DJI Goggles 3 last about 3 hours per charge on their built-in 3000 mAh (21.6 Wh) battery. The battery isn't swappable, but you can plug a USB-C power bank into the goggles and keep flying while it charges. When charging, the four LEDs on the goggles step up from 1–50% to 100%; press the power button once at any time to check the level.
How long the battery lasts
DJI rates Goggles 3 at about 3 hours. That figure was measured at 25 °C (77 °F), screen brightness 4, with an Avata 2 at 1080p/100fps, head tracking and Real View off, and the goggles not powering another device such as a phone.
Expect less if you:
- Turn the brightness up.
- Use Real View, Real View PiP or head tracking.
- Power or charge a phone from the goggles while sharing the live view.
- Fly in the cold. Lithium batteries lose capacity below room temperature.
- Leave Goggles Defog on, which keeps the cooling fan running at high speed.
Checking the battery level
Press the power button once while the goggles are on or off. The four battery LEDs light to show the level in steps (89–100% is the top step, 1–13% the lowest). The level also shows in the goggles' screen during flight.
How to tell they're fully charged: while charging, the LEDs show four stages: 1–50%, 51–75%, 76–99% and 100%. When they reach the 100% state, unplug and press the power button once. All four LEDs lit means 89–100%.
How to charge
- Use a USB-C charger that supports USB Power Delivery. DJI lists the maximum input as 9V/3A.
- Charge with the goggles powered off for the fastest charge. DJI lists 20 W as the maximum charging power when off.
- Charge between 0 and 50 °C (32 and 122 °F), ideally at room temperature.
If the goggles won't charge or turn on, see Goggles 3 won't turn on or charge.
External battery and power bank
The battery sits in the rear compartment of the headband, with its wires running through the strap. There's no external battery port or swappable pack like older DJI goggles had. Instead:
- Plug a USB-C PD power bank into the goggles' USB-C port. DJI says you can use the goggles while they charge.
- A 10,000 mAh power bank in a jacket pocket, with a short cable, is enough for a long day.
- Route the cable so it can't snag the headband. DJI warns that pulling the headband hard can damage the battery wires.
Battery replacement
There's no user-replaceable battery. If your goggles' runtime drops sharply, or they won't hold a charge after a full charge with a known-good charger, contact DJI support or start a repair. Don't try to open the headband.
Storage tips
- After long storage, fully charge the goggles before use, as DJI's troubleshooting advises.
- Store them dry and at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, which can damage the screens through the lenses.
- For flights, the 21.6 Wh battery is well under the 100 Wh limit. Keep the goggles in your carry-on. See traveling with a drone.
Need goggles that last a full session? Shop DJI Goggles 3, or see Goggles 3 accessories for power and carry options.
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