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.

[@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).

[@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.

[@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... 🤣

[@fijizzle]

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

[@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.

[@ronarmour8909]

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

[@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

[@bluejesper]

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

[@TheSocialProfile]

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

[@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

[@skywalkerair]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

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

[@JeremyToh]

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

[@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.

[@HopWorksET]

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

[@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! =/

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one of each of them

[@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. 😅

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@the1realktmriderk560]

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

[@JeremyToh]

No problems! 👍 Enjoy!

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

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

[@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.

[@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! 🎅

[@iinventedinternet2591]

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

[@JeremyToh]

You and me both!

[@android4cg]

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

[@silentblackhole]

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

[@DTChunky]

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

[@JeremyToh]

Glad we could help!

What about in a city, with lots of different signals? Maybe, RC will lost the connection 5km away because of noise but the pro might send it further.

[@billysouth4698]

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

[@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 ?

[@MerlinsMagic]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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. 🤞

[@flipmacyt]

@@JeremyToh thanks Jeremy !

[@wjesusaxl]

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

[@bonz_bonalenna]

Very informative! 👏🏻 keep up the good work

[@MIHAO]

your vids are pure quality. keep em coming!

[@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.

[@ChocolateManInThailand]

Your editing skills are excellent but some more real world testing is needed to hightlight why or why not to spend the extra money. Latency comparison, urban environment signal strength, obstruction singnal strength, Elevation (above and below co plannar) signal strength, and maybe some background on why having 3rd party app access is significant.

[@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).

[@josuemoralesh]

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

[@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

[@TriniWeekes]

This is amazing results as I am looking to pick up one of these controllers for my mavic 3. Whats not making sense to me is the range being the same. If the RC Pro has more transmitters and receivers shouldn't have gone a further distance? Or does the advantage having more transmitters and receivers on the RC PRO have to do with more penetration behind objects. I will like if possible to see whats the difference is range with the RCN1 stock controller vs the DJI RC with the mavic 3. Thank you so much for this.

[@snns99]

Double transmitter and receiver in RC-PRO will give you extra resolution not extra distance, So there is no actual difference between both controller regarding to the rang because both will give you the maximum range for the the drone itself, Even DJI says both controllers will give the same distance which is 15 KM.

[@juliankane1990]

@@snns99 again wrong. The RC won't go as far as it will lose connection which means it will then want to RTH. The RC pro with its external antennas will go much further before needing to RTH as it won't lose connection as easy. This is shown on mutiple other videos on YT

[@JeremyToh]

In terms of standard operation, in a wide open area with minimum humans, and minimal interference, both this controllers are going to net you a similar performance. If this is how you normally fly, then both controllers will have similar performance, because the Mavic 3 will last only 28-30 minutes of flight time. We could have push the battery life to 0% to find out the ultimate battery life, but let's be honest here, that's not how everyone operates their drone, and it is a bit reckless to do it like that. If you flying from behind objects, and in an urban setting, we do recommend you check out the tests carried out by our friends on @droneXfactor Hope this answer helps. Check out @droneXfactor 's Signal Fidelity Test here👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH6yfoiFp6yahs0 We are testing the DJI RC with the RCN1 on the Mini 3, if you're interested, please stay tuned.

[@thelocke1084]

@@snns99 Wrong, having an external double antenna will give you better performance in every way because at the end of the day it is all digital data that has to be transmitted and received. To understand this, all you have to do is look at professional radio equipment (handheld, vehicles, etc.). You'll see that pretty much all of them use external antennas, and for them range is the most important factor for their antennas tend to be huge. Bigger is better in terms of range and general performance because it gives the antenna more surface area to transmit / receive so it's more likely to pick up very weak signals at longer distances. More over, internal antennas are much more vulnerable to internal interference from the controller's own circuitry. This is another reason professional radio equipment always use external antennas, to get the antenna away from the body of the device which always gives better performance.

[@DeansDrones]

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

[@from1978]

Super informative! You deserve more subs!

[@michaelpoczynek]

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

[@M3rp21]

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

[@flipmacyt]

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.

[@billhowes5871]

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

[@JeremyToh]

Glad you found it useful. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@ArielTVChannel]

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

[@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

[@BillKalseim]

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

[@femiomomo4467]

For clarity please keep in mind the following.. 1.There are three DJI controllers with built in screens. a The DJI Pro (Mini 3 Pro compatible) b. The DJI "smart controller" early version Not compatible with the mini 3 Pro c. The new smart controller that is an option with the DJI Mini 3 PRO called the DJI RC Keep in mind that the range on the controllers A and B can be increased significantly by attaching range extenders to the antennas which is NOT possible on the new DJI RC "C" However please note that the DJI "Smart Controller" is no longer available and no longer supported by DJI and is NOT listed in the DJI Firmware support page which is worrying as this controller is currently an option in a package with the DJI Air 2S. (Currently out of stock as of today19/08/2022) This means DJI are currently selling the smart controller with the DJI Air 2S that DJI NO LONGER SUPPORT!!

[@Anonymous99997]

I agree with the concerns about the Smart Controller. I am using mine with the Mavic Air 2s. It works great, but I am stuck with it and the 2s.

[@dmctec5943]

The old DJI Phantom 3 Pro changing the module behind the Remote Control you get HDMI mini connector and I can fly with Fat Shark goggles (Used for my Racer drones and FPV planes) only I connect the cable directly to the HDMI input of the Fat Shark Goggles . The old DJI Inspire 1 already comes from the factory with the connector and it is very interesting, because when flying only seeing the mobile iPhone in hot areas and with a lot of sun, the mobile iPhone screen completely darkens and you have to return the Drone RTH, with goggles and allows you to return without problems. The question NOBODY HAS ANSWERED ME is...Will it be possible to get the signal from this Pro Remote Control to Fat Shark goggles in the same way without using RCA cables? THXS

[@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.

[@tdmap2241]

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

[@MaxcullinAgamUTV]

Good explanation video👍👍

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Just flew the Mavic 3 COMBO kit today. Tested the same routes as with the Mini 3 Pro, and noticed no significant difference in a suburban environment.. Lots of money for not much more of performance.

[@rossishima]

Would the range difference with the RC Pro be better if the signal strenghth was at 2 or 3 bars. That may make a difference when in a more remote area.

[@DerrickCByron]

Thanks brother, great video

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks buddy. 🙏

[@dapinkcat]

$309 for me. Great video dude! I don't need two sd cards correct??

[@JeremyToh]

Great choice! If you want to do screen recording, then you'll need another sd card on the DJI RC.

[@MarkDarnell]

You just saved me $900, thanks.

[@JeremyToh]

Hope you bought something more fun than a controller with the $900 saved. Cheers.

[@MarkDarnell]

@@JeremyToh Yup, I used the money I saved and bought a Mavic 3 haha

[@af4677]

I'm dealing with DJI currently because I got the mavic 3 pro and the new RC is so laggy with it that it is dangerous to use. On the website for the RC Pro, it states a new processor. I'm assuming you actually get a safe and functional controller buying the RC Pro versus this laggy RC. I'm surprised you didn't touch on this at all in your video, but maybe it's only a problem with the Mavic 3 Pro, not the other Mavic 3's

[@thomasmaughan4798]

I have the M3P and RC combo kit, I have not noticed any laggy video feed from the drone. It does seem to take a long time to change camera.

[@CUBEoneVX]

try signal strength in a city with tall buildings, see which one looses signal by distance.

[@Happy_Snapper]

My new favourite drone channel ❤

[@JeremyToh]

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

[@livestreamhawaii]

Does the RC Pro provide clean hdmi output like the smart controller?

[@tmc1473]

I fly cell towers. What do you think? The battery life is blowing my mind. I'm gonna get the magic pro 3. Because I need something smaller. I hope I'm not having any issues with c-band Like I do with the Phantom pro.

[@elimvirginia]

Hello! Does the hdmi out on the pro versión give you a live clean feed in 1080p or only a feed with all flight information shown ?

[@bobbyjones2293]

My natural assumption is there would be less chance of interference in crowed spaces. In open areas the battery is gonna is gonna limit you. Did you use to long range battery

[@meteoroz]

The extra antennas should not be judged on the range, as most of us are limited to VLOS, but rather the ability to stay connected in challenging situations, such as other RF interference or obstacles.

[@monirhossain69]

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

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

Nice,,, I did like this...

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in. 🙏

[@Romulus67]

Any idea if DJI will make these Controllers compatible with the DJI Avata some day ?

[@keithvoller4424]

I have both the RC PRO USE WITH air 2S and the RC controller with mini3. I am hoping that DJI will make it possible soon to use the Pro with both drones prefer the RC pro anytime.

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We hope so too.

[@pishedbloke]

Do both controllers show similar performance flying behind buildings or objects? I know the RC gets cut off pretty easily even at short distances.

[@JaredHoyman]

Just Sub'd. Thanks for the video. I have the mavic 2 with the PRO RC and totally bummed I have to go out and buy a completely different smart controller for my Mavic 3. I'll probably stick to the Cheaper of the two since I do not need HDMI output or screen recording for my clients. Looking forward to more vids from you. Thanks!

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for the support we appreciate your feedback. The DJI RC is a good Controller, you'll be very happy it, and you can buy another drone with the money you saved. And that's a quote from one of our viewers on this video.

[@JaredHoyman]

@@JeremyToh that's very true. Now I just need to sell my mavic 2 with smart controller so I don't feel so poor after I bought the mavic 3.

[@JeremyToh]

Good luck. Hope you make a good return. ✌️

[@nuckleberryfinn]

I’m here because I’m having an issue with my DJI RC (non-pro) and my Mini 3 Pro. I have the “Cache When Recording” feature enabled on the M3P and a huge sd in the controller, but it won’t cache. Saw some tutorials on KZbin that demo’d this feature working with an RC Pro but not sure if it works with regular RC. That’s a huge issue for me and would be worth the upgrade if flight footage caching doesn’t work on regular RC. I miss this feature from my old workflow (mavic 2 pro + DJI GO 4 app on my iPhone).

[@CaptureLifeConnection]

I’ve been hearing the same about the range difference within my drone community. Surprisingly the RC Pro is surpassing the transmission signal of the new RC. People were saying the exterior antennas would make it better but that’s not the case. Great comparison video, you answered a few questions I had. One was the battery life. Take care!

[@JeremyToh]

I think everyone's experience will vary, depending on circumstances. i.e. wind, landscape and interference. We tired to provide a best case scenario, by doing the test in an open area, on a calm and almost windless day. And in our test, the DJI-RC performed just as well as the RC-PRO. And unless DJI makes a stronger battery, there is no point going further and risk losing your drone. Thank you for tuning in, glad we could help.

[@ЧерновРоман]

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

[@waltermorrisputmanjr.724]

Will both controllers work with the Mavic Air 2

[@brianhawkins]

If battery was a limiting factor, then it really wasn't a test of the wireless range at all. You should have organized it so the person with the controller would already be several km away when launching the drone.

[@KirbyMiller]

this doesn't really show range in real world conditions for me. Thanks for the video, and maybe you have already done this but I would love to see a flight that is not a straight line with no obstructions. When I fly my camera drones, ideally I am inside my home with the controller hooked up to a monitor or tv (obviously not with the DJI RC but used to do that with the Smart Controller). But the range on the Smart Controller makes this difficult because the range is terrible. I would like to know, if I upgrade from the DJI RC with the Mini 3 Pro, to the RC Pro, will I actually have enough range to reasonably fly it in an urban environment from inside my home with it connected to my TV for a larger picture. If it doesn't have enough range, then there's no point in spending the $1200 (I already got the DJI RC with the Mini 3 Pro combo so it's not only a $900 difference, it's a $1200 upgrade). Thanks!

[@Prohdin]

How is the user interface? Got the RC version, and it's almost unusable due to sluggish response, latency of inputs and what not, is the RC Pro smoother/faster?

[@jerrydaboss1]

The rc controller will get an adapter to let it use a sim card and mobile data. It will plug into the "host" usb-c port next to the sd slot. Also, I live in the US, but I was shipped the "global" mini 3 pro (that's what it says on the box). Any idea how to make it FCC/US mode for stronger signal?

[@JeremyToh]

Wow. Did not know this. For any viewers that are interested. 👇 ebay.to/3BkzBWU For the Mini 3 Pro, we managed 5kms on the DJI RC. But because of the Quality issue DJI has been facing, some people have reported they couldn't even get 1km. If you are having such problems please contact DJI or your retailer. In Australia we use FCC like in the US.

[@DanteParducci]

great tests. Awesome video!

[@warlord1754]

Thank you for saving me from being ripped off by DJI

[@JeremyToh]

It is pretty much similar, in our opinion. @Air Photography did a similar test in an urban setting, fairly similar result. Hope you're happy with your new purchase. Enjoy!

[@ls-33wraith33]

The range test was not a range test, but I understand no wanting to loose your drone to the wild. Perhaps flying in a area where signal strength can be affected by neighboring signals like a dense city or down town? I know for me my range noticeably drops when flying downtown

[@snns99]

Double transmitter and receiver in RC-PRO will give you extra resolution not extra distance, So there is no actual difference between both controller regarding to the rang because both will give you the maximum range for the the drone itself, Even DJI says both controllers will give the same distance which is 15 KM, Thanks for the review.

[@juliankane1990]

Not true. The RC will cut video feed & return home much sooner than the RC Pro . This is shown in mutiple videos on YT.

[@snns99]

@@juliankane1990 I see,Thanks. 👍🏻

[@JeremyToh]

There are many ways to carry out these test. We found a place to fly was safe to carry out such tests, which is an open area with minimal interference, we would imagine there be many of those in Saudi. And these were our findings. And if you do fly in a wide open area. There is not going to be much difference in either controllers. However there ppl that fly in urban settings, and that's why in our conclusion we have also recommended for you to check out the findings from KZbin channels like @DroneXFactor. FYI we love to come visit Saudi one day. Insha'allah Check out @droneXfactor 's Signal Fidelity Test here👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH6yfoiFp6yahs0

[@snns99]

@@JeremyToh Thanks, and you are welcome any time, let me know if you need any thing in Saudi.

[@JeremyToh]

🙏 Shukran

[@rogerseng]

That was so helpful brother, thank you!

[@JeremyToh]

Glad it helped!

[@dronefootagevideos]

The range test had nothing to do with the controller - The batteries were expleted - please do cansofcoke's experiment 😃

[@everonproducties]

Its confirmed it will work with air2s in the future right? Already ordered a rc for mine lol

[@JeremyToh]

Congratulations! Unfortunately, no official declaration from DJI as of the moment. Leaks and rumours however, have claimed that it will be coming to the Air2s.🤞dronedj.com/2022/07/13/dji-air-2s-rc-bundle/

[@joshuasterling2144]

@@JeremyToh I am waiting for the word on that before ordering my Mini 3 pro combo.

[@bantublood]

I enjoyed watching this video