DJI smart controller; my opinion

Former Member · Apr 10, 2019

Lon Denard said:
And the Protector case?

Protector case. No portability. Lowepro bag = portability.

Protector case reminds me of this. Im too old to get a hernia.

Lon Denard · Apr 10, 2019

ZooCougar said:
I haven’t 100% made up my mind up on which I will go on this.

I really like the position of my phone on the Mavmount so I leaning towards the Crystalsky.
I already have a mount so I think I would just need the CrystalSky attachment.

The other thing is if I go on a hike or into a backwoods situation I am just going to carry the original controller, my phone and a couple batteries to stay light. I sure as **** am not going to walk around the woods with a GPC case and smart controller.

To each their own but I'm amazed this is the breaking point...

Former Member · Apr 10, 2019

Lon Denard said:
To each their own but I'm amazed this is the breaking point...View attachment 69071 View attachment 69072

Please DJI, cant you please just steal some technology from Y***** (he who must not be named) for once. Please...

This I could live with.

ZooCougar · Apr 10, 2019

Lon Denard said:
To each their own but I'm amazed this is the breaking point...View attachment 69071 View attachment 69072

That plus the screen being below the sticks.

Lon Denard · Apr 10, 2019

ZooCougar said:
I can get two spare batteries the controller and the aircraft in there perfectly. There is a diagram on one of the tags that came on the bag that shows how everything should go in.

Personally, I don't use the Fly More Bag but I've seen the bag used effectively.

Kilrah · Apr 10, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Hey, top mounted displays worked for the Phantom, and they sold millions.

I really doubt the version with the integrated screen sold millions. And the Phantom selling millions ended when the Mavic came out, because of... yes, portability! No way a boat anchor like the Phantom remote would sell for a Mavic.

BcDiver · Apr 10, 2019

The main reason I decided not to go with the new Smart controller was that it was android based so I just purchased a 6 generation iPad to use instead of my iPhone XS Max.

Lon Denard · Apr 10, 2019

ZooCougar said:
That plus the screen being below the sticks.

I can understand that because I was flying other drones before DJI that had the screen above. Quite frankly, I had never really given it a fair try. I literally purchased the Polar Pro mount with my Mavic Pro at Best Buy. When I got my first Crystalsky (5.5), I went through a couple above controller mounts but finally had to reluctantly try the DJI under controller quick mount... After I got used to it, I saw the benefits of it. Now it's perfectly normal.

Lon Denard · Apr 10, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Please DJI, cant you please just steal some technology from Y***** (he who must not be named) for once. Please...

This I could live with.

View attachment 69073

Um are you kidding? I've used that remote and my Q500 came with something similar. No thanks.

Lon Denard · Apr 10, 2019

BcDiver said:
The main reason I decided not to go with the new Smart controller was that it was android based so I just purchased a 6 generation iPad to use instead of my iPhone XS Max.

That's fair, ease of use is definitely important.

Former Member · Apr 10, 2019

Kilrah said:
I really doubt the version with the integrated screen sold millions.

Sorry, you misunderstood. The Phantom sold millions, not the controller with integrated display.

Kilrah said:
And the Phantom selling millions ended when the Mavic came out, because of... yes, portability! No way a boat anchor like the Phantom remote would sell for a Mavic.

Are you sure? Any idea how much a Mavic controller weighs with a CS 7.85 attached? Could it be the same as a GL300E with integrated display?

Former Member · Apr 10, 2019

Lon Denard said:
Um are you kidding? I've used that remote and my Q500 came with something similar. No thanks.

I guess the less ergonomic it is the better you like it. You should be flying a Phantom.

Former Member · Apr 10, 2019

Lon Denard said:
Personally, I don't use the Fly More Bag but I've seen the bag used effectively.

Oh come on! How can you even comment on it then? Jeepers creepers.

Former Member · Apr 10, 2019

Lon Denard said:
I can understand that because I was flying other drones before DJI that had the screen above. Quite frankly, I had never really given it a fair try. I literally purchased the Polar Pro mount with my Mavic Pro at Best Buy. When I got my first Crystalsky (5.5), I went through a couple above controller mounts but finally had to reluctantly try the DJI under controller quick mount... After I got used to it, I saw the benefits of it. Now it's perfectly normal.

I guess a person can get used to anything. Personally I like to adjust my equipment to suit my body, not the other way around.

Lon Denard · Apr 11, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Sorry, you misunderstood. The Phantom sold millions, not the controller with integrated display.

Are you sure? Any idea how much a Mavic controller weighs with a CS 7.85 attached? Could it be the same as a GL300E with integrated display?

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Isn't the integrated P4P controller a 5.5 display?

Lon Denard · Apr 11, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Oh come on! How can you even comment on it then? Jeepers creepers.

I have the stupid bag and I have two friends that use it. I'm not personally vouching for it, per se but I know it can work.

Former Member · Apr 11, 2019

Lon Denard said:
I have the stupid bag and I have two friends that use it. I'm not personally vouching for it, per se but I know it can work.

I agree, it is a stupid design. For the money the drone costs, they should provide something that works.

Former Member · Apr 11, 2019

Lon Denard said:
Isn't the integrated P4P controller a 5.5 display?

Yes 5.5. Comparing apples and oranges.

Lon Denard · Apr 11, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
I guess a person can get used to anything. Personally I like to adjust my equipment to suit my body, not the other way around.

With the 5.5 Crystalsky and DJI quick mount, it's very ergonomic and very SOLID. That's something that I didn't feel with a lot of above controller mounts. Then there's how quick it connects and how it stores. You also don't have to disassemble the mount to pack it. When I switch from the 5.5 to the 7.85 it is done in seconds. Besides, I don't know about you but I've tipped over many a controller with screen attached because it was top heavy. Especially the 7.85 CS or a 10" tablet. With it mounted on the bottom the entire assembly lays flat. I guess I don't see it as the hardship that you do. When I lived in Europe I somehow managed to "adjust" to right side drive cars and left side drive roads. Some are more adaptive than others, I guess.

Lon Denard · Apr 11, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
I agree, it is a stupid design. For the money the drone costs, they should provide something that works.

Alright, you're in a mood, obviously. It does work, you just don't like it. I could literally get up and make a video of me packing the SC and drone in the bag but why bother? YouTube already has dozens of them, I'm sure you're aware. I'm also sure that you're aware that the drone doesn't come with the bag, you have to choose to buy it either separately or as part of a separate combo. So the cost of the drone isn't germaine.