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The Power 1000 V2 is an expanded version of one of my favorite rugged power stations: the Power 1000.
Unfortunately, the Power 1000 V2 is not yet available in the US.
However, the original version, the Power 1000 is, for an accessible $499
When DJI unveiled their new power station lineup last year, I was intrigued to say the least. DJI makes the best consumer and prosumer drones, gimbals, and their action cameras are among the best. So, when they suddenly came on the scene with power stations, I knew they'd be among the best.
Not only that, but I knew that they'd be engineered for drone operators and outdoor enthusiasts. The power station I tested didn't just live up to my expectations, it exceeded them.
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Because of that, the Power 1000, along with the expansion battery (easy way to add 2,048Wh of capacity!), have been riding in various cars, trucks, and vans for over a year, and I've had no problems with it whatsoever. It's handled baking and freezing in a vehicle, being carried about, bounced about, and used like a seat, stepstool, or table many times.
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