Every production crew has hit the same wall: the drone batteries are low, the lights are pulling more than the generator can handle quietly, and someone’s laptop is about to die. The DJI Power 2000 from DJIUSA is built around a different idea: a 2048Wh LFP battery that you can move without a forklift. Here is how far that gets you.
What 2048Wh Actually Covers
Capacity is easy to misread. 2048Wh means the station can deliver 2048 watts for one hour, or 1024 watts for two. The Power 2000 supports 3000W of output, so most field gear will not trip a limit. Divide 2048 by a device’s wattage for a theoretical runtime:
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A 100W LED panel: about 20 hours
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A 250W setup of lights and a monitor: about 8 hours
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A 1000W tool or heater: about 2 hours
These are best-case numbers before conversion losses, so check your gear’s real draw. The same math also works in reverse when you size a rig.
The Port Situation
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4 AC outputs for lights, chargers and charging hubs
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4 USB-C ports: two at 140W and two at 65W (140W requires a PD 3.1 device and an EPR-rated cable)
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4 USB-A ports: up to 24W on a single port; with two or more in use, each defaults to 10W
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2 SDC ports for DJI Power accessories such as solar panels, car chargers and expansion batteries
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1 AC input
Four AC outlets mean you are not choosing between the lighting rig and the charging station. Two 140W USB-C ports mean two laptops can charge at full speed at the same time.
Recharging and Expansion
The Power 2000 recharges to 80% in 55 minutes from AC power, and it also accepts solar and car charging. Each SDC port takes DC input of 32-58.4V at up to 60A. When one unit is not enough, the system expands up to 22,528Wh, which changes the math for multi-day remote shoots.
Cell chemistry matters here too. The LFP cells keep over 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles in DJI’s lab test, so the station is built for regular use, not only emergency standby. A board-level sub-nano coating adds protection, and the DJI Home app lets you monitor and control it remotely.
A Sample Day on Location
Here is an illustrative budget for a full day, using round numbers:
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250W of lights and a monitor for 4 hours: about 1,000Wh
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Two laptops drawing 100W each for 2 hours: about 400Wh
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The remainder, roughly 650Wh, for drone and controller chargers
If you have AC power at lunch, a recharge to 80% takes 55 minutes, which puts most of that budget back. Without it, a solar setup through the SDC ports can top the station up between takes. Your numbers will differ, but the exercise shows how to plan before you leave.
What the Power 2000 Is Not
At about 22kg (48.5 lb), it is not something you carry between locations by hand all day. It measures 448×225×324mm (17.6 × 8.9 × 12.8 in), so it fits in a vehicle easily, but it belongs at basecamp. A few more limits:
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Discharge temperature: -10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)
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Recharge temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), so cold-weather top-ups need a workaround
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Maximum operating altitude: 5,000m
If you need something lighter, the DJI Power 1000 V2 offers 1024Wh and 2600W of output at about 14.2kg.
Who This Makes Sense For
The Power 2000 earns its cost when the alternative is a gas generator, or when shore power simply is not available:
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Aerial production teams that spend full days on location
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Real estate photographers running lighting without building power
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Event crews at outdoor venues
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Van-based creators who want a serious reserve without noise and exhaust
It is less compelling for studio shoots or any location within reach of grid power.
Browse the full DJI Power Station collection at DJIUSA, an authorized retailer with manufacturer warranty. If you are building out a full aerial kit, the DJI drone lineup is available alongside it.