I'm considering getting this drone. But I don't understand why Eachine doesn't seem to include a charging cable in the package. Also, they don't seem to sell a compatible charger for this model. Am I missing something? Any product I've bought in past usually includes the mandatory charger and cable.
USB Charger for Eachine EX5
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davidhk129
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You're right. The photo does show it though the list doesn't specifically list it. But what about the charger? I was thinking of maybe just using my Samsung smartphone charger. But even if the physical connector is compatible, I'm not sure electronically it is compatible since the Samsung charger charges a 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery whereas drones use Lipo batteries.
davidhk129
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I don't have a definitive answer for that.
However, in my opinion I don't think it would matter.
You can charge it through the computer. Don't you have any USB charger besides the Samsung's ?
However, in my opinion I don't think it would matter.
You can charge it through the computer. Don't you have any USB charger besides the Samsung's ?
I just checked three phone chargers I have. Their specs are:
#1: 5 V @ 2.0 A or 9 V @ 1.67 A (newer Samsung)
#2: 5 V @ 2.0 A (Le Pan tablet)
#3: 5 V @ 0.7 A (older Samsung)
So it depends on how much current is required to charge one or two batteries. It would be nice to get a USB charging hub that would allow multiple batteries to be connected at the same time. Anyway, since the cable with USB connector is supplied with the Eachine drone then getting a USB charging hub from any electronic supplier shouldn't be a problem.
#1: 5 V @ 2.0 A or 9 V @ 1.67 A (newer Samsung)
#2: 5 V @ 2.0 A (Le Pan tablet)
#3: 5 V @ 0.7 A (older Samsung)
So it depends on how much current is required to charge one or two batteries. It would be nice to get a USB charging hub that would allow multiple batteries to be connected at the same time. Anyway, since the cable with USB connector is supplied with the Eachine drone then getting a USB charging hub from any electronic supplier shouldn't be a problem.
davidhk129
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Yes. That will work.
I ended up buying this charger: click here. I received the charger and it is working fine. I also used the USB charging cable from an old Samsung smartphone. Combined with the USB charging cable supplied with the Eachine EX5, I now have two charging cables which is handy so I can charge two batteries simultaneously.