Comments on: Drift Stealth 2 Action Camera Long Term Review

By: Jack Emec

Jack Emec — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:24:07 +0000

I watched the same video, ordered the same battery and put my soldering skills to the test. My camera’s battery was shot before . but now it now works like new since putting in the new Chinese battery. The new battery lasts about 2hr 30 mins per charge. $10 to extend the life of the camera is not bad at all. Here is the link to the replacement battery for the Stealth 2. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-line-Liter-energy-battery-3-7V-lithium-polymer-battery-103443-1500MAH-game-machine-MP3-MP4/32828533222.html

By: Jack Emec

Jack Emec — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:18:33 +0000

In reply to Mickey Finn.

You can replace the battery for $7-10 if you know how to solder. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-line-Liter-energy-battery-3-7V-lithium-polymer-battery-103443-1500MAH-game-machine-MP3-MP4/32828533222.html

Here is a how to video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEPQKS3Ja0

By: Arthur

Arthur — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:58:32 +0000

In reply to Mickey Finn. Wait a minute! What USB charger did you use? The Drift is a bit fussy if it doesn't kick out a good 2 amps of current. A lot of chargers and USB sockets on PC's etc sometimes only output 0.5 amps (this was min as per USB standard when first introduced). So double check your charger and/or try it with another good quality one that can supply a decent charge.

By: Mickey Finn

Mickey Finn — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:02:53 +0000

Bought one second hand on eBay. Worked fine for a few weeks, then got error message saying: Battery too low! and it would turn itself off. This has continued to do so despite repeated 10-12 hour charges.
A look around the web tells me that once the Drift 2 battery dies it’s game over because it isn’t meant to be replaced. Bit of a kick in the teeth when they’re £130 brand new.
A further search revealed a YouTube video where a guy bought a cheap replacement battery from China and replaced it himself, however it did require soldering so if you’ve got a soldering iron or know a friend/workshop prepared to give it a try it might be worth a shot.

By: Wally

Wally — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 05:54:34 +0000

I had the same problem with the charging. After only 6 months of light use in the car as a dashcam on weekends only and it stopped working. Staff at Drift just said “there’s a chance your camera might have simply come to the end of its life.” and didn’t want anything to else to do with it. Expensive piece of kit for only light use.