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Spark not charging from USB power bank

hg87

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Any idea why the Spark is not charging? It should start automatically when I plug in the cable but no flashing LEDs on the battery.
Any idea what is triggering the charging? The power bank should have enough power @ 11.000 mAh and can charge @ 2.1A.
 
It may take a few seconds to start charging. Also note if the charger is standard USB 5v/2.0A it will take at least 2 hours to charge fully.
 
Get a better Power bank, I have several and some will not charge the Spark at all
the bigger better ones work flawlessly
 
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I think you are right. I'll try another cable first but may have to get another power bank.
 
If you want to charge the spark get a power bank with QC3.0; that should charge the battery in approximately 60 minutes.
Remember that the power bank capacity is often based on 3.7v and the Spark charges at 13v. Very roughly speaking expect 2 charges from a 10000mAh rated power bank.
I'd suggest you look at the DJI power bank which would allow you to charge extra batteries.
 
I think you are right. I'll try another cable first but may have to get another power bank.
You mite try the DJI Power supply unit you get the unit plus 2 batter's So can have the spark and 2 battery's charging it one time.
That's what i have with 3 more battery's in the charger that came with the combo give me 6 to start the day and able to charge 3 more
in the charging unit on site. Works very well you can fly all day long. Also Energen is coming out with a new charger the 360 witch
will charge the spark and all the DJI drones USB ports 120v ports charge all charger nice
 
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I would like to be able to charge on the go. We are travelling for a few months and don't always have access to mains. [emoji3]

Actually it was the cable, charging works now with a better quality cable. Silly.
 
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I would like to be able to charge on the go. We are travelling for a few months and don't always have access to mains. [emoji3]

Actually it was the cable, charging works now with a better quality cable. Silly.
The DJI charger is portable like your power brick but charge's 3 at a time
 

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