DJI Osmo Battery Extender for Inspire Batteries

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DJI Osmo Battery Extender and Inspire Cable by mikemuonline

 

If you already own another DJI product such as the Phantom 3 drone, Phantom for drone, DJI gimbal stabilizer, or a DJI inspire drone, you might want to consider getting the DJI Osmo battery extender for your Osmo stabilizer.

 

The battery life of the DJI Osmo leaves a lot to be desired. I get roughly one hour of use the way that I use it and then I get battery anxiety because I only have 2 batteries right now. Each battery roughly runs about $35 from DJI plus tax brings it up to about $40.

I already have batteries for my DJI inspire drone, and while they are more expensive they should give me a full day of shooting with my Osmo at 100 W hours for the TB 47, and more for the TB 48.  The main thing that I have an issue with is the cable adapter that plugs into my DJI inspire battery is fairly loose. There is no locking mechanism to ensure that it remains plugged in while shooting. Nor is there a backup system within the adapter that allows it to save the recording should the power suddenly cut out.

It looks like at this point in time I'm going to have to use gaffer's tape or some sort of rubber band to ensure that it doesn't happen while I'm recording.

 

 

 

 

Goal Zero Guide 10 Adventure Kit Review

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Yes, its finally here.  After over a year of usage and testing I finally put this little review together.

Available here:

  

Some real world tests posted here:

 

Tested 6/7/2012 with Original GoalZero AA Battery Fully charged via Solar in Guide 10+ Pack:
iPad2 Verizon 32GB:
Started with 48% charge ended up with 74% charge before the pack went red and wouldn't charge iPad2 anymore.
Batteries still had 20% capacity left and can still be used to charge a low powered iPhone some percentage points. (tested to be true).

 

Portable Battery Pack for iPad and All USB Devices for Travel

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I just got back from a long trip abroad in China, and the Satechi iCel Battery Pack is the only pack you should consider that combines it all:

1. Portability

2. Power capacity vs Size

3. Durability

4. Power Output (2 Amps, charges iPads and any USB device you throw at it fast!)

5. Style

6. Durability - Just throw it in the bag, no worries about connectors going bad, or scratches (high quality plastic).

Sure, its more expensive than the competitors for a similar advertised (but untested by me) battery pack but the additional price increase is well worth it!

I will post more about other packs that I also travelled with and tested for my mobile hotspot, and  electronic power needs.

Orange Joos Solar Panel Review

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The Joos Orange is supposed to offer 6 to 20 times more son to power conversion and efficiency when compared to its competitors. The price is right at just $100 (introductory) for the base model, plus some extras that you may or may not want in order to adapt it for your charging and portable power needs.


It's also supposed to be able to charge an iPad! (yay!) - (it does but check out my demonstration above).


I was pretty excited at the time when they first introduced it and announced it last summer and showed some demonstration videos about how rugged it was. I have a few solar panels myself to use for travel, but almost all of them state that they are not to be used for an extended period of time outside.


What is the point in that?


Anyway there are some sample videos shown below about how rugged the Joos Orange solar charger is including underwater tests as well as shooting a 22 caliber rifle straight at the solar cell.