DJI Mini 3 Pro Two-Way Charging Hub

Late afternoon at a viewpoint, the light is getting good, two Mini 3 Pro batteries are flat and the third is half full. A two-way charging hub earns its place in that moment: it charges the packs one after another from a single power source, and when the drone work is done it can turn the batteries' remaining charge into power for a phone.

This two-way charging hub is listed for DJI Mini 3 Pro flight batteries. The listing doesn't say who made it, so we sell it as aftermarket.

How the two-way hub works

• Sequential charging: batteries are charged one at a time rather than all at once, so the fullest pack is usually ready first.

• Power output: with batteries fitted, the hub can act as a power bank for external devices such as a phone or a remote controller.

Reasons Mini 3 Pro pilots add one

It suits pilots who fly with several batteries, who lost or broke the hub from a kit, or who want fewer cables in a travel bag. Check the battery contacts before each charge, keep the hub off soft surfaces while it works, and let packs cool after flying before charging them.

A good hub turns a pile of half-empty batteries into a steady queue, so the next flight is ready when the light is.