- 100W
- while running
- 90Wh
- for each of the 77Wh drone batteries
- 15 of 15
- models we track can run it
- Best small unitAnker Solix C3002 77Wh drone batteries$249Check price
- Best for multi-day shootsBluetti Elite 100 V210 77Wh drone batteries$489Check price
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Runtime for every model
| Model | Runtime | Capacity | Output | Weight | Price | Per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 3 | 2 77Wh drone batteries | 245Wh | 300W | 7.8 lb | $239 | $0.98 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 2 77Wh drone batteries | 288Wh | 300W | 8.2 lb | $299 | $1.04 |
| Anker Solix C300 | 2 77Wh drone batteries | 288Wh | 300W | 9.1 lb | $249 | $0.86 |
| EcoFlow River 3 Plus | 2 77Wh drone batteries | 286Wh | 600W | 10.4 lb | $299 | $1.05 |
| Bluetti AC70 | 7 77Wh drone batteries | 768Wh | 1,000W | 22.5 lb | $359 | $0.47 |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 10 77Wh drone batteries | 1,024Wh | 1,800W | 27.6 lb | $669 | $0.65 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 10 77Wh drone batteries | 1,070Wh | 1,500W | 23.8 lb | $499 | $0.47 |
| Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 | 10 77Wh drone batteries | 1,024Wh | 2,000W | 24.9 lb | $499.99 | $0.49 |
| Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | 10 77Wh drone batteries | 1,024Wh | 1,800W | 25 lb | $489 | $0.48 |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Max | 20 77Wh drone batteries | 2,048Wh | 2,400W | 44.8 lb | $879 | $0.43 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 20 77Wh drone batteries | 2,042Wh | 2,200W | 39.5 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
| Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 | 20 77Wh drone batteries | 2,048Wh | 2,400W | 41.7 lb | $899.99 | $0.44 |
| Bluetti Elite 200 V2 | 20 77Wh drone batteries | 2,073Wh | 2,600W | 53.4 lb | $899 | $0.43 |
| EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 | 40 77Wh drone batteries | 4,096Wh | 4,000W | 113.5 lb | $2,799 | $0.68 |
| Anker Solix F3800 | 38 77Wh drone batteries | 3,840Wh | 6,000W | 132.3 lb | $1,979.99 | $0.52 |
Shaded rows are our picks. Assumed load: A drone charger pulling up to 100W from a USB-C port. Refilling one 77 watt-hour flight battery uses about 90 watt-hours after charger losses.
Count batteries, not hours
A watt-hour counts energy: one watt, used for one hour. The table assumes a flight battery that holds 77 watt-hours. Refilling it takes about 90Wh, because the charger loses some energy as heat. It is like pouring water through a funnel that drips a little.
So the question is how many 90Wh refills fit in the station. The 300Wh-class units give 2. The 768Wh unit gives 7. The 1,000Wh class gives 10, and the 2,000Wh class gives 20.
The small units are closer than they look. A 288Wh unit delivers about 259Wh over USB-C, which is nearly three refills. Expect two full batteries and most of a third.
Add the batteries you charged at home. Three full batteries plus 7 refills is 10 flights in a day. The controller and your phone need power too. They are small next to a flight battery, but leave a little spare for them.
Charge over USB-C and skip the inverter
A drone battery stores DC power, and so does a power station. A USB-C cable moves that power straight across. The AC outlet takes a longer road. A part called the inverter turns battery power into household AC, and then the drone’s wall charger turns it back.
In our math, a station delivers 90% of its energy over USB-C and 85% through the AC outlet. The counts in the table use the USB-C figure. If your charger or charging hub only has a wall plug, use the AC outlet and expect a slightly lower count.
The port’s watts set the speed
Every USB-C port has a top speed in watts. Our math assumes a charger that pulls up to 100W. At that rate, one 90Wh refill takes about an hour. If your hub fills batteries one at a time, three batteries take about three hours.
All 15 models have a USB-C port rated 100W or more, so none of them slows a 100W charger. Five have a 140W port. That only helps if your charger can take more than 100W, so check the input printed on it. Check the cable too. It has to be rated for the watts you want.
It rides in the car, so weight matters
The station goes in the car and gets carried to the launch site. The four small units weigh 7.8 to 10.4 lb. The EcoFlow River 3 is the lightest at 7.8 lb, but EcoFlow’s own US store was not listing it at last check. The 768Wh AC70 weighs 22.5 lb, and the 1,000Wh class weighs 23.8 to 27.6 lb.
For a short walk, bring the small unit. For anything longer, leave the station in the car and carry the batteries back to it.
On a trip of several days, a solar panel can refill the station between flights. Solar input is the most power a station can accept from panels. The C300 lists 100W, the AC70 lists 500W, and the Elite 100 V2 lists 1,000W.
None of these can fly
Airline rules cap lithium batteries in carry-on bags at 100Wh, or up to 160Wh with the airline’s approval. The smallest station here holds 245Wh. Every model is far over the limit, so these are for trips by road.
A 77Wh flight battery is under the cap. For a trip by air, spare flight batteries are the way to carry extra flying time. Check your airline’s rules before you pack.
Bigger drones lower the count
Bigger drones use bigger batteries. Find the watt-hours printed on yours. Multiply that by 1.17 to allow for charger losses, the same ratio as 90 to 77. Then multiply the station’s capacity by 0.9 and divide.
A 100Wh battery takes about 117Wh to refill. The AC70 gives 5 of those, not 7.
The picks in detail
Bluetti AC70
- 7 77Wh drone batteries
- Drone battery charging
- $359
- $0.47 per Wh
- 22.5 lb
- Weight
Seven refills of a 77Wh flight battery covers a long day of flying, and it costs $359. That is $0.47 per watt-hour, about half the rate of the small units. Its USB-C port tops out at 100W, which matches the 100W our math assumes for the charger. The 500W solar input lets a panel top it up between flights. At 22.5 lb, it stays in the car and the batteries come to it.
What fits
- 7 refills per charge
- $0.47 per watt-hour
- 500W solar input
What does not
- 22.5 lb
- USB-C port is 100W, not 140W
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Anker Solix C300
- 2 77Wh drone batteries
- Drone battery charging
- $249
- $0.86 per Wh
- 9.1 lb
- Weight
You get two refills from a 9.1 lb box that costs $249. With three batteries charged at home, that makes five flights. Its 140W USB-C port is the only one that fast among the small units, though a charger that takes 100W will not go any faster. It was sold out at Anker's own store at last check, so stock may be limited. If you cannot find it, the 8.2 lb Jackery Explorer 300 v2 gives the same 2 refills for $299.
What fits
- 9.1 lb
- 140W USB-C port
- $0.86 per watt-hour, lowest of the small units
What does not
- Sold out at Anker's own store at last check
- Only 2 refills per charge
Sold out at Anker's own store when we checked. The price shown is its last list price.
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
- 10 77Wh drone batteries
- Drone battery charging
- $489
- $0.48 per Wh
- 25 lb
- Weight
Ten refills per charge suits a shoot that runs for days, or two pilots sharing. Its 140W USB-C port leaves headroom for chargers that take more than 100W. The 1,000W solar input is tied for the highest in the 1,000Wh class, so panels can refill it between flying days. It costs $489, or $0.48 per watt-hour, and weighs 25 lb. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 gives the same 10 refills and weighs 1.2 lb less, but its port stops at 100W.
What fits
- 10 refills per charge
- 140W USB-C port
- 1,000W solar input
What does not
- 25 lb
- $130 more than the AC70 for 3 more refills
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Verdict
Buy the Bluetti AC70 if you drive to the site and fly all day. Seven refills for $359 is the best value here. Pick the Anker Solix C300 if two extra flights are enough and you want a light unit, and check that you can still buy it. Choose the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 for multi-day shoots or a second pilot. If you fly to your location, none of these can come with you. Carry spare flight batteries under 100Wh in your cabin bag, and check your airline's rules first.
How these numbers were worked out. Runtime = battery capacity × efficiency ÷ average watts. We use 85% efficiency for AC outlets and 90% for DC and USB ports, because some energy is lost as heat on the way out. A model is marked "can't run it" when the device needs more watts than the outlet gives, or a bigger startup surge than the unit is rated for. Your own device may draw more or less than our assumed load, so treat these as estimates. Prices were checked on 2026-10-04 and change often. Full method
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