Generic chargers cause real problems

Generic plug-in USB chargers are not designed for use in aircraft. They typically generate significant electrical interference that degrades radio communications, affecting audio quality and squelch behaviour, and can reduce GPS and radio navigation sensitivity.

Poor voltage regulation in cheap chargers can also damage connected devices, and they often have little, or no, safety features.

Designed around aviation requirements

Our chargers are designed for use in light aircraft. They’re built for continuous operation, and a low RF signature is treated as a design constraint rather than an afterthought.

The same design principles were applied in our Charge2 and Charge4 units, which have been in cockpits since 2014.

Navigation devices

iPads, tablets, and dedicated aviation GPS units are running continuously in flight.

Electronic conspicuity

Portable EC devices such as PilotAware.

Phones and comms

Modern phones and tablets need higher and reliable power to ensure they maintain charge when in use at high brightness levels.

USB-PD R3.2 v1.0

Compatible with modern fast-charging and high-power devices. Each port independently negotiates voltage and current with the connected device. While retaining backwards compatibility with older USB devices.

Independent port operation

Unlike some multi-port chargers, power remains uninterrupted on one port when a device is connected to or disconnected from another. Connecting a new device doesn’t affect what’s already running.