Simple DJI Mini 2 and Air 2 controller mod (silence the BEAST!)

[@Dilshantraveldiaries]

After watching this video the sound doesn’t bother me at all. Thank you it worked

[@ZollyD]

Good to hear! 😂

[@NotRiansLuke]

You're my hero. DJI should provide an option to mute this damn thing, it's WAY too loud. IMO, there's a deeper psychology behind this whole thing. I believe muting would be an option from a capitalist company, but because DJI exists in a totalitarian society, they're used to rules that "force" them to be "safe," so it doesn't occur to them that some of us would prefer the freedom to "risk" losing the drone due to our own negligence.

[@CompuTechoo7]

Love it! Glad to know that there are people who still do hard modifications. I used to make modifications on my early computers. (Like real old as in Commodore and Apple equipment). Good to see what's behind the cover on these. Thank you for sharing your experience and fun time with us! Looking forward to watching more and learning more. 👊😎

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Oh yeah. I grew up with Commodore 64 :) I still have it, haven´t been turned on for 20 years. Maybe I will have to change some caps to get it working. We will see. Worst case I just have to send it to 'Mr Carlson's Lab' :)

[@adamtaz6]

i did a less intrusive mod to quieten the buzzer reather than remove it and drill the case.. just use some bluetack, hotglue or foam to push in to the buzzers hole and it makes it nice and quiet.. still functions, doesnt annoy the hell out you and doesnt de-value the control

[@ZollyD]

Totally cool! :)

[@chrisceh4623]

Thank you so much for your video. About 5 months ago, when I was in Mexico with my drone, I tried to remove that damn speaker. Unfortunately, I slipped with the screwdriver and caused a short circuit in the battery. Yes, that was quite stupid of me. So, I haven't had a working drone for the last 5 months and had a new controller sent to me by a friend. I’m currently in Guatemala, which means she sent this package here, and it actually arrived yesterday. Today, I was looking for an electrician who seems capable enough to carry out this little operation again, as I still want to stop that annoying beeping sound. So, tomorrow, I’ll go to him with my new controller and my old broken one. We’ll practice on the broken controller first, and then finally remove that damn speaker from my new controller. I just wanted to let you know that I'll be showing him your video so he understands what it’s about. And I also wanted to let you know that I find your voice really pleasant. Thanks again for your video, and all the best with your work. which is your home country? i am german :)

[@jimothy4272]

Hi Zolly, does this also work on the DJI RC-N2 remote controller (for the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3)?

[@camrowdrone6497]

I had a buzzer on a RC controller, sky Rc , just twisted the buzzer off and no more noise ever again , Enjoyed your mod 👊🏻👍🏻

[@ZollyD]

That totally works too! :) Thanks! :)

[@Zakky1117]

Hey zolly I love your channel and I was going to do this mod but I have a question when you put the tape on it does it quiet the voice like how it says home point updated please check it on the map does it quiet that or just the beeping like the low battery working etc? Please answer I’m subbed if that makes you want to answer aswell

[@ZollyD]

Hi. Sorry for the late reply. If it still matters: the tape only makes the annoying beeping quieter. All the other speech is coming from your phone speakers actually. If you fly without the phone, you dont hear homepoiny updted message

[@yosoydeyarumal]

just drill it !! i did that in 3 mavics and the mini 1 :wonderful!

[@ZollyD]

Yes. Thay works too!😊

[@tomminella6036]

drill what??

[@yosoydeyarumal]

@@tomminella6036 the buzzer* check the position witj an strong magnet*

[@900distribution7]

@@yosoydeyarumal I am going to try drilling in a few days…anything else I should know beforehand?

[@graphguy]

My new favorite tech geek channel!

[@ZollyD]

😁😁

[@jundu2310]

Good job. It's been what I want to do. Thanks for sharing it.

[@ZollyD]

You are welcome!

[@michaelfuchs1467]

I also did away with the horrid controller buzzers in all of my remotes- but I included a switch and a vibration motor from a scrapped phone + plus a small driver FET in my mod. Now I can switch to silent with vibration feedback instead which is really nice when I'm flying in 'stealth mode' (with Bluetooth earpiece for app audio)! 👍

[@Rockin_EUC]

Great job Bud, you are professional!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@DieselDoktor]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much!!

[@originafreerangechicken]

Brilliant. I'll stick around for more. Thanks for sharing!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) yeah, more to come ;)

[@aaronr8684]

Thanks for this guide. I was able to install a 3mm blue LED and 1.5k resistor (even quieter) and now I don't have to listen to the annoying beeping for the last 20% of the battery. Also, for us Americans, a 7/64 in (~2.8mm) drill bit works well for the LED hole

[@ZollyD]

Awesome! Well done on your hack! :)

[@vinu7722]

My dream dji mavic mini

[@ZollyD]

They are cool! :)

[@RK-dp9fe]

I wander if there is room for a potentiometer next to the led. You can connect to the buzzer instead of the 1k resistor, and have un adjustable volume for the buzzer.

[@ZollyD]

Yes there is room for a low profile pot there. 👍 At the time I did not want to drill one more hole on the controller for that, that´s all.. :)

[@mcbride162]

Wouldn't it be easier just quickly press power button onece and control goes silent mode. Also you can also turn remote volume with your phones volume button while it's connected. I've had my mini 2 for about month and figured that out.

[@GUCR44]

What? How did you find this out?

[@ZollyD]

The possibilities are endless! :) Good idea. You see, I do a video and I let you guys do the rest of the thinking! 🙂 That will build a good modder community!😉

[@PJZombie]

Lol hilarious!

[@gadgetguy9984]

Pressing the power button once only silences it briefly, if at all. It immediately starts beeping again, if under 15% battery, and it does not work at all when below 10% battery. Also, the volume buttons on the phone are completely independent of the RC speaker, and have no effect whatsoever on the internal RC speaker, SADLY!

[@happyfox711]

Mod life... Nice one, really. ✌😆

[@ZollyD]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@toddvolpe6396]

Excellent presentation of some very cool modifications. You mentioned possibly adding some additional quick shots. I've seen people do this supposed "hack" of the feature "follow me" which is not offered in the mini 2. (It's manipulating the drone into acting as if it has the follow me feature) It would be extremely useful and cool if that feature could somehow be added to the mini 2 (which is the 1st & only drawn I currently own)

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I am working on some ideas, but no breakthrough yet. A workaround could be to walk the path you want the drone to follow you on, in a specific pace. Have the controller in hand and drive the drone to actually follow you along that path and record it with the autopilot mod Part3. Then go back to the beginning of the path, and make the autopilot recreate the same "follow you flight", and just walk down the path... :) I would do that. The main thing to consider is wind!

[@toddvolpe6396]

@@ZollyD I'm not sure how "follow me" works with the other DJI Quad Copters. Except that you lock into the person on the video screen green box is drawn around you to ask is this what you want to follow and you click yes and it follows you not sure of how. This is my first drone the mini too and I've only flown it twice even though I've owned it for 2 months. But I will be extremely interested to see whatever you come up with because you have great ideas

[@fishycomics]

As you prs the buttons it beeps each time, now it flashes. awesome Mod. you could also impliment the vibrate on there. and you got it all covered

[@ZollyD]

Yeah, that would be the full package! :)

[@markusfriedl2127]

How about a potentiometer to change noise level as you like it.

[@ZollyD]

Yes that is perfect! :) I just did not want to drill one more hole on the controller at the time.

[@pdtech4524]

Nice mod but isn't there a way to maintain the beeping but quieten the sound? Maybe muffle it with a foam or rubber pad? EDIT- I commented a little early, just watched the bit where you use tape over the buzzer. LED is a nice visual warning as well.😎👍

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@jimig399]

Your voice and tempo of speaking reminds me of the guy in the movie Ironman. The guy in the cave who saves Tony Stark's life by connecting him to a car battery to keep the shrapnel from entering his heart. Can't remember his name. No matter. Good content 🙂

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Now I have to look up that movie.... 😂😂

[@AlimminMuhammad]

Great video, you smooth talker. Lasw week my controller suddently switch off during flight and later can not turn on again. Any suggestion for a fix?

[@GUCR44]

I always felt that the up and down wheel for the gimbal on the controller needs to be inverted. I am a pilot and to me pulling should be up.. So...... Is it possible to change this? Thank you for all you do for me. I have learned alot from you. We have similar ideas but you are an educator. Great videos man. Peace.

[@ZollyD]

The connector at 04:41 is for the gimbal wheel. If you flip the positive with the negative then the adjustment direction will be reverted. So from the 3 wires the middle one and the white has to be flipped. Best done on the small PCB at the wheel after removing the silicone. :) I am happy that you learned stuff. Keep up the curiosity for everything! :)

[@GUCR44]

Hey thanks! Your awesome man! Have a great day today.

[@neiljolliff8170]

I also requested of DJI to provide true joystick customisation so that the up/down joystick could be inverted because I dived into Loch Ness while flying like a fixed wing.... Pulled instead of pushing.

[@BlairAir]

@@neiljolliff8170 You don't need DJI to reverse the throttle or any stick movement. In DJI Fly, just go to three dot menu, control, Stick Mode, Custom. You don't have to choose stick mode 1, 2 or 3, you can reassign or reverse stick movements to your hearts (and fingers) content. Windswept Robert has his throttle exactly as you describe.

[@neiljolliff8170]

@@BlairAir last time I looked you could only swop which stick did up /down in custom not actually which direction. I'll check again. Thanks for your reply

[@MSFTV73]

I wish i could mod my mini 2 like you do…that’s so cool 😎. Do you mod hardware only or are you able to mod the mini 2 software aswell? Would be awesome if you could mod the software and give the drone a tracking system 🤔👍🏻. Great video !

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I am mainly into hardware, but planning on exploring the possibilities. :)

[@YrahRusello]

how about the popular problems with mini 2...5.8ghz dual band issue..2.4ghz is working on manual

[@elrecords21]

very interesing idea at the end will defintely stay tunned for your channel :)

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Yeah, let´s see what can I make of it.... ;)

[@GUCR44]

I am going to do this! This is a great idea!

[@ZollyD]

👍

[@ADSUPINTHIS]

This is how people who are good with electronics have fun. Whether it's over kill or not does not matter. They can so they will. I like this mod, that beeping can be very annoying. I would for sure destroy the remote if I tried this.

[@ZollyD]

You are spot on Sire! :) Thanks!

[@germanywho]

I want be taking my apart!

[@ZollyD]

How my sister-in-law used to say it: "Your life, your rules!" :)

[@garylinnane917]

Very stylish

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@ArthasProVEVO]

You doing great man, hacking their Proprietary is not an easy task, cheers

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@jimiholscher]

Can you put an hdmi out on this controller

[@ZollyD]

No clue! 😅

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great tutorial, and thanks for sharing.

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) More to come...

[@GUCR44]

Thank you for all you do man!

[@ZollyD]

:) Sure.

[@steveanimatrix3887]

On my 2S, if it's beeping and I press the FN button on the controller a few times it stops.

[@ZollyD]

Oh cool. Never tried.

[@eastevanger_tw1173]

nice videos :) thanks for sharing your skills :)

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) And you are welcome! :)

[@koonley]

Nice. I don't own one yet but would definitely apply this mod when I do. New sub...

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) And welcome to the gang!

[@chrisceh4623]

Here's the translation: I have one more question: do you happen to know, or could you help me with this? How do I connect my new controller to my drone? Is there anything specific I need to keep in mind? I’ve never done this before. When I first bought the drone, it naturally came with the controller that was included in the package. And now I’d like to connect this newly purchased controller to the drone. Maybe you have an idea?

[@drónhobbistacsenöl]

Ez jó ötlet, gratula! Gyárilag így kellett volna... 👍👌🏻😁

[@ZollyD]

Köszi! :)

[@Daywalker1978]

I bought some ear defenders... took me 2 seconds to install.

[@ZollyD]

Yeah that works great. 😂 My problem is that I noticed, whenever I use them my wife gets irritated after a while. 😂😂😂

[@Daywalker1978]

@@ZollyD lol.. Good vid though... mostly for the brave. 👍

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@rickkillian2378]

Hey! cool video. I see your mostly working on a DJI controller. How about some cool innovations on a drnoe controller that doesnt have as many features like a HolyStone? My HS700D does basic flying and camera. it looks like theres buttons and switches that could do something but they don't move, slide or even press in. I will keep watching

[@ZollyD]

I will try developing features which can be use uniformally regardless of manufacturer... 🙂

[@Matanumi]

Yo man Is it possible to put in something like gamecube or Xbox control sticks?

[@ZollyD]

I don´t see the reason why would it be impossible... :)

[@Matanumi]

@@ZollyD aww man... I finally got around to taking it apart...and its some tiny allenkey I've never seen before.... man I'll probably live without the VG sticks and just quiet the damn buzzard what tape are you using? I'm finding tape isn't enough to quiet

[@สันติจัดให้ชาแนล]

👍👍👍

[@ZollyD]

😁 Thanks

[@nobby-green]

Excellent mod!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Glad you liked it.

[@_manoftruth]

I didn't even need to mod mine. The speaker stopped working forever after 3 our 4 flights and doesn't make any beep anymore.

[@ZollyD]

Oh... I didn´t quite get it if you are happy about it or not, but now you know what can be possibly done to repair it. :)

[@_manoftruth]

@@ZollyD oh yes, thank you zolly! By the way, do you know where I can get one of these speakers to replace??

[@ZollyD]

Ebay. Aliexpress. Banggood. The usual places. There is no part number on the original one so I guess just generic 5V piezo buzzer. There can be other (unknown to us reasons) why it went quiet. So if you want to repair it first take out the buzzer and test it with the LED resistor combo. Mind the polarity! And if the LED works (meaning the buzzer will get signal) order the new buzzer.

[@cinematicdrone607]

I would keep the LED and put a switch on/off for a beep. , good job 👍🏻

[@ZollyD]

Totally agreed. :) I was thinking about it, but did not want to make 1 more hole for it on the remote...

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando para prestigiar aquele super like 🤜🤛👍🙏

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :)

[@GUCR44]

Just an idea.. How could you view what is directly above you.. So not to fly up into tree branches..? Have a good day today.. Peace man

[@ZollyD]

Good idea. Will see. Thanks! :) Peace ;)

[@TechManiacs666]

i jus solder to positive pin 150 ohn rezistor or something like this (don't remember value exactly) to beeper.

[@ZollyD]

That would totally work as well! :)

[@spiritualwarriorhealer6154]

Is that legal under warranty

[@ZollyD]

I don't think so. Though if you have problem with the drone they may not need the controller. But I would NOT do any mod if I would be concerned with warranty.

[@CrazeUK]

Why didn't you just put a variable resistor to control the levels?

[@ZollyD]

I did not want to make one more hole on the remote for that...

[@felixhuck]

You should work as a product developer. DJI could have added a silent mode for that controler.

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I actually product develop, just not under the banner of any corporation... 😁

[@rebelrobotics9366]

Cool!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Your logo is really cool! 👍👍

[@mattpearson8843]

Thats a beautiful thing right there. My RC will not calibrate so my controller beeps 100% of the time and either im going to return it or im going to SMASH it into 1000000 pieces

[@ZollyD]

OMG :D

[@zirjenet]

Electrical tape didn't work for me, even multiple layers. What did work is piece of Uhu patafix, and piece of electrical tape on top of that, so it doesn't get stuck to the controller housing. I would say it's 90% silenced.

[@snowplowcar1]

like your videos!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) I am glad to hear it.

[@w.e.s.]

That thing sounds like a dollhouse doorbell.

[@ZollyD]

HAHAHA

[@TxemariGasteiz]

Y no es más fácil unos tapones en los oídos?

[@ZollyD]

😂😂

[@jj8526]

Overkill, in my humble opinion. Quite happy with DJI product..!

[@ZollyD]

I am also happy with it! :)

[@Zakky1117]

I done it and it is quieter and I was super careful but now the button opposite to the fn button what has a camera on it doesn’t work, tried for hours fixing it but no matter what couldn’t do it and now the remote keeps loosing connection at random times for no reason, zolly please if you know why the button isn’t working and or the remote has started to cut in and out for no reason even when it’s within 12 meters and automatically returns to home every 5 minutes usually 2, 3, maybe sometimes 4 times when I’m flying could you tell me so I could fix it?

[@ZollyD]

I have no idea. Simply doing exactly what was done in the video can not cause it. There are many things in thay controller. Sorry it is impossible for me to troubleshoot without having it in my hands.

[@Matanumi]

replace the...left stick? the button probably crapped out as you changed it.

[@praga2000]

Cool👍👍 RTH most annoying sound ever 🤫

[@ZollyD]

😅 Yeah... It is meant to make you really return to home! 😂

[@sncat]

надо тоже так сделать. заук точно нужно сделать тише. на пульте с дисплеем уже сделал тише.

[@personaldronerepair6141]

Subbed !! Belled !!

[@ZollyD]

Great! :) Welcome to the gang!

[@dodonggege8614]

yeah, my controller too making noise, I have to calibrate every time I fly my drone. Its there a way to fix it .

[@ZollyD]

That can be from the joystick potentiometers being out of calibration. Advice for the future: When screwing on the sticks for the controller do not tighten them too hard. It can destroy the pots inside. If your remote is beeping because of that, then the joystick module needs to be replaced. (I am just guessing here) Otherwise I would just try to live with it.... ANYONE HAS BETTER IDEA OUT THERE??? :)

[@trainrecked]

I am going to carry ear plugs if it bothers me too much..lol

[@ZollyD]

That works too! 😂

[@robbenmitchell7949]

U got balls

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Are you referring to my eyes? 😂😂😂😂

[@fs2004pete]

Completely over the top for such a minor issue.

[@ZollyD]

You are right! :)

[@goasfarasyoucansee]

Use credit card to open next time to open controller

[@ZollyD]

Yeah or something plastic. It is a really though case though. 😅

[@bjblaskowicz]

I just stuck a screwdriver in my buzzer and destroyed it lol

[@ZollyD]

There is a slight chance to short it and that may be not too good 🤓, but hey, if it worked then all fine! 😉👍

[@KetaFPV]

Plastic spudgers mate, seriously! A good set of strong plastic spudgers will go a long way. Nothing worse than using a metal tool on plastic housings

[@ZollyD]

Sir yes Sir!😂

[@monkeysnark7043]

"Blah blah blah", the rest of the KZbin creaters community should take note on how to properly use layman terminology, as yourself! 😱🤣🤣👍 Actually enjoyed watching your tinkering on that annoying "nagging house wife" noise that you accomplished (maybe you have a follow up for actual nagging wives that only come off as a red 🕯️ light?). On a serious note 🎵, DJI should take stock of what you did and offer two improvements on the controller or future controllers. Firmware update, would allow the operator to actually have a choice of full or half volume on the beeping. Secondly, that red light makes a lot of visual sense in collaboration with what is going on or being used. Btw, showing the inners of this controller was impressive, on so many levels. Two come to mind, as in the paste they use, and the battery 🔋 placement. Good job mad scientist Z with your continued modding, as you have a deserved like and new sub!

[@ZollyD]

Thanks! :) Red light ha? 😂😂 Welcome to the gang Man! :)

[@monkeysnark7043]

Welcome 😉 As for that red light, yup, this has now become a service announcement for the beeping ummm hearing challenged. What if the user is deaf 💆, then he/she has no use for the beeps. Reminds me of some movie quotes, " Don't go to the light! Or Yes, follow the light....👻." (you get the gist, though I am trying not to be biblical here 👼 👹, but a deaf person would not 🚫 hear that) Yet, with your red light 🚨 mod, we would have to change that to, " Don't go to the Zoll, or Yes, go to the Zoll"! (in sign language of course) That is enough for now, too much out of the box thinking 🤔 and writing ⌨️. Oh yeah, thanks for the welcomen to the mad scientist's dungeon, oops meant gang.

[@GUCR44]

Maybe put a vibration motor from an Xbox controller.. But I like the led.

[@jdd1777]

Get a spudger!

[@ZollyD]

Sir, yes Sir! :)

[@pc-easy]

jeezz everything's good, but next time pleasd buy some phone's reapiring tools... at least your work will leave the controller and else you work on ....ehm... immaculate... no scratches, dents or whatsoever...

[@ZollyD]

yeah! 😂 I know, i know...🤣 I take it that the controller have got some war scars now...