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... 🤣

[@bluejesper]

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

[@cansofcoke]

As the battery was the limiting factor in this "range test", can I suggest you keep the drone hovering and have someone drive away with the controller? That way we learn the theoretical actual signal range if the signal goes before the battery does. It might also be worth doing a more real world range test with greater interference factors like buildings, valleys, trees, mountains, cliffs - in order to show which has stronger signal propogation and by how much. Its more likely people will lose signal after ducking around a valley or cliff than flying 10 km away in an open field. Unless you're flying to an island, it's almost always easier to drive closer to your target if there's nothing between you and it, like in this vid. Great analysis though, I appreciate it!

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for the constructive feedback. If we can find a suitable location to do this safely and not lose our drone we will endeavour to carry our this test. Thanks for tuning in.

[@cansofcoke]

@@JeremyToh thanks so much for taking the time to read it ❤️

[@andreasn.9970]

Exactly my thought. This test was completely useless.

[@DavidNakashidze]

Exactly what I wanted to say. Proclaiming one and testing another... What a disappointment of a test.

[@cansofcoke]

@@DavidNakashidze I mean, stay positive bro - there's no perfect YT video.

[@TheSocialProfile]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😅

[@fijizzle]

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

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one of each of them

[@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.

[@HopWorksET]

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

[@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.

[@ronarmour8909]

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

[@skywalkerair]

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

[@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..

[@MerlinsMagic]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@bonz_bonalenna]

Very informative! 👏🏻 keep up the good work

[@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

[@alessandrosfligiotti1694]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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! 🎅

[@MIHAO]

your vids are pure quality. keep em coming!

[@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!

[@the1realktmriderk560]

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

[@JeremyToh]

No problems! 👍 Enjoy!

[@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

[@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.

[@tdmap2241]

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

[@josuemoralesh]

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

[@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

[@billysouth4698]

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

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

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

[@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.

[@silentblackhole]

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

[@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).

[@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! =/

[@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

[@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.

[@wjesusaxl]

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

[@iinventedinternet2591]

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

[@JeremyToh]

You and me both!

[@DungarooTV]

Comparing two controllers just based on long flight distances is missing the mark as most people don't even fly pass 3-4 kms. The DJI Pro RC Pro is better in many ways including premium feel, better screen and buttons and joysticks feel more refined. I own both and this is my honest take on both. Ps: I would say the RC-N1 controller if we were to talk about overall build quality and just look, feel and practical use - is the best overall controller to come from DJI to date. I have all 3 and although I can pair my Mini 4 Pro with the RC-Pro, I choose to leave it separate with the RC-N1.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

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.

[@michaelpoczynek]

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

[@monirhossain69]

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

[@billhowes5871]

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

[@JeremyToh]

Glad you found it useful. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@harshrathod310]

that hdmi out is very important for some people who want to cover live events,DJI knows that hence they kept the price high

[@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.

[@Viewer-zs6xj]

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

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

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

[@JeremyToh]

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

[@DTChunky]

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

[@JeremyToh]

Glad we could help!

[@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.

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

Nice,,, I did like this...

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in. 🙏

[@android4cg]

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

[@from1978]

Super informative! You deserve more subs!

[@davideberhardt4977]

range test was limited by the drone's battery. what would be more interesting is how the two controllers deal with interference in different conditions.

[@rangoydroneservice]

Regarding the pro don’t have internet. Well you set up your phone once and it will always connect to it automatically. As the same with all other wifi. Do it once and your done. If it had come with its own internet connection you still had to configure once anyway. So that is not a minus in my mind. I use two of those pro controllers and they are great working with.

[@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.

[@d.holland209]

It would be nice if the 300.00 controller worked with the Air 2 s.

[@JeremyToh]

I know right?

[@andre1987eph]

Thanks so much for doing this very important comparison.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@TurkeyMaze]

if it was $700, I'd consider buying. $1,200??! No way, brother.

[@CUBEoneVX]

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

[@bantublood]

I enjoyed watching this video

[@MaxcullinAgamUTV]

Good explanation video👍👍

[@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

[@mattwilde66]

Brilliant review. I never realised they changed the firmware to allow the RC to be used with the Mavic 3. I was upset when the didnt allow the original smart controller to be used from the Mavic Pro 2. It makes the whole Mavic 3 package a lot more appealing now. Cheers

[@provideogears3178]

The rc controller supports air2s now. same upgrade from mavic 2pro

[@Welinkar]

Thank you just saved me a lot of $$$

[@Happy_Snapper]

My new favourite drone channel ❤

[@JeremyToh]

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

[@DeansDrones]

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

[@adrianstensrud]

The brightness is a non-issue on the RC. Had it out in the sunniest possible days, and seen it clear as day with and without polarizing sunglasses on, on a third of the brightness.

[@matains88]

You could test the controllers while flying drones at lower altitudes to test range differences. From my point of view, switching from Mavic Pro (7km advertised range) to mini3 (10km range) should've been an upgrade, but it's a noticable downgrade, i suspect, due to lack of external antennas. The lower you go the bigger the difference.

[@kylecarter7928]

Thanks for the comparison! Would love to have both tbh but my wallet says get the DJI RC for now.😊

[@JeremyToh]

Good choice! Thanks for tuning in.

[@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.

[@bearsist]

Great video and thanks for the honesty

[@pedrovieira4313]

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

[@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.

[@DanteParducci]

great tests. Awesome video!

[@thomashardy9994]

Yes like many range tests of the Mavic 3 battery life seems to limit how far it can fly, but this test puts to bed all the rumors that the DJI RC’s power is severely hobbled like many are saying. Too bad the Pro controller doesn’t work on the Mini 3. I’d like to see if the reception/transmission of the Mini 3 is as good as the Mavic 3.

[@JeremyToh]

Yes without further improvement to battery technology, the range of the drones will only be as good as its battery pack. Unless you plan to go for a one way trip. The Mini 3 with the DJI RC, maxed out around 5kms when we pitted it against the RC-N1 controller. 👇 kzbin.infoUgkxDwtLFhU0-Sr7ySWjs159RY0c_C4KTXtr We're thinking the RC-PRO will have a similar result, since the battery of the Mini 3 only lasts 20 minutes. (despite DJI claiming that it does 31 minutes) But perhaps the signal strength could be better. We were dropping out a lot and had to go higher and higher. We have just received our Plus version of the Mini 3 Pro, the one with extended flight time. If it does 47 minutes as DJI claims, then the Mini 3 could go further than the Mavic 3. Our guess is that it does only 30 minutes, which will bring the Mini 3 as far as 9km, or there about, like in this video. Stay tuned.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"this test puts to bed all the rumors that the DJI RC’s power is severely hobbled" As you can see, it does not put to be those rumors. In open fields with no obstructions or interference, the drone battery runs out of power before either controller runs out of signal strength. In urban areas the difference between the controllers becomes significant, maybe even important.

[@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.

[@ЧерновРоман]

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

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

Good coverage, to the point.

[@dzinco]

Thanks Great review 👊

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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!

[@DerrickCByron]

Thanks brother, great video

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks buddy. 🙏

[@IV-hp7qx]

Thanks, it really help me to choose