Inspire 2 TB50 batteries

AlR · Aug 15, 2017

Dear Forum,

Does anybody know if I can use Inspire 2 TB50 batteries on the Matrice M200?

DJI support are next to useless when it comes to this kind of question! They can't even give me a part number for a M200 TB50 or TB55 and I don't want to order incorrect parts...

Many thanks,

Alan

theirishdroneranger · Aug 15, 2017

As far as I am aware you can use these with the M200. @Advexure should be able to guide you here.

Dr. Ifly Drones · Aug 15, 2017

They are interchangeable and the M200 series batteries are more weather resistant. I have a pair I use on my Inspire 2.

AlR · Aug 15, 2017

Dr. Ifly Drones said:
They are interchangeable and the M200 series batteries are more weather resistant. I have a pair I use on my Inspire 2.

Many thanks,

I actually got a reply from DJI since my last message and it seems the Matrice 200 version (I still didn't get the part number

) is about $30 more than the Inspire 2 version.

I guess that's 30 dollars worth of extra silicon

Best regards,

Alan

Advexure · Aug 15, 2017

theirishdroneranger said:
As far as I am aware you can use these with the M200. @Advexure should be able to guide you here.

Yes, Inspire 2 TB50's can be used on the Matrice 200. There is a specific version of the TB50 that is IP43 rated for use with the Matrice 200. Both the I2 and M200 versions of the TB50 are $159/per battery, and both are IN STOCK here at Advexure.

Both can be found here:
Matrice 200 TB50 Intelligent Battery
Inspire 2 TB50 Intelligent Battery

AlR · Aug 17, 2017

AlR said:
Dear Forum,

Does anybody know if I can use Inspire 2 TB50 batteries on the Matrice M200?

DJI support are next to useless when it comes to this kind of question! They can't even give me a part number for a M200 TB50 or TB55 and I don't want to order incorrect parts...

Many thanks,

Alan

Just in-case anyone is wondering....

Having now compared both types of TB50. The only difference I can find is the button and LED's on the M200 have a clear plastic protector on-top to keep out dirt/spray.

I have found that Inspire TB50's with strong clear tape over the LED's and Button does the same thing

Missle · Aug 31, 2017

AlR said:
Dear Forum,

Does anybody know if I can use Inspire 2 TB50 batteries on the Matrice M200?

DJI support are next to useless when it comes to this kind of question! They can't even give me a part number for a M200 TB50 or TB55 and I don't want to order incorrect parts...

Many thanks,

Alan

I have been told by many dealers that they absolutely will! I need some for the I2.

Missle · Aug 31, 2017

Don't purchase from DJI as they won't set up returns. Ive had two bad experiences. They have questionable customer service. The TB50 and TB55 are the same mount. Florida Drones even told me that along with 2 others. I need to order them but nobody seems to stock them yet.

Advexure · Aug 31, 2017

Missle said:
I have been told by many dealers that they absolutely will! I need some for the I2.

We can 100% confirm as we've used Inspire 2 TB50's on both the M200 and M210 now.

For those curious about TB55 non-compatibility with Inspire 2. See below.

pcdiii · Sep 14, 2017

Yep I don't even look at the model of the battery just pair up after any FW or SW adjustments. 7 sets ready to go.

Scoobywrx05 · Sep 28, 2017

Advexure said:
We can 100% confirm as we've used Inspire 2 TB50's on both the M200 and M210 now.

For those curious about TB55 non-compatibility with Inspire 2. See below.

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What about using a higher pitched 14 inch prop to get close to the same propulsion as the stock 1550s?

Advexure · Sep 28, 2017

Scoobywrx05 said:
What about using a higher pitched 14 inch prop to get close to the same propulsion as the stock 1550s?

It's a good idea but TB55's put the COG way too far to the aft of the aircraft. Not something we can condone as the FC would be fighting extremely hard, also 3rd party props (not something we advise).