DJI smart controller; my opinion

[Former Member]

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]

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]

To each their own but I'm amazed this is the breaking point...View attachment 69071View 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]

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

That plus the screen being below the sticks.

 

[Lon Denard]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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

 

[Lon Denard]

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]

I really doubt the version with the integrated screen sold millions.

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?

Isn't the integrated P4P controller a 5.5 display?

 

[Lon Denard]

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]

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]

Isn't the integrated P4P controller a 5.5 display?

Yes 5.5. Comparing apples and oranges.

 

[Lon Denard]

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]

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.