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There’s something quietly reassuring about knowing you can keep the lights on, whether you’re camping beneath a tangle of pine trees, working far from home, or simply preparing for an uncertain night when the power goes out.
In recent years, more people have found themselves seeking this kind of autonomy, for reasons both adventurous and practical.
Last season, I had the chance to live with DJI’s first portable power station, the Power 1000. It was a compact unit—almost gentle in its presence, but quietly reliable.
Now DJI has returned with a new offering: the Power 2000 Portable Power Station. It’s a heavier device for sure, but designed to carry even greater loads, while still fitting into the rhythms of everyday life, or the unpredictability of the trail.
What makes the Power 2000, so special?
At a glance, it’s an unassuming box, 16 inches tall, a little over 32 liters in volume, but with enough stored energy (2,048Wh, expandable to more than 22,000Wh with add-ons) to keep a small household humming along.
Its output of roughly 3,000 watts means it can quietly power almost anything, from a refrigerator to a camera setup. And when the battery does need recharging, it does so quickly: a little under an hour for most of its capacity from the AC wall socket, and not much longer if you harness the sun via a set of solar panels, or your vehicle’s alternator.
Key Specifications
Here’s a look at what sets this powerhouse apart:
- Cost: $1,299 at Amazon.com
- Size: 16 inches tall, 32.6L body volume
- Capacity: 2,048 Wh (expandable to 22,528 Wh with 10 additional batteries)
- Output: 3,000W continuous (enough to run almost any appliance)
- Recharge Time:
- 0–80% in 55 minutes (Grid)
- Full in 90 minutes (Grid)
- Solar recharge up to 1,800W (75 minutes to full)
- Car recharge up to 1,800W combined (approx. 145 minutes)
- Battery Life: >4,000 cycles (80% capacity retention)
- Noise Level: Under 30 dB in standard mode
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Mode: 0.01-second automatic backup in power outages
- App Integration: Full remote monitoring and control via the DJI Home App
If you’re accustomed to thinking of DJI as “the drone company,” you’re not alone. But over the last few years, DJI has quietly expanded into a variety of tools for filmmakers, travelers, and anyone needing power or backup in wild places.
We’ve used their equipment in our own work at Trail & Kale, and it’s always struck me how much attention they give to both design and durability.
What can you actually power?
Numbers only tell part of the story. In practical terms, the Power 2000 could charge a phone well over a hundred times, run a car fridge for a weekend, or keep a Wi-Fi router going for most of a week.
You could run a coffee maker for nearly two hours, or a small lamp for more than a week straight. For those who work outdoors like photographers, filmmakers, researchers, it’s a gentle reassurance that your tools will last as long as you do.
Design, portability, and everyday use
Despite its power, the station is compact; relatively easy to tuck in an RV, slide under a desk, or stash in the back of a car.
The layout is orderly, and all on the front panel: 4x AC outlets, 4x USB-C and 4x USB-A ports, dedicated DC ports, and even threaded mounts for accessories.
There’s a sturdy handle, but it’s not a featherweight device. This is a power station meant to be placed with intention, rather than carried on a whim.
Recharging with flexibility at the core
One of the quiet pleasures of using a well-designed power station is the ease of recharging.
The Power 2000 offers options for nearly every scenario:
- Wall charging is the simplest—plug in and wait less than an hour for most of a full charge.
- Solar charging is straightforward, and in bright conditions, can fill the battery in just over an hour.
- Car charging is possible as well, combining solar and vehicle power for the fastest recharge on the road.
- Hybrid charging lets you prioritize solar and combine inputs, helpful for those hoping to use more renewable energy.
Lifespan, safety, and peace of mind
Inside, the Power 2000 uses lithium iron phosphate batteries which are well regarded for their long life and safety. DJI’s monitoring systems track temperature and voltage, while the casing is built to withstand both heat and moisture.
Over 4,000 charge cycles is a quietly impressive promise which equates to about a decade of regular use.
For those who rely on uninterrupted power, the built-in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) mode switches to battery in a blink—just 0.01 seconds. Sensitive electronics and appliances stay powered, even if the grid falters.
Expandability and ecosystem
The Power 2000 isn’t just a standalone box; it fits into DJI’s growing ecosystem. Add-on batteries can multiply capacity, while app controls let you keep an eye on things remotely. Solar panels, fast car chargers, and expansion ports make it adaptable for everything from weekend escapes to demanding work in remote places.
If you need dependable, flexible power, without the noise and bulk of older systems, the Power 2000 is certainly worth considering.
It’s the ideal solution for spending time on the road, prepping for a storm, or simply wanting the freedom to work wherever you feel most alive, it offers a sense of calm preparedness in a tidy package that doesn’t falter.
It’s available now for $1,299 from Amazon.
