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The best DJI Air 3S charger setup is DJI’s own Battery Charging Hub for Air 3/Air 3S with a 100W USB-C PD adapter, which DJI rates at about 60 minutes per battery. For the Mavic 4 Pro, the fastest option is the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Parallel Charging Hub with DJI’s 240W adapter: about 51 minutes for one battery or 90 minutes for three.
These two drones use large 4S Li-ion batteries (62.5 Wh on the Air 3S, 95.3 Wh on the Mavic 4 Pro), so charger wattage matters far more than on a Mini. Below we cover the wattage each model needs, then compare DJI and third-party hubs.
Flying a smaller drone? See our DJI Mini charging hub guide, or our roundup of USB-C PD wall chargers for DJI drones.
What Wattage Do DJI Air 3S and Mavic 4 Pro Chargers Need?
| Drone | Battery (DJI spec) | Charger | Charge time (DJI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air 3S | 4276 mAh, 62.5 Wh, Li-ion 4S | DJI 65W Portable Charger | About 80 min per battery |
| Air 3S | Same | DJI 100W USB-C adapter + Charging Hub | About 60 min per battery |
| Mavic 4 Pro | 6654 mAh, 95.3 Wh, Li-ion 4S | DJI 100W USB-C adapter | About 80 min per battery |
| Mavic 4 Pro | Same | DJI Mavic 240W adapter + Parallel Hub | About 51 min for 1, about 90 min for 3 |
| Mavic 4 Pro | Same | Charging in the aircraft (max 65W) | About 115 min |
Rule of thumb: use at least a 65W USB-C PD charger for either drone, a 100W PD charger with a 5A (100W-rated) cable for faster hub charging, and DJI’s 240W adapter only if you want the Mavic 4 Pro’s fastest three-battery charging. The 240W adapter uses DJI’s Mini SDC connector, not USB-C.
Quick Comparison
| Charger / hub | Image | Fits | Charging | Power input |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Air 3/Air 3S Battery Charging Hub |
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Air 3, Air 3S | 3 batteries in sequence (DJI) | USB-C, up to 100W |
| DJI Mavic 4 Pro Parallel Charging Hub |
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Mavic 4 Pro | 3 batteries, simultaneous or sequential (DJI) | USB-C up to 100W or Mini SDC up to 240W |
| Hanatora Parallel Charger for Air 3/Air 3S |
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Air 3, Air 3S (per listing) | 3 batteries in parallel (per listing) | See listing |
| LKTOP 200W Air 3/Air 3S Charging Hub |
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Air 3, Air 3S (per listing) | Parallel, LCD, 60% storage mode (per listing) | See listing |
| LYONGTECH Display Charger for Air 3S |
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Air 3, Air 3S (per listing) | Multi-port with LCD and storage mode (per listing) | See listing |
| LIMETA Three-Channel Hub for Air 3/Air 3S |
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Air 3, Air 3S (per listing) | 3-channel, discharge/storage (per listing) | USB-C |
| LYONGTECH 100W Dual Charger for Mavic 4 Pro |
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Mavic 4 Pro (per listing) | 2 batteries, storage charge (per listing) | USB-C, up to 100W |
DJI Air 3/Air 3S Battery Charging Hub
DJI’s official hub holds three Air 3 or Air 3S batteries and charges them one after another, highest first. It can also move leftover charge from several batteries into one (power accumulation) and charge a phone or controller from its USB-C port.
Key specs
- Compatible: DJI Air 3 and Air 3S batteries (DJI)
- Input: USB-C, 5-20V, max 5A (up to 100W)
- Charge time: about 60 min per battery with the DJI 100W adapter (DJI)
- USB-C output up to 20V/4.1A for other devices
- Charging temperature: 5 to 40°C
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Official fit and battery firmware support
- Pro: Power accumulation and power-bank output
- Limitation: Sequential, not simultaneous
- Limitation: Charger sold separately in some bundles
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Parallel Charging Hub
The Mavic 4 Pro hub charges up to three batteries together or one after another. With the DJI Mavic 240W Power Adapter it is the fastest way to recharge a full Mavic 4 Pro battery set.
Key specs
- Compatible: DJI Mavic 4 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery
- Inputs: USB-C up to 100W; Mini SDC up to 240W
- Charge time with 240W adapter: about 51 min (1 battery), about 90 min (3 batteries) per DJI
- Power accumulation and 100W power-bank output
- No charger included
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Fastest DJI-supported charging
- Pro: Charges three batteries at once
- Limitation: 240W adapter is a separate, bulky purchase
- Limitation: Mavic 4 Pro batteries only
Hanatora Parallel Charger for Air 3/Air 3S
Hanatora’s hub charges up to three Air 3-series batteries at the same time, with charge bars and a cooling fan, according to the listing. It is an alternative if DJI’s sequential hub is too slow for you.
Key specs
- Compatible: Air 3 and Air 3S (per listing)
- Charging: parallel, up to 3 batteries (per listing)
- Check the listing for the included power supply and its rating
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Simultaneous charging
- Pro: Visible charge status
- Limitation: Larger than DJI’s hub (per listed dimensions)
- Limitation: No power accumulation like DJI
LKTOP 200W Air 3/Air 3S Charging Hub
LKTOP aims this hub at power users. Its display shows voltage, capacity, temperature and cycle count, and it offers standard, fast and 60% storage charging modes, according to the manufacturer’s announcement.
Key specs
- Compatible: Air 3 and Air 3S batteries
- Modes: 100% standard, 95% fast, 60% storage
- Claimed fast-mode time: about 40 minutes per battery
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Detailed battery data
- Pro: Storage mode for long breaks
- Limitation: More settings than most pilots need
- Limitation: Third-party, not DJI-certified
LYONGTECH Display Charger for Air 3S
This LYONGTECH unit pairs an LCD with several ports, so it can charge batteries alongside a controller or phone, per the listing. It also lists a storage-charge mode.
Key specs
- Compatible: Air 3 and Air 3S (per listing)
- Display: LCD charge status
- Modes: charge and storage (per listing)
Pros and limitations
- Pro: One hub for batteries and accessories
- Pro: Storage mode
- Limitation: Slower per battery than DJI with a 100W adapter, going by the listing’s times
- Limitation: Mixed long-term reliability feedback on the listing
LIMETA Three-Channel Hub for Air 3/Air 3S
LIMETA’s compact hub offers three charging channels and a discharge/storage function, with USB-C input, per the listing. It is the budget smart-hub option.
Key specs
- Compatible: Air 3 and Air 3S (per listing)
- Channels: 3
- Functions: charge, discharge to storage (per listing)
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Small and light
- Pro: Storage/discharge mode
- Limitation: Speed depends entirely on your charger
- Limitation: Some listing feedback reports failures after months of use
LYONGTECH 100W Dual Charger for Mavic 4 Pro
A compact two-battery charger for Mavic 4 Pro pilots who travel light. The listing describes USB-C input, a storage-charge mode and charging two batteries at once.
Key specs
- Compatible: Mavic 4 Pro (per listing)
- Slots: 2
- Input: USB-C (does not use DJI’s 240W adapter)
Pros and limitations
- Pro: Much smaller than the DJI hub
- Pro: Works from a standard USB-C PD charger
- Limitation: Two batteries only
- Limitation: Slower than DJI’s hub with the 240W adapter
How to Pick a DJI Air 3S Charger or Mavic 4 Pro Charger
- Confirm the battery. Air 3 and Air 3S batteries share chargers; Mavic 4 Pro batteries do not.
- Choose your wattage. 65W for basic charging, 100W PD for faster hub charging, 240W (Mavic 4 Pro only) for the quickest three-battery turnaround.
- Use the right cable. Above 60W you need a USB-C cable rated for 5A/100W.
- Decide on DJI vs. third-party. DJI hubs add power accumulation and guaranteed compatibility; third-party hubs add parallel charging or storage modes.
Safe Charging for Large DJI Batteries
- Charge only between 5 and 40°C, and let batteries cool after flying.
- Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface and stay nearby.
- Retire any battery that is swollen, cracked or reports errors in the DJI app.
- Store and transport batteries in a LiPo safety bag; it reduces, but does not eliminate, fire risk.
Building out a Mavic kit? See our Mavic 4 Pro accessories picks.
FAQ
What wattage charger does the DJI Air 3S need?
DJI quotes about 80 minutes per battery with its 65W Portable Charger and about 60 minutes with the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter plus the Battery Charging Hub. A 65W USB-C PD charger works; 100W is the practical maximum benefit for the Air 3S.
What charger is fastest for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro?
The DJI Mavic 240W Power Adapter, which connects to the Mavic 4 Pro Parallel Charging Hub via a Mini SDC port. DJI lists about 51 minutes for one battery and about 90 minutes for three (with 200 to 240V mains). A 100W USB-C charger takes about 80 minutes per battery.
Can I charge Mavic 4 Pro batteries with a USB-C PD charger?
Yes. The Mavic 4 Pro Parallel Charging Hub accepts up to 100W over USB-C, and DJI lists about 80 minutes per battery with its 100W USB-C adapter. Charging in the drone is capped at 65W and takes about 115 minutes.
Do Air 3 batteries work in Air 3S chargers?
Yes. DJI lists the Air 3S Battery Charging Hub as compatible with both DJI Air 3 and Air 3S Intelligent Flight Batteries. Mavic 4 Pro batteries are a different size and need a Mavic 4 Pro hub.
Does the DJI Air 3S charging hub charge batteries at the same time?
No. DJI states the Air 3S hub charges three batteries in sequence. If you want simultaneous charging, third-party parallel hubs exist, or the Mavic 4 Pro hub can charge three at once with the 240W adapter.
