DJI Power 1000 & DJI Power Expansion 2000 Review – Is it Worth the Money?

Accessory Review

by Florian MilzJune 24^th, 2025

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DJI’s latest entries into the world of portable off-grid power are the DJI Power 1000 and the DJI Power Expansion Battery 2000. Today, we will be taking a closer look at them: The Power 1000 is a company, high-capacity power station designed for demanding on-set, mobile, and field use. Interested in more? Keep reading…

DJI is best known for leading the market in civilian drones and camera gimbals, with standout products like the Mavic series and the Ronin 2 setting industry standards. The latter, in particular, has become a staple in professional cinematography. In recent years, DJI has broadened its scope, venturing into agricultural drones, mapping and surveying solutions, professional camera systems, and most recently, portable off-grid power stations. In this review, we take a closer look at the DJI Power 1000 and the DJI Power Expansion Battery 2000.

Portable power stations

At its core, a portable power station is simply a rechargeable battery device designed to provide electricity to a variety of electronic devices and appliances when there’s no access to power outlets. These versatile power banks are made to be easy to carry, with sizes ranging from compact units similar to a lunchbox or briefcase larger models that have handles or even wheels for easier transport. In the videography and film industry, power stations are mainly used to charge batteries in remote locations and as a more affordable alternative to uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the Digital Image Technicians (DITs).

Final thoughts

I really enjoyed working with the DJI Power 1000 and the Expansion Battery 2000. Its small form factor makes it practical in almost any use case that requires a lot of power over an extended period. Even without the expansion, the 1024Wh capacity is more than enough to charge drone batteries, smartphones, and other devices.

Both units have excellent build quality (they don’t feel cheap), and the clean design makes them easy to carry and transport. It’s impressive that DJI only entered the power station market about a year ago, and already offers such a wide range of compatible accessories.

The DJI Power 1000 retails for $699, but I recommend looking for deals, as I’ve spotted deals in the past as low as $499. The 2kWh Expansion Battery is listed as $899 on B&H, but can sometimes also be found for less. The reason I mention this is that the power station market is large and highly competitive, and there are cheaper alternatives available. However, few (if any) offer fast drone charging or such a well-integrated ecosystem of accessories.

Overall, I would recommend the DJI Power 1000, especially for drone operators using DJI products or anyone looking for a low-profile portable power system with a wide range of outputs. That said, due to the issue I encountered with the AC outputs shutting off unexpectedly, I wouldn’t recommend it for critical, long-term use where absolute reliability is required. Whether you need the Expansion Battery 2000 depends on your use case and budget, but if you do, it’s a compact and powerful addition.

For more information, please visit the DJI website.

What are your thoughts on the DJI Power 1000 and the Expansion Battery? Are you missing units like these on your set? Let us know in the comments!