Didn't watch this video until the end so not sure if you mentioned the huge difference in RANGE? I use these back-to-back with my M3, Air 2s, and Mini 3 Pro. The regular RC-N1 has about 35% better range, all things being equal. Most of the testers on TH-cam are finding the same thing
As for the controller, I think the RC CONTROLLER IS A NO-BRAINER... Why? With polarized sunglasses there is a conflict using your iPhone/iPad in landscape, you can't see anything since the polarization cancels out and becomes black, bad. DJI figured this out and made sure the polarization of the built in display was optimized for the use with polarized sunglasses..... Yahoo! Thanks Rick!
Hi Rick, thanks for this timely video! I am planning on buying a Mini 3 (currently own a Mini 2 and Air 2s) and I'm on the fence about the controller. I use an iPad Mini 6 with my current drones. I like the bigger screen. One old(er) guy to another, do you think I'd be wanting for more screen real estate if I went with the RC controller? I think it's quite a bit brighter than the iPad, which would be helpful. I like the idea of the compactness and speedy deployment of the Mini 3/RC controller combo for day trips and general use. I'll still keep the Air 2s for the serious stuff! I know you've used a tablet in the past, so I will value your opinion on this. Thanks!
Great comparison and explanation for purpose for use; I thought however the brightness level on the Pro was only around 750?; also, I like being able to place the Yagi signal enhancers on the NI to give that extra connectivity!
I flew with both of them and on the RC-N1 you don’t have the C1 and C2 Buttons. When you fly with the N1 and trying to activate the cruise control you have to let got the left stick
Thanks for the great video and explanation dude that was super interesting! been on TH-cam since it started, first video that got me to comment. Cheers!
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it but you make a big deal about the phone not being charged? The controller (RCN-1) will charge the phone - it's in the menu.
Tim thanks for the post and I know the controller can charge the phone but you're really only sharing electrons between the devices, which still results in less flying time since the controller will be depleted sooner if it's also charging your phone. The bigger hassle of using the RC-N1 with your phone is the impact that all of the other applications running on the phone have on the DJI Fly app. In some cases the resolution of your video feed will be reduced because the processor is busy doing other things or you'll run out of space to cache video. As I mentioned, they both work great for flying the drone but the DJI RC is just a cleaner choice.
Yes, the controller can be set to charge the phone. I keep that disabled, though. I need the controller's battery for transmission power, I don't want its output compromised with an extra charging duty. The phone has enough battery for the mission, it should never need to be charged by the RCN1.
I like that feature. The RCN-1 seems to have a hugely abundant battery, so I don't mind letting it keep my iPad Mini charged. The only thing I've noticed, is that it seems like I have to enable that feature every time I use it. It seems to default to not charging the connected device. Am I missing something?
@@skycam509 I haven't noticed, but I don't charge my phone with the RC-N1. That battery is for the controller, I don't want any transmitting power to be competing with USB output for battery voltage. Would prefer to just completely bypass the chance of that happening. The phone has a pretty cavernous battery and can take care of itself. If I show up with a weak phone battery, that's on me for not planning properly and showing up ready to go with batteries charged.
what i wanna know is if the smart controller can edit longer video in 4k smoother than when you use like your own phone,let"s say a samsung s21fe galaxy..cause most of the times after a few minutes editing..you render it and upload it to youtube..the image appears to be "sruttering" so, most ideal situarion is to shoot video on the go and edit it on the go also..wich often doesn't work..in 1080p it will,but that is not why i am shooting in 4k..right?!
When I bought the 'DJI Mavic 3 Pro' I had no other choices than just getting the 'DJI RC' controller with it. However, I found several issues with that controller to the point that I got irritated over it. So, I ended up by buying the 'DJI RC-N1' controller recently to use that with my 'Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5' foldable smartphone (with a nice tablet holder) which is a very good and powerful smartphone. Yes, it's important that you use the 'DJI RC-N1' controller with a smartphone that is more up to date and isn't so much affected by heat or overheating if you are going to use them outside on hot sunny days in the most effective way. Here are the advantages with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller in combination with a high-end smartphone for me. 1. In my case, my Z Fold5 have a 1750 nits 'Dynamic AMOLED 2X' screen which is 1050 nits more than what the screen on the 'DJI RC' controller have (it has 700 nits). This will have a HUGE impact on how good you see the screen outside in bright sunlight. 2. My Z Fold5 have an AMOLED screen which will be much better in sunlight (to begin with) over the LCD screen that is on the 'DJI RC' controller. 3. I have 7.6 inch screen now with my Z Fold5 instead of only 5.5 inch with the 'DJI RC' controller. You will see things much easier and much clearer with a bigger screen. 4. The operation of the 'DJI Fly' app is running super smooth and very fast (no lag) in combination with the powerful CPU the Z Fold5 uses. The use of the 'DJI Fly' app on the 'DJI RC' controller is slow and a laggy mess because of a poor CPU. 5. You have the ability to use the 'DJI RC-N1' controller with bigger tablets (with a tablet holder) if you want. With the 'DJI RC' controller, you are stuck to only the 5.5 inch LCD screen. 6. You can use whatever drone app on your smartphone that is compatible with the drone you are using. The 'DJI RC' controller doesn't allow you to install 3rd party apps at all. 7. You use the internal storage to the smartphone instead of the RC controller (8GB internal storage total where like 2.3 GB are available at most) / MicroSDXC card on the controller. So you save some money as you don't need to buy a MicroSDXC card. 8. You get a slightly better signal strenght with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller over the 'DJI RC' controller because of the antenna that slides out when you have to put a smartphone / tablet holder into the holder there. 9. You get the 'DJI Fly' app updated right away when there is a new version out over having to wait on a firmware update to the 'DJI RC' controller (that can take some time) to have the new 'DJI Fly' app version on the 'DJI RC' controller. 10. You have the ability to do live streaming (1080p@5Mbit video bitrate) with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller in combination with a smartphone. The 'DJI RC' controller isn't powerful enough to let you do that. 11. You have a longer battery life with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller (6 hours) over the 'DJI RC' controller (4 hours). 12. It's way cheaper. Here are the advantages with the 'DJI RC' controller over the 'DJI RC-N1' controller. 1. You already have a screen to use right away. It saves you "some" hassle. 2. No extra cables are needed. 3. No need for a smartphone to be able to fly your drone. 4. It's way lighter to hold over the 'DJI RC-N1' with a smartphone on it. 5. It has a hairy bit better feeling on the joysticks. 6. It has 2 more extra buttons. It also has more buttons that you can customize over the 'DJI RC-N1' controller. That's all of the advantages I have found with both the 'DJI RC-N1' and the 'DJI RC' controllers. So in short, if you have a relatively new and good smartphone today, you will have a much better experience with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller with the smartphone. If you have a bad smartphone, then it's just better to use the 'DJI RC' controller.
Rick, any option to hook the DJI FPV Goggles to these controllers? I have the original or V1, but thinking about the V2. Give us your thoughts. thanks much!
@Drone Valley Rick I'm looking to get into Aerial photography And due almost entirely to the influence you've had upon me with your wonderful videos, I want to go DJI, But think I might be safer starting off with a Mini 2 and working my way up as my skills increse. I Apologize if you've answered this question in a previous video, but could tell me if it's Possible to hook an RC controller (as opposed to the N1 controller) up to the Mini 2? I Believe the RC controller is exactly what I want however I live in Canada and things are a little more pricey up here. So truthfully what I really really want is to pick up a Mini 2 fly more combo and purchase the RC controller On its own (mathematically seems to make more sense. However math is not my forte). Any advice you can give would be MOST appreciated! And thanks again for doing what you do, for newbies like me it's an invaluable resource! Cheers.
Thanks for the video, however, the RC screen is only 700 nits, not 1000, and I can fly my Mini 3 with an ancient Samsung S6 with no issues. Also I like the stick feel with the RC-N1 instead of the RC. The RC-N1 also is a bit more travel friendly due to its lack of a screen to damage in your backpack or luggage. Plus, you have to have a Wi-Fi connection to download the new firmware updates into the RC, which means, in most cases, you can't leave your house until its finished. Using your phone or tablet you can use your data connection and upgrade in the field. I have no issues with the new RC controller, I just feel simpler is better, and I like the simplicity of the RC-N1. To each their own.
Yep, DJI locks it down to eliminate the horsepower some of the other apps need to run. Consider the DJI RC and RC2 a dedicated controller that just happens to be running Android.
I'm on the fence. I have the RC-N1 and it is entirely adequate. I was fortunate enough to have a top of the line phone to pair it with, which helped. The iphone 14 pro max. Big, bright beautiful screen that doesn't dim. It never dims. It's lots of nits, bright as can be whatever the number was I forgot. Plenty. The RC-N1 is fine. But, I keep finding myself wanting the single dedicated controller. As easy as the RC-N1 and iphone pairing process is, it is still a process. The volume and power buttons on the phone basically vanish when performing controller screen duty. The added step of connecting the phone and having yet another battery to keep charged, adds plenty of weight to the decision. The extra wheel for exposure is HUGE and having the C1 and C2 buttons, is also huge. Having a dedicated stop/go button for stills separate from the button for videos is an excellent idea. Changing modes with the function button on RC-N1 is tedious and non-instant. So overall, yes the RC-N1 is perfectly adequate when paired with a GREAT smartphone. But the RC controller sure does look appealing and if I have the extra cash to splurge, I probably will.
I'm on the fence, as well. I like to use my iPad Mini with my Air 2s and Mini 2. I will be buying an Mini 3 and selling the Mini 2. I had forgotten about the extra buttons (a la Mavic Pro) and the wheel for exposure until you mentioned them. I think you helped me with my decision! Thanks!
@@skycam509 For me the worst part is the added delay setting up. For someone who makes impromptu flights from a motorcycle when possible, a quick set-up time is preferred. I don't want to spend a lot of time assembling phone/controller assemby, I want to boot up and go. Preferably while walking to my launch point. Plus, yes, the dedicated C1/C2 and bonus wheel really makes the decision easy. I do like the option of still having the RC-N1 for when I do decide to fly with the iPad. I don't need it much but it sure is fun flying on its big screen.
@@adcraziness1501 Thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought about that... If I want to use the iPad, I can just grab the controller from the Air 2s. Win - win!
@@skycam509 Yup. I want the RC too. Own a Mini SE and just wish DJI would make it compatible. That is a long shot but they could make money with the RC stand alone.
@@mentalistsa I've been flying my new Mini 3 Pro with the RC controller for about a month now. The controller is awesome. I think the extra brightness and clarity more than make up for the extra screen area on the iPad. Plus, bag-to-launch time is very quick! I definitely recommend the RC controller. Hopefully they make it compatible with more models like the Mini SE.
I'd agree in a sense, but how many times does DJI update the smart phone app compared to the controller with the screen built in? Also, I wouldn't put it past DJI to not let the smart controller work with newer drones. Does the Mavic Pro controller work with the DJI Mini3 for instance?
Thanks for the post and the DJI Fly app is the same in the DJI RC and on your phone, so they are updated at the same time. Updating the actual OS on the DJI RC is pretty rare and I've only seen one of them since it was released. The bigger challenge with using your phone is that it's a moving taget with all of the apps running in the background that can impact the DJI Fly app. Not to mention OS updates (Apple has had 5 this year along) that can scramble things. As for using the remote with future drones, it depends on the transmission tech mostly. The DJI RC is based on O2/O3 so as long as the new drones use these, you should be fine. Right now it supports the Mini 3 Pro, Air 2S and the Mavic 3.
@@ssb73q well aware, the mini2 and as well. However, attendees at airworks were informed by dji that dji is concentrating on the enterprise drones and has no plans on developing a sdk for the mavic 3 or the mini 3 pro. That’s the sole reason why im keeping my Air2S. My P4V2 continues to be the go to drone for mapping without the cost of the enterprise mavic.
Good combination and one I used occasionally before the DJI RC was released. The challenge is that you still need multiple devices and it's really top-heavy as well due to the weight of the tablet. I switched back to the iPad Mini because of the weight but now use the DJI RC for most of the flying I'm doing.
the rnc1 is much better than the rc ive had both the rc controller is small my hands got in the way of the screen it didnt go as far as the rnc1 controller, and your about 5 seconds longer getting in the air ,and my tablet is samsung galaxy lite works perfect and is 7.8 inch screen which is brilliant,and my tablet extension is fixed to rnc1 so you dont connect it all the time it folds down,so good luck all its a great drone save money get the rnc1
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I’m just glad to hear someone besides me remembers the old Ragu commercial!
Thanks, that was a great help in deciding about a controller!
Excellent Video, thank you.
Hi Rick .. Can you use your mobile phone connected up to the RC (Screen version) so that you could use a Dronemask 2 ?
Didn't watch this video until the end so not sure if you mentioned the huge difference in RANGE? I use these back-to-back with my M3, Air 2s, and Mini 3 Pro. The regular RC-N1 has about 35% better range, all things being equal. Most of the testers on TH-cam are finding the same thing
As for the controller, I think the RC CONTROLLER IS A NO-BRAINER... Why? With polarized sunglasses there is a conflict using your iPhone/iPad in landscape, you can't see anything since the polarization cancels out and becomes black, bad. DJI figured this out and made sure the polarization of the built in display was optimized for the use with polarized sunglasses..... Yahoo! Thanks Rick!
Thank you for your videos. They are very informative. Much appreciated!!
Great video. Is it easy enough to switch back and forth between controllers?
Hi Rick, thanks for this timely video! I am planning on buying a Mini 3 (currently own a Mini 2 and Air 2s) and I'm on the fence about the controller. I use an iPad Mini 6 with my current drones. I like the bigger screen. One old(er) guy to another, do you think I'd be wanting for more screen real estate if I went with the RC controller? I think it's quite a bit brighter than the iPad, which would be helpful. I like the idea of the compactness and speedy deployment of the Mini 3/RC controller combo for day trips and general use. I'll still keep the Air 2s for the serious stuff! I know you've used a tablet in the past, so I will value your opinion on this. Thanks!
Thanks for your content, I have a question, is it possible that the control of the dji mini 3 works for the mini 2? Thank you.
Great comparison and explanation for purpose for use; I thought however the brightness level on the Pro was only around 750?; also, I like being able to place the Yagi signal enhancers on the NI to give that extra connectivity!
I hope you are joking with the "yagi" "signal enhancers" ;)
I flew with both of them and on the RC-N1 you don’t have the C1 and C2 Buttons. When you fly with the N1 and trying to activate the cruise control you have to let got the left stick
Thanks for the great video and explanation dude that was super interesting! been on TH-cam since it started, first video that got me to comment. Cheers!
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it but you make a big deal about the phone not being charged? The controller (RCN-1) will charge the phone - it's in the menu.
Tim thanks for the post and I know the controller can charge the phone but you're really only sharing electrons between the devices, which still results in less flying time since the controller will be depleted sooner if it's also charging your phone. The bigger hassle of using the RC-N1 with your phone is the impact that all of the other applications running on the phone have on the DJI Fly app. In some cases the resolution of your video feed will be reduced because the processor is busy doing other things or you'll run out of space to cache video. As I mentioned, they both work great for flying the drone but the DJI RC is just a cleaner choice.
Yes, the controller can be set to charge the phone. I keep that disabled, though. I need the controller's battery for transmission power, I don't want its output compromised with an extra charging duty. The phone has enough battery for the mission, it should never need to be charged by the RCN1.
I like that feature. The RCN-1 seems to have a hugely abundant battery, so I don't mind letting it keep my iPad Mini charged. The only thing I've noticed, is that it seems like I have to enable that feature every time I use it. It seems to default to not charging the connected device. Am I missing something?
@@skycam509 I haven't noticed, but I don't charge my phone with the RC-N1. That battery is for the controller, I don't want any transmitting power to be competing with USB output for battery voltage. Would prefer to just completely bypass the chance of that happening. The phone has a pretty cavernous battery and can take care of itself. If I show up with a weak phone battery, that's on me for not planning properly and showing up ready to go with batteries charged.
Great info, btw could the RC controller work with the DJI Spark ?
Rick thanks for gread vid. All i clear now
Nice job Rick
what i wanna know is if the smart controller can edit longer video in 4k smoother than when you use like your own phone,let"s say a samsung s21fe galaxy..cause most of the times after a few minutes editing..you render it and upload it to youtube..the image appears to be "sruttering" so, most ideal situarion is to shoot video on the go and edit it on the go also..wich often doesn't work..in 1080p it will,but that is not why i am shooting in 4k..right?!
When I bought the 'DJI Mavic 3 Pro' I had no other choices than just getting the 'DJI RC' controller with it. However, I found several issues with that controller to the point that I got irritated over it. So, I ended up by buying the 'DJI RC-N1' controller recently to use that with my 'Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5' foldable smartphone (with a nice tablet holder) which is a very good and powerful smartphone. Yes, it's important that you use the 'DJI RC-N1' controller with a smartphone that is more up to date and isn't so much affected by heat or overheating if you are going to use them outside on hot sunny days in the most effective way.
Here are the advantages with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller in combination with a high-end smartphone for me.
1. In my case, my Z Fold5 have a 1750 nits 'Dynamic AMOLED 2X' screen which is 1050 nits more than what the screen on the 'DJI RC' controller have (it has 700 nits). This will have a HUGE impact on how good you see the screen outside in bright sunlight.
2. My Z Fold5 have an AMOLED screen which will be much better in sunlight (to begin with) over the LCD screen that is on the 'DJI RC' controller.
3. I have 7.6 inch screen now with my Z Fold5 instead of only 5.5 inch with the 'DJI RC' controller. You will see things much easier and much clearer with a bigger screen.
4. The operation of the 'DJI Fly' app is running super smooth and very fast (no lag) in combination with the powerful CPU the Z Fold5 uses. The use of the 'DJI Fly' app on the 'DJI RC' controller is slow and a laggy mess because of a poor CPU.
5. You have the ability to use the 'DJI RC-N1' controller with bigger tablets (with a tablet holder) if you want. With the 'DJI RC' controller, you are stuck to only the 5.5 inch LCD screen.
6. You can use whatever drone app on your smartphone that is compatible with the drone you are using. The 'DJI RC' controller doesn't allow you to install 3rd party apps at all.
7. You use the internal storage to the smartphone instead of the RC controller (8GB internal storage total where like 2.3 GB are available at most) / MicroSDXC card on the controller. So you save some money as you don't need to buy a MicroSDXC card.
8. You get a slightly better signal strenght with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller over the 'DJI RC' controller because of the antenna that slides out when you have to put a smartphone / tablet holder into the holder there.
9. You get the 'DJI Fly' app updated right away when there is a new version out over having to wait on a firmware update to the 'DJI RC' controller (that can take some time) to have the new 'DJI Fly' app version on the 'DJI RC' controller.
10. You have the ability to do live streaming (1080p@5Mbit video bitrate) with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller in combination with a smartphone. The 'DJI RC' controller isn't powerful enough to let you do that.
11. You have a longer battery life with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller (6 hours) over the 'DJI RC' controller (4 hours).
12. It's way cheaper.
Here are the advantages with the 'DJI RC' controller over the 'DJI RC-N1' controller.
1. You already have a screen to use right away. It saves you "some" hassle.
2. No extra cables are needed.
3. No need for a smartphone to be able to fly your drone.
4. It's way lighter to hold over the 'DJI RC-N1' with a smartphone on it.
5. It has a hairy bit better feeling on the joysticks.
6. It has 2 more extra buttons. It also has more buttons that you can customize over the 'DJI RC-N1' controller.
That's all of the advantages I have found with both the 'DJI RC-N1' and the 'DJI RC' controllers.
So in short, if you have a relatively new and good smartphone today, you will have a much better experience with the 'DJI RC-N1' controller with the smartphone. If you have a bad smartphone, then it's just better to use the 'DJI RC' controller.
Rick, any option to hook the DJI FPV Goggles to these controllers? I have the original or V1, but thinking about the V2. Give us your thoughts. thanks much!
The RC controller is the way I'm going. Thanks RIck!
Can the smart controller allow for addition of apps such as Litchi, or by itself can I input waypoints?
No
@Drone Valley Rick I'm looking to get into Aerial photography And due almost entirely to the influence you've had upon me with your wonderful videos, I want to go DJI, But think I might be safer starting off with a Mini 2 and working my way up as my skills increse. I Apologize if you've answered this question in a previous video, but could tell me if it's Possible to hook an RC controller (as opposed to the N1 controller) up to the Mini 2? I Believe the RC controller is exactly what I want however I live in Canada and things are a little more pricey up here. So truthfully what I really really want is to pick up a Mini 2 fly more combo and purchase the RC controller On its own (mathematically seems to make more sense. However math is not my forte). Any advice you can give would be MOST appreciated! And thanks again for doing what you do, for newbies like me it's an invaluable resource! Cheers.
Nice and simple…have you ever paired with Air 2S? If so, how was the connection and flying smoothness? TIA!
Can you connect to crystal sky monitor to the remote that does not have a monitor
Thanks for the video, however, the RC screen is only 700 nits, not 1000, and I can fly my Mini 3 with an ancient Samsung S6 with no issues. Also I like the stick feel with the RC-N1 instead of the RC. The RC-N1 also is a bit more travel friendly due to its lack of a screen to damage in your backpack or luggage. Plus, you have to have a Wi-Fi connection to download the new firmware updates into the RC, which means, in most cases, you can't leave your house until its finished. Using your phone or tablet you can use your data connection and upgrade in the field. I have no issues with the new RC controller, I just feel simpler is better, and I like the simplicity of the RC-N1. To each their own.
Thanks Ken very informative 👍
Rick, I think Bill thinks you're Ken Herron. Is that a compliment, or otherwise? LOL!
Also if you want to use 3rd party apps like Dronelink or Litchi you need the RC-N1. The RC dous not allow lading apps.
Yep, DJI locks it down to eliminate the horsepower some of the other apps need to run. Consider the DJI RC and RC2 a dedicated controller that just happens to be running Android.
I'm on the fence. I have the RC-N1 and it is entirely adequate. I was fortunate enough to have a top of the line phone to pair it with, which helped. The iphone 14 pro max. Big, bright beautiful screen that doesn't dim. It never dims. It's lots of nits, bright as can be whatever the number was I forgot. Plenty. The RC-N1 is fine. But, I keep finding myself wanting the single dedicated controller. As easy as the RC-N1 and iphone pairing process is, it is still a process. The volume and power buttons on the phone basically vanish when performing controller screen duty. The added step of connecting the phone and having yet another battery to keep charged, adds plenty of weight to the decision. The extra wheel for exposure is HUGE and having the C1 and C2 buttons, is also huge. Having a dedicated stop/go button for stills separate from the button for videos is an excellent idea. Changing modes with the function button on RC-N1 is tedious and non-instant. So overall, yes the RC-N1 is perfectly adequate when paired with a GREAT smartphone. But the RC controller sure does look appealing and if I have the extra cash to splurge, I probably will.
I'm on the fence, as well. I like to use my iPad Mini with my Air 2s and Mini 2. I will be buying an Mini 3 and selling the Mini 2. I had forgotten about the extra buttons (a la Mavic Pro) and the wheel for exposure until you mentioned them. I think you helped me with my decision! Thanks!
@@skycam509 For me the worst part is the added delay setting up. For someone who makes impromptu flights from a motorcycle when possible, a quick set-up time is preferred. I don't want to spend a lot of time assembling phone/controller assemby, I want to boot up and go. Preferably while walking to my launch point. Plus, yes, the dedicated C1/C2 and bonus wheel really makes the decision easy. I do like the option of still having the RC-N1 for when I do decide to fly with the iPad. I don't need it much but it sure is fun flying on its big screen.
@@adcraziness1501 Thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought about that... If I want to use the iPad, I can just grab the controller from the Air 2s. Win - win!
@@skycam509 Yup. I want the RC too. Own a Mini SE and just wish DJI would make it compatible. That is a long shot but they could make money with the RC stand alone.
@@mentalistsa I've been flying my new Mini 3 Pro with the RC controller for about a month now. The controller is awesome. I think the extra brightness and clarity more than make up for the extra screen area on the iPad. Plus, bag-to-launch time is very quick! I definitely recommend the RC controller. Hopefully they make it compatible with more models like the Mini SE.
I'd agree in a sense, but how many times does DJI update the smart phone app compared to the controller with the screen built in?
Also, I wouldn't put it past DJI to not let the smart controller work with newer drones. Does the Mavic Pro controller work with the DJI Mini3 for instance?
Thanks for the post and the DJI Fly app is the same in the DJI RC and on your phone, so they are updated at the same time. Updating the actual OS on the DJI RC is pretty rare and I've only seen one of them since it was released. The bigger challenge with using your phone is that it's a moving taget with all of the apps running in the background that can impact the DJI Fly app. Not to mention OS updates (Apple has had 5 this year along) that can scramble things. As for using the remote with future drones, it depends on the transmission tech mostly. The DJI RC is based on O2/O3 so as long as the new drones use these, you should be fine. Right now it supports the Mini 3 Pro, Air 2S and the Mavic 3.
I hope they will make the RC compatible with the Mini SE (fat chance) before I buy the Mini 3 combo for the RC. :)
Sounds like it just comes down to personal preference. Both sound good
Great info thanks.. I am informed 👍🏾😁🙏🏾
I would go for the built in controller. The hassle to set up the controller each time is actually killing my motivation to fly
For sure! I have a stand alone iPhone 6s for only flying and still getting tired of dealing with 3 items each time.
Nice 1 Rick
the RC N1 controller charges your phone while plugged in
Hi Rick, I wish that the DJI RC would allow loading third party apps, like Maps Pilot Pro.
That’s not going to happen there’s not enough internal memory
Probably won’t happen. No SDK is expected to be released
@@txarchdroneguy4731 Hi TxArch, there is an SDK for the Air 2s.
@@ssb73q well aware, the mini2 and as well. However, attendees at airworks were informed by dji that dji is concentrating on the enterprise drones and has no plans on developing a sdk for the mavic 3 or the mini 3 pro. That’s the sole reason why im keeping my Air2S. My P4V2 continues to be the go to drone for mapping without the cost of the enterprise mavic.
Amazing 🤝😎
RCN1 TRIPLTEK 8inch Pro
Good combination and one I used occasionally before the DJI RC was released. The challenge is that you still need multiple devices and it's really top-heavy as well due to the weight of the tablet. I switched back to the iPad Mini because of the weight but now use the DJI RC for most of the flying I'm doing.
Don’t forget, it works with three controllers. It works with the RC pro as well.
the rnc1 is much better than the rc ive had both the rc controller is small my hands got in the way of the screen it didnt go as far as the rnc1 controller, and your about 5 seconds longer getting in the air ,and my tablet is samsung galaxy lite works perfect and is 7.8 inch screen which is brilliant,and my tablet extension is fixed to rnc1 so you dont connect it all the time it folds down,so good luck all its a great drone save money get the rnc1
New RC is often less smooth because CPU power is bad. Cost spent on CPU in the new RC is almost nothing.