DJI Power 500
A compact 512 Wh LFP portable power station with 1,000 W of continuous output, two 100 W USB-C ports, an SDC Lite port for DJI drone charging and a 25 dB quiet mode.
- Best for drones and camping
- Power station
- 512 Wh
- 1,000 W
- Made by DJI.
- Capacity: 512 Wh with LFP cells that keep over 70% capacity after 4,000 cycles (DJI lab test).
- Output: 1,000 W continuous, according to DJI, with 2 AC outlets on the 220-240 V model (DYM500H).
- Charges from the mains at up to 540 W (full in 70 minutes, 80% in 50) when the battery is at least 60% and the room 20 to 35 °C.
- Weighs about 7.3 kg. DJI's default warranty is five years; certain accessories are excluded.
Not tested by us
We have not tested the DJI Power 500. The figures on this page come from the sources listed at the end of the page, checked on 13 November 2026, and we do not show prices. "Best for" is based on what the maker says the product is designed for, not on our own tests.
Key figures
512 Wh
Capacity
1,000 W
Continuous AC output
70 min
Full charge from the mains
Specifications
Last checked on 13 November 2026. The grey text under each name explains what the value means. To see it next to other products, compare it in our comparison tool.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| CapacityHow much energy the battery stores. Bigger means longer runtime or more of your own solar power used later. | 512 Wh |
| Battery chemistryLFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are known for long life and stable behaviour with heat. | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle lifeHow many full charge and discharge cycles the cells are rated for before they hold less than the stated share of their original capacity. | Over 70% capacity after 4,000 cycles (DJI lab test at 25 °C, 270 W Standard Recharge Mode, 500 W discharge). DJI's meta description for the page says up to 3,000 cycles |
| ExpansionExtra battery units that add storage to the same system. | Not stated |
| Output | |
| AC output (continuous)The power it can deliver all the time. Add up the watts of what you want to run at once and stay below this. | 1,000 W, available when the battery is above 20%. Model DYM500H: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 AC outlets (the 100-120 V model is DYM500L). With several devices, total output up to 1,100 W is stable; above 1,100 W the AC output switches off after 30 seconds. In bypass mode up to 1,000 W |
| AC output (surge)A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that draw more power when they start. | Not published by DJI |
| USB-APorts for phones, tablets and small devices. | 2 ports, 5 V 3 A, 9 V 2 A, 12 V 2 A, 24 W maximum per port |
| USB-CPorts for laptops, phones and tablets. Power delivery up to 100 W can charge most laptops. | 2 two-way ports, 100 W maximum each (5-20 V, 5 A, PD 3.0); both ports together up to 200 W in or out. The device and cable must support PD 3.0 |
| DC5521A small round DC connector used by routers, cameras and LED lights. | No: not part of the maker's specification list (ports: 2 AC, 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, SDC Lite and 1 AC input) |
| Car outletA 12 V socket like the one in a car, for car accessories. | No: not part of the maker's specification list; the SDC Lite port outputs 9-27 V, up to 240 W, and DJI sells 12 V cables that plug into it (XT60 and car charger plug) |
| Wireless chargingA pad on the unit that charges a compatible phone without a cable. | No: not part of the maker's specification list |
| Charging | |
| AC chargingHow fast it charges from a wall socket. Higher means a shorter wait. | Up to 540 W at 220-240 V (270 W in Standard Recharge Mode). To reach 540 W, the battery must be at least 60% and the room 20 to 35 °C. The two USB-C ports can also recharge it, up to 100 W each, 200 W together |
| Time to charge from the mainsHow long a full charge takes from a wall socket. | Full in 70 minutes and 80% in 50 minutes, according to DJI (lab test at 25 °C). Via both USB-C ports (200 W) about three hours |
| Solar inputHow much solar panel power it accepts. A higher figure fills the battery faster on a sunny day. | Through the SDC Lite port: 22.4-29.2 V DC, up to 300 W, 10 A. DJI's Solar Panel Adapter Module (MPPT), sold separately, connects one to three panels; DJI recommends Zignes panels |
| Solar charging timeHow long a full charge takes from solar panels, in the conditions the maker names. | About 1.8 to 4 hours for a full charge from solar (lab test, with DJI's MPPT adapter module and panels, sold separately) |
| Car chargingCharging from a car's 12 V or 24 V socket while driving. Slow, but useful on the road. | With DJI's Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Cable (12/24 V, sold separately): full charge in as little as six hours |
| Pass-through chargingWhether it can power devices while it is itself being charged. | Bypass mode: 220-240 V, up to 1,000 W |
| Backup switchover (EPS)What happens when the grid fails. EPS means it takes over automatically. | UPS mode when an AC device and the mains are both connected: DJI says it takes over within 0.02 seconds (lab test) |
| Solar and off-grid | |
| Works with solar panelsWhether you can charge it from solar panels. Yes means a built-in solar input or a compatible solar setup; read the detail for the voltage and power limits. | Yes: solar input through the SDC Lite port (22.4-29.2 V, up to 300 W); DJI's Solar Panel Adapter Module (MPPT) is sold separately. |
| Off-grid useWhether the maker describes it running with no grid connection at all, for example in a cabin, van or off-grid home. Backup only means it covers power cuts but needs the grid the rest of the time. | Yes: runs AC, USB and SDC Lite devices from its battery with no mains connection and can recharge from solar or a car with DJI accessories. |
| Housing and warranty | |
| Dimensions (L × W × H)Check the space before you buy, including room around it for airflow and cables. | 305 × 207 × 177 mm |
| WeightMatters for lifting, wall mounting and moving it. | About 7.3 kg |
| Operating temperatureThe range it is rated to work in. Cold and heat can reduce performance. | Discharging -10 to 45 °C; recharging 0 to 45 °C; storage -10 to 45 °C; up to 3,000 m altitude. DJI says it works normally in up to 40 °C |
| Noise levelFan noise while working. | As low as 25 dB while recharging, measured at 100 cm in Standard Recharge Mode |
| Protection ratingIP ratings show protection from dust and water. IP55 and IP65 are rated for outdoor-style exposure; check the installation guidance. | Not published by DJI |
| CertificationsSafety and grid standards the maker says the product meets. | DJI says it passed 26 product tests by SGS Switzerland (safety, mechanical, electrical, environmental and noise) |
| WarrantyThe period the maker covers. Read the terms: conditions and capacity guarantees differ. | Default five years on DJI's page; certain accessories are not covered. DJI refers to its after-sales policy for details |
How long will it run your devices?
Choose how many of each device you want to run at the same time. The wattages are typical figures, so check the label on your own devices.
| Device | Typical power | How many |
|---|---|---|
| 10 W | ||
| 10 W | ||
| 15 W | ||
| 60 W | ||
| 80 W | ||
| 80 W | ||
| 40 W | ||
| 1,000 W | ||
| 2,000 W | ||
| 1,000 W | ||
| W |
The estimate assumes 85% of the rated capacity is usable after conversion losses. DJI does not state this figure, so we use a cautious assumption. Real running times vary with temperature, battery age and how each device draws power.
Compatible with
What DJI says this product works with. Anything not listed here is not confirmed.
- Solar panels
- SDC Lite input 22.4-29.2 V, up to 300 W. DJI's Solar Panel Adapter Module (MPPT) connects up to three panels, or one panel through the Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Cable; both sold separately.
- DJI drones
- With separate cables the SDC Lite port fast-charges selected DJI drone batteries (Air 3 series, Mavic 3 series, Inspire 3, Matrice 30), according to DJI.
- Accessories
- DJI sells SDC cables for 12 V output (XT60 and car charger plug), sold separately.
Rules where you live
A portable power station is not wired into your home, so it is simple to use almost anywhere. Connecting one to your home circuits to power the house is different, and the rules for that vary by country. See our country guides for the rules, incentives and prices where you live.
Strengths and things to check
Strengths
- 1,000 W continuous output from 7.3 kg
- Two 100 W two-way USB-C ports
- Mains charging: 80% in 50 minutes, full in 70
- Quiet, as low as 25 dB while recharging
- Five-year default warranty
Worth checking before you buy
- Only 512 Wh, so it empties fast at 1,000 W
- No expansion battery listed
- DJI publishes no surge power or protection rating
- Solar charging needs DJI's MPPT adapter module, sold separately
- Not a home battery: not for running a house on its own
Change log
We record changes to this page here, so you can see when figures such as the warranty were last updated.
- 13 November 2026
- Page published. DJI's pages redirected to regional versions; the specification page read was the US version, which lists the 220-240 V model DYM500H. Warranty at publication: default five years, certain accessories excluded (DJI product page).
Where this information comes from
We have not tested the Power 500. Figures come from DJI's Power 500 specifications page and product page, last checked on 13 November 2026. DJI redirected our request to its regional pages, and the specification page we read was the US version, whose AC data covers both the 100-120 V and 220-240 V models. A value that DJI does not publish is shown as not published.
We do not show prices, because they change often and differ between sellers.
- Manufacturer DJI Power 500 specifications
- Manufacturer DJI Power 500 product page
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Common questions about DJI Power 500
What can the Power 500 run?
DJI rates it at 1,000 W continuous output, so a kettle (900 W) or a small appliance is within reach, though a 512 Wh battery empties in roughly half an hour at that load.
How fast does the Power 500 charge?
From the mains DJI quotes 80% in 50 minutes and full in 70 minutes at up to 540 W, when the battery is at least 60% and the room 20 to 35 °C. Solar through DJI's MPPT adapter takes about 1.8 to 4 hours.
Is the Power 500 the same as a home battery?
No. It is a portable power station that you plug devices into. An installed home battery is wired into your electrics by an electrician. See our guide to plug-in and installed home batteries.
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