How Many Times Can the Goal Zero Yeti 500X Charge a Drone Battery?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The Goal Zero Yeti 500X can fully charge a drone battery about 4.8 times. A typical drone battery holds 77Wh, and charging it takes roughly 89Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 505Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 429Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 300W |
| Surge rating | 600W |
| Drone battery | 77Wh |
| Energy per charge | 89Wh |
| Full charges | 4.8 charges |
505Wh × 0.85 = 429Wh usable ÷ (77Wh × 1.15) = 4.8 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 Goal Zero Yeti 500X accepts up to 120W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 450Wh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours).
Tips
- A DJI Mavic 3 battery is 77Wh; Mini-series batteries are about 30Wh.
- The Goal Zero Yeti 500X 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 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 2.8 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 4.9 charges | Yes |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 4.9 charges | Yes |
| DJI Power 500 | 512Wh | 1000W | 4.9 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 500 | 518Wh | 500W | 5 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | 7.4 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 7.4 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti AC70 | 768Wh | 1000W | 7.4 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 500X take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 120W of solar input it refills in about 5.6 hours of strong sun. A single 200W panel is enough to max out its solar input.