I just ordered my Anafi today. One of the items that I have left to purchase is a flight battery charger. From the Anafi reviews I've read and the videos I've watched, it seems that most reviewers are marking down the Anafi on battery recharging time. I know I read in several places where a USB-C PD charger was recommended to decrease the charging time. Is that accurate information? What's the maximum wattage rating the batteries can be charged at? Does anyone have specific makes and models of chargers that are they can recommend as the best to use?
Best Battery Charger?
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Grim Reaper
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I’ve found that there’s little difference between using a 60w charger and a 48w charger (a few minutes at best).
I got a few syncwire quick charge units and some good quality short leads from Lindy as my charging bank (I have 3 batteries that may need to be charged at the same time whilst on holiday)
It’s a shame I couldn’t find a 3 output USB C charger.
Inatek 60w charger
Buy 1 get 1 @ 40% off
Lindy cable
Belkin thunderbolt 3 cables have similar characteristics
I got a few syncwire quick charge units and some good quality short leads from Lindy as my charging bank (I have 3 batteries that may need to be charged at the same time whilst on holiday)
It’s a shame I couldn’t find a 3 output USB C charger.
Inatek 60w charger
Buy 1 get 1 @ 40% off
Lindy cable
Belkin thunderbolt 3 cables have similar characteristics
If you are not in a rush to recharge the batteries why not just stick with any existing USB charger you have?
Typically overnight.
Slower charging may actually be better for battery life as the battery won't get so hot during the process.
SMART BATTERY
- Type: High density LiPo (2 cells)
- Capacity: 2,700mAh
- Flight time per charge: 25min
- Charging port: USB-C
- Weight: 126g
- Voltage: 7.6V
- Max charging power: 24W
Typically overnight.
Slower charging may actually be better for battery life as the battery won't get so hot during the process.
SMART BATTERY
- Type: High density LiPo (2 cells)
- Capacity: 2,700mAh
- Flight time per charge: 25min
- Charging port: USB-C
- Weight: 126g
- Voltage: 7.6V
- Max charging power: 24W
Jagerbomb52
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I bought one of these and it will charge my battery from 10% to 100% in 104 minutes. I also use Anker cables.
(Quick Charge 3.0 31.5W Dual USB Wall Charge )
Anything that is 18W fast charge or over will produce pretty much the same results.
PowerPort 2 Ports
(Quick Charge 3.0 31.5W Dual USB Wall Charge )
Anything that is 18W fast charge or over will produce pretty much the same results.
PowerPort 2 Ports
Dirk_ANAFI
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Hey, thanks for all the replies and recommendations. I'm looking at all your recommendations to decide which one to buy. Please chime in if you have an opinion on the subject. I will definitely take a look at each one. I'll let y'all know which way I go once I decide!
Thanks again, Eric
Thanks again, Eric
Anker. And Anker cables. Seems to be good quality. I have 3 single port (USB c port only) Ankers to charge 3 batteries. I also use this car charger if that interests you:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071WYF9HP?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
dm, sounds like a good set up. What kind of charging times are you seeing with the Ankar wall charger versus the car charger? I also saw this Ankar multi-USB (although only one jack is PD) for $10 more. I guess I could get that one for one battery and other stuff like phones, etc. and two of the single port PD chargers for the other two batteries?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0712252Z...subtag=AgEAAAAAAAAAAR8XAAAAAEs_YPcAAAAAW4n5XQ
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I’ve actually never timed the chargers. I just set them and go. But I “noticed” that wall chargers seemed pretty fast versus a 10watt standard iPad USB adapter. Also I lied!!! I have the Anker car adapter, but I actually never used it because they had a power inverter in the truck. So can’t say how much difference in speed there is.
Amazon UK have this car charger with USB PD which if it works sounds interesting...
http://amzn.eu/d/3inUoZ5
http://amzn.eu/d/3inUoZ5
Yeah, that is pretty cool. Wonder how well it works? I'll check and see if the same charger on the US amazon site.
Dirk_ANAFI
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Don't know. I have:
Helperinc USB C car charger 63 W PD 3.0, QC 3.0 Amazon.
Works good, charging time about 105 Minutes.
]Don't know. I have:
Helperinc USB C car charger 63 W PD 3.0, QC 3.0 Amazon.
Works good, charging time about 105 Minutes.[/QUOTE]
Dirk,
I really like the look of the Helperinc charger; it looks well constructed. However, I was unable to find the manufacturer's website. Do you know if they have one? Only place I could find the Helperinc charger was on Amazon.
Eric
Helperinc USB C car charger 63 W PD 3.0, QC 3.0 Amazon.
Works good, charging time about 105 Minutes.[/QUOTE]
Dirk,
I really like the look of the Helperinc charger; it looks well constructed. However, I was unable to find the manufacturer's website. Do you know if they have one? Only place I could find the Helperinc charger was on Amazon.
Eric
Dirk_ANAFI
Well-known member
Okay, cool. I'm sure I couldn't read it either! How long have you had it? What are your thoughts on it? Any concerns or issues with it so far?
Eric
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