Clone 3dr solo batteries

[jbrunel]

I just saw these 2 ads for Solo batteries on Amazon. Could it be a oem trying to get rid of a canceled order from 3DR? Or a new supplier for our Solos


Amazon.com: 5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR Solo Quadcopter: Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com : Cameron Sino 5200mAh / 76.96Wh Battery Compatible With 3DR Solo Smart, Solo Drone, Solo Quadcopter : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Spectre95]

Interesting looks like a clone. Could be the original manufacturer especially the first one. Wonder if they would ever upside the battery with new tech.

 

[Frank Foster]

Amazon.com: 3DR Solo Smart Battery: Camera & Photo

 

[Ddub]

I think they are both clones, and wow they are expensive compared to 3DR solo batteries.

 

[andrew.baker.142]

I bought one of these batteries from Amazon in Dec when they were $45. Quality is very good. Almost indistinguishable from OEM except for some Chinese writing on label. I assume they were used as an alternate supplier by 3DR.
BTW, I have not done any 'testing' to substantiate this claim, but my Amazon battery seems to work the best of my 9 Solo batteries. I'd definitely buy more if the price was competitive.


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[T Bird]

I just saw these 2 ads for Solo batteries on Amazon. Could it be a oem trying to get rid of a canceled order from 3DR? Or a new supplier for our Solos


Amazon.com: 5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR Solo Quadcopter: Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com : Cameron Sino 5200mAh / 76.96Wh Battery Compatible With 3DR Solo Smart, Solo Drone, Solo Quadcopter : Sports & Outdoors

Too bad they're double the current price of OEM batteries!

 

[RichWest]

I'd definitely buy more if the price was competitive.

These maybe the going price in a matter of months....

 

[Spectre95]

Ouch read a review on the first one. Guy claimed loss of power and karma incident...


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[AvechuchoAxel]

I think they are both clones, and wow they are expensive compared to 3DR solo batteries.

if you look closely its 5 batteries for $109.xx $22 each.

 

[AvechuchoAxel]

Too bad they're double the current price of OEM batteries!

price is for 5 units at once. $22 each.

 

[jbrunel]

price is for 5 units at once. $22 each.

Note: Package includes:

1 * Battery for 3DR SOLO 5200mAh

 

[AvechuchoAxel]

Note: Package includes:

1 * Battery for 3DR SOLO 5200mAh

XmiPbs
5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR Solo Quadcopter

7 customer reviews

| 3 answered questions
Price: $139.99
Sale: $109.99 ($22.00 / Item) Free Shipping for Prime Members ******** $22.0 x 5 = $110.- *******
You Save: $30.00 (21%)

Specifications for this item
Brand Name XmiPbs
EAN 0732240296348
Item Weight 1.2 pounds
Number of Items 5 <---------------------------------- look here
Part Number Solo
UNSPSC Code 60141010
UPC 732240296348


If I'm wrong.....It makes no sense to me to pay $110.- for a cloned battery when oem/original is sell for $60 to $80 everywhere..
I asked the seller about this... we will see soon...

 

[Barramundi]

XmiPbs
5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR Solo Quadcopter

7 customer reviews

| 3 answered questions
Price: $139.99
Sale: $109.99 ($22.00 / Item) Free Shipping for Prime Members ******** $22.0 x 5 = $110.- *******
You Save: $30.00 (21%)

Specifications for this item
Brand Name XmiPbs
EAN 0732240296348
Item Weight 1.2 pounds
Number of Items 5 <---------------------------------- look here
Part Number Solo
UNSPSC Code 60141010
UPC 732240296348


If I'm wrong.....It makes no sense to me to pay $110.- for a cloned battery when oem/original is sell for $60 to $80 everywhere..
I asked the seller about this... we will see soon...

Not sure if I am reading this right. To me it makes perfect sense - 5 cloned batteries for approx $22 each. That is a massive difference compared to $60 - 80 each! I'd probably wait til someone on the forum tests their reliability and grunt first [emoji57]


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[Greg Parker]

Not sure if I am reading this right. To me it makes perfect sense - 5 cloned batteries for approx $22 each. That is a massive difference compared to $60 - 80 each! I'd probably wait til someone on the forum tests their reliability and grunt first [emoji57]


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[AvechuchoAxel]

A fellow customer answered your question, "How many batteries are included in the $109 price? Your add shows $22.- / item. Thanks" about 5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR....
Amazon Customer answered:
"I received 1 battery for $109."

Thank the customer

Comment on this answer

5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR...

I don't get it.... original battery goes for average $65.-
Clone product for $109.-

I do insist... on SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS ITEM SHOWS 5 ITEMS...NOT one. (Check on Amazon listing.) Amazon.com: 5200mAh Lithium Polymer Smart Battery for 3DR Solo Quadcopter: Industrial & Scientific

 

[AvechuchoAxel]

This is getting better... ajaja
Here is the answer from the seller...

Amazon Customer answered:
"Hello, it is sorry that we said is including 5 battery cells, not full battery. Thanks!"

Thank the seller

Comment on this answer

I'm done here....

 

[Craig L. Johnson - USMC]

I already own 4 batteries.

there is no way that I am going to use 9 batteries at the same session. when I fly.

my question is? do anyone know if I purchase 5 of these, can I keep them storage until I need them? without every changing them, until I need them. for example, when the four that I am using no, goes bad...basically stop charging.

 

[User Name]

I already own 4 batteries.

there is no way that I am going to use 9 batteries at the same session. when I fly.

my question is? do anyone know if I purchase 5 of these, can I keep them storage until I need them? without every changing them, until I need them. for example, when the four that I am using no, goes bad...basically stop charging.

They should last for quite some time. Batteries are rated for x number of charge/discharge cycles, not a set cumulative shelf life. Genuine Solo batteries seem to auto-discharge down to about 50% and then hold there indefinitely, at least all of mine do. That makes long term storage (over winters) pretty much a non issue.

I've accumulated 10 batteries, and will just try to cycle through their use - not leaving some on a shelf totally unused for years while I "wear out" others. I think that's the best way to make the most of each's useful life.

 

[Chuck]

They should last for quite some time. Batteries are rated for x number of charge/discharge cycles, not a set cumulative shelf life. Genuine Solo batteries seem to auto-discharge down to about 50% and then hold there indefinitely, at least all of mine do. That makes long term storage (over winters) pretty much a non issue.

I've accumulated 10 batteries, and will just try to cycle through their use - not leaving some on a shelf totally unused for years while I "wear out" others. I think that's the best way to make the most of each's useful life.

I agree. I have 11 batteries and rotate them for use. I keep them at the recommended 50% charge for storage, and if they happen to drop below that, I top them off to about 60%, and they are good to go. I would also wait before pulling the trigger on the clone batteries, to get some feedback from other members.