DJI TB50 Inspire 2 Battery Station Ronin 2 Matrice M-210
DJI TB50 Inspire 2 Battery Station Ronin 2 Matrice M-210
LInk: www.dji.com/tb50-battery-station (not an affiliate link)
I have been waiting for something like the TB50 for a long time. As someone who is out shooting all day frequently I have looked for an integrated, well built charging solution that could help me manage my power all day long.
The DJI battery station is built inside of a rugged, SKB/Pelican style cakes. It fits carry n dimensions and can transport up to 12 TB50 batteries along with WCH2 charging hubs, WB37 batteries and various cables.
The battery station can charge up to eight TB50 batteries simultaneously. It can also charge other devices including the Inspire 2 remote controller and WB37 Intelligent Battery via multiple charging ports, and mobile devices via USB ports. The 2 USB ports provide 5V 2A for power.
In addition to charge and discharge capabilities, the DJI Battery Station provides information about your batteries to ensure proper management. When a TB50 Battery is attached, its current firmware version will display on the station's LCD screen. The battery station has a USB port to connect directly to a computer at that point the Battery Station can update up to eight batteries to their latest firmware version through DJI Assistant 2 on the computer
Over the course of using the battery station I used all the different charge modes, it has 3 charge modes to choose from depending on your need at that moment,
Normal mode, eight connected TB50 batteries can be charged simultaneously, until all batteries are fully charged.
Quick mode, the four TB50 batteries with the highest battery level in the same group will be charged to 90% inabout 35 minutes.
Silent mode, charging speed is lowered to provide a quieter charging cycle in noise sensitive areas
This isn’t a “cheap” solution at $1199 but if you are someone with an Inspire 2, Matrice M210 or Ronin all kitted out then you are already in for $10k-$25k in your equipment and this is likely a piece of equipment that you are going to find a huge use case for.
This has saved me hours and hours of time in maintaining my batteries and keeping them at the right discharge levels for storage and keeping enough power on set all day long for extended shoots.
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are they available anywhere right now that you know of Bill ?
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
I am waiting for a reply from DJI on this - I suspect it should be very soon, if I didn't have this one I would be looking all over as well. All the major places that would normally have it show a couple week wait. Watch this thread, I will reply back here ASAP.
@KE6DOA
6 жыл бұрын
BillNicholsTV thanks Bill
@KE6DOA
6 жыл бұрын
When it comes to discharging you mentioned 50% and 25% can you take it down to say 5%
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
25% and 50% - I wouldn't want to take them down to 5% as they will slowly discharge to less than 5 through sitting. You don't want to repeatedly take them below 5% per DJI - long term storage the 25% level is the recommended level
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Now available at MultiCopter Warehouse - this is not an affiliate link: www.multicopterwarehouse.com/dji-inspire-2-battery-charging-station-part-51
Thanks Bill, realy glad to see you back and healthy, stay well!
another great video, PLEASE start doing a lot more videos again, you are one of my favorites to watch.
Great overview of this! Glad to see you back
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad to be back
I have been waiting to see a review on this, glad to see DJI got you one over anyone else!
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
awesome, thanks for watching
Very informative! Thanks for sharing! Ordered one as well!
I bought my first DJI drone because of you, I am trying to get an inspire later this year, you always explain stuff in a way that is easy to understand.
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
GIS Shop with two M200 series. This was a must have for us. Now we just need one for the TB55s!
I finally got mine! I pre-ordered just after seeing this and it is great. It has been a huge pain for me to keep the batteries discharged when I don't use them all the way down and also to be able to fly all day and be able charge them. I now keep this plugged in and as I go through a set of batteries I throw them on so they are ready when I need them. At the end of the day whatever ones I haven't ended up using I plug in at home and discharge. thanks for making these videos, it seriously helped me decided if I was going to buy or not!
@AtortAerials
2 жыл бұрын
You enjoying it? I really feel I need one of these for my I2 now since I just got one...just seems necessary for battery maintenance.
Hey, I recently bought the Epson glasses from your video, I love them, this was a good video.
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Those are such a great product
Hi Bill just wanted to let you know I ordered my charging case through B&H with free expedited shipping should be here Thursday . also ordered another set of batteries that brings my total 14 now , i’ve been following your channel now since you first started thanks for all the wonderful previews of all the products leaving tomorrow to head over to the Oregon coast to do some shooting I’m on vacation for 10 days remember I’m in Redding California
Wow😱ah mantap 👍
Nice review Bill, good to see you back. I am hoping to get my drone business off the ground soon. I can not believe I will need to renew my Part 107 this summer as I was close to the start date for testing. My current career ( A380 Service Engineer) got really busy slowing my start for the business. In the meantime, I still Fly and make videos on my hobby channel, check it out. I look forward to seeing your channel postings. If I do get that sophisticated with my business, I will consider the DJI battery station.
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Addy - so stoked for you! That is awesome, just steps forward will help you find your way! Thanks for watching! Looking forward to hearing what you have in store!
Nice video👍 DJI needs to make a mini version of this for Mavic 2 Enterprise and Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual batteries, with "Quick Charge mode" to charge at least 6 batteries simultaneously and ability to charge CrystalSky batteries too🙏
I am going to buy one once they come back in stock on their website....need this for my I2! Nice Broncolor gear too. ;) Surprised at how loud it is but oh well what can ya do. Super slick piece of gear. When do you decide to discharge the batteries? When you know you won't be flying for awhile or traveling?
@BillNicholsTV
2 жыл бұрын
thanks! this is a great piece of gear to have -
Nice video review! How much AC power in KWh/KW does it consume when charging 8 TB50's in normal mode and 4 TB50's in Quick Charge mode? Also can this Charging Station work when plugged into a portable inverter generator like Generac iQ2000? Thanks.
The 4 battery hubs charge 2 at a time. I only ever put 2 batteries on them. I have 4 hubs and can charge 8 batteries at a time and find that keeps me in the air continuously. So, this charge station should work very well!
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Couple good points Eric, but the extra 3 hubs and chargers required get you over half the way to this. For those that don’t know, to get two to charge simultaneously with the hub the batteries need to be paired in the DJI Go app first or you will charge from lowest to highest. Thanks for watching!
@ericbraun4652
6 жыл бұрын
Yes! I would DEFINITELY have purchased this had it been available when we needed it. My charge rig draws "ooohs" and "aaaahs" but it's no where near as clean and small as this. This is just SO pro! I can't hardly wait.
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more Couldn't agree more - DJI is getting back to me with stock info. This is one of the best products they have put out in my view
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
www.multicopterwarehouse.com/dji-inspire-2-battery-charging-station-part-51 - not an affiliate link, it is in stock
Great video, just ordered mine. Can you clarify when you would use 25 vs 50 percent discharge? I am moving overseas, will be sent over by sea freight and might go into storage until I get my goods again. Do I discharge to 25 or 50 percent?
are you going to NAB, if you are do you plan on doing a lot of content there?! I really want to see some new LED technology.
Just checked $2100 AU here in Australia and available
When are you going to review the X7 camera system? I have been waiting to see your take on it before we buy, thanks!
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I can get a system somewhat soon, I did a quick preview video of it and it is very impressive
what watt car inverter would power this?
Hey Bill. Great review. Thanks for taking the time. Quick one for you. Whenever you’re not shooting for a while, do you feel comfortable storing all of your TB50’s at 25 or 50% in the charging case? I wonder because I’m getting my Station shortly and wondering if I’ll still use my ammo box for medium time storage. Likely will for long time. Thought I’d ask how you’re storing yours. Thanks!
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
NewQLar thanks for reaching out! 100% comfortable storing in this case, if long term (not going to be flying that week) I take them to 25, otherwise 50. Probably one of DJIs best products they have developed, nothing else like it out there
@newqlar
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. Much appreciated. I was wondering if having the 8 batteries stored while their connectors were coupled to the charging/discharging port could cause a short of some king. Guess not. Did you notice those 8 batteries loosing a bit more power due to coupling even though the case is not in use?
Any chance you remember what hard case brand they use? I threw out the warranty card and I've been trying to figure out the manufacturer.
Nice review and how much is it?
Does this charge the TB55 batteries as well?
Can it handle 4 TB55 at a time? The cut outs between the Pairs looks like it would fit TB55.
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Specific for TB50, I don’t have 55’s to test fit but spec wise they aren’t supported
Good review. I have one on order. Any idea when they will start shipping?
@Cell1969
6 жыл бұрын
I have one reserved with a reseller. They are supposed to be shipping end of March, but we are talking DJI, they didn't specify if that was March 2018 or 2019 lol
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
I'll reach out and see if I can get a definitive date, this is one piece of gear that is absolutely worth the wait.
Does it come with batteries?
How hot does the box get, can you put it away right after using?
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
There is some heat on the vents but I don't see an issue with packing it up right after use
I have been trying to find this in stock to order from somewhere, do you know where I can get it now?
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Trying to find out - I should hear back from DJI soon
@KE6DOA
6 жыл бұрын
Jenna Rowe I just bought mine yesterday at B&H out of New York
Why do I need to mark my batteries and use them in pairs, I don't really understand this.
@AtortAerials
2 жыл бұрын
Because drones like an Inspire 2 run two batteries at the same time and you want them to be identical in regards to usage and charges and health and condition to avoid any issues.
Hello bill ; hey i see you on facebook!! question can you do a video about tb 50 and how to turn on battery heater ; the self heating function; here in argentina is really cold and i like my batteries at at least 22c when i take off; today they where 18c. its be about 8c day time temps the last 2 days; thiers really no videos or information or videos on this; if i go to a real winter sports place i need to know!! thankd DP
@davidjayamazingkitesurferp3819
6 жыл бұрын
I just talked to dji live support ; its totally crazy? no answers at all? not any info on web site they just tried to sale me more batteries!
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over $1k for this, are you kidding me DJI?!
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
I would say it is a bargain, but the $1k isn't really a barrier for anyone that is looking for something like this, well worth every dollar.
It’s a little expensive
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
not really - for all it does - when you look at charging stations offered by other companies (for the inspire 1 as an example) they were around $500-$800 for a standalone device, that charged 4 batteries, didn't have a carrying case / field solution and that was it. This is by far the best solution out there and if you are using multiple batteries frequently the ability to discharge unused ones at the end of the day alone saves you hours.
try to invest in a good microphone because the audio is terrible.
your audio sucks. invest in a decent mike bud...
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
Nah must be your ears - Thanks for watching! It would be a "mic" by the way
@michaelscott4880
6 жыл бұрын
your video is great but you sound like your mic is 10ft away from you. not trying to be negative but im a sound technician and am watching your vid in my studio. I highly doubt my setup is the problem . to make proffesional videos sound is key on youtube .
@BillNicholsTV
6 жыл бұрын
michael scott that’s more helpful :) - it’s actually probably just that I’m surrounded by all hard surfaces, had just got things up that day, zero sound deadening, in front of my is 80’ feet of open space to concrete walls. Cheers