10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW | DJI RC

[@mrtheodore168]

I believe more content creators should be as direct as you are. This 6-minute video taught me so much more than others!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and am happy to hear the video was helpful. I do my best to keep my videos as information dense as possible.

[@-NateTheGreat]

Remotes have really evolved over the years! My old Phantom drone was a brick with sticks these new ones are mind blowing. Thanks for the tips.

[@SteveCoutts]

Yeah, it's kind of crazy hey? Thanks for stopping by Nate! Cheers!

[@droneadventureswithdaniel]

Didn't know about the power button one press function to dim the screen Learning something new each day, thanks!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching. Happy to hear you picked up a new trick. Cheers!

[@TedNemeth]

Hey Steve! Thanks for these insights. Very useful. I’m a huge fan of your channel. When I got my first drone, your channel was one of the first that I latched on to for tips & tricks. Now I’m a professional drone cinematographer. I absolutely love it. You’ll always be the OG! Keep ‘em coming mate.

[@SteveCoutts]

That's awesome Ted, good for you!! I really appreciate the kind words, they made my day. Cheers!

[@aetalley1]

only 14 days into my DJI Mini 3 and this video was really helpful. TY much . Trying not to loose or crash my drone as I see is a commonly done thing.

[@SteveCoutts]

Oh, thanks. Happy to hear it was helpful. You're not wrong. it's very easy to make a costly mistake while learning the ropes. Best of luck with your Mini 3, cheers!

[@mrfrench00]

great video. straight to the major points!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 👍

[@SaadSaad-m3g6q]

Very informative and To-the-point

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@PH-md8xp]

Newbie here, you revealed a number of useful things for sure. These devices are technically sophisticated for sure!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! For sure they are getting crazy sophisticated. Happy, safe flying!

[@touring4973]

Thanks! Steve. Good to know these little features.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thank YOU for watching! Cheers!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great tutorial Steve. There many features baked into this new controller that you might discover unless you know they were there. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks Ron. It's full of surprises. 😀

[@DonaldHTyers]

Great Info! Thanks! Subscribed!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching and the sub! Happy flying!

[@croomcas]

Learned about 5 new things 😮 Well this is why I'm here 👍🏽

[@SteveCoutts]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@recfocus]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@mikepi660]

Learned plenty Steve,, THANK YOU,,

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank YOU for watching Mike! Cheers!

[@miroslavpapousek4732]

Good overview. After update is now possible to download Google offline map. But only just a tiny field. Did anyone find a way how to rise a space for downloading? Or is possible to download externally (on mobile phone is possible to download quite huge areas) and copy on RC? Thanks and greeting from Czech 🙂

[@alimog9347]

so much valuable info, thanks for sharing, blown up with the tip of watching movies!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@alimog9347]

@@SteveCoutts heyy thanks about the reply. I want to ask a question, can i do livestream (facebook, youtube or online..) using mini 3 pro and the dji RC?

[@SteveCoutts]

@@alimog9347 You're welcome. Sadly no, the RC cannot do a livestream. Cheers!

[@alimog9347]

@@SteveCoutts mmm okay, thank you!

[@jaysdub]

Great video. Thank you! Very helpful.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@transformedbychristchurcht7340]

Thank you for sharing love the information

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@jenwood6405]

Seeing Trail and Rossland on the map was a Surprise. Yay Kootenays 🎉

[@SteveCoutts]

I live in Trail now so this beautiful region will be featured in all my videos. Cheers!

[@aasshh157]

Great Video. Very helpful

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@wesleychapman9001]

wow that was informative! Thanks Steve

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching Wesley, cheers!

[@MiguelPerez-yb9ee]

Excellent information thanks.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@lambo_drives]

great feature tutorial! love the added details regarding the HOST port. was not aware of the external hard drive capability or the movie/playback viewing extras it offers. great details with the onscreen selections too. finally caught me on the SUB button; not sure why missed it in past; cheers, Keep em up!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks so much for the view, sub and comment. The hard drive capability surprised me too. Pretty cool though.

[@jed1947]

Got my first DJI (mini 3 pro) with this controller, and I was so lost until finding this video!

[@SteveCoutts]

Awesome! Happy to hear it was helpful! Best of luck with your Mini 3 Pro. Cheers!

[@moereefer]

Great job I never knew most of this was possible. Thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching! Happy to hear you learned a few new tricks, cheers!

[@RanjanSharma2001]

Great video tips I didnt know few of those things. How to view past screen recording on dji RC controller?

[@SteveCoutts]

Happy to hear you learned a couple new tricks. To view your screenshots, swipe down twice from the top edge of the RC screen to go in to Quick Settings. From there click on the Settings gear in the top right corner and then tap on Storage. Tap on Internal Shared Storage > Photos & Videos > Images > Movies and your screenshots will be there. Cheers!

[@rickhungerford124]

Hi Steve I have watched your video a few times and I do get some nice tips as I am pretty new to this type of sport flying. Thank You

[@SteveCoutts]

Hi Rick, thanks for watching! I'm happy to hear you picked up some new tricks. Happy flying!

[@mr.boutdoorsmisadventures7464]

Good info to know, I recently got a DJI RC for my Air 2S

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching. Air 2S + RC is a sweet combo! Happy, safe flying!

[@tanvir4uall]

Very informative thank u sir

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank YOU for watching, cheers!

[@HMHprospective]

Thanksfor those info. Maybe pls find out whether a goggle compatible for N1 model

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching. As far as I know no DJI goggles are compatible with the RC-N1. If you're looking for a Goggle/FPV like experience with the RC-N1, you can check out DroneMask (dronemask.com). It is a clever, low-tech solution that brings some of the benefits of googles. Cheers!

[@PablosCZ]

I hope that one day DJI will allow to properly download certain area/country map for offline use.

[@SteveCoutts]

Totally right? Seems like a no-brainer to me. 👍

[@djbasics123]

Another great video, many thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching Fred, cheers!

[@daveys]

Excellent tips. I learned a couple of new things.

[@SteveCoutts]

Cheers Dave! Happy to hear you learned a couple new tricks.

[@daveys]

@@SteveCoutts - Apologies, I sound ungrateful there…what I mean is that all the tips were gold, but I knew some of them already. Even so, I picked up a couple of new ones. Eventually I may become proficient at using this thing!

[@SteveCoutts]

@@daveys Hi Dave, I didn't take it that way at all. I am genuinely happy if folks learn even one new thing. I do appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers!

[@stephenhopes634]

Hi steve - wondering if you know how to view the camera image on the screen without the osd info - on my smart controller it was a simple finger stroke up to get the clean screen image… love ur work 😊

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for the comment and kind words. I don't believe the feature exists on the RC at this time. It sure would be nice to have though, the flight screen is way too cluttered. Cheers!

[@dgibbsfl]

You are the guy that can probably answer my question. My Mini 3 Pro and DJI RC controller is still new gear for me and somewhere along the way as I was swiping screens left, right, up and down trying to figure out how to actually navigate within the controller and at some point the notifications box cleared and said "No Notifications" and it's been like that ever since. Where are the settings for that to turn it back on?

[@SteveCoutts]

I don't believe there is a setting to turn them on or off. They get cleared after a reboot and if you manually deleted them. The pop up automatically as necessary. To make sure they are working as expected, just swipe down from the main fly screen to go in to the first settings screen and tap on screenshot. Go back to settings and you should see the screenshot under notifications. If you don't, just reply here again and we can figure it out. Cheers!

[@dgibbsfl]

@@SteveCoutts thanks for your feedback and what you describe works as expected. I am learning. I also got used to seeing an "Explore" button in the Notifications box and that is not happening anymore. Getting in to the stored photo and video files is a kind of round about process that is not so intuitive but I am getting there in terms of figuring it out. I still don't know how to download the files off of either the RC or the drone with either of the devices plugged in to my USB-C capable computer and that should be an easy and straight forward process. Instead I have to fiddle with the micro SD cards, pulling them out and etc etc. I also do not know how all of the video/photo files laid down on the drone SD card also end up stored in the RC or how to efficiently manage those files. I did figure out how to delete them inside of the RC Android file system but that is also sort of a fiddly process. I would like to be able to logically plug in and manage all of that stuff through the computer.

[@SteveCoutts]

@@dgibbsfl You're welcome. Explore should pop up any time a storage device, even an SD card is mounted but it seems to be somewhat inconsistent. There is a convoluted process described in the video on how to browse the filesystem should the explore option not pop up. I'm a bit old-school so I like to pop out the SD cards and copy files that way. I agree with you though, once you get in to the weeds of the Android filesystem layout, it's pretty unintuitive. That does give me an idea for a video because there are many ways to approach it and some are definitely easier than others. Cheers!

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

Thx Steve! Been flying DJ since 2013. This is the first one with the RC good to get a quick overview. I see your in Rossland nd Mountain bike. Im in Canmore. If your out this wy let go for a ride! All the best.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! Yes, Rossland! I lived in Calgary for a long, long time but mostly rode in West Bragg Creek. Biked a bit at the Canmore Nordic Centre over the years though and did a couple of 24 Hours of Adrenalin races (team) back in the day too. Super fun place to ride. I will ping you if we are heading that way with the bikes. So much good riding here and nearby, not sure there will be a road trip past Fernie anytime soon though. Cheers!

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

@@SteveCoutts Yeah no ned to come back into Alberta to ride. The riding great out there and Fernie. My daughter live in Kamloops and coaches kids and women programs the riding out there is awesome too.

[@SteveCoutts]

@@AydinProductionsLtd Haha! You're not wrong. I've never ridden up in Kamloops but I have heard good things. Cheers!

[@gemwebb]

Wow, you can also use external hard drive 🎉 and use it to watch videos. Amazing.

[@SteveCoutts]

Kind of crazy, right? 😀

[@raymair7294]

Great video. Love the new controller for the Mini 3.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks Ray! It’s pretty darn good. It’s maybe a bit slower than my iPhone but other than that, no complaints.

[@philippesandmeier3736]

Great tips!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching, cheers!

[@julioayalapuertoricodroner]

Great "Good-to Know" video, Steve. Just got a new RC for my Air 2S Thank you so much.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks Julio! How are you enjoying the RC?

[@julioayalapuertoricodroner]

@@SteveCoutts I've only used it once, and I think it's great but I'm still learning the ropes. Have you tried the RC with the Cine sticks from Scotty Does Things?

[@SteveCoutts]

@@julioayalapuertoricodroner Awesome! I haven't tried them. I tend to stick with things as is unless there is a specific problem to solve. Cheers!

[@stephboeker7835]

Great video. I heard the Host port accepts a "cellular module" ? a.) What is that ? b.) What do you need it for ? c.) What is the benefit or difference between w/ or w/out one ? Thanks for your generous consideration, Sincerely ........................

[@SteveCoutts]

Hi Steph, thanks for the comment. A cellular module or dongle is just a piece of hardware that plugs in to the USB host port and allows the RC controller to connect to a cell network and subsequently have an Internet connection. The main reason folks would want this is to update map data and do authorizations on the fly without having to pair your cell phone for data. Cheers!

[@stephboeker7835]

@@SteveCoutts ... thank you for your timely reply. There are discount deals going on now for a few more days & thought I could swing the purchase of a DJI to step up from the beginner drone I purchased for under $200 over 4yrs ago. Unfortunately, I don't think the Mini 3 will work for me as I absolutely want the Active Track features this time, coupled w/ the DJI RC (screen incorporated). One more Question : (please) I thought you mentioned the Mini Pro 3 w/ DJI RC & FMK for $1098. ?? Is that so ?? Can you refer the web-site or link ? Oh, and also, the weight issue (registration over 250g), will it fly w/out being registered ? I hate gov. regulation. I live in the very rural country environment of Louisiana and see no reason to have issues w/illegal fly areas. Thanks again for your continued generous consideration, God bless, Sincerely .........................

[@SteveCoutts]

@@stephboeker7835 I live in Canada and the prices I quote are in US dollars from DJI's site. In the US I think there is some kind of additional tariff on DJI products so you guys pay a little bit more than we do. However, the Canadian dollar is currently only 74 cents to the US dollar, so it's a lot more expensive for us in the end - haha! As I mentioned I live in Canada so I am not intimately familiar with the US regulations and whether or not you would have to register it or not. Cheers!

[@jeffcviews]

Glad i found this just bought one few days ago thanks again

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching Jeff, cheers!

[@wadewave4323]

Great Vid Steve! Now I’m gonna try them all out! In Mexico right now, back to Calgary on Saturday.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks!! Hope you had a good trip! 😀

[@wadewave4323]

@@SteveCoutts it was a working trip but was nice to see friends

[@slobodanvasic8748]

Hey Steve, keep up the good work. Do yo know how we can use antenna holes at the front side of rc?

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! You mean on the top edge? The antennas are to the left and right of the holes. The holes are for the speaker. Cheers!

[@Marziostyle]

i'm still learn all the features and this video is awesome! ther's a way to use This DJI RC with a Virtual Flight Simulator? Becouse seems none is compatible with this RC Thanks a lot

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank you. Unfortunately, neither the DJI RC or RC 2 allow for apps to be loaded on the device. I think it's a GREAT idea and makes perfect sense to have it on the controller. After all, the RC controllers run Android and there is an Android version of the Virtual Flight app, so you would think that DJI could just build it in should they so desire. You can always try submitting a feature request in the DJI Forums (forum.dji.com). DJI has been known on occasion to implement user suggestions so it is always worth a try. Cheers!

[@Marziostyle]

I've read about DJI Forum but they don't seem to have plans to implement them in the future (also after many sudgestion) I also saw that there is a way to install apps on RC PRO and also to use it as an android device but I still haven't figured out how to "lock" the programmer mode. I need to study some more Thanks again for the video @@SteveCoutts

[@ВячеславСентюрин]

Quite useful, thanks.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@LawriesCameras]

Very good thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank YOU for watching. Cheers!

[@rudy1380]

Which one of the bottom USB-C ports pushes video out to a display? With the correct adapters of force

[@SteveCoutts]

As far as I understand the original DJI RC does NOT support video out. Apparently it's possible with the RC 2 but I haven't tried it. You can try searching the DJI Forums for more information (forum.dji.com). Cheers!

[@LouisLuzuka]

RC looks like the good life 😮

[@SteveCoutts]

Yeah, it's not too shabby. Not quite as speedy as my iPhone but can't complain about much else. Thanks for stopping by Louis, hope you're doing well.

[@striperseeker]

Great video. Thanks! Is this compatiable with the DJI Assistant 2 app on the PC? It won't recognize it for any updating. Or because it has it's own WiFi does that make it not needed?

[@SteveCoutts]

My guess is it is exactly what you said but I have not tested it with DJI Assistant 2. I rarely use that app, only for oddball circumstances it seems. Cheers!

[@appealinglife]

Nice Video! Do you know if there is a way to turn off the overlay on the display? I'd like to have a clear display without all the graphics every once in a while. I know the DJI App on the iPhone does have this option but I can't find it on this remote control. Thank you!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank you! I tried every finger swiping combination I could think of while making this video and nothing worked. I tried a few times after software updates and still nothing. I do miss the feature and it would great to have it on the RC but clearly it is not on DJI's radar. You can always try posting a feature request on the DJI Forum (forum.dji.com). DJI occasionally responds to the desires of their user community.😀 Cheers!

[@appealinglife]

Thank you for your quick response, I will try to do the feature request now. Thanks again.@@SteveCoutts

[@SteveCoutts]

@@appealinglife Post the forum link back here and I will second your request.

[@jakeventure]

I learned at least 10 new things, got mine today 😂

[@SteveCoutts]

Awesome! Happy to hear it, cheers!

[@skypixel74]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@dougieranger]

Very helpful to a complete noob like me. Thank you.

[@SteveCoutts]

Awesome! Glad to hear it was helpful. Happy, safe flying!

[@dougieranger]

@@SteveCoutts Thank you Steve.

[@AlexanderBischof]

Super Video. Still waiting on air2s support

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! I’m honestly surprised DJI hasn’t added support yet.

[@AlexanderBischof]

@@SteveCoutts me too. But they put power into Mavic 3 enterprise. Hopefully this software development capacities go now into air2s compatibility for DJI RC

[@dronedevices]

Great summation of functions. I was exploring and hit the x button to the right of notifcation and I can no longer select the SD card for veiwing on left side of the screen. I tried resetting but that didn't change the screen.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks. In the video I explain how to get it to come back up. From the Quick Menu you have to go in to Settings, Storage, scroll down to your device, in your case the SD card and eject it. Click on it again and choose mount and it will pop up again in Notifications. Cheers!

[@dronedevices]

Thank you for the quick response. I've tried ejecting and mounting the SD card with no luck. What I have is the left side of the screen says "no notifications" in the center with a black background. I also tried "reset app preferences" and I'm reluctant to try a factory reset.

[@SteveCoutts]

​@@dronedevices Interesting. Another thing to try is to go in to the Quick Menu and then physical eject the card and re-insert it. After it’s re-inserted, it will get mounted and it should pop up under notifications. If it doesn’t perhaps there is an issue with that card. Technically, you shouldn’t just pop the card out, you should eject it first. I won’t do it with my Mini 3’s microSD card but I do it with my RC all the time because I’m not too worried about it getting corrupted and I lose some screenshots or screen recordings.

[@dronedevices]

I didn't have any problem with viewing the SD card until I hit the button with the "x" at the top center of the screen, I need to reverse that action.

[@SteveCoutts]

@@dronedevices If you're talking about hitting the X to clear the notification, there is no way to reverse it. Once you clear the notification, it's gone. What I described in my other reply is basically re-mounting the SD card so it pops up in notifications again. Cheers!

[@Hobbit247]

Hi Steve. Just subscribed to your channel. Don't know how I missed your stuff but I'm on now. See yer another Canuck and beautiful area you had on the maps. I lived in the East Kootenays for 30+ years. Anyways I've been flying for 3 years and haven't quit my day job.......yet LOL. Great content and tips. Thank you

[@Hobbit247]

Oh and my RC remote is being delivered today. Mavic 3 is my bird

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks Ken and welcome aboard. I grew up in Trail and my wife and I just moved back the beginning of the pandemic. It's a beautiful part of the world for sure and we are lucky to live here! Happy flying!

[@SteveCoutts]

Nice! That should be a fun combo.

[@Hobbit247]

Right on Steve. Thanks. Ya I live in Northern Alberta now but been over the Creston Salmo a thousand times....And the Bomby. Hauled beaver biscuits to Caslegar for years from around Cranbrook. You bet

[@SteveCoutts]

@@Hobbit247 Haha! That's awesome! 👍

[@ThierryAZIMUTTT]

Merci pour ces astuces intéressantes. Question: peut-on comme jadis avec le Phantom 3 régler le RTH sur la RADIOCOMMANDE au lieu du lieu de décollage (pratique quand on se déplace en cas de déconnexion). Merci. Google Translate Thank you for these interesting tips. Question: can we, as before with the Phantom 3, adjust the RTH on the RADIO CONTROL instead of the take-off location (practical when moving in the event of disconnection). Thanks.

[@SteveCoutts]

Oui, RTH peut être réglé sur le contrôleur, le drone ou n'importe quelle position sur la carte. Bravo et bon vol en toute sécurité !

[@ThierryAZIMUTTT]

@@SteveCoutts je n'ai pas trouvé ce réglage. Pouvez-vous nous en dire plus..? la radio commande DJi avec écran intégré possède-t-elle une PUCE GPS ou elle se base sur un smartphone auquel cas reliée en BT? Merci!!!!

[@ThierryAZIMUTTT]

je n'ai que le choix ACTUALISER LE POINT GPS, soit DRONE soit RADIOCOMMANDE, ok... Mais je n'ai pas le choix RETOUR SYSTEMATIQUE sur RAIODCOMMANDE comme 'j'avais sur P3PRO.. ai-je mal vu? merci

[@michaelcasino8517]

Thanks very good feed

[@SteveCoutts]

Thank you!

[@NickP]

If you have the RC, do you need sd cards in both the drone and rc?

[@SteveCoutts]

Both devices can be used without SD cards. Without an SD, the Mini 3 Pro is limited to 2.5GB of internal storage for photos and videos. The RC is fully functional but you lose the extras like screenshots, screen recordings and downloaded maps. Cheers!

[@markatheist]

Cool stuff

[@SteveCoutts]

Cheers!

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Super good video, thank you for sharing 🤝😎

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! 😀

[@koka7647]

Can we connect an iPhone or tablet as an additional screen on the dji rc controller using the USB-c host connector ?

[@SteveCoutts]

Yes, it will work. Just Google it and you will get plenty of results. Cheers!

[@5kargrig]

Usefull review !

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@karlosmandos]

Great video. Just 1 question. Do you lose air sense feature as the rc controller is not connected to the internet ?

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! No, AirSense does not require a connection to the Internet to work. It receives radio signals broadcast from aircraft, air traffic control and ground stations directly. Cheers!

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Loved this. Only one question- Can I observe from my DJI FPV goggles..? Like with a USBC cable…? I can’t find this answer anywhere! Thanks in advance!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks. There was a comment in the DJI Forum from a moderator saying that the M3Pro does not support *any* version of DJI Goggles - forum.dji.com/thread-264575-1-1.html Technically it's probably possible but I wouldn't hold your breath that DJI makes it happen. Cheers!

[@Filipendo]

pro tip 11: you can open youtube on dji rc in 4 steps: 1: go to profile 2: go to dji forum 3: find a post with youtube video in it 4: open youtube throught "youtube" button (next to video pause button) REMEMBER: there may be a case where you have to log in your google account edit: liked and edited this on dji rc

[@SteveCoutts]

Cool, thanks for sharing!

[@rappere11]

Great Video as always thank you. Is there anyway of using your phone either with or instead of the screen on the DJI RC?

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! I don't believe it can do anything like you describe. I'm curious though as to what you are trying to accomplish by incorporating your phone. 😀

[@rappere11]

I am am coming from the original mini to the mini 3 and am not sure about the new controller. I am tired of my iPhone dimming after a few minutes in direct sunlight to a place where I can't see it so I want to get the new controller but have the option to jump back to the phone if in bright light the new controller isn't any better. Plus it is nice to have maps to find your drone if needed. I know you can download a map but what if you fly somewhere different and forget to? Does hot spot allow you to do that anytime? Also with the phone you be able to have the ability to record your screen with audio much easier? Not to mention 3rd party apps. As you can see I just don't know and wanted to have the ability to try it out without ever wondering if I would have been better off with the regular controller. thanx robert

[@SteveCoutts]

​@@rappere11 The new controller isn't quite as bright as my iPhone 12 Pro but it doesn't dim due to overheating, which is a plus. I typically use a loupe in bright conditions. It works ok but it's really meant for 2" DSLR or mirrorless camera screens. A hood of some sort designed specifically for the RC would be better but I already have the loupe so that's what I use. I used the loupe with my iPhone too. I agree with your points regarding maps. It honestly never dawned on me when I chose to go with the new controller. Probably 50% of the time I have to tether my phone for maps or authorizations. Not that it's difficult, it's just an extra step, which makes it a pain. DJI needs to add a feature where you could download maps for a specific region in advance, like a whole state or province. That would be useful. I suspect DJI will release some kind of cellular dongle in the future, which will solve the maps/authorizations issue but that will potentially mean an extra monthly expense for data. I am generally pleased with the RC but it didn't really solve any problems for me. I still need my phone just in case. The RC is slower, it takes longer to boot, the screen isn't as bright, screen recordings/screenshots are an extra step, slower processor than my phone, etc. I do like that I don't have to attach my phone though. I always found that process to be too fiddly. The newer remote where the phone goes on top was much better than the bottom clamp design mind you. Cheers!

[@rappere11]

@@SteveCoutts Thanx so much for getting back to me so quickly. And thanx for the information. best robert

[@SteveCoutts]

@@rappere11 You're welcome.

[@StephaneDeNies]

Thanks Steve, very valuable video ! One question, do you know how to enable Developer Options on this DJI RC ? I am trying to hook this DJI RC up to the Flight Simulator but can't get it to work. Whenever I connect the RC to my computer it displays a notification "Remote Controller already connected to computer" and then the question to enable developer options pops up... But where to enable developer options ? Thanks.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks Stephane! Sorry, I have never touched that option before so I don't have any experience with it. You could try posting that question in the DJI Forum (forum.dji.com). Lots of knowledgeable, helpful folks there and perhaps someone has the answer for you. Good luck!

[@diegocastiglia]

Hey Steve ! Thank you for your insight . One question , in the RC controller there is a maps ? I chatted with Dji assistant and ask me that a preloded map Italy ! Why I should I upload offline maps ? Many Thanks e scuse me for bad English

[@SteveCoutts]

Ciao Diego. Grazie per la visione e grazie per il commento. Fuori dalla scatola, il telecomando RC ha installate solo le informazioni della mappa più basilari e di livello superiore. Se desideri avere informazioni sulla mappa più dettagliate quando voli, devi scaricarla. Puoi farlo in due modi. Innanzitutto, collega il tuo telecomando RC a una rete WiFi e dalla schermata principale fai clic su Profilo > Mappe offline. Ingrandisci la sezione in cui prevedi di volare e tocca il pulsante di download. Da questo menu puoi anche gestire i dati della tua mappa. L'altro modo per ottenere dati mappa dettagliati è creare un hotspot WiFi con il tuo telefono mentre voli e connettere il telecomando RC alla rete WiFi del tuo telefono. Il telecomando RC scaricherà automaticamente i dati della mappa per l'area in cui stai volando. Tieni presente che utilizzerà i tuoi dati cellulari. Se non ti interessano i dettagli aggiuntivi, non è necessario scaricare ulteriori informazioni sulla mappa. Spero che questo aiuti, saluti! PS Ho usato Google Translate per passare dall'inglese all'italiano, quindi spero che abbia senso.

[@diegocastiglia]

@@SteveCoutts Many many thanks Steve 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@Vapornator]

Great vid 👍, Thxs!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@MarkThomas62]

Thanks for the overview. As the RC doesn't have HDMI out (I realise the RC Pro does) do you know if a USB to HDMI converter will enable live video out?

[@SteveCoutts]

That's a great question. I don't know the answer but my guy tells me it won't be supported largely because DJI wants to maintain a distinct feature gap between the RC and more expensive RC Pro version. Cheers!

[@markyramone62]

I guess that makes perfect business sense. I'm not convinced that the feature gap warrants the huge price gap though.

[@SteveCoutts]

@@markyramone62 Yeah, for sure. The price for the RC Pro, in my opinion, feels a bit too steep but it is a pretty big jump up from the RC. Bigger battery, brighter screen, faster processor, double the RX and TX antennas, app loading support, bluetooth 5.1 (vs 4.2), 32GB internal storage (vs 8GB), HDMI port, etc - it's a lot of extra hardware. I agree with you though, the price gap feels too wide between the models and paying almost $1000US just for a controller feels too high. Cheers!

[@ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN]

Great information Steve. Like # 532!!!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@greenthumbsplanter]

Hello there great info but i have agreat question no one has addressed with this controler. to use dji fly app on your phone to edit videos ......tried go share but doesnt work....any ideas ... can u edit videos and photos on remote? thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks. You raise a really good point and something I didn't even consider. I do my editing on my Mac so I transfer my footage by physically pulling the SD card from the drone and loading it up on my computer. I tried QuickTransfer once just to see how it worked but never again as it's not something I would use on a regular basis. If you're having trouble with QuickTransfer you could try posting a question in the DJI Forum (forum.dji.com) lots of helpful folks and DJI Admins there. And, sadly no you cannot edit videos on the RC controller. Cheers!

[@DaveSlamGSS]

Awesome thanks Bud

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@Romulus67]

Any idea if DJI will make this Controller compatible with the DJI Avata some day ?

[@SteveCoutts]

Oh gosh, I have no idea but my gut tells me no. It still doesn't support the Mini 2 and I thought for sure that particular compatibility was a no-brainer for DJI to add. Happy flying!

[@keith8991]

Hi Steve could you do a tutorial! on how to get my own music on the video i take with the drone please

[@SteveCoutts]

I have a video on that topic from 2018 that you may find helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5y7gaapa86Dj68. Cheers!

[@keith8991]

thanks steve what program do you use to edit the videos from the drone

[@SteveCoutts]

@@keith8991 I have been using Apple's Final Cut Pro from Day 1 (2017) on KZbin. Reasonably quick learning curve, powerful, fast, easy to use and one time purchase - no subscription. Cheers!

[@raijinmaru6463]

10 things you might not know, number 1 most basic fuction of the controller that is shown on tutorial and instruction and everywhere else

[@SteveCoutts]

I guess you're talking about flight pause? I first shared that tip in a Spark video 5 years ago and I've shared it in many videos since. I continue to include it because I feel like it's THAT important. Maybe you're a seasoned flyer and knew about it at one time but forgot about its utility. Or perhaps you're a newbie flier and got in the air before knowing all you needed. Regardless, everyone learns and retains information differently and that's just fine. I make videos and pass along information that I feel may be useful to folks, based on my experience, not what other creators are doing. Happy, safe flying! Cheers!

[@momensaleh9527]

I personally didn’t use it before and I found it important to know, thanks Steve!

[@Johncaig7279]

DJI Mini 3 Pro: When looking on the RC controller and attempting to focus track something or someone, we are finding it very difficult to initiate a lock on with the green box. But we do notice in video demonstrations that there is a grid and a yellow box similar to the focus on one’s iPhone. We do not get that. Why? Could this be our problem?

[@SteveCoutts]

I have not done a deep dive in to focus track yet so I don't have an answer for you. I have used focus track a bit and noticed the issue you're talking about. In situations where I was having trouble my initial thought was the subject was too small and/or not enough contrast between the subject and surroundings. I don't feel camera focus has anything to do with it but it's hard to say without doing more testing. Cheers!

[@Johncaig7279]

@@SteveCoutts Thanks for that Steve

[@robkeshav800]

Very useful for a 73 year old novice DJI Mini 3 Pro pilot! Any suggestion/video on how I can fly the drone by looking at the controller and not the drone Drone? Thanks.

[@SteveCoutts]

Congratulations on your new hobby! That's a good question. Off the top of my head I don't know of any videos that would be helpful for you. For me personally I think it just happened organically. The best analogy I can think of is my wife and I got a new car a couple of years back and it was our first vehicle with a rear camera. At first I found myself struggling to "trust" the camera. I always wanted to use my rearview mirror instead. Over time though I have come rely on the camera more than the mirror and it does provide a wider view with less blind spots. I remember my beginning drone flights to be much the same. I didn't "trust" looking at the screen, I wanted eyes on the drone at all times with only quick glances to the screen to changes settings, etc. Over time, as my skills improved, I spent more time watching the screen as I felt comfortable trusting what I was seeing. Best of luck with your drone and happy, safe flying. Cheers!

[@robkeshav800]

@@SteveCoutts Thank you Steve. That is useful.

[@dimagass7801]

I just got the mavic 3 pro but is it not possible to use livestream? Even my mini2 had livestream as an option but not the mavic 3pro?😅

[@SteveCoutts]

The Mavic 3 Pro will live-stream with the DJI RC Pro controller. The DJI RC does not support live streaming.

[@JasperEllens]

Great vid, thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Cheers Jasper! Thanks for watching.

[@yanassi]

I’m curious if the usb-c port can be used to facilitate drone/controller use with an ar or vr eyeglasses (such as nReal) that utilizes a usb-c cable.

[@SteveCoutts]

Technically I'm sure it is possible but I seriously doubt DJI is going to add support for such a thing. Cheers!

[@yanassi]

@@SteveCoutts shame, it’ll be great way for DJI to make flying drones kind of legal, Line of sight rules. Droners barely even look up, they see their controllers but rarely their drones, they see from the viewpoint of the drones camera, while facing the ground not the sky which is where the drone is. DJI goggles, great and supported, droners see nothing but their goggles, not even the ground they’re standing on. At least with smart glasses, you could face the sky and direction the drone would be. With AR glasses such as nReal and Roma already out, why not? See the dones viewpoint and the drone too, and no need to develop the glasses, just the connection. Seems a win win.

[@SteveCoutts]

@@yanassi I never thought about it from a line of sight perspective. What a great idea! I'm sure eventually we will get there but DJI for now seems content to move forward with incremental updates, which the cynical side of me thinks is all about extracting maximum profit.

[@Day1Adventures]

I learned about the mic hookup thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Cool! Happy to hear you learned a new trick. Cheers!

[@CLLUK]

Excellent, very clear and concise. A shot in the dark. Do you by chance know how to load Apps like the Dronelink (Beta) for the Mini 3 Pro? I think I may have a clue like downloading the APK file onto a PC and transferring it onto a Micro SD Card and placing it into the RC. The only thing (well, probably not the only thing...) is figuring out how to run only one application (Dronelink or Fly) Anyway, thanks again

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for the kind words. No, sorry I don't really know anything about hacking apps on to an Android device. I quickly looked at the Dronelink website and looks like you're on the right path with the APK file. The RC doesn't permit app loading like the RC Pro does so that may be the first hurdle. I'm sure eventually someone is going to hack it. Good luck!

[@alainlevac6237]

Will it depends between using iphone vs android to use Dji rc-N2 because some people say having problems to conneck

[@SteveCoutts]

If I am understanding the question correctly, you are asking if it's better to use an iPhone or an Android phone with the RC-N2 controller. I only use an iPhone so I may not be the best person to ask. That being said, I have never had an issue connecting my iPhone to the RC-N2 or any other DJI controller for that matter. I am aware that there have been compatibility issues with the DJI Fly app and some Android phones. I think overall, compatibility is better with iPhones and DJI products simply because there are a smaller number of hardware devices and operating system versions in the Apple ecosystem. With Android, there are many more hardware manufacturers and it seems like there are also more Android software versions at any given time, especially compared to Apple devices. If you're buying a DJI device that requires the use of the DJI Fly app, I would strongly suggest checking compatibility on the Fly app page - www.dji.com/ca/dji-fly. Scroll down to the bottom to see device compatibility. Hope this helps.

[@deepANDconnected]

Hi Steve, is this remote compatible with the DJI mini 1? Or do I have go use the basic remote with no built in screen?

[@SteveCoutts]

Hi. Of the Mini line, the DJI RC only supports the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro, which is kind of crappy in my opinion. The newer DJI RC 2 only supports the Mini 4 Pro. So it looks like you're stuck with the older remote units. Honestly though I don't understand why DJI doesn't make them compatible with a broader range of Minis. These RC remotes are more powerful than the N series remotes, surely they could support the same basic features on older drones. I think it's more of a case of DJI pushing you towards an upgrade. Cheers!

[@raizdesuenos]

I learned some stuff!

[@SteveCoutts]

Awesome! I love to hear it, cheers!

[@chantus1]

Hi! Is there any way to get rid of the UI screen while flying? I mean having just a clean view of what the camera is viewing. ? Many thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Not that I have been able to find. It's definitely on my "feature request" list too. Cheers!

[@Tactical_Nightwach]

How do you do a livestream from the controller can you connect the USB-c host port to your computer and that output a live feed or can you do it via your KZbin app in the controller

[@SteveCoutts]

You can't load apps on the RC like you can with the RC Pro, so that's not an option. I don't believe it currently supports live-streaming and honestly I don't think they will add it. The RC Pro does however but that's quite a price jump. Cheers!

[@lramdial]

Hi very informative video. Quick one with respect to the microphone did you try any BLUETOOTH devices (headsets etc)? I'm curious to know what bluetooth devices would work. Thanks and keep making great content. Trinidad and Tobago in the house.

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks! No, I didn't even think to try bluetooth devices. Perhaps that is a topic for another video. Cheers from Canada!

[@jlp186]

What are the numbers on the screen to the left of the rc signal

[@SteveCoutts]

Flight time remaining on the battery. If you tap on it you get additional information. Cheers!

[@ewanmccarthy7820]

Do you think the Dji Rc will become compatible will the mini 2. I didn’t think it would until the mini 3 (not pro) came out and used ocusync 2.0 which is the same as the mini 2. So surely it will become compatible if they both have the same transmission

[@SteveCoutts]

It's funny, I feel the exact opposite to you. I was quite confident DJI would extend RC compatibility to the Mini 2 *until* they released the Mini 3. Why would they now? I know this sounds cynical but DJI doesn't want you to buy the inexpensive Mini 2, they want you to buy the more expensive Mini 3 or 3 Pro. So they incentivize you by making the RC compatible with the models they want you to buy. I really thought Mini 2 compatibility with the RC was going to happen quickly after its release. The longer it dragged on, the less confident I became. The RC is only compatible with the Mavic 3 classic, the Mavic 3 (and Cine), Mini 3 Pro and Air 2S. Notice the pattern? They are all pretty expensive drones. I think it's a real shame because the RC is a great controller at a nice price point. I thought for sure the whole idea behind the RC was to get around Android compatibility issues with older phones AND provide an alternative to the more expensive RC Pro. It feels less and less like that. I hope I'm wrong. Cheers!

[@Flyit37075]

about audio / usb mic recording on " screen shots " , does this mean I could do a narration while flying and it will be saved to the cache drone video ?

[@SteveCoutts]

The audio is only saved to a screen recording. Audio is *not* added to video or cached video files. Still though, you could shoot video while simultaneously capturing a screen recording and then combine them in post. Cheers!

[@Johncaig7279]

When might it be possible to mirror the DJI RC screen to an alternative screen so that a ‘co-pilot’ can view this at the same time? I was able to do so from an iPhone screen when using the N1 controller. It would be a retrograde step to purchase another N1 controller, I think.

[@SteveCoutts]

That's anyone's guess John. The RC remote runs on Android so it likely has a similar mirroring feature to iOS. It's probably more a matter of whether or not DJI has any interest in doing such a thing. Pressure from the community always helps so I do recommend putting the idea out there. Cheers!

[@martindrago1014]

hi Steve . ..I have a question about dji rc .. is it possible to connect dji googles via usb c? thanks

[@SteveCoutts]

Both the DJI Goggles Integra and Goggles 2 only work with the DJI Motion 2 controller. They don't work with any of the conventional controllers like the RC. Cheers!

[@moeriiitz]

Hi Steve, do you know, if it’s possible to connect an external monitor to this controller? It would be perfect for bigger productions :)

[@SteveCoutts]

Interesting. 😀 I haven't tested it so I really can't say for sure. If I were to make a wild guess though, my guess would be that it would not support such a thing. Cheers!

[@bcare001]

Epic!!!

[@SteveCoutts]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickjeromeobaldo2450]

You can even browse the web using this controller, albeit a bit limited in how you navigate.

[@SteveCoutts]

I knew that one but can't remember why I didn't include it in the video. Cheers!

[@basilistitieh5862]

Do you recommend it? is it worth the extra or better than using the phone?

[@SteveCoutts]

I really haven't fully consolidated my thoughts on it yet as I plan to do a review at some point. I am not ready to make a recommendation but I will share some quick thoughts. Is it worth the extra $150US over the RC-N1? I would say, yes. Lots of extra controls, nice feel, screen looks good, tons more functionality and you don't have to use your phone most of the time. Is it better than using a phone? It depends. I have an iPhone 12 Pro, which is a pretty fast device. If you have a slower phone, the RC may be a nice speed boost. The RC certainly doesn't feel as snappy as my iPhone. I do notice the RC boot time where as my phone is always ready to go. Screenshots and screen recordings, which I do a lot, are kind of a wash. The RC's screen doesn't dim as it heats up, which is a big advantage. Until DJI releases a cellular dongle, you will still need to tether your phone for authorizations and maps, unless you pre-load them. I don't frequently bump in to either limitation but when I do I sure grumble about having to pull out my phone and join the RC to its hotspot. If you already have an RC-N1 and a fast phone, you're really not gaining much. If you don't have an RC-N1 and have an older, slower phone, it may be a nice option. Cheers!

[@MrJhongVlogs]

Please note that there’s no way for you to do live streaming using DJI RC, and you can't even install any 3rd party apps. There is no HDMI port as well.