Mini 3 Pro - Which Controller to get? | DJI-RC vs Standard Controller (RC-N1) + Range Test
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2022
- Love our work and want to Support Us?
Become one of our Awesome Subscribers: bit.ly/SubsJT
The Mini 3 Pro is a BIG DRONE in a tiny drone's body, and everyones loves it. DJI lets you buy the Mini 3 Pro with either the DJI-RC Controller, which has a built-in display; Or with the RC-N1, which is the Standard Controller. In this video, we discuss and highlight the differences between these two controller.
DJI also sells the Mini 3 Pro with two types of Battery, the Standard Battery (2450 Mah) vs the Plus Battery (3850 Mah), in this video we're also testing these two batteries, to see how much more transmission range will give to the Mini 3 Pro.
Safe to say, the Plus Battery is the way to go, if you need a longer flight time. Unfortunately, it will make your Mini 3 Pro weigh more than 249grams. 😓
____________________________________________________________________________
Check out @AirPhotography 's RC-N1 vs DJI-RC Controller Test here👇
• DJI Mini 3 Range Test ...
Here are some useful links for Content Creators:
Get 1 Month Free Trial with Epidemic Sound: bit.ly/EpiMusic
Buy the New Mini 3 Pro here 👇
bit.ly/MINI3PRO
Buy The Mavic Air2S 👇
bit.ly/DAir2s
_____________________________________________________________________________
Check out our other Drone Videos:
DJI RC vs RC-Pro Controller - What's the Difference? + Range Test
• DJI RC vs RC-Pro Contr...
DJI MINI 3 Pro - Why Everyone loves it and is it better than the Air2s?
• DJI MINI 3 Pro - Why E...
Why everyone hates the latest DJI Mavic 3?
• Why everyone hates the...
DJI CARE ReFresh for FPV - Is it WORTH it?
• Sent my Crashed DJi FP...
What’s it like flying a DJI FPV-Drone for the first time?
• What’s it like flying ...
Don't Make this Mistake - How I CRASHED MY DJI FPV Drone
• Don't Make this Mistak...
Jeremy Toh is an avid Road Trip Adventurer, a huge fan of Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear, he loves Technology and creates videos on TH-cam. He comes from the little island of Borneo, Sarawak which is a part of Malaysia, and as a child he was raised by Television and TH-cam Shows growing up. As the only other Malaysian crazy enough to drive Malaysia's First National Car (Proton Saga) all the way to Vietnam, Jeremy Toh now spends most of his time trying to create TH-cam motoring Travel related and Drone videos.
#DJI #DJIRCPro #DJIMavic3
Beautiful channel/content/production. Subbed.
Glad you found us! 🙏
You're a very dynamic guy & I love the way you delivery your videos. Great job, you just earned another subscriber💪🏽
you really push your mini to the limit for this excellent video.
Subscription rewarded
Thank you man!
Awesome video!! You have a great style for explaining technical info and also keeping it fun! Love the Transformers-style transition! Subscribed!
This is a great video man. I love the Transformer G1 Cartoon noise.
Jeremy, you're hilarious man! I was laughing AND learning at the same time! Great video my man!
Found this video looking into upgrading from RC-N1 to RC. Nice video! Good and clean editing 👍
I dont believe any other channel is quite as entertaining and detailed. I finally learned that i want to zoom and use the gimbal at the same time.
Thanks for tuning in. 🙏
Likewise.
Excellent review! Thank you!
Have both -- hardly ever use the RC. The N1 with iPad combo is just soo phenomenal
Thank you!! Couldn’t find a video with a comparison I’ll trust your word lol
Which iPad?
You don't miss the dedicated zoom and gimbal control wheels on the shoulders? That's the one thing causing me to hesitate from ordering the RC-N1...
Estou nesse dilema, usar n1 + Xiaomi pad6 ou RC 😅
@@BenCapewell hold FN down and scroll wheel with N1... easy
Awesome video, super helpful!
Very good comparison of controllers! Thx
Thanks for this video, I think I'll go with the RC-N1
Really well done video!
cool edit,
work on people skills!
rock on 🤘
AWESOME MINI 3 PRO CONTENT!
“Not a Drug Scale” earned you a subscriber- i laughed actually out loud at that one- nice! ;-)
Glad you enjoyed that. 🤣 It's been a running joke on this channel. We'll have to plant new easter eggs for new videos. Thanks for sub.
Best comment 😂
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Bloody funny hey.
Same here! I found this channel by accident, and also a subscriber now! I need to put this on my kitchen scale when I bake!
First time viewer. I love how you go the extra 1% and put in the pop ups and sound effects (As Asians love to do). Makes it extra entertaining. Putting the iphone/ipad into the controller is a hastle that puts me off flying, even though it is a small thing.
Thanks for the video God bless you bro.
Great video, mate.
Great video. Thanks for sharing, mate. Thumbs up 👍
Thanks for the visit! ✌️
@@JeremyToh.your channel has been infiltrated by scammer.
Thanks for a good video! Easy to watch, I liked funny moment. Informative. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Great video for someone like me who is considering the Mini 3 Pro as my first drone and trying to decide between the RC-N1 and DJI-RC. I have pretty much decided on the DJI-RC. This video helped a bunch! I really like your style and the pop-ups in your video. The shit cam was the best.
Thanks for tuning in Dave, glad you enjoyed our humour. Congratulations on your new purchase. You won't regret getting the DJI-RC. Safe flying out there, and have a Merry Christmas. 🎄
Same here. Great video
Cool video 😎 very informative
Very informative and interesting video.
First experience of this chan, very impressive!!
Very helpful, thank you!
thats a great video mate. thanks
Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it.
The weight and fast start up sold me!
great overview. you're a funny guy haha
Was doing some research on the mini 3 and stumbled upon your video, thought to myself "the landscape looks a bit like Victoria", turns out you're fellow Melbournian! 😆
Thank you for the informative video!
Tested my DJI RC today and was quite please. It stayed at the same brightness level throughout my flights and was a lot brighter than my iPhone 12 Pro Max so I’m definitely happier.
If iPhone ever stopped that auto dim in the sun, they would be better use for the screen
@@cherob1984 you can turn off auto brightness on iPhones
Thanks for this entertaining video.
Our pleasure!
Nice vid.
Having the screen on the bottom really gets obscured with the hands controlling the sticks. I noticed you barely showed that and so many other channels don't either when comparing the 2 controllers. It's so much better having the screen up top...DJI F'd this up design wise.
I have one and my hands rarely ever get in the way. Better design choice. More compact. 10/10 screen placement
I agree with Nigel. Just about every time I fly part of my hand bulls the screen changing screens. Annoying.
Absolutely correct! braindead design
The RCN1 was my first controller, so having it up top feels more natural to me too. My hands did get in the way naturally on the RC, but adjusting them outwardly isn't uncomfortable at all for me. It works.
They get like a 6.7/10 on the design for me.
Fantastic flight ✈ thanks for sharing with us 🤠 You enjoy your Day my Droning Brother and let’s keep on Droning Safely Always 🤠 Cheers 🍻🍻👍✊🤠
Thank you my friend. Same to you. Cheers!
Very useful information. I will be using my DJI 3 Pro with RC controller to video crops daily. Furthest i will go is 1.5 miles with some circling, then returning. Sounds like it will work perfectly.
My first time watching your video and the first thing I realized is the skate behind you with Sarawak flag! Great explanation video bro. Greetings from Sarawak too!
Really nice montage for your video you got a subscriber
Muchas Gracias! 🙏
nice one dude .. keep it up
Thanks, will do!
@@JeremyToh. Give it yo your family members !! They need it much
I just love the into - as I can definitely resonate with that error message critically low battery - Go home . Nice video
DJI-RC controller is great and handy. But i prefer the standard RC-N1 controller. Gives you the option to add a tablet for a much larger screen or just your cell phone.
and connect to the internet and pictures for better maps and stuff
Got an iPad Mini about a year ago and it works perfectly. Larger screen than my iPhone and doesn’t dim at all in the heat. Got one on EBay used like new for around $300.
I have a version without screen and I'm very happy. I always have my phone with me, battery in RC work longer.
good content! Just got a drone; going make videos on the DJI 3 Mini Pro
Congratulations! Hope you will enjoy creating content with it as much as we did with ours.
DJI RC vs RC-Pro Controller - What's the Difference? + Range Test (on Mavic 3)
th-cam.com/video/xvxdltOMY6k/w-d-xo.html
Hallo. Would know If the range test is in FCC or in CE Mode? Greatings from Germany😃
very impressive and informative range test for both controllers! i assume you are still operating on CE mode being in asia? cheers!
@renerjose4753 if you check out the about page, you'll find he is in Australia. Therefore we use the FCC model not the CE model
Good presentation brother
Thank you
Great video - earned you my sub - I bought a smart controller for my m2p in my misguided hope it would work with my pre ordered m3 - well you know the outcome - really cheesed me off
That was close!
Nice 😄😄 no fish on this river😅
Yes now is comparable with the Air 2s, the DJI RC controller. Just i bought one
Different rc signal strenght is due to automatic chanel select setting on the controlers. If you don't manually select the same channel and frequency band on both controlers, you will always end up with an apple / pear comparison.
Tipp: Chose 2,4 GHz in low populated areas gives you greater range than 5GHz, but 5GHz has more channels to choose from in highly populated areas with lots of wifi routers. Since you must fly VLOS in most countrys anyway, this should be not a real problem. Even with eagle eyesight, everbody who claimes to see a Mini 3 Pro at a distance greater than 1 km is a liar.
Againt certain sky's the mini 2 can be seen at over 1 km distance. Sure it's a speck in the sky at that range.
In Canada, no need to keep VLOS with sub 250g drones
@@jeangoupil8129 Lucky you.😉
I subscribed. Love your humor. I had to sell my Mini 2 but I'm looking at buying a Mini 3 Pro and love the new controller. The RC-N1 was clunky.
Thanks for the sub! For the type of run-and-gun filmmaking that we do, the DJI-RC is an essential RC to have in order for us to get off quickly, grab the shots and go. Because we rarely have the time to stick around for long.
Thanks for this great comparison. I've never flown anything other than those tiny $20 drones, but I'm thinking of getting a Mini 3. This video helped a lot.
You sent the drone out 5 km? I thought the law says you need to always have the drone in sight?
Oh, and invest in some barn boots. They slip on and off quickly.
Cool 😎
Thanks Buddy!
Is there eny lagging on video using the control that you have to use your phone compared to the one that has the screen ? Or is it similar? Thanks for the video by the way ✌️ very interesting
Great video thank you! Was this in CE mode or FCC? 🙏
Thanks. This is FCC
@@JeremyToh are you able to change your drone from CE to FCC?
Good
Nice video bro.. Fcc really can fly that far.. Lol..
Have you ever studied in international tuition school sekama branch? I wonder if you were my classmate during that time..
Yes i was in Sekama Branch. Eons ago... 🤣 What's your name, my friend?
@@JeremyToh haha. I see you got fb.. Let me add you.
Excellent explanation!
Hi Jeremy, nice video. Newbie here - which controller for a road trip through the outback, no internet & too map maps to preload? Would really appreciate your advice!
nice intro
Nice Video. Perhaps your signal reduction ~5 km is interference as you pass the Stock Feed plant on the South Gipps Hwy. Get some gumboots next time you venture into Gippsland 😉
Hey can you do a vid to highlight how bad the recent change to maptiler sat maps are on the RC! Play back one of your flights on your RC by going to Profile > More > Flight Data Centre with satellite (not standard) maps to see what I mean. Same terrible maps are there in flight when u try use them. Need to spread the word so they fix it.
You're really good with maps! 🥇⭐️ Let us look into the Maptiler and see if we can make an interesting & helpful video out of it. As for the interference, we thought the same thing too. But on the first flight with the DJI-RC on Std Battery. We were nowhere near the plant but had the interference (we did rotate the map slightly to help the general audience follow what was happening) ....a friend of mine said it could be the RC swapping from broad frequency to narrower frequency... don't know if that makes sense. Thanks for tuning in.
The RCN1 will allow you to use 3rd party apps via your phone for automated program flights, when they become available , like the DJI Mini and Mini 2 now have available, while the DJI-RC locks you in to DJI Fly apps which will be the only software you’ll be able to use, like it or not. Am I correct Jeremy ? If that is the case, then I would take the RCN1 because apps such as Dronelink, Maven and Litchi are absolute fantastic apps to use.
The exact reason why the DJI-RC is not worth it. That killed it for me as well
I’m new to drones going to buy this as my first drone so this might be a stupid question. What can you do with those third party apps?
Yeh I found that out after buying the RC
@@harleyquebecenrevue3580 i think the maven app isn't compatible with mavic 3
The DJI RC controller would not be my choice ever because Litchi waypoint missions are the ONLY type of drone flights that I launch, and for that I need the workhorse DJI N1.
Well with the RC one you are kinda "stuck" with the screen, with N1 you can always exchange device for one with bigger/brighter/faster screen. The thing with the n1 controller is that you can use other apps or run different apps while you fly. Cant do that on RC
Thank you for the informative video. I have the mini 2 and use it for tree evaluations. I'm definitely going to upgrade to the mini 3 pro with the dji-rc remote. #thearboristpt
I'm still scared to drive my mini 3 out of sight. But you went 3 miles out 😮
Awesome video man. question, do you think the RC will be compatible with the mini 2 anytime soon?
The RC pro is, but that's costly 😤
thanks, how many real life hours you can get from the DJI-RC smart controller? Is the battery of DJI-RC user replacable?
Jeremy, you forgot to mention the illegitimate son with a long rap sheet, the Mini 3 (non-pro), which would be the 6th DJI drone that interfaces with the ubiquitous RC N1 controller.
Have you used the smart controller and if you have what controller is better in your opinion
Hi ... Thank you for this video
I want to ask u wich control better for the distance
And this review in America ? If not then where
Please answer me
My Dji Rc screen seems kinda slow and laggy.I actually like using the Rc-N1 better. Do you think I have a defective controller or is that just the way it is?
I'm moving up from a mini 2 se and bought the mini 3 pro new on ebay drone onlyso making do with the rc-n1 for now but def looking to upgrade asap
my mini 2 drone lost signal after 1 km distance and thought i lost it then suddenly appeared over my head lol 😆
I've got a RAR-AR in 300 Blackout and a Wilson Combat 16" 300 HAM'R RAR conversion kit that I'm itching to drop into your LSS-XL Gen2 chassis.
This is the video/info I have been waiting for. I am ready to buy the Air 2S, but was a bit on the fence about whether to get the traditional controller, or wait and hope that DJI will add Air 2S compatibility to the new RC controller. I think I will wait a bit longer.
Thanks. Glad we were able to help. We're all hoping that DJI will add that compatibility soon. 🤞
There is a leak showing a air 2s with rc pro combo.
@@carlose6010 Thanks - actually the RC Pro has been compatible for awhile, but the RC compatibility is new. Hope to see it in a bundle soon!
Did you bought it? I’ve recently purchased it and I’m not really happy with it
- no HDR
- very loud
- obstacle avoidance 4 on the front, nothing on side
- bad low light video quality
- problem with international traveling
-overall looks much better on “paper” than real life
the bigest issue with cell phones is that they constantly report your flight history to the dji database.
also u can be tracked by government as soon as u start flying because your cell is assigned to an IMEI number and they are visible to sertain entities.
not with rc pro.
so with rc pro u are off grid in a sense and more safe.
A DJI account is really giving DJI an agreement to let them spy on you
@@chadgilmore5046 proof?
@@LISTEDGames
buy a dji drone.
activate it.
and you'll see it right there.
I have an Rc-Pro which doesn't have an IMEI but before I had a controller with the phone and I know why I switched.
As soon as you connect the RC Pro to the internet to update it or download new maps, it’s going to send those flight logs anyway.
They only use that data for warranty claims....DJI doesn't care where you fly as long as its not at an airport causing some shit
very nice one!!! well done, fun and interesting! My only question that was not answered is; when it comes to downloading the footage for sharing or quick editing... what are the pros and cons using each controller?
Thanks again
I can only get 4 kilometers max out of the Mini 3 pro in a rural area and most of the time it is around 3 km before I lose signal in FCC mode That said I never come close to running out of battery with the extended plus battery,
Which one CONNECTS to the drone faster? I hate waiting for my smart phone to Pair with the controller and then the controller to connect to the drone. Is it any different with the N1?
👍👍
Great video. Really enjoyed you presentation style. You have thrown a spanner in the works, though! I was about to push the button on an RC-N1, and I'd have gone for it were it not for that pesky single shoulder control dial! Everything else I think I can live with, but not being able to control the gimbal and zoom in/out at the same time just seems a limitation too far for me. I'd also like to be able to zoom without taking my thumb off the left stick.
Man!I I can't decide what to do....The MINI 2 is such a good deal right now but the Mini 3 with DJI-RC seems like the logical way too go but is double the price!
@@DK-vh3gk I can't speak to the Mini 2/3 difference, but I can say that after owning my Mini 3 Pro with RC-N1 for just a few days, I'm already kind of wishing I'd stretched myself to get the RC! I reckon it would be worth £150 extra just to never have to set up the controller before a flight again! Also, I suspect the RC is quite a bit nicer in the hand - the N1 is the same weight but when you add a smartphone it is heavier and, more importantly, becomes less well-balanced in the hand, so your hands get a little bit more preoccupied with holding the controller level rather than concentrating on operating the controls smoothly. That said, it's not a bad experience by any means and I'm having a lot of fun - plus I bought a 3rd party tablet mount so I can also fly using my 10" iPad which looks incredible!
On the subject of the lack of independent gimbal and zoom controls on the RC-N1: you can get round this using one of the automatic subject tracking modes so that the gimbal manipulation is taken care of for you while you manoeuvre the drone and control the zoom manually, and that will probably yield smoother results anyway, so I'm not too bothered about that any more.
Also, I don't know where you are but the Mini 3 is hardly any more expensive than the Mini 2 from the DJI Store in both the US and UK right now, it's only the RC option that makes the Mini 3 more expensive. So if I were you I'd be choosing between Mini 3 with or without the RC controller, but I don't know what other deals you've seen.
@@BenCapewell Hey man thanks for your feedbacl! I am in Canada, I am actually now leaning towards a MIni 3 Pro simply because of the Obstacle avoidance and Mastershots features. All my content will be uploaded to either TH-cam or Social media so want to get the best possible footage and being new to flying, I think the PRO is the way to go for me.
Just sucks because the Mini 3 is on sale right now in my area and so I am looking at $400cdn more for the PRO...
The sale ends by midnight tonight so I need to make a decision...The Mini 3 is good but not sure good enough for what I Want
@@DK-vh3gk Yeah it was the same in the UK, annoyingly, no promotion on the Pro. But I also wanted the Mastershots feature, higher max ISO and extra safety features so I'm less likely to crash it! I think the additional automonous flight modes in the Pro will be good for video quality as it'll move the drone & gimbal much smoother than you're likely to able to yourself. And it has more control/video range and lower latency. I'm sure you won't regret it! Just try to get the integrated RC if you can stretch to it!
What do consider the better drone
Mavic Air
Mini pro 3
Can you hook up your mobile phone to the DJI -RC (Built in screen) controller so that you can use the Dronemask 2 ?
I plan on using the drone in remote areas and I dont want use up my phone battery in case I have an emergency, I have read a lot of complaints of the battery dying quickly in peoples phones, especially iphones when using the RCN-1.
Hello Jeremy. How about the Rc connections? Since I´m used to fly wearing drone mask, I´m trying to understand if is possible to connect my phone to RC and use it inside of drone mask. Otherwise, I will keep using the RC-N1. Thanks
i love my mini 3pro
Great video, does this mean that the RC when temperatures are high doesn't suffer from this? I really would be bumped out to be in a hot tropical location with the drone only to find out that the RC can't hold up with these temperatures either...
I've been using it in hot temperatures the past couple of weeks. No problems at all with overheating.
Can't say the same for when I used a Mavic Mini with a Galaxy S9 smartphone...
Can you use both controllers with the same drone? (Not at same time but i mean swap them)
I use the RC-N1 with an ipod mini. I rest part of my hands on the front of the controller
Will i be good to go to record 4k60fps with KINGSTON Canvas Go Plus card or did i ordered wrong micro sd card?
Do mics work the same on both controls rc and RC-N1?
How are you using the interstellar sound track in the background?
Does the N1 accommodate a 10-inch tablet and if so, does the case have to be removed? Great video. I was looking at both options to use a tablet at home and RC on the road. But DJI does not sell the N1 controller standalone. Great video very well done.
No way. My S22 Ultra I need to remove the case.
I use an iPad connected to the RC controller via a USB to lightning cable 3 feet in length. The iPad is shaded from the sun in an open travel bag whose strap goes around my neck and one shoulder. I do look rather suspect staring intently into a travel bag, but most of my flights are Litchi waypoint missions launched from my front yard.
An IPAD to the RC controller. DJI says only the RC pro can output to a external display.@@riverbankfisher
Also compatible with Air 2s with the most updated
Now Dji rc is compatible with air 2s. Do you think is better than phone?
I have found with the Magic Air the battery life in cold weather does not accurately display correctly.
I was wondering, can you connect a smartphone to the DJI - RC so a second person can view your flight video? Enjoyed your video !
Unfortunately no, that USB-C output is purely for charging and Data. The RC-Pro on the other hand has that specialised HDMI port to do just that.
@@JeremyToh thanks 😊