No, DJI drone batteries aren't all the same. Each Intelligent Flight Battery is shaped, wired and programmed for a specific drone or family, so a Mini battery won't fit an Air, and an Avata 2 battery won't fit anything else. Some models do share: the Air 3 and Air 3S use the same battery, the Mavic 3 series shares one, and the Mini 3 and Mini 4 Pro families overlap. Always check the compatibility list before you buy a spare.
Batteries that share
| Battery | Works in (per DJI) |
|---|---|
| Mini 4 Pro battery (2590 mAh) | Mini 4 Pro, Mini 3 Pro |
| Mini 3 Series battery (2453 mAh) | Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro* |
| Mini 4 Pro/Mini 3 Series Battery Plus (3850 mAh) | Mini 4 Pro, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 3 (over 249 g) |
| Air 3S battery (4276 mAh) | Air 3S, Air 3 |
| Mavic 3 Series battery (5000 mAh) | Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Cine, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Mavic 3 Enterprise series |
*DJI says the Mini 3 Series battery works in the Mini 4 Pro with reduced propulsion performance and flight time, and the drone then weighs more than 249 g.
Batteries that don't share
These drones use their own battery:
- DJI Mini 5 Pro: DJI lists its 2788 mAh Li-ion battery for the Mini 5 Pro.
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro
- DJI Avata 2
- DJI Neo
- DJI Flip
Watch the 249 g line
Battery choice can change your drone's legal category. DJI's Mini 4 Pro weighs under 249 g with its standard battery. With a Battery Plus, DJI says the aircraft weighs more than 249 g. In the US, a drone over 250 g must be registered with the FAA, even for recreational flying, and other countries set different rules at the same line. See Mini 4 Pro Battery Plus.
Same shape, different firmware
Even when a battery fits, it may need a firmware update first. DJI's manuals say battery firmware is part of the aircraft firmware, so a battery moved between two drones on different versions can trigger an "inconsistent firmware" prompt. Insert it, power on and accept the update in DJI Fly. See DJI firmware versions do not match.
Third-party batteries
DJI's batteries talk to the drone: they report voltage, capacity and current, and they handle auto-discharge, hibernation and cell protection. Generic copies may skip some of those protections, and DJI's manuals say to use only genuine DJI or DJI-authorized parts. For a drone you care about, stick with the real thing.
Chargers and hubs
Charging hubs are model-specific too. The Mini 4 Pro/Mini 3 Two-Way Charging Hub takes Mini 3 and Mini 4 Pro batteries, and the Air 3 Series hub takes the shared Air 3 and Air 3S battery. DJI's USB-C chargers, on the other hand, work across many products as long as they supply enough power.
How to check before you buy
- Find your exact drone model, including "Pro" or "Classic".
- Look at the battery's compatibility list on its product page.
- Match the battery's name, not just its looks. Several DJI batteries look almost identical.
We list which drones each battery fits on its product page. Shop the Mini 4 Pro battery, the Air 3S battery or the Mavic 3 Series battery.
Related guides
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- Genuine vs third-party DJI batteries: are cheaper ones safe?
- DJI battery lights: what the LEDs mean
- DJI battery not holding a charge? Causes and fixes
- Drone battery types explained: LiPo vs Li-ion, mAh and watt-hours
- Can you bring drone batteries on a plane? FAA and TSA rules
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