How Many Times Can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Charge a Drone Battery?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 can fully charge a drone battery about 9.8 times. A typical drone battery holds 77Wh, and charging it takes roughly 89Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1024Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 870Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 2000W |
| Surge rating | 3000W |
| Drone battery | 77Wh |
| Energy per charge | 89Wh |
| Full charges | 9.8 charges |
1024Wh × 0.85 = 870Wh usable ÷ (77Wh × 1.15) = 9.8 charges
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your drone battery and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 accepts up to 600W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 2.3 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Tips
- A DJI Mavic 3 battery is 77Wh; Mini-series batteries are about 30Wh.
- The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 uses LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, rated for thousands of cycles, so running it down daily won’t wear it out quickly.
Other power stations running a drone battery
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Charges | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | 1002Wh | 1000W | 9.6 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 | 1024Wh | 1800W | 9.8 charges | Yes |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1024Wh | 2200W | 9.8 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 1024Wh | 1800W | 9.8 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1056Wh | 1800W | 10 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 10 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC180 | 1152Wh | 1800W | 11 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 12 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 600W of solar input it refills in about 2.3 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 6.8 hours of full sun.