Best Batteries for DJI Drones
Maximizing your flight time with DJI drones is always a delight, and having extra batteries can make all the difference. In this article, I'll guide you through the best batteries for various DJI drone models. For instance, the DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Battery stands out as a reliable spare battery, ensuring uninterrupted drone adventures. I'll break down the options for each model, ensuring you make the right choice without the risk of purchasing incompatible batteries.
DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Battery
There’s only one good battery for the Mavic 2 Pro (and the Mavic 2 Zoom) and that is the DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Battery. It is the only one of its kind and it is amazing. This 3850 mAh battery is exclusively suited for the Mavic 2 series and nothing else. It is also the cause as to how the Mavic 2 can last up to 31 minutes. So, what’s “intelligent” about the Intelligent Battery? Well, it lets you closely monitor its status in real time using the DJI GO app or its smart remote controller, allowing you to manage and utilize the most out of it, resulting in a longer and more enjoyable flight session minus the anxiety.
However, if you are planning to buy more than one battery, I suggest buying value packs such as this one since you get to save up some pocket money. Others even include a charger but that’s for when your original Mavic 2 charger is already busted.
- Compatible with Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2...
- The Mavic 2's Intelligent Flight Battery...
- With a built-in DJI Intelligent Battery...
- What you get: DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent...
- Charge Temperature- (-10) -60℃....
DJI Mavic Air Intelligent Battery
The DJI Mavic Air Intelligent Battery is made of high-intensity lithium, helping the drone last up to 21 minutes of flight time. And just like the Intelligent Battery from DJI Mavic 2, it also lets you analyze and check the battery status in real-time, reporting you all of its conditions as long as you have the DJI GO app with you. It also lasts long and the overall design of this battery is tough, so if your Mavic Air happens to crash, the battery won’t show any breakage at all. It has a charge temperature of -60C and a discharge temperature of -5 to -40C. It also charges fast within at least half a minute.
Currently, there are no known packages available for the Mavic Air batteries, so your only option is to buy a single unit or pack.
- The DJI Air 2S / Mavic Air 2 Intelligent...
- Multiple intelligent battery protection...
- Performance: Rated Capacity: 3500mAh,...
- Temperature: Charging Temperature: -10°...
- Compatibility: DJI Air 2S, Mavic Air 2
DJI Mavic Mini Intelligent Battery
The 2400 mAh DJI Mavic Mini Intelligent Battery performs just like its much larger predecessors; it includes real-time reporting and battery status for the DJI app and fast charging. It is also one of the cheapest drone batteries to buy to accommodate with the DJI Mavic Mini’s price. It is an mb2-2400 mAh-7.2V model with Li-ion 25. Since its specs are quite common, you should be able to use other battery brands on it but I highly recommend refraining from doing so. The Mavic Mini only performs at its best when it is using Intelligent Battery so if you plan on going for a 3rd party battery for it, don’t be surprised if the drone is acting clunky or the battery life is shorter. Speaking of battery life, the Intelligent Battery lets your drone last up to 30 minutes.
- The compact yet powerful Mavic mini is...
- The Mavic mini intelligent Flight...
- With a built-in intelligent battery...
- Should only be used with the mavic mini.
- Model: mb2-2400mah-7.2V, rated capacity:...
DJI Spark Intelligent Flight Battery
The DJI Spark Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 1480 mAh and 11.4 V. This allows for up to 16 to 17 minutes of flight time on a fully-charged power. Just like any Intelligent Battery from DJI, it uses high-density lithium in order to last much longer and for better overall performance. Among the features include 12 intelligent protection functions - keeping the battery safe from both water and crashing. And due to its intelligent design, you should be able to take note of its status and condition via real-time on your remote controller or phone.
- 16 min flight time.*
- 12 intelligent protection functions.
- Check flight time left in real-time.
DJI Phantom 4 Series Intelligent Battery
The Phantom 4 Series Intelligent Battery is the most expensive yet the most powerful battery among all of the DJI recreational drones. It utilizes a 5870 mAh capacity with 15.2 V. It is a high-density LiPo 4S pack with an energy of 89.2 Wh, so expect nothing more than raw power with this Intelligent Battery. It is also the fastest charging battery among all of the DJI drones as it fully charges at around 25 to 30 minutes - even lesser if the battery is cooled. Thanks to its power, the Phantom 4 can last up to 30 to 40 minutes of flight time before it notifies you to recharge.
- Large capacity battery, easy to carry.
- Built-in 4 LED indicators can display...
- The advanced power management system...
- The remaining power and flight time will...
- The battery has intelligent...
Only Use DJI Batteries for DJI Drones
While there are similar drone batteries outside of DJI, lots of users will advise you not to go for the cheaper ones since they do not last as long as the original. After all, you would also be missing out on its vital features including real-time checking and fast charging.
No you can't. DJI drones only work with DJI batteries.
Sure you can, but there are rarely any 3rd party sellers for official DJI batteries.
Not at all. Each battery is fitted for the right drone. DJI Mavic Mini uses the Mavic Mini battery, the Spark uses the Spark battery, etc.
Any drone product at this point is cheaper than DJI so yes.
Yes, especially if you are planning to fly your drone for a long session.
