DJI RC vs RC-Pro Controller - What's the Difference? + Range Test

[@davidmatney5033]

Thank you for saving me $900! I have the Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro (and was considering the RC Pro Controller). I'll just spend my money on the next cool thing from DJI (who now get all my tech-toy money!) Just bought the Osmo Pocket 3.... If DJI starts making vehicles I'm in trouble!

[@JeremyToh]

Haha thanks David for tuning in. Glad you found over video to be helpful. I think the Pocket Osmo 3 is a brilliant camera, good choice!

[@leadsled213]

I'm totally confused on the correlation of the aircraft battery range to the range of the controller. The aircraft battery has nothing to do with the performance of the controller.

[@venceslasjv]

I was thinking the same

[@shrey2108]

Same

[@footbal9584]

I think what they are saying is that if you fly in a straight line until the drone battery runs low enough to prompt you to return home, you don't get far enough for the controller range to be a problem.

[@michaelrcolton]

@@footbal9584 You are right that it shows range shouldn't be a limiting factor for either controller, but he says repeatedly that he thought the drone would fly farther with the Pro, which... makes no sense.

[@footbal9584]

@@michaelrcolton ya I'm not sure. I did test my mini pro 3 with the RC controller today and got it to about 1.4 miles, 2200 meters before I lost signal and it returned home automatically. This was at at 120 meters in the air with mostly line of sight with some trees.

[@DerrickCByron]

Thanks brother, great video

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks buddy. 🙏

[@ShawnWagar]

Thanks for this review. So well done! I actually accidently ordered the DJI RC instead of the Pro and was questioning sending it back for the more expensive one thinking I was losing out on some serious features.... but not really! I'm going to stick with what I have and I'm sure it'll be just fine. Cheers!

[@JeremyToh]

The DJI-RC really impressive for its Price. Don't worry you're not missing out on any features. We were able to get the DJI-RC on Mini 3 to 8.5km. How amazing is that? Check it out here 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWPdd3pumstkbqc

[@markysf]

@@JeremyToh im in a relatively small city. i usually start having signal issues around 1600 meter mark. and seldom get beyond 1900 meters before needing to return to home base.

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Nice and funny and interesting video! Like it and like you!

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks buddy. We love your construction videos too! 🤟👍

[@TheSocialProfile]

The sound byte when you cut brought me back my man, cheers and Happy New Year!

[@jimkimpel8835]

A few things to add. The pro battery is 7.2 volt over the 3.6 of the rec. at similar mah capacity, that’s almost double the power. The pro transmits at 33db power vs 26 on the rc. That’s over double again. The drone distance doesn’t matter in an open space, but get around a city and you have a much better chance of keeping signal, especially behind bridges. The pro’s ability to run multiple apps does come in handy, especially when using a hotspot (think B4UFLY or LAANC).

[@fijizzle]

That Transformers audio sample for transitional cuts is absolute gold! Thanks for the nostalgia! Fantastic comparison video, too!

[@bluejesper]

Thank you for clarifying the differences between these controllers. You made my choice easy!

[@HopWorksET]

This video answered ALL my questions, made me laugh, saved me money, and educated me! Nicely done!

[@skywalkerair]

Haven't laughed that many times while watching a comparison video in a while. Thanks for the humor. Great review

[@jmginthent651]

Hi guys, I'm commenting on this video only because it's the most recent one you have posted. I stumbled across your channel looking at ebikes. I have to say, the way that you present an your editing style is absolutely fantastic and I am sure that moving forward you'll pick up lots of subscribers once word gets out. I really enjoy watching your videos. They are clear, concise, funny and don't contain any. Wiffle Waffle, which is really good, and the editing again is is just superb. So congratulations and good luck. I'm a subscriber.

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for the sub.🙏 We really appreciate your support. Hope to find more funny things to review to keep your viewership. We also love to make to the NT one day. Plenty of space to do our testing. 😅

[@Thunderbuck]

“NOT A DRUG SCALE” 😂 Seriously, though, thanks for this. Just getting set to upgrade from my Mini 2 and it’s good to know that the RC will be completely adequate for what I need.

[@BrianLuenser]

So I guess we need two scales... 🤣

[@MIHAO]

your vids are pure quality. keep em coming!

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one of each of them

[@MerlinsMagic]

Great videos you have Jeremy. I love how you compare prices for us. Thank you

[@thomasmaughan4798]

It is not clear why anyone would expect the remote controller to allow the drone to fly farther when the limiting factor is the battery on the drone. A better test would be in a radio interference situation whether the additional transmitter and receiver capability allows to operate when there's interference. The RC range can be very limited in urban environments where there's interference.

[@TivBoiMedia]

I enjoyed watching this video

[@tchurch55]

I watch your channel as much for the reviews as the comedy content-- you're hilarious! (eg: 'This is not a drug scale', ingenious sound effects/kitschy overlays) Keep it up!

[@bnd555]

Your review is helpful for me in understanding there is no need for these controllers. I am happy with my S22 Ultra, far suprior with 1700nits. Thank you.

[@Indpendent01]

Have you seen the comparison that those phones overheat and drop their brightness or that the combined weight is double or more? I decided to go with the RC.

[@ronarmour8909]

You forgot to mention all the additional shortcuts available on the RC Pro. Really helpful.

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

Thanks for the review. I really enjoyed the James Bond background music.

[@khoatran-sv7je]

Honestly, from my experience having owned both controllers and the Mini 3 Pro and the Mavic 3, I think the DJI RC is a very nice well rounder, although for some photography people that HDMI port on the rear of the Pro can come handy at times, but personally, I'd take the RC Pro mainly because I don't want to have any limitations when recording/shooting photography. Nonetheless the Dji RC itself is a strong controller, it's just the signal that pulls it down.

[@bonz_bonalenna]

Very informative! 👏🏻 keep up the good work

[@rogerseng]

That was so helpful brother, thank you!

[@JeremyToh]

Glad it helped!

[@silentblackhole]

I love your video production, Jeremy. So slick! Are you editing your videos or does someone else?

[@billysouth4698]

I have the RC for the Mini 3 and absolutely love it!

[@TKO67]

Thanks for your time on putting this together. I am getting the $309.00 controller as a result.

[@JeremyToh]

Glad you found it valuable. Merry Christmas! 🎅

[@the1realktmriderk560]

Guess I’m getting the dji rc controller thanks mate for the test👍🏼

[@JeremyToh]

No problems! 👍 Enjoy!

[@from1978]

Super informative! You deserve more subs!

[@elberlima3635]

Congratulations, great video. I just sold my Air 2s and was unsure if I got a good deal including the RC Pro in the sale. I got the Air 3 with second generation RC, I believe with some advantages like better antennas. Waiting to get there to check it out. Big hug directly from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@JeremyToh]

Good choice! Thanks for tuning in. Much love from Shanghai, China.

[@retropixer]

I tested this comparison for myself, and in short, RC Pro is way better in dealing with interference and therefore can achieve better range. In rural areas it may be close, but in urban and suburban environments in my experience, RC Pro wins hands down every time.

[@TurkeyMaze]

So the antennas help? not sure why that means they cost $900 more.

[@markysf]

this is touches on something i was curious about that wasn't covered in the video. and that is consistency of connection in areas where there is a lot of interference and such. i do not expect to ever go 5 miles out. i can't even keep physical line of sight going 1 mile out. but even at 1 mile to 1.5 miles i often get connection warnings. and im curious if the RC Pro is better at always maintaining a strong connection. this is the only reason i can see for upgrading and this was not covered in the video. im very new to using a drone and have a dji 3 mini pro with the dji rc.

[@retropixer]

@@TurkeyMaze I don’t think this is an antenna issue, where the signal strength (wattage) of the radios would have been in question. Seeing as they achieve similar distances in ideal (no interference) conditions, I would speculate, the radio wattages are similar but the difference we’re seeing has to do with the power/speed of the actual chipset/CPU used in the Pro and its better ability to deal with (filter out) interference, and that’s where our $900 is going.

[@retropixer]

@@markysf RC Pro won’t be “better at always maintaining a connection”. There will be times it will lose connection due to whatever, but that will happen less frequently and under smaller number of scenarios, *compared* to RC. The best way to decide on whether to upgrade is, in my humble opinion, renting a RC Pro and testing it to see yourself in your environment, surroundings, flight conditions. That’s what I did, and in my case the cost difference wasn’t justified by the better performance because I mostly fly rural and suburban areas where there isn’t a lot of interference.

[@markysf]

@@retropixer thank you very much - i appreciate the context - i hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend - take care

[@tdmap2241]

Thanks. This comparison is exactly what I needed before deciding on which to get

[@DanteParducci]

great tests. Awesome video!

[@wjesusaxl]

Thank you for the video. I've been wondering whether I should buy the Pro version... BUT.. you cleared all my doubts off!.

[@andre1987eph]

Thanks so much for doing this very important comparison.

[@john6639]

Been dreaming of getting the RC Pro for a while now but the DJI RC’s pretty impressive too with its more affordable price.

[@bearsist]

Great video and thanks for the honesty

[@android4cg]

What about waypoint support for videos on the pro controller and other additional SW features?

[@thelocke1084]

Another important difference, that most people miss, is the internal cooling system. The DJI RC uses passive cooling and only has a heatsink, while the RC Pro has an active system that uses a heatsink / fan. This is very important for long flights and hot environments where the controller can overheat. When it does, the DJI RC will force dim the screen and have the exact same issue that people experience with the RC-N1 and smartphone. And as you pointed out the screen is dimmer than the RC Pro to begin with, at just 700nits or 30% less than the RC Pro. The RC Pro, on the other hand, can ramp up a fan to prevent overheating and should never have this problem. The price you pay, of course, is the extra drain on battery and weight of the cooling system.

[@Mike-kt4qh]

It's not worth it

[@RayValdezPhotography]

So basically We will die of heat stroke before the controller gets dim,

[@Albania24786]

@@Mike-kt4qh do you not realise that the 5.8 ghz on the dji rc pro is crazy I have a mavic 3 with a Dji rc pro and IT IS WAYYYYY BETTER THEN THE NORMAL RC and can it run cod & roblox

[@IV-hp7qx]

Thanks, it really help me to choose

[@alessandrosfligiotti1694]

As soon as the update for the air2S will be available the RC is mine 😂🤞

[@davidreynolds8551]

I have a mini 2 and I use my iPad, with an adapter, to view the camera’s video feed. It’s a bit bulky and a bit more weight, but at least I can look around easier and see much more than my phone..

[@JSicking]

I've stumbled upon this video after initially thinking of buying a Mini 4 Pro and continuing down the rabbit hole to now considering a Mavic 3. I was really curious about the controller differences and this video was so helpful! I'm really confused though, what exactly does one need the internal storage on the CONTROLLER for? Is it strictly for recording the screen output directly? (which isn't something I ever really do or think I'd need)

[@JeremyToh]

It is strictly for screen recording & maybe firmware update, don't see why anybody would want it for storing anything else. Glad we could help, we just released a review video on the DJI Air 3. Another rabbit hole to chase, but I think it’s a good explanation and we've compared it to the Mini 4 & Mavic 3. Thanks for dropping us a comment. Check out that video here 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIO1hHSmqs2WsK8

[@DTChunky]

Thank you guys. I think you just saved me $900!!!!

[@JeremyToh]

Glad we could help!

[@papijmrdrone3165]

Love your content bro❤

[@manueldojaquez5728]

Gracias Bro

[@JeremyToh]

De nada Amigo.

[@Happy_Snapper]

My new favourite drone channel ❤

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks mate. We appreciate it. We hope we can keep your viewership.

[@trevorreed3500]

This was an excellent video and answered my questions perfectly. Thanks so much for making it. I'm going to buy the cheaper one. (One tip for you: the audio levels in your video are a bit up and down, especially the sound effects are loud in comparison to your voice levels. Try leveling them all out. Other than that a superb video. Gracias amigo).

[@wagnercs]

Excelente video! One thing that is important to mention - NO LIVE STREAMING for the DJI RC Controller (not sure about the PRO). I have the Mavic 3 Classic with the DJI RC and it doesn't allow Live Streaming. Whatsoever. Nope. Nada. Maybe the Pro allows that via the HDMI out. DJI could perfectly allow HDMI out via one of the USB-C ports.

[@danpiraino]

The RC Pro is a Livestreamers dream - For the Livestream function alone, RC Pro is the only way to fly 👍🏼

[@wagnercs]

@@danpiraino Thanks for the info. What about the RC N1 ?

[@dzinco]

Thanks Great review 👊

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for watching!

[@iinventedinternet2591]

DJI RC looking good. Glad you can finally purchase this controller on its own.

[@JeremyToh]

You and me both!

[@Tvj_films8452]

great well thought out video. thanks!!

[@JeremyToh]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

Nice,,, I did like this...

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in. 🙏

[@CosminRusu154]

Thank you!

[@angelc.1548]

Great review and comparison. I think in an open space it'll be nearly the same range and the pro would do much better in the city where there is more interference. That's my guess. Either way 900 is way too much.

[@nolesdennhardt8986]

Thank You

[@anachronicmind1922]

Thanks a million!! Great vid!

[@touring4973]

Thanks mucho! You just saved me lots of mola! :)

[@renerooijen3789]

Thank mate for this info.

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

Good coverage, to the point.

[@oktawiangornik1284]

amazine vid. thanks!

[@MaxcullinAgamUTV]

Good explanation video👍👍

[@oje101]

Excellent vid.. thank you

[@JeremyToh]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelpoczynek]

SUBBED! Thanks. DJI Mavic Pro 3 on its way! 😀

[@TravelNatureEU]

Great review!!! To the point!

[@sambyksg2011]

tks for the show!

[@JeremyToh]

tks!

[@seesn4602]

좋은 비교 영상 감사합니다

[@JeremyToh]

감사합니다 🙏

[@DeansDrones]

Will the Pro ever be compatible with the mini 3 pro?

[@billhowes5871]

THANKS~!!! You just saved me $900.

[@JeremyToh]

Glad you found it useful. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great review Jeremy, and thanks for sharing.

[@JeremyToh]

We appreciate your support. Thanks for tuning in. 🙏

[@Zorastegard]

Thanks for testing, but u forget a lot of stuff, probably u can NOT Download 4k Video from Drone to the DJI RC only RC Pro support this, also mastershot editing only on RC Pro, the booting/start time is a lot faster on RC Pro, the option to rearrange the Antennas are also very important on RC u have to face to the drone and hold the controller directly to the drone, the delay in responsive in fly is also lagging on RC the RC Pro has a much less delay in transmitting controlling signals, the video quality in live view is a lot better on RC Pro, the RC does lag in UI using a lot more - the RC PRO does this not... and so on very important things! I have both controller and can confirm this ! The RC is a great Controller BUT for Professional usecase the RC Pro is ure choice u have to go. The RC is more a good toy with some important less performance compare to the RC PRO. For daily Hobby/Flying filming the RC is a good choice! But when u first time fly with the RC Pro and recognize the less delay in controller signal transmitting and the much better quality in live stream u don't want to use the rc often anymore ;)

[@kevinnadeaneudaly2553]

Question: I have a shutter lag with the Rc and a Mini 3 Pro. Seems to be between a half second and just over a second. Does the RC Pro solve that problem? I’m a still shooter and have missed moving objects because of the shutter lag. Thanks’

[@Zorastegard]

@@kevinnadeaneudaly2553 on RC Pro u will not have this lag.

[@Mike-kt4qh]

It's not worth the extra money though

[@bennybali8284]

Thanks you de best of best ♥️♥️♥️

[@JeremyToh]

You're welcome 😊

[@jasonparker1454]

your video is so incredibly professional produced and in the end u simply forgot to mention the 2 buttons on the top that the Pro has and the Non Pro has not.... and i wonder what the right button can do?

[@ЧерновРоман]

Ты хорошо сделал свою работу. Маленькая помощь от меня это лайк 👍

[@juancarloshenderson2892]

GOO JOB MY FRIEND , THANKS

[@be-inspired]

Thank you very much for this video! 🙂

[@JeremyToh]

You're very welcome!

[@udornyc]

Well, Jeremy, it's 2 years later and you may have gotten additional pros for the Pro! I had the RC with my M3Pro and the range wasn't that much of an issue. Why would the controller have an affect on the onboard battery of the drone??? I fly for business in urban as well as forest areas, where buildings and trees interfere with the signal. I was shocked that the RC, lost a bar when I had to turn around from the sun, to create a shade to see the screen on the RC... When I turned towards the drone again, signal came back. So, I got myself the RC Pro, and there is not only a better signal strength, but also a faster processor, and other perks. I am more confident now getting on a job, because the signal issue has caused me to lose several Mavic 2 Pro's over the years.

[@Y2k23100]

thank you

[@monirhossain69]

I think it's meant for where there is more interferes like in urban settings. Try test range there.

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

Great video, thanks

[@hukchone4521]

Thank you. Good video. Do you think DJI will make farmware update to be able to pair with DJI Air 2 S in near future ?

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in. Yea, we certainly hope so. Because all it is, is a simple firmware update. 🤞

[@PhilipDViolin]

@@JeremyToh thanks Jeremy !

[@Viewer-zs6xj]

gotta love Cardinia reservoir. Would've been better to test at lake Eildon for views

[@Welinkar]

Thank you just saved me a lot of $$$

[@cdmoran998]

This was not a range test of the controller, it was based on the battery range of the drone itself.

[@JeremyToh]

If that is the standard operating procedure of flying a drone, sending it out and never to have it return, we will gladly perform that test. But seeing that most viewers want to have their drone return to them, our test was meant to highlight what’s the difference between the two controllers during standard operation on a clear day in a wide open field. And we think that this is a much valuable information for our viewers.

[@camilo8cheryl]

@@JeremyToh how about urban setting? Who will have more penetration?

[@Xxtictoc1216xX]

@@JeremyToh lol he’s right. It was purely only a battery life test. All you confirmed is a $300 controller and $1200 controller preform the exact same within the allotted flight time. If the $300 controller cut out at 4km and the $1200 one went way further then your point would make sense but battery life limited your ability to actually test the controllers making the test pointless.

[@solo8820]

So true enough said. Battery test.

[@juliankane1990]

Great informative video. Really liked it 👍. Also agree it doesn't fully show the real potential differences in the controllers though

[@josuemoralesh]

I need angry birds on my RC Pro. It really benefits my quality of work

[@ArielTVChannel]

Can we pair DJI RC(V2) with Mavic 2 Pro?

[@XO43137]

How do you get 10x more distance than others who say they reach about 2km?

[@JeremyToh]

People in the EU with CE certification will most likely only experience 2km. Everyone else not in the EU, with FCC certification will get closer to our results.

[@M3rp21]

What is the internal storage for? Does it prevent you from needing to put a card in the drone?

[@wiswis10]

GREAT THANK YOU 👌👌

[@JeremyToh]

No problem 👍

[@ralfputz6076]

Hi Jeremy, pity you didn’t do the comparisons with the mini3 but otherwise all good. I know you mentioned in a previous video that you lose quality if I do a screen record but if I don’t want to do a screen record doe’s it records directly onto the micro stick therefore not losing quality? Cheers 👍

[@JeremyToh]

The DJI RC records directly into the micro stick, and it records it at 720p. We have done the comparison with the Mini 3, we suspect you've seen it, but if you haven't, check it out here. 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWPdd3pumstkbqc

[@BTSflyer]

There is one difference is the right hand scroll wheel on the RC PRO can do smooth zooms and on the RC it can not do smooth zooms. It does hard incremental changes in the zoom.

[@franzeroque1999]

The rc controller can also do smooth zooms you might have to change your scroll settings as I’m able to control zoom smoothly on my air 2s and mini 3 pro

[@everlastingrhetoric8921]

Subscribed 👍

[@Truth7860]

You're testing this on an open area without any terrain, hills, mountains. The $300 controller will lose your drone around a hill whereas the RC Pro (due to its directional antennas) will keep your signal intact. I lost my drone in terrain with the basic controller, but the RC Pro was able to bring my other drone back in the same exact environment.

[@theartofflying3108]

This is GENIUS video!!! Thank You for this info..! I subscribed..!!

[@renanvcarvalho]

Hey Jeremy. Great video, but i have to agree with some of the fellows here! This doesn't look a real scenario world. With my mini 3 pro and the RC combo, I can't reach 3km away. It is a nightmare! They loose signal very quickly. My mavic pro 1 could do almost 3km with no problem, buildings, cliffs, trees. Mini 3 pro and Dji-Rc is kinda a joke! =/

[@PhilipDViolin]

Hi great video ! Is the rc controller compatible with the air2S ? Or will it be ?

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in. The DJI RC unfortunately is not compatible with the Air2s.. no official word from DJI yet.. but we can only hope. If you're talking about the RC-PRO, that is compatible with the Air2s.

[@toni.rovinj]

''NOT A DRUG SCALE'' best scale ever seen on yt. Anyways, the RC-PRO looks more aggressive and thought built than the DJI RC but for 900$, the best would be to buy camera gear or a second drone or battery pack/accessories.

[@BillKalseim]

If you should go with either controller is it easy to go back to the iPad/iphone if you decide to do so?

[@Vo.G.]

Позновательно

[@JeremyToh]

спасибо