DJI Phantom 4 Charging Hub

[rhrpilot]

I just received the DJI charging hub and I'm trying to use the hub in the storage mode to reduce a full battery charge to the 50% storage level. It's been 6 hours in this mode and still working to reduce the charge level. Is this realistic? Should it take so long to reduce a fully charged battery to the 50% level?

 

[msinger]

The charging hub will only charge batteries up to 50%. It cannot discharge them.

 

[rhrpilot]

Thanks for your reply; however, the instructions definitely state that the charging hub in the storage mode will discharge batteries to the 50% level.

 

[msinger]

You're right. It's odd that they did not include that as a feature in their store.

Why not just let the batteries auto discharge to their storage level?

 

[sar104]

I also found that it takes a long time to bring them down to 50%, but it does get there in the end.

 

[msinger]

About how long did it take?

 

[sar104]

More than six hours, but I did not see exactly when it completed - at which point the battery lights turn off. And that was not from full charge - more like 75%.

 

[rhrpilot]

You're right. It's odd that they did not include that as a feature in their store.

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Why not just let the batteries auto discharge to their storage level?

That's an option as well; however, the hub seemed like a better and faster way to discharge the batteries. I guess I'll wait until the hub discharges the battery down to 50% and I'll post the time. Thanks msinger.

 

[Mallettron]

Probably quicker to use the batteries and then charge to 50%

 

[sar104]

Probably quicker to use the batteries and then charge to 50%

Certainly quicker, but not always as convenient.

 

[Mallettron]

but will take an age to discharge 3 batteries, only takes an hour or so to charge a battery from flat. You will be able to get flying quicker

 

[sar104]

but will take an age to discharge 3 batteries, only takes an hour or so to charge a battery from flat. You will be able to get flying quicker

If you are putting the batteries into a storage state, why do you care how long it takes?

 

[Mallettron]

You are right, it doesnt matter, just thought it would be best to charge up rather than discharge down, there is no 'memory' on lipos
Also you could have 20+ mins more enjoyment

 

[Simonly]

Hey guys i got a question about compatiple devices .. Does someone know when Samsung s7 will be able To usw the APP ?,