Do you like your RC Pro Controller?

Rogerc · Mar 11, 2022

For those of you that have the RC pro controller. Do you like it.??
Thinking of getting the B & H Air2S sale that includes this controller. Want to hear from real drone pilots that use it. Thanks in advance

The_Gregors · Mar 12, 2022

Following…..

Wondering if it is faster to get in the air, meaning is it significantly quicker to power up the controller and aircraft and take off as opposed to mounting phone in controller, launching the DJI APP, then powering up controller and aircraft. I am looking to speed up my real estate photo shoots, and being able to pull up to a job and simply grabbing the RC Pro and aircraft seems easier, but $1,200 easier? Not sure. Thank you.

MARSSIVPilot · Mar 12, 2022

If you purchase the B&H (or similar) Air2S sale that includes this controller it's a no brainer. Using the controller is definitely faster than using a phone, screen is brighter, and just a simpler more enjoyable experience IMO. To purchase the RC Pro by itself it is hard to justify an additional $1200.

mobilehomer · Mar 12, 2022

YES!!! Besides the screen and better connection. it has shiny things that work wonders. Seriously, less to deal with in all aspects. Set up and take down - one button, deploy the antenna. More comfortable balance.

IsItFlyDayYet · Mar 12, 2022

I definitely love the RC Pro Controller, especially with a neck strap. Very quick to get flying.
The little dpad let's you change the exposure value (left and right), and you can always reassign it.
The buttons on the back are nice also, can easily set the gimbal to straight down/forward with a click.

Considering selling mine and getting the Mavic 3.
The Cine version would be awesome, but it's also quite a jump in price.

:::Edit:::
There are also these shortcuts that are useful when combined with the 'back' button:
Back + Gimbal Dial: Adjust Brightness
Back + Camera Control Dial: Adjust Volume
Back + Record Button: Record Screen
Back + Shutter Button: Screenshot
Back + 5D Button : Up - Home, Down - Shortcut Setting, Left - Recent

Rogerc · Mar 12, 2022

Sounds like it’s worth it, just gotta get it past the wife. Thanks for the responses. Keep the info coming.

The_Gregors · Mar 12, 2022

Thank you for the input, yes it sounds like it is worth it. Now the difficult question. Buy the Air2S kit so I have a backup aircraft. (My way of justifying the purchase to myself) or wait on the rumored Mini 3 pro that will come with the RC Pro Controller. I really want an actual pocket drone just for fun. Or, how about the Mavic 3 with RC Pro Controller? I would buy it if I could get the normal Mavic 3, I don’t want the Cine version. Buy today or wait a month……….Decisions……Cheers.

Roamer105 · Mar 13, 2022

IsItFlyDayYet said:
:::Edit:::
There are also these shortcuts that are useful when combined with the 'back' button:
Back + Gimbal Dial: Adjust Brightness
Back + Camera Control Dial: Adjust Volume
Back + Record Button: Record Screen
Back + Shutter Button: Screenshot
Back + 5D Button : Up - Home, Down - Shortcut Setting, Left - Recent

Thank you for this valuable information!

mobilehomer · Mar 13, 2022

HummingbirdAeroDrone said:
Thank you for the input, yes it sounds like it is worth it. Now the difficult question. Buy the Air2S kit so I have a backup aircraft. (My way of justifying the purchase to myself) or wait on the rumored Mini 3 pro that will come with the RC Pro Controller. I really want an actual pocket drone just for fun. Or, how about the Mavic 3 with RC Pro Controller? I would buy it if I could get the normal Mavic 3, I don’t want the Cine version. Buy today or wait a month……….Decisions……Cheers.

Get the Air 2S FMC. Use it for a while and you may not want the M3!! The included RC Pro WILL work with the M3.

IsItFlyDayYet · Mar 13, 2022

Rogerc said:
Sounds like it’s worth it, just gotta get it past the wife. Thanks for the responses. Keep the info coming.

Rogerc, PM me if you're interested in a like-new Air 2S Fly More with RC Pro.

MAVE (Little bird) · Mar 13, 2022

HummingbirdAeroDrone said:
Following…..

Wondering if it is faster to get in the air, meaning is it significantly quicker to power up the controller and aircraft and take off as opposed to mounting phone in controller, launching the DJI APP, then powering up controller and aircraft. I am looking to speed up my real estate photo shoots, and being able to pull up to a job and simply grabbing the RC Pro and aircraft seems easier, but $1,200 easier? Not sure. Thank you.

May look more professional. Just saying.

The_Gregors · Mar 14, 2022

MAVE (Little bird) said:
May look more professional. Just saying.

This reply was completely unhelpful, you just cost me $1,800…….grrrrrr. Cheers.

CMartino · Mar 16, 2022

I bought my 2S with the bundle that came from it and can honestly say it just stream lines and simplifies the entire experience. Would I pay 1100 for just the controller.... No. I feel if you get it in the bundle it is worth it.

marshvet · Mar 16, 2022

mobilehomer said:
YES!!! Besides the screen and better connection. it has shiny things that work wonders. Seriously, less to deal with in all aspects. Set up and take down - one button, deploy the antenna. More comfortable balance.

Out of curiosity, what are the "...shiny things that work wonders"? I have the RC Pro and am not sure what these are. Thanks!

mobilehomer · Mar 16, 2022

marshvet said:
Out of curiosity, what are the "...shiny things that work wonders"? I have the RC Pro and am not sure what these are. Thanks!

Just a reference to the many more switches and buttons on the RC Pro.

melmartin · Mar 16, 2022

Love the RC Pro. Could not go back to a clunky cellphone. I'm in the air quicker, the screen is brighter, transmission seems stronger. No regrets at all.

RUFFSTUFF · Mar 16, 2022

I'll like it better when I can sideload Litchi.

sduck · Mar 16, 2022

RUFFSTUFF said:
I'll like it better when I can sideload Litchi.

You can now - install the amazon app store, it's in there. Whether or not it actually works with the RC Pro is a different question, that I can't answer yet, as my Air 2S is off being repaired after a crash.

RUFFSTUFF · Mar 17, 2022

sduck said:
You can now - install the amazon app store, it's in there. Whether or not it actually works with the RC Pro is a different question, that I can't answer yet, as my Air 2S is off being repaired after a crash.

Sounds like it would except I already paid for it through the PlayStore and use it on my other controller... Would prefer to not have to buy it twice.