DJI smart controller; my opinion

[Former Member]

I’d argue that many more people are happy with it than are unhappy with it. People tend to speak up at a significantly higher rate when they are unhappy with something than when they are happy with it.

And I could equally argue that they are not. If someone hasnt bought it, they couldnt be unhappy with it? n'est-ce pas?

 

[RogerMav]

To be fair, they were never going to be able to build an iOS screen into the smart controller.

I think it is better off with Android as it allows for more flexibility.

 

[RogerMav]

I’d argue that many more people are happy with it than are unhappy with it. People tend to speak up at a significantly higher rate when they are unhappy with something than when they are happy with it.

I see it that way also. Most people that are happy don't even post threads about it.

 

[RogerMav]

And I could equally argue that they are not. If someone hasnt bought it, they couldnt be unhappy with it? n'est-ce pas?

I agree with you also. It they have not bought it their opinion is only on the concept but no real good or bad experience.

 

[Former Member]

you really have a passion against this thing

Well, Im not what you would call a "passionate man"

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[Former Member]

I agree with you also. It they have not bought it their opinion is only on the concept but no real good or bad experience.

I have found that some of the best decisions I have ever made, were decisions not to buy something, especially if it was expensive and wasnt right for me. Never regretted it.

 

[JoeDimwit]

And I could equally argue that they are not. If someone hasnt bought it, they couldnt be unhappy with it? n'est-ce pas?

Ok, since I’m apparently conversing with someone with a fourth grade mentality, I’ll clarify.

I’d argue that many more people THAT HAVE PURCHASED ONE are happy with it than are unhappy with it. People tend to speak up at a significantly higher rate when they are unhappy with something than when they are happy with it.

(cpas added to emphasize the point of clarification.

 

[Former Member]

Ok, since I’m apparently conversing with someone with a fourth grade mentality, I’ll clarify.

I’d argue that many more people THAT HAVE PURCHASED ONE are happy with it than are unhappy with it. People tend to speak up at a significantly higher rate when they are unhappy with something than when they are happy with it.

(cpas added to emphasize the point of clarification.

Here are the facts. Those who have not bought Smartcontrollers, did not buy them for a reason or reasons. I am one of them who bought one, in fact I have been through a bunch, and Im not happy with it. Its not worth the money, and not worth having to fight to update it like so many people are having to do. You can beta it for me, and get all the bugs out. You can also enjoy using your other device to fly Litchi missions, since the Smartcontroller wont.

Enjoy the "Indian repair dance" in my linked Youtube video.

Smart remote not taking updates

Tried to update my smart controller it shuts off 3 times during update. If I stay in the room and hit the power button when it beeps for shut down it will finish the update. I called DjI four different times I've tried everything and they said to send it back that there's something wrong with...

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[Greg6032]

Here are the facts. Those who have not bought Smartcontrollers, did not buy them for a reason or reasons. I am one of them who bought one, in fact I have been through a bunch, and Im not happy with it. Its not worth the money, and not worth having to fight to update it like so many people are having to do. You can beta it for me, and get all the bugs out. You can also enjoy using your other device to fly Litchi missions, since the Smartcontroller wont.

Enjoy the "Indian repair dance" in my linked Youtube video.

Smart remote not taking updates

Tried to update my smart controller it shuts off 3 times during update. If I stay in the room and hit the power button when it beeps for shut down it will finish the update. I called DjI four different times I've tried everything and they said to send it back that there's something wrong with...

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Hi Thunderdrones

I understand your frustration and disappointment
But let just be clear about this situation
SC is very good product with very good ideas
Problem is how DJI handling support of their products
They first release product and after that testing it and fixing problems after they received all this complaints
No body can change this
This is the way how they work
So what I can recommend to all guys how want buy DJI products and stay out of problems
Buy 6-12 month after product was released
So you will have less problems
Otherwise it may turn to nightmare

Good luck

 

[Former Member]

Hi Thunderdrones

I understand your frustration and disappointment
But let just be clear about this situation
SC is very good product with very good ideas
Problem is how DJI handling support of their products
They first release product and after that testing it and fixing problems after they received all this complaints
No body can change this
This is the way how they work
So what I can recommend to all guys how want buy DJI products and stay out of problems
Buy 6-12 month after product was released
So you will have less problems
Otherwise it may turn to nightmare

Good luck

You make some good points. I agree, sometimes its better to let the product mature on the market, let everyone else work out the bugs, then pick up a used one for half price 6 months after release. lol

 

[Thomas B]

Good discussion, but my issue is my tired old eyes and easiest legibility of my display balanced by convenience.
I am waiting to see if DJI will produce a 7.85” version of the SC. Until then I’ll use my CS.

 

[Greg6032]

You make some good points. I agree, sometimes its better to let the product mature on the market, let everyone else work out the bugs, then pick up a used one for half price 6 months after release. lol

Thank you Thunderdrones
Personally for me I getting everything right
After it was released
Some more adrenaline in my blood ?

 

[Former Member]

Good discussion, but my issue is my tired old eyes and easiest legibility of my display balanced by convenience.
I am waiting to see if DJI will produce a 7.85” version of the SC. Until then I’ll use my CS.

Welcome to the TOE club. (tired old eyes)

A 7.85" display would be a welcome addition.

 

[ff22]

Welcome to the TOE club. (tired old eyes)

A 7.85" display would be a welcome addition.

What's the price between CS and the BIGGER CS?

 

[Former Member]

What's the price between CS and the BIGGER CS?

Price difference between the 2 is around $200 new and used. New prices are below. Used prices are around $500 - $600 for 7.85" and $250 - $350 for used.

DJICrystalSky 5.5

DJICrystalSky 7.85

 

[Greg6032]

Hi Guys

Please see below
It is may be solution for bigger
Monitor

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[Former Member]

Hi Guys

Please see below
It is may be solution for bigger
Monitor

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Or........ just get a 7.85" CS.

 

[Thomas B]

One of the options above may be the answer I’ve been looking for... but lacks the potential simplicity of the SC.
The onscreen info never bothered me, in fact I want it, but SC screen is too small
for me to read it

 

[Greg6032]

Or........ just get a 7.85" CS.

Yes, you can get CS monitor with original RC
But in this video I see big plus
With SC you do not move your hands between
Monitor and RC
You hold SC am doing everything in normal way
With CS monitor you use monitor mount
And when you tried to set something on monitor You will have only one hand holding
all this assembly witch is not all the time
comfortable

 

[Former Member]

Yes, you can get CS monitor with original RC
But in this video I see big plus
With SC you do not move your hands between
Monitor and RC
You hold SC am doing everything in normal way
With CS monitor you use monitor mount
And when you tried to set something on monitor You will have only one hand holding
all this assembly witch is not all the time
comfortable

Yes but with the SC, you still need to move your hand to select a menu choice.

Still, I like the look of that setup.