DJI's updated Power 1000 V2 portable battery now charges in under an hour

DJI has unveiled the Power 1000 V2, an updated version of its original 1000Wh portable battery with a faster charging time, higher continuous power output and more fast-charge options for drones, smartphones and more. Better still, it comes at a slightly lower price, though it's not yet available in the US. 

The Power 1000 V2 has 1024Wh of capacity as before, but can now output 2,600W continuously rather than 2,200W as before. It can be fully charged in just 56 minutes compared to 70 minutes for the original model, or to 80 percent in 37 minutes if you're in a hurry. It is slightly heavier though at 14kg (30.8 pounds) compared to 28 pounds for the last model. 

That extra capacity will let you power things like a saw for 40 minutes, a small fridge for 20 hours or a (checks notes) electric jackhammer for 1.2 hours. At the same time, you can charge a digital camera approximately 59 times, a mobile phone 57 times, a laptop nine times and a drone 12 times. It now offers DJI's Power SDC super-fast charge function, letting you charge select DJI drone batteries in as little as 30 minutes. It also features dual 140W USB-C output ports so you can quickly charge a laptop and smartphone at the same time.

It's compatible with solar panels via the Power Solar Panel Adapter Module with up to 1800W solar input, taking 40 minutes to charge all 1,024 Wh. It also supports two-way charging so you can turn the tables and charge your car or RV's battery, for instance. 

The DJI Power 1000 V2 joins the company's new DJI Power 2000, introduced last week as a portable battery and even a home backup system. It's now available in Europe on store.dji.com for £799 or €899. There's no word yet on when or if it's coming to the US or at what price. 

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