How Many Times Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Charge a Drone Battery?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X can fully charge a drone battery about 15 times. A typical drone battery holds 77Wh, and charging it takes roughly 89Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1516Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 1289Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 2000W |
| Surge rating | 3500W |
| Drone battery | 77Wh |
| Energy per charge | 89Wh |
| Full charges | 15 charges |
1516Wh × 0.85 = 1289Wh usable ÷ (77Wh × 1.15) = 14.6 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 Goal Zero Yeti 1500X 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 Goal Zero Yeti 1500X uses NMC cells, which are lighter but rated for fewer cycles (typically 500–800) than newer LFP models.
Other power stations running a drone battery
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Charges | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 2042Wh | 3000W | 20 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 Max | 2048Wh | 2400W | 20 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 | 2048Wh | 2400W | 20 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200L | 2048Wh | 2400W | 20 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200MAX | 2048Wh | 2200W | 20 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 600W of solar input it refills in about 3.4 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 2 sunny days (10 hours of full sun).