DJI is taking another swing at the fast-growing portable power market, this time with something that’s deliberately designed to be easier to live with than a typical “solar generator” cube. The new DJI Power 1000 Mini is essentially a shrunken, streamlined 1kWh power station that tries to blur the line between a chunky power station and the kind of grab-and-go power bank you’d actually throw in the trunk for a weekend trip.

At its core, the Power 1000 Mini is about making a 1kWh battery feel less intimidating. DJI has cut the volume roughly in half compared to the larger Power 1000, landing at 314 × 212 × 216 mm and about 11.5kg, which puts it firmly in “one-hand carry” territory rather than “two-handed deadlift from the garage shelf.” It’s still not ultralight – this is a serious LiFePO4 (LFP) battery system with an integrated inverter – but it’s compact enough that campers, road trippers, and creators will realistically keep it nearby instead of leaving it at home “for serious trips only.”

Capacity sits at 1008Wh, paired with a 1000W rated output that can stretch to powering select 1200W appliances, which is the sweet spot for things like coffee machines, compact microwaves, projectors, and smaller fridges. DJI’s own runtime estimates paint a pretty practical picture: think roughly seven hours for a projector, 18 hours for a car fridge, around 30 hours for a Wi-Fi router, and multiple full charges for phones, laptops, cameras, drones, and even a Nintendo Switch. In everyday terms, that means one box can handle a family camping setup overnight, keep your networking gear alive through a power cut, or run a small creator desk with a monitor, NAS, and router without drama.

One of the more interesting angles with the 1000 Mini is efficiency, especially for low-draw devices. Traditional power stations are often overkill for a single router or camera charger, and they lose a surprising amount of energy just converting and idling. DJI says the Mini is optimized for low-power efficiency, which should translate into longer runtimes when you’re only sipping a few tens of watts instead of hammering it at 800 or 900W. For people who care less about running a hair dryer and more about keeping essentials online for as long as possible, that tuning matters more than headline wattage numbers.

On the design front, DJI is clearly leaning into the “all-in-one” narrative. The most immediately useful touch is the built-in 100W retractable USB-C cable, which sounds minor but solves a daily annoyance: hunting for cables just to top up a phone or laptop. That integrated cable can fast charge compatible laptops and tablets and also work in reverse for emergency recharging of the power station itself, giving you a “cord always attached” experience rather than another loose accessory to lose. The rest of the port layout hits the basics: two USB-A ports for lower-power devices, two AC outlets, and an SDC port for DJI’s own ecosystem and higher-power accessories.

Charging is where the 1000 Mini feels closest to DJI’s drone DNA. Plug it into the wall in Fast Recharge mode and DJI claims you’ll go from empty to 80 percent in about 58 minutes, or to 100 percent in roughly 75 minutes, which puts it in the fast lane among compact 1kWh stations. There’s also a built-in 400W car charger that can fully replenish the battery in about 160 minutes using an optional car charging cable – handy if you’re driving a few hours to a campsite and want to arrive with a full “tank.” On the solar side, the integrated 400W MPPT module means you can hook panels directly to the unit via DJI’s MC4 Solar Power Charging Cable without adding a separate solar adapter brick, keeping the setup cleaner and more portable.

Because none of this matters if the lights go out at home and everything cuts off, DJI has also built in UPS capabilities. When the Power 1000 Mini is sitting between the grid and your gear over AC, it can take over in about 0.01 seconds if the mains drop, which is fast enough to keep most electronics from rebooting. For practical use, that means your router, home office PC, or even a small desktop setup can ride out a blackout without interruptions, turning the Mini into a compact backup hub during storms or grid issues. The built-in LED light bar is a small but welcome touch here too, offering everything from a gentle glow to a bright beam in emergencies, which again aligns well with the “home backup plus outdoor” story DJI is pushing.

Safety is another area where DJI is clearly trying to reassure users who might be more familiar with its drones than its batteries in the living room. The Power 1000 Mini uses LFP cells, which are widely regarded as safer and longer lasting than standard lithium-ion packs, and DJI says the pack should retain around 80 percent of its capacity after roughly 4000 charge cycles. In theory, with daily charging, that gives you close to 10 years of usable life, backed by nail-penetration tests, flame-retardant materials, and a static pressure-bearing rating of up to one ton. The unit is also rated to operate normally at altitudes up to 5000 meters and includes a potting process around the inverter to protect against rain, condensation, and salt spray, which is very on-brand for a company that cut its teeth building hardware for harsh outdoor environments.

Managing that battery health is an Intelligent Battery Management System (BMS) with 10 temperature sensors monitoring heat in real time, all exposed through the DJI Home app. From the app, users can check temperature, status, and adjust port behavior remotely, which is particularly useful if the power station is tucked under a desk or in a tight corner near a router, or sealed in the trunk feeding a car fridge during a road trip. Quiet operation matters too, especially if you plan to sleep near it in a tent or use it in a home office; DJI’s broader Power series is already positioned as relatively quiet, and early coverage of the Mini notes its fan behavior is tuned to stay unobtrusive at low to moderate loads.

For DJI’s existing users, the ecosystem play is probably the biggest hook. The Power 1000 Mini’s SDC ports tie directly into accessories like the DJI Power Fast Charge Cable for drones, enabling fast charging for selected drone batteries without third-party adapters or kludged solutions. DJI cites the example of a DJI Air 3 Series battery charging from 10 to 95 percent in around 30 minutes, which is the kind of turnaround outdoor creators and drone pilots care about. Combined with an IBCPOWER 100W foldable solar panel and pass-through charging, you can realistically envision an off-grid drone workflow: solar panels feed the power station, the station feeds the drones, and the whole kit sits in a compact footprint next to your tripod and camera bag.

Strategically, the 1000 Mini slots into a growing DJI Power lineup that already includes the larger Power 1000 and the more travel-ready Power 500, each stepping up or down in capacity, ports, and weight. With the full-size Power 1000, DJI focused on higher maximum output (up to around 2600W continuous and 4400W peak) and more AC ports for serious setups; with the smaller 500, it targeted vloggers and light travelers. The Mini threads the needle: it keeps the 1kWh class capacity but trims weight, ports, and overall bulk to appeal to people who want something powerful yet still realistically portable, whether that’s for a compact van build, a weekend shoot, or a small apartment that needs backup but doesn’t have space for a giant box.

Pricing and availability will be key for the U.S. audience. In China, the Power 1000 Mini has been spotted at around ¥2499, roughly translating to about $350 at current conversions, although local pricing and bundles typically shift once a product goes fully global. DJI’s existing Power 1000 in the U.S. retails significantly higher due to its larger size, higher output rating, and different regional packages, so it’s reasonable to expect the Mini to undercut that model and land closer to the mid-range portable power segment once regional pricing is finalized. For now, DJI is simply stating that the Power 1000 Mini is available through its official where-to-buy channels and authorized retailers, with more details and regional specifics on its dedicated product page.