The latest DJI Power 1000 is specifically designed for drones but is strong enough to power most high-watt devices, as I found in testing.
The DJI Power 1000 power station in action.
I’ve tested dozens of power stations over the past year, but there was one that really piqued my interest from the moment I first heard about it. DJI, a leader in both drones and action cameras, has used its expertise in battery technology to enter the competitive world of portable power stations. And the company made a dramatic entrance into this market with its first offering — the Power 1000.
For the past week, I’ve been testing the Power 1000, the bigger of the two power stations released by DJI earlier this month. It’s one of — if not the first — power station on the market that is specifically designed to meet the needs of professional drone pilots.
Note: The product featured in this review was tested with UK sockets.
I’ve tested numerous power stations in the 1000Wh range, and the size and weight of the Power 1000 align with my expectations. However, one aspect that stood out immediately to me was its solid construction: The outer shell is tough, effectively resisting knocks and bumps without flexing or bowing, which is what a power station like this – something that’s been built to take out and about — really needs.
The «ammo crate» style handles facilitate easy movement, whether with one hand or two, and they are smooth and comfortable to grip, which is definitely an advantage since this unit is a significantly weighty bit of kit.
The Power 1000 is built tough.
The interface of the Power 1000 is refreshingly simple, featuring just a few buttons and switches along with an LCD display. It avoids the confusion of tiny, difficult-to-identify «mystery meat» buttons or the need to rely on an app for essential functions.
I particularly appreciate the lack of app dependency for controlling the power station, although connecting the unit to a computer for firmware updates can be somewhat cumbersome.
