Worth every penny.
95% of my jobs are just photography and videography. Very little mapping. I would never go back to the poorly designed (IMO) original controller. Hated the way it felt in my hands, awkward button placements, poor balance.
The
Smart Controller just feels great to me with good balance, great "hand feel" and perfect button placements. One less cable and one less thing to charge (just the controller verse controller and iPad or mobile phone).
It is very rugged and turns on instantly and ready to fly.
Like I say, I hate thinking about ever having to fly without it now.
Just wish I didn't need to lug out a second set-up on days where I am doing mapping missions.