Could you please make a video showing the actual comparisons of these controllers in terms of specs and features (zoom, accessibility, usability, so on so forth)? Thank you!
After having the Mini2 and using a 9" tablet, it is so convenient to have the RC2 screen built-in. A big tablet is nice for seeing detail but not nearly as quick and easy to setup. I'm spoiled now with the RC2.
It's definitely convenient and can save a bit of time at take off, at the same time the RC N2 can potentially be 2-4x brighter with a modern phone, it has better battery life (even while charging your phone) and it's smaller/lighter to pack in your carry on which can be significant, not to mention a fair bit cheaper.
Thank you for this video. I have made the decision to get the RCN2. I was considering the air 3 at one point but its not worth the extra £300 just for a second camera.
Finally! Someone did it. Been looking for comparison video about the range between RC2 and RCN2. It seems that the extra 2 receivers from the RC2 won't make much different from the RCN2. Thanks!
I made a much longer version originally doing deep into the details but figured I’d just cut it down and skip the talk - if enough people want to hear my thoughts I will publish the longer version :)
I can tell you today Rc2 mini 4 pro 20,000 ft one way , then 20,000ft back to home at 25.7mph have screen record and video , went to orange once then back to white (strong ) on standard battery , , had 8% left …this is way better then my mavic 3 with rc pro only did only 21,220ft , had to turn back due to battery , great video , 👍
Achieving this range solely with the controller is unlikely in urban areas due to various obstacles like buildings, poles, and antennas. Depending on altitude and elevation, the range can vary significantly. For instance, flying at 100m altitude amidst buildings may yield a range of 500m to 1km before losing connection. To extend range, one must increase altitude, imagining an unobstructed string between controller and drone. While I've managed a range of 3.5km within a city, it required flying well above legal limits. Realistically, achieving a 20km range demands perfect conditions: clear skies, no obstacles, and ideal weather. Even with a drone boasting a 46-minute battery life like the Air 3, attempting a 20km journey is unwise. At the most efficient speed of 43.2 kph, it would take roughly 27 minutes to reach 20km, leaving insufficient battery for the return trip, especially over water."
Hey there Gain. Enjoy your videos very much. I picked up the mini 4 . Have had it a couple weeks now. I have not been able to fly more than 1000’ feet w/out loosing signal and returning to home. Really doesn’t matter the height much. I up to date and all firmware. But to no avail. When I’m 400’-500’ and drop around a river, lose reception. Can’t even view any wildlife. Live here in N Florida. Thinking something is wrong with Drone reception. Using the RC2 screen controller
When i used mini2 with rcn there is always notification to log in via email is there same problem when used mini 4 pro with rcn or it not happend when used rcc. Thanks
You could always do a more realistic range test without breaking any VLOS laws by just securing the drone to the roof of a taller car or truck and having someone drive it out until you lose video signal. Or if you want to do it in flight at least try a higher interference area in a more urban and less suburban environment, just to actually see where that breaking point is, as opposed to this, which just shows a pretty normal signal throughout.
I bought the Drone tweaks fcc app for flying in a congested urban CE city. It was flawless. Full bars all the way even went behind a tall apartment block. However it is a modded app so can only be installed on a phone so only compatible with RC-n2.
Videos like these where the mini 4 pro was flown withou getting the aircraft signal interference message is what i communicated to dji was my reason for sending my mini 4 pro back to them for repair or replacement.
Gavin there's one big thing that's stopping me from buying the RC2 I found that using the iphone pro max on top of the rcn2 is better because the screen size is much larger 6.7 inch to only 5.5 inch on the inbuilt rc2 , especially for those who use a ipad mini 6 please m8 id rather the larger screen and save the big bucks and just buy basic with the extra batteries if you own one of the former iphone or ipad !
Yea, the external.display is a waaaaay better option... First you can use 7-11 inch tablets if you want.... But the other major reason is that the built in screen only tops out at 700 nits compared to Samsung or Apple at 1800 + nits.. way brighter
Does DJI RC2 have internet access as the idea is not to use your phone at all? Also is the built in screen better and brighter than a galaxy s23 ultra?
700 nits on the screen of the RC2 makes for very poor viewing on a bright day, but you can get a cheap hood to help improve this. Totally agree that the phone is a better option, albeit a little more clumsy in setting up as already mentioned. Other than that, you’d have to get the RC-Pro to get 1000 nits, but the cost of that controller is extortionate.
Just want to know after you pair your controller each time, did all the settings you had previousely set are gone? You have to set them all over again? Im planning to have both controllers (currently have the RC2) to switch back and forth for bright sunny day, if its too troubleaome that i have to not only pair them each time but have to reset all settings again, than I will just pass. So hope u can advise. Many thx😊
You say there is zero difference between the 2, but others say RC-N2 can stream 1080P live to YT, while RC2 can only stream 720P, that's a huge difference. I
The RC2 is convenient, but if you have a modern phone, you can have 2-4x the brightness, a longer battery life for the controller (even while charging your phone), and something smaller and lighter in your bag, and it seems very comparable range. I don't know why the RC-N2 gets so much hate...
Maybe I missed something but what is the final conclusion. Is there a range or performance difference? I think it's because you didn't go far. I'd like to see this test done in the US and go until complete loss of signal.
@@GAVINHRsorry. Edited my comment. Are the controllers and drones limited in range in the UK? Is it something about the hardware or software that's different?
Yeah man we get much less range over here about 40% of the power the US guys get. It’s all down to rules relating to the broadcasting power. I’d love to do a full range tests I used to be the best at them but with all the VLOS police it’s just not worth the hassle or all the negative comments I will get
does the firmware apply these restrictions? or is it dependent on where you buy the drone? i'm buying mine literally from inside of China. maybe i can bypass the UK rules@@GAVINHR
I’m amazed how much I’ve enjoyed the RC2 controller. It’s crazy how much more convenient it is to have the screen built in. I am totally late to this party. Haha. Great now I want cake.
I am from UK where we have CE mode but have used the fcc app. Based on my testing the mini 4 in CE mode goes as far as the fcc mini 3 pro. If you put the mini 4 or air 3 in FCC mode you will lose the 5.2ghz frequency but in exchange for significantly higher transmission power. I’ll do more testing to see if the trade off is worth it with the mini 4 or air 3 for that matter
Thanks a ton, my concern is slightly different and perhaps you know the answer but at the moment I use the previous generation controllers. The controller with the built in screen disables WiFi on takeoff whereas the straight controller that one uses with your phone screen maintains the WiFi connection. I generally fly in an area that requires me to agree to certain conditions on every flight. The disabling of WiFi creates complications and delays. I'm wondering if this applies to the new RC2 controller please?
The results were no surprise because both controllers are using the same transmission chip, the only difference is one has screen and another one doesn't. But there very likely might be a big difference between them is the run time, because the extra screen on RC2 of course consumes more power. I would like to see a comparation of the continues work time of those 2 controllers.
@@BananerRepublicyes exactly 2T2R in RC-N2 vs 2T4R in RC2 The rc2 provides two additional antennas over the n2. So in theory it should have a better signal.
Very informative as ever thanks Gavin, I use the FCC hack in the UK when signal is really bad especially when I live right next to a massive newly built housing estate
First of all thanks a lot! It helps determine which Combo to buy, but My question would be: Does the RC 2 controller does better in forested area than the RC n2? For saving 200$ on the combo package is not a small deal. Thanks a lot if you could answer the question
No, i don’t personally believe the external antennas make any difference at all and you should see no difference in signal whatsoever:) hope that helps
What would happen if we get a call while flying? Also the new dji mini 4 pro update is taking 1 minute for rc2 remote to boot and also if screen cracks then we are done with rc2 controller. Biggest problem is we don't have fly more plus combo with N2
If you get a call whilst flying just swipe it off your stress or stick your phone in airplane mode or do not disturb before you fly. A call doesn’t interrupt flight or affect it in any way. Agree there should be a N2 fly more kit 100%
@@GAVINHR that's nice. I thought of asking airplane mode then how does phone, n2 controller and drone communicate each other without any signals. I was in an assumption that even rc2 controller requires internet. Dji mini 4 pro would be my first drone so which one would you suggest with N2 or rc2 fly more combo? With N2 controller what would be actual flight time like 20 minutes? I read that fly more plus battery is bigger.
@@roninr8199 the controller has a direct link to the drone - believe it or not you don’t even need a phone to fly! Once the drone is in the air you could remove your phone and just fly it like it’s a ln RC airplane! If you check out my video - DJI RC vs RC-n1 which gets you flying faster you will see a full review - I much prefer the rc-n2. Yes they do not make the fly more combo but you can just buy an additional battery, flight time will be about 30-35 mins realistically
@@GAVINHR thank you so much for your tips. My use age is like to take off take few minutes of aerial video like Beach or something and then land. I don't want to experiment with range like moving it 1 or 2km away from where I am. There is also huge price diference between n2 and fly more plus combo giving me second thoughts to buy with N2. Do we require some high end mobile or a basic android phone would do? In order to get feed from drone to mobile we might be needing a decent phone which doesn't hang or something? Dji mimo app account for pocket 3 and dji fly can we use same user account or both are different.
Thanks for the great video. Could someone clarify if there are any differences in the drone's features when using the N2 controller compared to the controller with the built-in screen? I'm particularly interested in how the ActiveTrack features work on the Mini 4 Pro. Are there any compromises in the drone's capabilities when using the N2 controller?
Hey Gavin, I can also clearly see the difference in resolution of your screen recorder. Through your phone it is of course top I see but the recording of the RC2 is quite nice. At least a bit better than the RC(1) and I'm happy with that.
yes, the resolution of the rc is great, but i need the additional functionality with the rc-n‘s. automatic flight paths for mapping with 3rd party apps.
@@D3rron08 sorry, no, at the moment for the mini 4 there‘s no service development kit supported by dji. but hopefully in the near future. as for now, mapping is possible with the mini 3 and the mini 3 pro.
@@greenogre22 would you say there is more than a 50% chance they will include the mini 4p pro support in the sdk in the future, say some time next year? I dont wanna buy a dated drone if i dont have to
@GAVINHR 3 questions buddy 😶🌫 Are the controllers the same on both drones? For instance, do you still have to use the phone on the N2 in order to zoom? Or is it more fluent with the controller now? Also, does a N2 user have the exact same feature uses as a a RC2 user? In terms of drone operations, like different tracking options, and so on so forth. Lastly, does the N2 come with an iPhone adaptor in order to connect (i have an iPhone 13 btw)? Or is it done via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth? So sorry for my silly noob questions. I am completely new to the drone world. I am looking to purchase an air 3 for my production company, and these are my main questions in order to figure out if it is worth pay the extra 200 euros or not. Thank you so much for you time, love your videos as always, keep up the great work and have a wonderful weekend!
Hi! The N2 is a FN button so you can use this to use the gimbal wheel as a zoom function when pressed alongside The RC2 does have more buttons that you can customise to perform certain tasks however the functionality between the two controllers are identical. However I still feel having a phone with an active cell service is the better option ( check my previous comparison video ) essentially the pros and cons are the same Yes it comes with a lightning cable :)
Notice any difference between: 2T2R in RC-N2 vs 2T4R in RC2 The rc2 provides two additional antennas over the n2. So in theory it should have a better signal. But curious what you think
👍👍 Gavin! Believe it or not I think I'm going to bite the $$$ bullet and grab a Mini 4 Pro. It seems to have matured into a fantastic full-featured pro model. This video is helpful because I plan to buy the basic kit with the RC-N2 controller. I don't need the RC2 controller as I already have a 10" Android tablet that works well with my ancient Mavic Mini. I also plan to buy the Mini 3 Plus battery kit to get the slightly stronger batteries vs the Mini 4 Plus batteries. Hopefully with the Drone-Tweaks hack, and OcuSync 4, my signal problems will be a thing of the past. BTW I sent you an email last week with a couple of questions but no reply. I was considering just upgrading to the Mini 2 SE to save money, but the Mini 4 features are just too compelling so the questions I had are redundant now. As always... Cheers from CE Hell Thailand!
have you done the same or similar test between the original RC the 1st edition and they RC2 will be interested to see if there is a difference then . and can you confirm if there is any difference in system lagging on the RC2 when access in the menus when using a mavic 3 pro Thanks 👍
Hey Gavin thanks for the video. I did the same type test M4P with RC 2 signal congestion/interference and kept her in VLOS compared it to the Mini 3 Pro with DJI RC. The 04 transmission with that RC really shines bright where you need signal strength. M4P is my favorite drone. Hey Gavin when flying mini 3 Pro have you ever noticed the gimbal when facing down tilt like it was in FPV mode but it isn't? I ask because I feel I can't be the only one to have experienced this. Thank you
Interesting to see there’s no difference between the two controllers. I just did a similar test with a buddy and our results showed the exact same result as yours, I.e., no difference. We were Dji drone fans but have moved to another brand, mainly due to silly exclusions in their products which they charge premium prices to obtain and environmental reasons. For example, Dji don’t include a clean HDMI Out from most of their controllers, which is a showstopper for us in using their equipment. I know they have it in the RC Pro controller, but the price is extortionate and we could buy a good alternate drone just for the price of the controller alone. Other crazy examples mean you cant just buy the RC pro controller with a compatible drone rather than the standard controller, even if you wanted to. They force you to buy the standard controller bundled with the product (which you don’t want), and then buy the RC Pro as an additional add-on later! This is very poor business practice in a time where environmental awareness and wastefulness is so important. I’m not saying Dji’s products are bad, far from it, but their eye for what the customer wants and environmental awareness leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully they can sort these issues out, it wouldn’t take a lot of effort.
Then ill take the cheaper N2.. i got a nice 8inch tablet that does very good in the open with much light and good screenrecording. Why spend 180 euro for something i already have on my Air 3 :) I will spend that money on a extra battery :)
If you make videos about flying beyond velos could that get you in trouble. It doesn’t matter if people in the comments complain as long as authorities don’t watch the video and take legal action against you
It’s less about getting me in trouble but more the headache from comments on here. For me - as long as the flight is safe that should be fine, for example I don’t see any reason why people can’t fly 2/3/4 km out to see providing you’re flying below the 120m ceiling, I can see where the drone is and if there was any emergency aircraft that low I’d just stop the props and ditch it
@@GAVINHR i agree. I fly beyond velos all the time and I don’t care if it’s illegal. I would just never put it on any social media while putting up my real name.
The Rc N2 the one with out screen is better then the rc2 with the screen because that screen to see is rubbish to see out side in bright sun and it’s only 700 nits brightness and on the rc N2 I use my iPhone 14 Pro Max with 2000 nits peak brightness and is a lot more easier to see out side and my phone screen is bigger so cheaper can clearly be better some times and in this case the Rc N2 rules because of this .. remember once you paid extra for the screen controller your stuck with the screen it comes with at 700 nits and trust that’s dull in the bright sun
Could you please make a video showing the actual comparisons of these controllers in terms of specs and features (zoom, accessibility, usability, so on so forth)? Thank you!
Summary: there is no difference in range between 2 controllers
that's really a shame, because if you have a good phone using RC 2 instead of it is a huge downgrade
After having the Mini2 and using a 9" tablet, it is so convenient to have the RC2 screen built-in. A big tablet is nice for seeing detail but not nearly as quick and easy to setup. I'm spoiled now with the RC2.
It's definitely convenient and can save a bit of time at take off, at the same time the RC N2 can potentially be 2-4x brighter with a modern phone, it has better battery life (even while charging your phone) and it's smaller/lighter to pack in your carry on which can be significant, not to mention a fair bit cheaper.
Thank you for this video. I have made the decision to get the RCN2. I was considering the air 3 at one point but its not worth the extra £300 just for a second camera.
What would happen if you used Yagi antennas on the N-2 for the same test?
Happy to try that as a follow up :)
@@GAVINHRheck yes would love to see it
this is the video I was waiting for
Finally! Someone did it. Been looking for comparison video about the range between RC2 and RCN2. It seems that the extra 2 receivers from the RC2 won't make much different from the RCN2. Thanks!
I made a much longer version originally doing deep into the details but figured I’d just cut it down and skip the talk - if enough people want to hear my thoughts I will publish the longer version :)
@@GAVINHR Count me in. I want to see the longer version. :)
me 3!@@GAVINHR
@@GAVINHR Me too!
@@GAVINHRmore detailex version of difference between the both controllers plzzz. Cause there i no video about them except yours... 😊😊😢
I can tell you today Rc2 mini 4 pro 20,000 ft one way , then 20,000ft back to home at 25.7mph have screen record and video , went to orange once then back to white (strong ) on standard battery , , had 8% left …this is way better then my mavic 3 with rc pro only did only 21,220ft , had to turn back due to battery , great video , 👍
So you saying rcn2 is better?
You went up to D = 445m... I read somewhere the max range is 18km? Am I missing something here?
Achieving this range solely with the controller is unlikely in urban areas due to various obstacles like buildings, poles, and antennas. Depending on altitude and elevation, the range can vary significantly. For instance, flying at 100m altitude amidst buildings may yield a range of 500m to 1km before losing connection. To extend range, one must increase altitude, imagining an unobstructed string between controller and drone. While I've managed a range of 3.5km within a city, it required flying well above legal limits. Realistically, achieving a 20km range demands perfect conditions: clear skies, no obstacles, and ideal weather. Even with a drone boasting a 46-minute battery life like the Air 3, attempting a 20km journey is unwise. At the most efficient speed of 43.2 kph, it would take roughly 27 minutes to reach 20km, leaving insufficient battery for the return trip, especially over water."
Hey there Gain. Enjoy your videos very much. I picked up the mini 4 . Have had it a couple weeks now. I have not been able to fly more than 1000’ feet w/out loosing signal and returning to home. Really doesn’t matter the height much. I up to date and all firmware. But to no avail. When I’m 400’-500’ and drop around a river, lose reception. Can’t even view any wildlife. Live here in N Florida. Thinking something is wrong with Drone reception. Using the RC2 screen controller
When i used mini2 with rcn there is always notification to log in via email is there same problem when used mini 4 pro with rcn or it not happend when used rcc. Thanks
whats the weight of the DJI RC-N2 ?
You could always do a more realistic range test without breaking any VLOS laws by just securing the drone to the roof of a taller car or truck and having someone drive it out until you lose video signal. Or if you want to do it in flight at least try a higher interference area in a more urban and less suburban environment, just to actually see where that breaking point is, as opposed to this, which just shows a pretty normal signal throughout.
I bought the Drone tweaks fcc app for flying in a congested urban CE city. It was flawless. Full bars all the way even went behind a tall apartment block. However it is a modded app so can only be installed on a phone so only compatible with RC-n2.
what’s the app or tweak where did you get it
Videos like these where the mini 4 pro was flown withou getting the aircraft signal interference message is what i communicated to dji was my reason for sending my mini 4 pro back to them for repair or replacement.
Gavin there's one big thing that's stopping me from buying the RC2 I found that using the iphone pro max on top of the rcn2 is better because the screen size is much larger 6.7 inch to only 5.5 inch on the inbuilt rc2 , especially for those who use a ipad mini 6 please m8 id rather the larger screen and save the big bucks and just buy basic with the extra batteries if you own one of the former iphone or ipad !
I have a inbuilt screen and my dad has a inbuilt screen model (me) mini 3 normal (dad) mini 4 pro with screen
Yea, the external.display is a waaaaay better option... First you can use 7-11 inch tablets if you want.... But the other major reason is that the built in screen only tops out at 700 nits compared to Samsung or Apple at 1800 + nits.. way brighter
I hoped you tried any hyperlapses, Billy Kyle said in the past that it's better to do hyperlapse on RCN1 than the RC
My question is screen quality in bright sun, is the N2 bright enough or is phone screen a better option.
Does DJI RC2 have internet access as the idea is not to use your phone at all? Also is the built in screen better and brighter than a galaxy s23 ultra?
It is not brighter. Only 700 nits of brightness on the DJI screen
I fly with the S23 ultra far better, OK takes a few mins setup so what c'mon.
700 nits on the screen of the RC2 makes for very poor viewing on a bright day, but you can get a cheap hood to help improve this. Totally agree that the phone is a better option, albeit a little more clumsy in setting up as already mentioned. Other than that, you’d have to get the RC-Pro to get 1000 nits, but the cost of that controller is extortionate.
Just want to know after you pair your controller each time, did all the settings you had previousely set are gone? You have to set them all over again?
Im planning to have both controllers (currently have the RC2) to switch back and forth for bright sunny day, if its too troubleaome that i have to not only pair them each time but have to reset all settings again, than I will just pass. So hope u can advise. Many thx😊
No your setting stay absolutely fine :)
For me this is important wich one can export panorama 360
what's that in CE mode? You're supposed to use the air 3.
Can both controllers control the same drone (I mean 1 controller purchased separately).
What about native brightness?! Sunny days almost all the time would be an issue
I just wonder where 5.2ghz frequency is applicable.. I only get either 2.4 or 5.8
You say there is zero difference between the 2, but others say RC-N2 can stream 1080P live to YT, while RC2 can only stream 720P, that's a huge difference. I
I’m referring to range. Nothing else
Difference
The RC2 is convenient, but if you have a modern phone, you can have 2-4x the brightness, a longer battery life for the controller (even while charging your phone), and something smaller and lighter in your bag, and it seems very comparable range. I don't know why the RC-N2 gets so much hate...
Maybe I missed something but what is the final conclusion. Is there a range or performance difference? I think it's because you didn't go far. I'd like to see this test done in the US and go until complete loss of signal.
No difference at all :)
@@GAVINHRsorry. Edited my comment. Are the controllers and drones limited in range in the UK? Is it something about the hardware or software that's different?
Yeah man we get much less range over here about 40% of the power the US guys get. It’s all down to rules relating to the broadcasting power. I’d love to do a full range tests I used to be the best at them but with all the VLOS police it’s just not worth the hassle or all the negative comments I will get
@@GAVINHRUK sucks at times.
does the firmware apply these restrictions? or is it dependent on where you buy the drone? i'm buying mine literally from inside of China. maybe i can bypass the UK rules@@GAVINHR
Goes to show both rcn1 rcn2 are fantastic without further antenna modifications
Absolutely! Range issues on the mini 3 were down to antenna placement on the drone rather than controller
How does the Return to Home accuracy compare to Mini 3?
No difference really between the two
Can you fly the Mini Pro 4 with the Googles 2 and the RC-N2 that came with it
Yes you can
I’m amazed how much I’ve enjoyed the RC2 controller. It’s crazy how much more convenient it is to have the screen built in. I am totally late to this party. Haha. Great now I want cake.
Haha! Love it my friend! You enjoying it? Looking forward to some videos !
@@GAVINHR oh it’s nicer than I thought it would be. I’ve only been able to fly twice so far but it’s impressive for sure. Kristi chose wisely. Lol
@WeretheRoberts question is… we also need an update what Kristi spent her money on!
@@GAVINHRhahahaha. She’s started a list.
I am from UK where we have CE mode but have used the fcc app. Based on my testing the mini 4 in CE mode goes as far as the fcc mini 3 pro. If you put the mini 4 or air 3 in FCC mode you will lose the 5.2ghz frequency but in exchange for significantly higher transmission power. I’ll do more testing to see if the trade off is worth it with the mini 4 or air 3 for that matter
Have you the Link for the Antenna please and will it work with DJI Mini 3? Thanks
no
Thanks a ton, my concern is slightly different and perhaps you know the answer but at the moment I use the previous generation controllers. The controller with the built in screen disables WiFi on takeoff whereas the straight controller that one uses with your phone screen maintains the WiFi connection. I generally fly in an area that requires me to agree to certain conditions on every flight. The disabling of WiFi creates complications and delays. I'm wondering if this applies to the new RC2 controller please?
Brilliant, superb test in flight between both controllers. 🙂
The results were no surprise because both controllers are using the same transmission chip, the only difference is one has screen and another one doesn't. But there very likely might be a big difference between them is the run time, because the extra screen on RC2 of course consumes more power. I would like to see a comparation of the continues work time of those 2 controllers.
Uhh... How about one has two big antennas sticking out the top? Pretty sure that's the difference everyone is referring to, and is wondering about
@@BananerRepublicyes exactly
2T2R in RC-N2
vs
2T4R in RC2
The rc2 provides two additional antennas over the n2. So in theory it should have a better signal.
Very informative as ever thanks Gavin,
I use the FCC hack in the UK when signal is really bad especially when I live right next to a massive newly built housing estate
Thank you for the helpful information!!! 🙂
First of all thanks a lot! It helps determine which Combo to buy, but My question would be: Does the RC 2 controller does better in forested area than the RC n2? For saving 200$ on the combo package is not a small deal. Thanks a lot if you could answer the question
No, i don’t personally believe the external antennas make any difference at all and you should see no difference in signal whatsoever:) hope that helps
What would happen if we get a call while flying? Also the new dji mini 4 pro update is taking 1 minute for rc2 remote to boot and also if screen cracks then we are done with rc2 controller.
Biggest problem is we don't have fly more plus combo with N2
If you get a call whilst flying just swipe it off your stress or stick your phone in airplane mode or do not disturb before you fly. A call doesn’t interrupt flight or affect it in any way. Agree there should be a N2 fly more kit 100%
@@GAVINHR that's nice. I thought of asking airplane mode then how does phone, n2 controller and drone communicate each other without any signals. I was in an assumption that even rc2 controller requires internet.
Dji mini 4 pro would be my first drone so which one would you suggest with N2 or rc2 fly more combo?
With N2 controller what would be actual flight time like 20 minutes? I read that fly more plus battery is bigger.
@@roninr8199 the controller has a direct link to the drone - believe it or not you don’t even need a phone to fly! Once the drone is in the air you could remove your phone and just fly it like it’s a ln RC airplane! If you check out my video - DJI RC vs RC-n1 which gets you flying faster you will see a full review - I much prefer the rc-n2. Yes they do not make the fly more combo but you can just buy an additional battery, flight time will be about 30-35 mins realistically
@@GAVINHR thank you so much for your tips. My use age is like to take off take few minutes of aerial video like Beach or something and then land. I don't want to experiment with range like moving it 1 or 2km away from where I am. There is also huge price diference between n2 and fly more plus combo giving me second thoughts to buy with N2.
Do we require some high end mobile or a basic android phone would do? In order to get feed from drone to mobile we might be needing a decent phone which doesn't hang or something?
Dji mimo app account for pocket 3 and dji fly can we use same user account or both are different.
Can I use this new controller with the screen with my mini 3 ?
Yes you can
Thanks for the great video. Could someone clarify if there are any differences in the drone's features when using the N2 controller compared to the controller with the built-in screen? I'm particularly interested in how the ActiveTrack features work on the Mini 4 Pro. Are there any compromises in the drone's capabilities when using the N2 controller?
Great test Gav. Now thats one i cant do 😀
Hey Gavin, I can also clearly see the difference in resolution of your screen recorder. Through your phone it is of course top I see but the recording of the RC2 is quite nice. At least a bit better than the RC(1) and I'm happy with that.
Yes the resolution is nice with the DJI RC2! And now 60fps feedback so smoother also !
yes, the resolution of the rc is great, but i need the additional functionality with the rc-n‘s. automatic flight paths for mapping with 3rd party apps.
@@greenogre22does the flight mapping apps you use support the mini pro 4? I wanna buy one for photogrammetry
@@D3rron08 sorry, no, at the moment for the mini 4 there‘s no service development kit supported by dji. but hopefully in the near future. as for now, mapping is possible with the mini 3 and the mini 3 pro.
@@greenogre22 would you say there is more than a 50% chance they will include the mini 4p pro support in the sdk in the future, say some time next year? I dont wanna buy a dated drone if i dont have to
Great video, thanks. I was wondering about distances between the two. Do they both broadcast the same distances???
Thank you Im getting ready to get an air 3 and this is exactly what i wanted to know. cheers
@GAVINHR 3 questions buddy 😶🌫 Are the controllers the same on both drones? For instance, do you still have to use the phone on the N2 in order to zoom? Or is it more fluent with the controller now?
Also, does a N2 user have the exact same feature uses as a a RC2 user? In terms of drone operations, like different tracking options, and so on so forth.
Lastly, does the N2 come with an iPhone adaptor in order to connect (i have an iPhone 13 btw)? Or is it done via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth?
So sorry for my silly noob questions. I am completely new to the drone world. I am looking to purchase an air 3 for my production company, and these are my main questions in order to figure out if it is worth pay the extra 200 euros or not. Thank you so much for you time, love your videos as always, keep up the great work and have a wonderful weekend!
Hi!
The N2 is a FN button so you can use this to use the gimbal wheel as a zoom function when pressed alongside
The RC2 does have more buttons that you can customise to perform certain tasks however the functionality between the two controllers are identical. However I still feel having a phone with an active cell service is the better option ( check my previous comparison video ) essentially the pros and cons are the same
Yes it comes with a lightning cable :)
Save money and instead of the Air 3 buy a mini 4 and you will have almost the same functions with the advantage of having a drone under 250g.
Thanks. I was looking for this video
Great comparison, i have the mini 4 pro Rc2 and I’m getting the air3 RcN2 so i have both.
Notice any difference between:
2T2R in RC-N2
vs
2T4R in RC2
The rc2 provides two additional antennas over the n2. So in theory it should have a better signal.
But curious what you think
Great video Gavin 👍, i was wondering when someone would do this test.
Nice testing, and thanks for sharing, Gavin.
Top man Gavin love your tests.
Great informative video, does the AI and cruise control features work with the RC-N2 or just on the RC2?
Can’t see why not
Yes it does and works well
Cheers Gavin the rc2 is performing well much better signal than rc1
That helps my buying decision - might wait for Mini 5 Pro though….. 🙏👍
Thank you
👍👍 Gavin! Believe it or not I think I'm going to bite the $$$ bullet and grab a Mini 4 Pro. It seems to have matured into a fantastic full-featured pro model. This video is helpful because I plan to buy the basic kit with the RC-N2 controller. I don't need the RC2 controller as I already have a 10" Android tablet that works well with my ancient Mavic Mini. I also plan to buy the Mini 3 Plus battery kit to get the slightly stronger batteries vs the Mini 4 Plus batteries. Hopefully with the Drone-Tweaks hack, and OcuSync 4, my signal problems will be a thing of the past. BTW I sent you an email last week with a couple of questions but no reply. I was considering just upgrading to the Mini 2 SE to save money, but the Mini 4 features are just too compelling so the questions I had are redundant now.
As always... Cheers from CE Hell Thailand!
have you done the same or similar test between the original RC the 1st edition and they RC2 will be interested to see if there is a difference then .
and can you confirm if there is any difference in system lagging on the RC2 when access in the menus when using a mavic 3 pro Thanks 👍
Hey Gavin thanks for the video. I did the same type test M4P with RC 2 signal congestion/interference and kept her in VLOS compared it to the Mini 3 Pro with DJI RC. The 04 transmission with that RC really shines bright where you need signal strength. M4P is my favorite drone. Hey Gavin when flying mini 3 Pro have you ever noticed the gimbal when facing down tilt like it was in FPV mode but it isn't? I ask because I feel I can't be the only one to have experienced this. Thank you
Interesting to see there’s no difference between the two controllers. I just did a similar test with a buddy and our results showed the exact same result as yours, I.e., no difference. We were Dji drone fans but have moved to another brand, mainly due to silly exclusions in their products which they charge premium prices to obtain and environmental reasons. For example, Dji don’t include a clean HDMI Out from most of their controllers, which is a showstopper for us in using their equipment. I know they have it in the RC Pro controller, but the price is extortionate and we could buy a good alternate drone just for the price of the controller alone. Other crazy examples mean you cant just buy the RC pro controller with a compatible drone rather than the standard controller, even if you wanted to. They force you to buy the standard controller bundled with the product (which you don’t want), and then buy the RC Pro as an additional add-on later! This is very poor business practice in a time where environmental awareness and wastefulness is so important. I’m not saying Dji’s products are bad, far from it, but their eye for what the customer wants and environmental awareness leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully they can sort these issues out, it wouldn’t take a lot of effort.
I am from indonesia
Is the accent that you are using is british?
Hi , yes I am British
@@GAVINHR i will be your new loyal view
Thanks for your videos
Prefiero el RCN2 para colocar el tamaño de pantalla que deseo.
I fly with a S23 ultra phone excellent nice and bright.❤
Indeed sir!
Then ill take the cheaper N2.. i got a nice 8inch tablet that does very good in the open with much light and good screenrecording.
Why spend 180 euro for something i already have on my Air 3 :)
I will spend that money on a extra battery :)
If you make videos about flying beyond velos could that get you in trouble. It doesn’t matter if people in the comments complain as long as authorities don’t watch the video and take legal action against you
It’s less about getting me in trouble but more the headache from comments on here. For me - as long as the flight is safe that should be fine, for example I don’t see any reason why people can’t fly 2/3/4 km out to see providing you’re flying below the 120m ceiling, I can see where the drone is and if there was any emergency aircraft that low I’d just stop the props and ditch it
@@GAVINHR i agree. I fly beyond velos all the time and I don’t care if it’s illegal. I would just never put it on any social media while putting up my real name.
The Rc N2 the one with out screen is better then the rc2 with the screen because that screen to see is rubbish to see out side in bright sun and it’s only 700 nits brightness and on the rc N2 I use my iPhone 14 Pro Max with 2000 nits peak brightness and is a lot more easier to see out side and my phone screen is bigger so cheaper can clearly be better some times and in this case the Rc N2 rules because of this .. remember once you paid extra for the screen controller your stuck with the screen it comes with at 700 nits and trust that’s dull in the bright sun
I agree. I’ve said multiple times I don’t like the screen controller on my channel :)
Totally agree.
I pick RC n2 for the highest range
Surely this is just a lighter version of mini mavic
A gimmick drone
I needed to watch this video before the Purchase but now I know they are all the same
Useless video didn’t tell me any difference between the two
Because there wasn’t any…. That’s the point. Maybe if you took time to watch the video you would realise it’s your comment that’s useless