DJI officially launched the Power 1000 Mini globally today, bringing a 1,008Wh portable power station to market at 11.5 kilograms. The company, better known for drones that now face import restrictions in the US market, has been quietly building out a power division. This is its smallest offering to date.
The Numbers
The headline spec is the recharge time: 58 minutes to 80% capacity via AC outlet, and 75 minutes to a full charge. That is fast for a unit this size and genuinely matters for anyone treating a power station as a daily tool rather than an emergency backup.
AC output is rated at 1,000 watts, with DJI claiming the unit can power select appliances up to 1,200W thanks to a surge-handling feature. That range covers refrigerators, fans, small induction cookers, and typical power tools, but not heavy heating loads. DJI has included two AC outlets, two USB-A ports, a USB-C output delivered via a retractable 100W cable, and an SDC port for direct drone charging.
Battery chemistry is LFP (lithium iron phosphate). DJI rates the cells at 4,000 charge cycles to 80% of original capacity, which translates to roughly 10 years at one full cycle per day. LFP cells have also become the standard for safety in this category, trading some energy density for dramatically lower thermal runaway risk.
Built-In Features That Actually Matter
Two design choices stand out. First, DJI integrated a 400-watt car charger directly into the unit, delivering a full recharge from a vehicle 12V outlet in about 160 minutes. Most portable power stations require separate accessories to charge from a car; having this built in simplifies the kit for road trips or field work.
Second, there is the 100-watt retractable cable that handles both charging the station and outputting power to USB-C devices. Retractable cables sound minor until you have dealt with the tangled mess of accessories that usually accompanies these devices.
The unit also ships with a 400W MPPT solar input and supports UPS mode with a 0.01-second switchover, useful for anyone wiring it between an outlet and a sensitive device. Solar charging has become a baseline feature in this category, and 400W of input is competitive with established players like Jackery at this tier.
Market Position
DJI has not disclosed a global launch price in its official announcement. The Chinese launch price of CNY 2,499 translates to roughly $358 USD, and early Western reporting has used that figure as a ballpark. Final localized pricing for the US, EU, and UK should appear on DJI's regional sites as the product reaches retail shelves today.
At that price, the Power 1000 Mini sits squarely in a crowded segment. EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Anker all offer comparable 1,000Wh units with similar AC output and similar LFP cell counts. DJI's advantage is brand recognition and an existing distribution network, plus tight integration with its drone ecosystem for creators who already live in that world.
The portable power market has grown significantly since the pandemic, driven by remote work, outdoor recreation, and increasingly unreliable grid infrastructure in some regions. DJI's entry signals the company sees long-term potential beyond drones.
Whether the Power 1000 Mini carves out meaningful market share depends on execution. The specs look competitive, the design appears thoughtful, and the pricing looks reasonable against the Chinese MSRP. What remains to be seen is how the unit performs after six months of actual use and whether DJI's regional pricing stays competitive once localized.
