Why this could be the right choice for you
Choose the C12000 when you have reliable grid power or a suitable high-power generator and you want fast, quieter battery turnaround. It is ideal for teams that need a serious charging station at the farm, depot, or loading point.
Fast Agras battery charging.
Quieter than generator-led charging.
Built for DB2160 and DB1580.
Ideal for high-output farm days.
Get batteries back into the rotation fast
DJI lists 8–9 minutes to charge a DB2160 battery from 30% to 95% under stated test conditions, helping reduce the “drone is ready, battery is not” problem during busy spray and spreading days. Actual time varies with power input, temperature, altitude, and starting charge.
A quieter charging setup for fixed work areas
DJI specifically highlights the C12000’s silent charging as an upgrade in the T100 energy system, making it a strong option for farms, depots, workshops, or operations where constant generator noise is not ideal.
Use the power source that suits the site
The charger supports both three-phase AC input and single-phase AC input, giving operators more flexibility depending on the farm’s electrical setup. Three-phase input delivers the charger’s full rated power, while single-phase input operates at a lower rated output.
Built to protect expensive batteries while charging hard
DJI includes protections for over-temperature, overvoltage, undervoltage, short circuit, and fan blockage, which matters when you are pushing high-power charging as part of a professional Agras workflow.
Know the generator requirement before you plan the setup
DJI states that if you are powering the C12000 from a generator, it requires a three-phase generator rated at 15,000 W or above. That is a crucial buying detail, because not every farm generator will run this charger properly.
Official DJI name: C12000 Intelligent Charger
Charger model: CSX901-12000
Compatible batteries: DB1580 / DB2160 Intelligent Flight Batteries
Rated power: 12,000 W with three-phase 380 V input; 3,000 W with single-phase 220 V input
Charging time: 8–9 min for DB2160 from 30% to 95% under DJI’s stated conditions
Input voltage: Three-phase AC 175–520 V / Single-phase AC 200–264 V
Output voltage: 62 V
Rated output current: 194 A
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Weight: 13.13 kg