How Many Times Can the Bluetti AC180 Charge a Drone Battery?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The Bluetti AC180 can fully charge a drone battery about 11 times. A typical drone battery holds 77Wh, and charging it takes roughly 89Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1152Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 979Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 1800W |
| Surge rating | 2700W |
| Drone battery | 77Wh |
| Energy per charge | 89Wh |
| Full charges | 11 charges |
1152Wh × 0.85 = 979Wh usable ÷ (77Wh × 1.15) = 11.1 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 Bluetti AC180 accepts up to 500W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 1.9 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 Bluetti AC180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 7.4 charges | Yes |
| 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 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1056Wh | 1800W | 10 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 10 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 12 charges | Yes |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | 1516Wh | 2000W | 15 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Bluetti AC180 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 500W of solar input it refills in about 3.1 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 7.7 hours of full sun.