Charging Hub for Phantom 3 

Intelligent Flight Batteries

V1.0 2015.8

User Manual 
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Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing the Phantom 3 Charging Hub (hereinafter referred to as 

“product”). Read this disclaimer carefully before using this product. By using this 

product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it fully. 

Please use this product in strict accordance with the manual and be sure to pay 

attention to the Warnings. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies 

assume no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly 

from improper use of this product. Misuse includes, but is not limited to, using 

unapproved chargers, charging unapproved batteries, short-circuiting, overheating, 

introducing foreign materials into the product, or touching the terminals with skin or 

metal. Refer to the Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer, Intelligent Flight Battery Safety

Guidelines, and User Manual for applicable information not herein contained.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Warnings

1. The Charging Hub is only compatible with the Phantom 3 Battery Charger.

Do not attempt to use the Charging Hub with any other battery charger. 

2. The Charging Hub is only compatible with PH3-4480mAh-15.2V Intelligent Flight 

Batteries. Do not attempt to use the Charging Hub with other battery models. 

3. Place the Charging Hub on a flat and stable surface when in use. Ensure the 

device is properly insulated to prevent fire hazards.

4. Do not attempt to touch or expose the metal terminals on the Charging Hub.

5. Clean the metal terminals with a clean, dry cloth if there is any noticeable buildup. 

Product Profile

The Charging Hub is a product designed for use with the Phantom 3 Intelligent 

Flight Battery. When used with the Phantom 3 Battery Charger, it can charge up 

to four Intelligent Flight Batteries. The Intelligent Flight Batteries will be charged in 

sequence according to their power levels, from high to low. The Micro-USB port 

allows users to update the firmware. 
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2. Connecting Batteries

Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the charging port to begin charging. 

The Intelligent Flight Battery with the highest power level will be fully charged first. 

Other batteries will be charged in the same manner, according to their power 

Charging Hub Diagram

[1] Status LED 1

[2] Charging Port 1

[3] Charging Port 2

[4] Status LED 2

[5] Power Port

[6] Status LED 3

[7] Charging Port 3

[8] Charging Port 4

[9] Status LED 4

[10] Firmware Update Port 

 (Micro-USB Slot)

Using the Charging Hub

Following the instructions below to use the Charging Hub:

1. Connecting to a Power Source

Connect the standard Phantom 3 Battery Charger to a power outlet (100-240V 

50/60Hz), then connect the Charging Hub to the Phantom 3 Battery Charger.

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Charger Charging Hub

Power Outlet
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When charging more than one Intelligent Flight Battery, distribute 

them as evenly as possible among the charging slots.

Do NOT touch the metal terminals. Do NOT leave the metal terminals 

exposed to open air when they are not in use.

Status LED Indicator Description

Status LED Indicator Description

 Flashes Green Charging

— Solid Green Fully charged

Flashes Red Abnormal power supply, please check the 

connection to the Battery Charger

— Solid Red No battery connected to this port

— Solid Yellow The battery is not charging

Updating the Firmware

1. Download the latest firmware update program from the official DJI website. 

 (http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/download)

levels. Refer to the “Status LED Indicator Description” section of this manual 

for more information about the Status LED indicator's blinking patterns. Unplug 

the batteries when they are fully charged.
Model PHANTOM 3 CHARGING HUB

Compatible Battery Chargers

Phantom 3 Professional Charger (ADE019)

Phantom 3 Advanced Charger (A14-057N1A)

Phantom 3 Standard Charger (A14-057N1A)

Compatible Battery Model PH3-4480mAh-15.2V Intelligent Flight Battery

Operating Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Operating Voltage 17.5 V

Weight 274 g

3. Run the firmware update program. Press the update button and wait for the 

process to finish.

4. The Charging Hub will automatically restart when the update has been

successfully completed.

5. Repeat this process if the firmware update fails for any reason.

Specifications

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Download the latest version from

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2. Turn on the Charging Hub, then connect it to a computer using a Micro-USB cable.