{"product_id":"colorado-drone-chargers-freefly-sl8-portable-rapid-charging-system","title":"Colorado Drone Chargers Freefly SL8 Portable Rapid Charging System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Colorado Drone Chargers SL8 PRCS (Portable Rapid Charging System) is a four-bay field charging case for Freefly SL8 batteries. It charges four SL8 packs and two USB accessories at the same time, averaging about 65 minutes per cycle, so a single case can keep an Astro in the air through long survey, inspection, and emergency response days. The charger lives inside an impact-resistant, watertight, dust-proof hard case with a pressure release valve, ready to roll straight from the truck to the flight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour SL8 batteries plus two USB devices, charged in roughly 65 minutes, off any pure or modified sine wave inverter or generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCharges four Freefly SL8 batteries and two USB accessories simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAverage full charge time of about 65 minutes per battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns from grid power, pure sine wave, and modified sine wave inverters and generators for true field deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% duty cycle: run cycle after cycle without forced cooldowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-fan cooling with voltage and temperature management for safe rapid charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImpact-resistant, watertight, and dust-proof hard case with easy-open pressure release valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuto-switching universal input (88 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz) for use in the US and abroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Colorado Drone Chargers' lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × Freefly SL8 battery bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × USB for accessories (controller, tablet, phone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage charge time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~65 minutes per battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuty cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 to 264 VAC, auto-switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 to 63 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax power rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.4 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-fan, with voltage and temperature management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.7 × 15.7 × 7.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (without batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact-resistant, watertight, dust-proof, with pressure release valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime, from Colorado Drone Chargers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreefly Astro aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreefly SL8-Air smart batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Colorado Drone Chargers SL8 PRCS in hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL8 batteries are not included with the charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow much faster is this than charging one battery at a time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe PRCS charges four SL8 packs in parallel at an average of about 65 minutes per battery. A single bay charger handles one battery in a similar window, so the PRCS effectively quadruples your throughput per cycle. For Astro operators who fly two packs at a time, that is two full flights ready to go after each charge cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I run it off a generator or inverter in the field?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The PRCS accepts both pure sine wave and modified sine wave power sources, so it works with a wide range of portable generators and inverters. Colorado Drone Chargers publishes inverter and generator sizing guidance: at 750 W max, plan on an inverter or generator rated comfortably above that to allow for inrush and headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill it work outside the United States?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The input is auto-switching from 88 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, so the same unit runs on US, EU, UK, and most other grid standards with the appropriate AC cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the 100% duty cycle rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt means the charger is designed to run continuously, cycle after cycle, without a required cooldown between sessions. Combined with the multi-fan cooling and temperature management, that is what makes it suitable for long mapping or inspection days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes it talk to the SL8's smart electronics?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The PRCS is built specifically for the Freefly SL8 platform and delivers 25.4 VDC tailored to the pack's charging profile. The SL8's built-in Battery Management System still handles cell-level protection and reporting on the pack's OLED screen during charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I check on charge status while it is running?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEach SL8 pack has its own OLED status screen that reports state of charge, voltage, current, and temperature, so you can read progress directly from the battery while it is in the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe PRCS is backed by Colorado Drone Chargers' lifetime warranty. Reach out to us if you have any questions about claims or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Colorado Drone Chargers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51704345854269,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1631\/8269\/files\/colorado-drone-chargers-prcs-with-4-sl8-batteries.webp?v=1778618156","url":"https:\/\/www.terrestrialimaging.com\/products\/colorado-drone-chargers-freefly-sl8-portable-rapid-charging-system","provider":"Terrestrial Imaging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}