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Try this neat tip. Jog wheel only moves the Camera up and down. Hold the Function button down and the Jog wheel Zooms the Camera in and out.

You're a life saver!

Yes

Is this on the RC-N1?

Brilliant, Ive been wondering how I can do that. Thanks My Geordy Friend , Ray K YNWA.

As usual an excellent video, and thank you, but a couple of questions. As I presume the DJI RC doesn't have a SIM card you have no real time data, for example map details, how are they refreshed? In particular if the last time it was on with a WiFi connection was at home and then you travel abroad or to another part of the country, how do maps get updated for new location? Also what about unlocking geofence (not sure I have that named correctly as I haven't used it to-date) surely that needs an online feed? You could buy a very good sun shade for the RC-N1 from DJI which is made specifically for it. I'm sure the DJI RC would also benefit from a shade in full sun, but is it possible to use a shade with it? Finally can you edit video from the drone on the DJI RC? Again many thanks.

Interested to this question as well hopefully it will get answered

Love the professional and well-spoken reviews 👌 keep up the good work

Thanks a lot for the kind words on the video and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. I love exploring tech and putting clips together to explain things. I have a lot more content posting this week on the Mini 3 so I hope you'll stop back. RIck

Rick I think I hit on RTH exact landings. Try reading this and it works for me. I wanted to mention to you about perfect landings no one knows much about. If you launch and allow the drone to rise then it stops, then go up to 30 feet or exactly 10 meters as you say and wait a few seconds still and then go fly the drone should land exactly on a pin prick of a spot as mine does every single time and it even states Compensating for a landing in a few words if it is windy. All of this always begins at the 30 foot height on return (RTH). The Minis except for the three will not do that. But all other drones have it including Mavic 1 pro, Mavic 2 pro, Mavic 1 Platinum, and Mavic 3 and 2 S as well. You have to go to that height and allow it to see the pad because if you do not it will not look for it when dropping to a 'FINAL' as it starts really looking at that 30 foot or 10 meter level. If not is is too late to adjust perfectly and will go by GPS only. When I first got my new Mavics all of them I had to select a box to do a exact landing before launching several times and then it went away and does it all the time as long as I rise on take off and then after a second or two go up to that 30 foot or 10 meter height and pause again for a few seconds.. If you only go to 20 feet as you did it is too late when returning as a decision has already been made to use the GPS location. For me close is only good in horseshoes and hand grenades. LOL Ray C.

Great video, Well done! I always appreciate your concise fast paced content!

Hi Rick, excellent video comparing the 2 controllers. I got the Mini 3 Pro with the RC controller and wondering if there's a way we can record audio with it. Nothing fancy, just want the capability to narrate the video as it goes. Thanks 👍

Great video as always. Is it possible to make the fonts larger on the RC-Pro controller?

Thank you for this helpful comparison. The DJI RC Pro vs the DJI RC would be helpful, since the DJI RC (not pro) is part of the kit I'm looking at. I read an article which indicates that the DJI RC Pro is not compatible with the Mini 3 pro drone, which is what I'm shopping for.

as a comparison, it will be great if you can compare phone connectivity, single strength, stability, single range, etc

Thanks for the info! I still have my Air 2 so I have this controller. Just purchased my Mini 3 with the new controller. I was wondering can you program the N1 for the Mini 3 and the N1 still can control the Air 2 just by selecting it?? I do like the built in screen on the new controller but I also like using my TRIPLTEK tablet which is super brite! Just curious. I will find out when I try it. Thanks for sharing this valuable info.

Hya Rick , A great video on the controllers. One question: You mentioned the RC controller for the mini 3 is Ocusync 3? I did not know that. How does the mini 2 connect with the Mini 3 as I understood it was only Ocusync 2? As a side note I ordered from you and the packing slip included actually had a hand written THANK YOU on it and I think that was very very kind. I am old fashioned in many ways and a Thank you is a very rewarding thing to tell someone, and I appreciate that VERY MUCH. and THANK YOU as well Rick for the enjoyable and informative videos you put up on you tube. You are a very kind gentleman. Ray C Florida I will be buying from you again for sure!!!

I hope they will do it compatible with Mini 2. A lot of people don't need to upgrade (me as well) but I love the controller and if they do it compatible with the mini 2 drone it will sell like crazy.

Many videos show the new controller and Mini 3 has less range and more signal issued.

Fingers crossed. Hoping that DJI will make Mini 3 compatible with Smart Controller.

Both are great controllers Rick. My phone and my tablet have anti glare matt screen protectors, that help tremendously.👍

4 g dongle seems unlikely to communicate between drone and controller. The implementation on the mavic 3 requires dongles on both the drone and the controller. This is a problem for the mini 3 due to weight and size.

I use my iPhone as a phone thats it I take my portable netgear nighthawk with me for my drones that way no interference if I get a call.

Another good comparison video Rick. I would like to see you go though all the settings on the new RC Controller.

I took the controller without the screen as I think that when upgrading to an iPhone 14 the phone willen much better then the build in display.

Great job as usual. still have original Mavic Pro and thinking about this mini three pro as I don't use the Mavic Pro as there is too much hardware3 to take with?

Do you know which one of these last long in terms of hours (from 100% to 0% charge)? Also, when you connect your phone to the RC N1 does it starts charging your phone? If so is there any way to stop it? Also, if it charges your phone how long it lasts (in terms of hrs)?

The RC-N1 will last 4hrs while charging device or 6hrs without charging device. The DJI RC will last about 4hrs. When it comes to charging your device, it is a very slow trickle charger. In my case it does not even charge, just slows down the rate of discharge. For iPhones it will momentarily charge then stop. You have to manually turn on phone charging. For android it will always start charging your phone unless you manually turn it off. For both iOS and android you can access the charging setting by going to the three dots in the top right corner> control> phone charging. If you live in warm/hot climates (over 75f or 24c) please do yourself a favor and get the controller with the screen (DJI RC). Pretty much any smartphone on the market will thermal throttle from heat and dim the display, sometimes even freeze. The new RC is designed to handle heat up to 104f/40c while still maintaining maximum screen brightness.

Thank You Rick for sharing your knowledge. Do not you think that the Host Usb_C could also be used to Connect external MIC to record audio??

It would be cool to be able to hook up the dji goggles to the pro controller

So the RC-N1 is the controller that came with the Air 2S. I have an A2 with the RC-231 controller. I'm guessing the Mini 2 uses the same. Will the Mini 3 pair with the RC-231? And if so I'm assuming the connection would be limited to O2?

USB-C video output = awesome. Hopefully, a clean output.

Very informative as usual. Thanks for posting!

Could that extra port on the controller be a solution to remote ID compliance without increasing the weight of the drone? I mean the controller is getting Drone Telemetry already, Why does the drone itself have to transmit it? Let the controller do it!

I prefer the RC n1 that way I can use a tablet or a phone of choice. And even though it charging my phone I use a external power system to keep them both connected and fully charged. That's my opinion. And how do you conect to the internet when out and about. Maps etc.

Have to use your phone as a hotspot.

You dont!

Does the built in app on the new controller have the same features as the app you would have on a smart phone?

An issue I have noticed with the RC controller (w. Screen). When your using it and want access to the map etc you still need the controller attached via Wi-Fi to your phone or something to enable those features? Why could they not have had everything installed in the app, so you don’t need a connection to the internet. So you still end up using your phone even with this controller.

Hey good points there, not seen that mentioned or shown on the many mini 3 reviews out there. That’s disappointing.

Does anybody know if the DJI RC will end up working for both my older mini 2 and my new mini 3? I really want a new controller for my mini 2 but I'm not spending 1200 for the DJI RC Pro.

I noticed that it has the mobility icon and it mentions something about inserting a chip, does this mean we can activate internet from our phone provider?

Is there a range difference between the two remotes? I have read about range issues with the integrated remote. Thanks.

Yea the one with screen is bad cause of short antennas

Thanks for the vid. Does the new RC has the same size as the Mavic 3 RC Pro?

Would you be willing to measure the length and width of the screen on the RC Controller so I can know what size screen protector to buy? I know it's 5.5 inches, but that doesn't help much. I assume the screen size is identical to the RC Pro, but I'd like to make sure. Thanx.

I believe the usb port under the rubber cover is for video. For use with fpv glasses.

Thank you so much. Waiting for this one!!

I have seen a video of the usb c host port being used for a external mic to supply audio to screen capture mode.

Definitely going getting the RC controller already got the N1 with my air 2

I received the Mini 3 yesterday (17th of May) with the Dji rc controller. I have to say that I am Not keen on it!! The screen is very small and smaller than my Samsung Note 9. The Bluetooth connection for ear buds works when it feels like it. You can not create videos like in the software like you can when used with a phone. Screen recorder has no sound!! It feels cheap, the flight control button rattles!! This is my Honest opinion of this controller. I now need to look at options of returning it and just have the normal controller!! Buyer beware as they say!!!

Tnx for sharing. Dealbreakers for me was the lack of a microphone, small screen and 700 nits.

I am very new to this. I am planning to buy the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Does the remote control with the included screen have an outlet to connect my cell phone so I can use it with the DJI App in order to someone else can see the cell phone screen?

I have a tripltek 8 although much heavier I like the bigger screen and 700 nitts v 1200 nitts ive ordered the cheaper controller and what a TIP ToonArmy has given to. Thanks for sharing Ray K UK. YNWA.

Thank you for this, very helpful. Little pissed cause I have smart controller for mini 2 and now I must buy another smart controller for the min 3 pro instead of using the later model smart controller I already own. Just like crooked public servants always finding ways to dig deeper in our pockets

You can still use the smart controller

I think this will be my 1st drone purchase in the Philippines so thanks for the info!

I just got mine the only issue I’m having with it is customizing my controls I like my controls inverted can’t do that with this.

thanks for the nice video. how about the weight of the two?

Thanks Rick. Great comparison and I’m hoping that the second USB-C port at the bottom will eventually provide HDMI out. Also, does the RC-N1 have O3 or O2?

@Vital Ral But according to M Jone’s comments if it’s used with the Mini 3 Pro it will have O3.

N1 is only O2. and been it like that for years.

@M Jones I hope you’re right, which is pretty slick and very innovative of DJI. Thanks for your reply.

Sam I think the RC-N1 on the Mini 3 is 03 and on the Mini 2 it's 02 just my guess

Me too as have Epson BT-300 glasses. Maybe Rick can test USB-C for video out?

have you notice you only get one set of control sticks £9 extra for a second set with the RC controiler

Do you think the DJI controller will be compatible with mini 2 in the future!? :)

Hi, Is the RC - Smart controller, compatible with other DJI drones, please?

Hi, do you know if a smartphone can connect to the rc smart controller so we can used the fpv Goggles which you put the phone in or any sort of Goggles that would be compatible to the controller.

Rick, what are thei dimensions on the DJI RC? Thanks!

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I want to see a video where they stop breaking up videos and chatting on and on and just say everything needed to know about these two controllers. There’s not that much between them .

How to install an offline map ? Seems to be a large miss from DJI.... I'm reading about distance problems with the DJI RC. That will be interesting... if confirmed, no doubt Alientech or 4Hawks will come up with something...

I think the range thing will maybe be improved with firmware updates. It's not an issue for me as I have to stay within line of sight anyway.

Hi how long does it take to fully charge the rc controller for first time please?

I will have both controllers. The new one with the screen and another of the older type. Can I bind both of them to the Mini 3 and be able to use the controller of my choice on any given flight?

Hey, it looks like a firmware update has been released on the RC Pro, at least on my remote. It says it has mini 3 pro firmware. Can you verify if I can fly a mini 3 pro with my RC Pro now?

Is the new controller have a way to connect to your “hot spot” created by your phone so in the field you have internet connection for mapping?

Yes, you have to have WiFi or your phones hot spot.

I was wondering how maps are updated too. If I'm using my phone hotspot I'm thinking I might as well just use my phone and stick with the original controller. I already use it to check Drone Assist and weather etc anyway.

Always good information. 👍🏾😎

I honestly like the N1 controller better than the smart Controller? Maybe it's just me, but I've seen that people get more distance with the N1 controller? It's not like I fly a far distance because I always do VLOS. I do like the smart Controller only because there's no need for a phone? Other than that, I don't have any interest in it. This was a great video Rick, thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

Your right the new controller does not get the range the old controller does. Even if you don't fly past vlos you want the strongest signal you can get when flying even at close distances. The new controller with it's internal antenna does not give that to you.

Excellent Comparison Tutorial Video. Thank You Rick.

Thanks for watching! I'll have more content posting this week on the Mini 3 with footage.

In the Mini 3 Pro users manual it shows on the new RC Controller No 10, (For connecting the DJI Cellular module to be purchased separately and supported later through Firmware updates). What is this? Why do you think DJI have added a GNSS Receiver to the New RC Controller (Pilot position on the map?). GNSS Satellites have a polar orbit and GPS receivers tend not to use ones that are just emerging above the horizon from the South, or receding below the horizon in the North to calculate position. The DJI Fly App shows the number of Satellites, but not position accuracy. I use a Tripltek Android Tablet with the Controller and run GPS test in the background. This shows both the number and the accuracy of where I am and is a good indication of the drone's position as well.

I want the RC pro controller to work with the mini 3

How does the new controller keep the map updated?

You have to use your phone as a hot spot.

when will the RC work with the Air 2S?

how long does the battery last on the new controller

I think I can see the writing on the wall ,this new controller will be replacing all other controllers with O3 anyway,I think it will be a game changer ,Autel missed the boat this season

Well, if you put ridiculously short flight distance problem with new remote in to equation, it will be much easier to predict how much a game changer it will be

What autel did was not upgrading the remote to a better remote then there first remote controller.

The Mini 3 is supposed to have O3. The Pro RC has it, but what about the std RC? Not sure that the Mini 2 is O3, and the std RC looks like a Mini 2 RC. OTOH, if the std RC is O3, and the Mini 2 isn't, then it wouldn't be backward compatible. What say you?

Same question. RC-N1 come with O3 or not?

I bought your adapter to fit tablets onto the controller. It's the BEST.

So another great video! But what about the antenna for the new RC and how does it compare in strenght versus the regular controller?

There are plenty of vids that show it doesn't but gets glossed over.

How do I pair my new mini3 pro to my old controler

Although I ordered the R C ,,, I already figured the ND-1 wasn't going to be good for the Mini-3,,, the stuck is 02...

@Tanner Lindsay guy,,,when they made the ND-1,,there was no 03,, they are selling the drone (( mini-3 )) by itself ,, saying they can use there ND-1 Controller, That controller is 02...

Nd-1 is up to o3+ this is a big misconception

First again I’m on fire love you vids Rick still waiting here in uk for my mini 3 17 June I’m told by Dji

if DJI doesn't release update to be able to fly drones with rc pro... or any controller... I'm going to flush the OS on RC PRO and upload the firmware from N1 controller to do just that and sell that update to drone community myself.

Oh no

Why haven’t they provided spare sticks not even in the fly more kit

Is the new controller compatible to mini 2

This is for the RC-N1 Controller.

You missed to say that new DJI RC smart controler the transmission range is not as good as the one of RC N1. Because antennas are inside of the contrôler and also smaler. In all videos on YouTube nobodies talk about it. I know what I am talking about beause I am ham radio since 1997 and know waves sience and built many antennas. Franck from France

You’re 100% right.

Can you download 3rd party apps?

Nope.

Can it Mute ore turn down the sound on that beeping sound ?

Iv never used the pause button. I find that, as soon as you let off the sticks.... It pauses.

Why pause button when you can just let the controls go?

Thanks good information

I assumed that was to interrupt automated flying like waypoints or quick shots

I think the pause actually initiates a stop by this I mean it reverses direction to stop quicker.

Where do you get the lanyard kit

Amazon and ebay is where I got mine

News about FCC / CE on the Mini 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1p_G6uDsSo

Thanks for the post and all of the DJI drones have to adjust to the local limits on transmission power. DJI doesn't set these limits but have software the can recognize where the drone is and adjust it to local regulations. Unfortunately there is no "universal" standard for limits, each country sets their own. All DJI is doing is following the law and keeping fliers compliant. In most cases, exceeding these limits can cause massive issues with other communications and carry huge fines and even jail time if someone is caught blasting more power than is legal. This is especially true in the ISM band (the frequency these drones use to fly) since medical equipment, Wifi and other popular tech lives there. I'm a fan of following the rules to enjoy the hobby. Just like with speeding through a school zone, if you break the rules, you put others in danger and it's a really selfish thing to do for any flier breaking the local power rules for transmission.

The inbuilt antenna is a bit susceptible

i think there is a fan inside the Gen 1. I could be wrong.

Why would you ever put it in airplane mode?

I prefer my phone or my galaxy s3 tab because I like the screen at the top.

Hell yes

Good video brightness is 700nits

👍👍✌️

Thank you Rick

Tripltek can handle the heat

Range test: https://youtu.be/i0w05TcOQvk

YOUR GIVING AWAY DRONE I REALLY LOVE DJI MAVIC MINI 2

I got mine last week. That 700 nits display sucks; I can't believe you're trying to justify it by saying it's not gonna eat up your battery. You can barely see the screen in bright sunlight and of course the glare doesn't help. I would rather they used a 1000 nits display and beef up the battery; I'm willing to pay more. I'm used to my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra at 1200 nits and it doesn't heat up like an iPhone then go dim. The downside of course is size. I want both the bright display and size. If they had made the RC Pro an option I would have gone for it.

@Ed Vergara Ed, no worries, discussions are always welcomed here. The thing most folks don't realize is that the development of the Smart Controllers and the DJI Fly application are done by different teams. The reason the Smart Controllers will always be stable is because DJI controls the version of Android on the device and one of the reasons they "lock" it down. This way they know they have a solid build. Android on phones and tablets are the wild west with every manufacturer adding their own tweaks to the builds, which makes it hard to certify them against new versions of the application. As for the Remote ID, all DJI has to do is turn on the section of their application that allows you to enter you personal information and the drone can broadcast that and be compliant. It's already in the software and ready to go.

@Drone Valley I don't want you to think I'm arguing with you. Just having a discussion. Anyway it's interesting you should say something about having firmware obsolete on the Android side considering the RC is Android based. Does that mean that they'll bite the dust when Google/Android decide to upgrade to a new version? I'm not saying I prefer the phone; I would prefer to not have to use it. I like not having to deal with the phone but I can see that if I want to fly in full sun I will need to use the RC-Ni1. Only time will tell when the Remote ID becomes operational next year what DJI will do. I just think they'll take advantage of the situation and make everybody buy new controllers; drones for sure. From my point of view DJI has not been kind to their customers. Anyway ... thanks for engaging me in the discussion.

@Ed Vergara Ed, I appreciate the reply but the DJI RC is working fine for me. I had to crank up the brightness a bit to be able to see it in the sun but I use for most of my flying. If you love the phone, you have the choice of using the RC-Ni1 controller and I'm sure you could easily trade/sell the DJI RC on the secondary market at a profit to make the swap. I don't agree that the DJI RC is non-functional and I prefer an integrated controller since everything is designed to work together better. With any phone/tablet attached to the RC-N1 you'll always have to worry that the next firmware update might make it obsolete, especially on the Android side of the house. As for the Remote ID question, the controller has nothing to do with that since the broadcast is coming from the drone when it's finally implemented next year. And something to keep in mind is that DJI has had this ability incorporated into their drones since the Mavic 2 was released and are compatible today with the emerging Wifi standard. No other drone company out there has started thinking about this yet, so you're in good hands with the Mini 3.

@Drone Valley I went out yesterday where we had almost full sun for a couple of hours and it was horrible. Trying to get under a shade helps but the glare is so bad it almost becomes useless. Like I said I'm used to my 1200 nits Galaxy 21 Ultra; if you haven't seen that you should try it sometime. I'm not a professional anything with drones but I would like to have something useful when I'm flying. Flying with half baked solutions doesn't help. Since I'm not a pro I'm not gonna go after the Mavic 3 but I would buy the RC Pro if it worked with the Mini 3, the original Air 2, and future Air 2S generation. But knowing DJI they'll keep their market segmentation and keep us buying drones with non interoperable screen-based controllers. I'll bet you the RC Pro doesn't even have the hardware to handle Remote ID so we're gonna be waiting for a new controller that does.

Ed, I know it's subjective but I've been using the DJI RC controller with the Mini 3 for over 3 months in all types of conditions and I can see it fine most days. If it's a really sunny day, I'll find a bit of shade to help reduce the glare. We can wish all we want that they used a larger / brighter / sharper display in the remote but them folks would be complaining about the price so the design team can't win with these releases. I have hope that they might make the new Smart Controller compatible but I have had this discussion with the DJI team a few times and they are still not convinced that folks buying a $1200 controller will use it to fly a $600 drone. I've explained that a lot of us own larger drones like the Mavic 3 and also fly the Mini series and it would be nice to use a single controller for all of them. If I hear anything changing, I'll post a clip. Thanks for the post.

Is the screen the same size as the smart controller and if so will the screen protector for smart controller work on new controller??

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700 nits...

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