but has less mAh and 25 more cycles and usually is just a last reserve. When charging or changing batteries it is then easier to decide which one to put in.

Yeah, I had this with the Mini 2 too.

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-23 09:32
Isn't that just the way it tends to work out on the weekends.

Seems to be indeed.

Did you pickup the prop guard too Peter?

The charging hub is quite a nice little gadget to have for your drone, and it is so small you can take it anywhere.

Montfrooij Posted at 3-23 10:51
Seems to be indeed.

Would be nice to have time available and good weather once in a while on the weekends.  

DAFlys Posted at 3-24 06:41
Did you pickup the prop guard too Peter?

I decided to 'not' get it, since I feel the props stay in place in the case I have now. (it has a compartment for the drone).
But maybe I'll get one later if that is not true.  

USER001 Posted at 3-24 06:43
The charging hub is quite a nice little gadget to have for your drone, and it is so small you can take it anywhere.

Absolutely. Very convenient.