can remote controller charge smartphone?

[la_panza]

Hello, flying in a sunny day will drain phone battery quickly, because the display brightness must be set high..
I supposed remote controller could power the smartphone.. the cable and connector are the right ones (at least in the case of iPhone).. why not? Mine does not power / charge the phone. that's a pity in my opinion.. is there any option to set?

Thanks

 

[Cthulhus]

No, no option for that

 

[PhantomKid]

I use'd to use a 'shell' that fitted round the phone that had a built in battery, that seemed to work just fine.

 

[suprphreak]

I have checked if it actually charges, but my charge indicator comes on when I plug into the remote (nexus 5). I'll report back later if it really does.

 

[bbfpv]

it's powered but the current draw from the controller to the device is not enough to keep up w/ the rate you're discharging the battery in your device

 

[la_panza]

thanks,I will check again on my iPhone next time i fly and report back as well...

 

[phartwig]

Mine kicks on when I turn the controller on but quickly stops. Think it recognizes a little voltage but not enough to keep charging. iPhone 6+

 

[D4T_PoM]

The remote charges my Note 4 when plugged in.

 

[D4T_PoM]

it's powered but the current draw from the controller to the device is not enough to keep up w/ the rate you're discharging the battery in your device

Agree

 

[walker16]

iPad air 2 does not charge

 

[tcope]

Android phones will charge. I've heard that Apple devices won't. Of course, if your device is using more power then the minimal charge it won't gain a charge. My Shield will gain a charge but it's nominal.

 

[Trilithon]

My sons Tab 4 charges, cheap Asus MemoPad 7 charges, S5 phone charges*, iPad Mini 3 I borrowed didn't.

* If I turn to airplane mode, if I don't it doesn't gain a charge but the remote is enough to sustain it and not lose charge.

 

[Luis Costa]

Samsung Galaxy S3 charges even while operating through the RC.

 

[Pete Leare]

My iPad mini 2 does not charge

 

[PhantomPeer]

It charges my phone. Using it as powerbank sometimes. I tested if the power can keep up by using apps and play video with high volume to consume Power. Powerindicator does not go down. Must be something over 1A out