External Display on DJI RC Pro (USB-C)

calmar81 · Jan 13, 2023

Hi fellow Mavicpilots,

I bought a DELL C1422H usb-c powered 14" monitor ... mainly for the use as a second screen for my MacBook. But I thought I should try what else I could use it for. And see what happens, when I plug it in directly to the RC Pro via a USB-C 3.1 2nd gen cable:

The external screen just WORKS instantly! Without even having to give extra power to the screen via a powerbank, what is necessary for devices with less power on the USB-C port... or without having to use the HDMI-port of the RC Pro. I'm just speechless and thought I should share it with you guys. Of course, the RC battery will drain relatively fast, but you could use a powerbank for the screen as well.

Maybe somebody else was aware of that, tried it out or even posted it here... I'm sorry... but I'm just baffled by this easy solution for a second screen.

If this is posted elsewhere, please remove this topic ;-)

Have a nice weekend!

GadgetGuy · Jan 14, 2023

calmar81 said:
Hi fellow Mavicpilots,

I bought a DELL C1422H usb-c powered 14" monitor ... mainly for the use as a second screen for my MacBook. But I thought I should try what else I could use it for. And see what happens, when I plug it in directly to the RC Pro via a USB-C 3.1 2nd gen cable:

View attachment 159416

The external screen just WORKS instantly! Without even having to give extra power to the screen via a powerbank, what is necessary for devices with less power on the USB-C port... or without having to use the HDMI-port of the RC Pro. I'm just speechless and thought I should share it with you guys. Of course, the RC battery will drain relatively fast, but you could use a powerbank for the screen as well.

Maybe somebody else was aware of that, tried it out or even posted it here... I'm sorry... but I'm just baffled by this easy solution of a second screen.

If this is posted elsewhere, please remove this topic ;-)

Have a nice weekend!

Very cool!

The USB-C port also works to power Moverio BT-40 Smart Glasses, which are the only legal goggles for VLOS without a spotter, because you can also see through them, too!

Ridgeback65 · Jan 14, 2023

Interesting! I wonder if there’s a way to do this with an Apple tablet?

calmar81 · Jan 14, 2023

Ridgeback65 said:
Interesting! I wonder if there’s a way to do this with an Apple tablet?

Unfortunately, I don’t think that’s possible. As far as I know, iPads can only be used wirelessly as a „sidecar“ display with a Mac. The lighting / usb-c port of iPads are only output not input ports for video signals. Maybe with a jailbreak-iOS device… but that’s not my world.

Cymruflyer · Jan 14, 2023

calmar81 said:
Hi fellow Mavicpilots,

I bought a DELL C1422H usb-c powered 14" monitor ... mainly for the use as a second screen for my MacBook. But I thought I should try what else I could use it for. And see what happens, when I plug it in directly to the RC Pro via a USB-C 3.1 2nd gen cable:

View attachment 159416

The external screen just WORKS instantly! Without even having to give extra power to the screen via a powerbank, what is necessary for devices with less power on the USB-C port... or without having to use the HDMI-port of the RC Pro. I'm just speechless and thought I should share it with you guys. Of course, the RC battery will drain relatively fast, but you could use a powerbank for the screen as well.

Maybe somebody else was aware of that, tried it out or even posted it here... I'm sorry... but I'm just baffled by this easy solution for a second screen.

If this is posted elsewhere, please remove this topic ;-)

Have a nice weekend!

It's not just a screen to think about, but rather how bright the added screen is. If you can see it in sunlight, it is useless. Take a look at FeelWorld screens, they are the brightest out there. I have a 7 inch 2,200 NITS aux. screen on my Smart Controller and it connects through the HDMI. This is a screen that you can see in bright sunlight and the 7 inch is easily portable and clamps to the S.C. which makes it useful. Your Dell shown, is rather a large screen and I'm sure that in bright sunlight, it won't be very easy to see. Plus, how do you keep such a combination portable?

GadgetGuy · Jan 14, 2023

Cymruflyer said:
It's not just a screen to think about, but rather how bright the added screen is. If you can see it in sunlight, it is useless. Take a look at FeelWorld screens, they are the brightest out there. I have a 7 inch 2,200 NITS aux. screen on my Smart Controller and it connects through the HDMI. This is a screen that you can see in bright sunlight and the 7 inch is easily portable and clamps to the S.C. which makes it useful. Your Dell shown, is rather a large screen and I'm sure that in bright sunlight, it won't be very easy to see. Plus, how do you keep such a combination portable?

It is a 300 nit screen, but not everyone flies in direct sun. It folds flat for transport, requires no external batteries or AC power, unlike the FeelWorld, and could be mounted on a steering wheel with a lip tray, or the console while flying from inside a car or truck, for an even larger 14” display, similar to a large iPad. I ordered one last night from Amazon to see how useful it is, compared to the 7” and 10.5” FeelWorld screens with the LifThor RC Pro mount, which I also own, along with the Moverio BT-40 Smart Glasses. We'll see!

calmar81 · Jan 15, 2023

I know it’s too dark for direct sunlight. Had the same problem before my RC / RC Pro times when flying with an iPad or iPhone. Always used a sun hood for it.

I actually also thought about placing it in the shadow of my Vans Trunk (e.g. for a spectator) while standing besides it and flying.

I just want to increase the number of use cases for this nice screen

Spartan Drones · Jan 15, 2023

calmar81 said:
Hi fellow Mavicpilots,

I bought a DELL C1422H usb-c powered 14" monitor ... mainly for the use as a second screen for my MacBook. But I thought I should try what else I could use it for. And see what happens, when I plug it in directly to the RC Pro via a USB-C 3.1 2nd gen cable:

View attachment 159416

The external screen just WORKS instantly! Without even having to give extra power to the screen via a powerbank, what is necessary for devices with less power on the USB-C port... or without having to use the HDMI-port of the RC Pro. I'm just speechless and thought I should share it with you guys. Of course, the RC battery will drain relatively fast, but you could use a powerbank for the screen as well.

Maybe somebody else was aware of that, tried it out or even posted it here... I'm sorry... but I'm just baffled by this easy solution for a second screen.

If this is posted elsewhere, please remove this topic ;-)

Have a nice weekend!

Thanks for the information

GadgetGuy · Jan 15, 2023

calmar81 said:
I know it’s too dark for direct sunlight. Had the same problem before my RC / RC Pro times when flying with an iPad or iPhone. Always used a sun hood for it.

I actually also thought about placing it in the shadow of my Vans Trunk (e.g. for a spectator) while standing besides it and flying.

I just want to increase the number of use cases for this nice screen

I'll be looking for any excuse to keep it! It looks like it could have multiple applications! Thanks for sharing the find!

Jiker69 · Feb 25, 2023

Cymruflyer said:
It's not just a screen to think about, but rather how bright the added screen is. If you can see it in sunlight, it is useless. Take a look at FeelWorld screens, they are the brightest out there. I have a 7 inch 2,200 NITS aux. screen on my Smart Controller and it connects through the HDMI. This is a screen that you can see in bright sunlight and the 7 inch is easily portable and clamps to the S.C. which makes it useful. Your Dell shown, is rather a large screen and I'm sure that in bright sunlight, it won't be very easy to see. Plus, how do you keep such a combination portable?

How are you clamping it to the S.C.? Interested and thank you

Cymruflyer · Feb 25, 2023

Jiker69 said:
How are you clamping it to the S.C.? Interested and thank you

LiftThor makes a device but it's expensive at over $100, though is excellent quality and workmanship. I bought one from a guy on ebay that makes a 3D printed hard plastic unit that cost me $44. It goes around the bottom of the SC and holds the monitor on the top of the SC yet allows the antennas to be open and free behind the screen. So I see the screen showing my camera view plus easily see my SC screen for all the flight details. The holder screws in at the base of the SC and snaps on around the top section to hold the monitor in tight and solidly.

Jiker69 · Mar 7, 2023

Cymruflyer said:
LiftThor makes a device but it's expensive at over $100, though is excellent quality and workmanship. I bought one from a guy on ebay that makes a 3D printed hard plastic unit that cost me $44. It goes around the bottom of the SC and holds the monitor on the top of the SC yet allows the antennas to be open and free behind the screen. So I see the screen showing my camera view plus easily see my SC screen for all the flight details. The holder screws in at the base of the SC and snaps on around the top section to hold the monitor in tight and solidly.

Do you have this one?

FEELWORLD LUT7 7 Inch Ultra Bright 2200nit Touch Screen Camera DSLR Field Monitor with 3D Lut Waveform Vectorscope Automatic Light Sensor 1920x1200 Video Assist 4K HDMI Input 8.4V DC Output

Cymruflyer · Mar 7, 2023

Jiker69 said:
Do you have this one?

FEELWORLD LUT7 7 Inch Ultra Bright 2200nit Touch Screen Camera DSLR Field Monitor with 3D Lut Waveform Vectorscope Automatic Light Sensor 1920x1200 Video Assist 4K HDMI Input 8.4V DC Output

No, that is a newer version of my monitor. I have the older one, that was not touch screen and was not 4K screen. Mine is the FW 279S 2,200Nits 7 inch screen. Mine was $235 new but I got it as an open box sale on eBay for $177. The one you noted above is one of the neweror newest screens they offer. I think they even do a 10 inch display now.

GadgetGuy · Mar 8, 2023

Cymruflyer said:
No, that is a newer version of my monitor. I have the older one, that was not touch screen and was not 4K screen. Mine is the FW 279S 2,200Nits 7 inch screen. Mine was $235 new but I got it as an open box sale on eBay for $177. The one you noted above is one of the neweror newest screens they offer. I think they even do a 10 inch display now.

Yup. I have it! Great upgrade for an external monitor for the RC Pro, when you need or want an even larger screen!

FeelWorld LUT11 HDMI 2000nits Monitor | LifThor Shop / TDW

TEMPORARY SOLD OUT We will not be able to get more LUT11 before end of March 2023. All orders now and until we have stock will be PRE-ORDERS. We are very proud to present the BRAND NEW "FeelWorld LUT11" SDI & HDMI monitor!- 10.1" viewable screen- 2000 NITS brightness- Touch Screen menu for the...

www.thorsdroneworld.com

Cymruflyer · Mar 8, 2023

GadgetGuy said:
Yup. I have it! Great upgrade for an external monitor for the RC Pro, when you need or want an even larger screen!

FeelWorld LUT11 HDMI 2000nits Monitor | LifThor Shop / TDW

TEMPORARY SOLD OUT We will not be able to get more LUT11 before end of March 2023. All orders now and until we have stock will be PRE-ORDERS. We are very proud to present the BRAND NEW "FeelWorld LUT11" SDI & HDMI monitor!- 10.1" viewable screen- 2000 NITS brightness- Touch Screen menu for the...

www.thorsdroneworld.com

LifThor is a reseller, they make the mounts, expensive but well made. You should be able to get these monitors direct from Feelworld or B&H in NYC or on eBay. They are great monitors though.

GadgetGuy · Mar 9, 2023

Cymruflyer said:
LifThor is a reseller, they make the mounts, expensive but well made. You should be able to get these monitors direct from Feelworld or B&H in NYC or on eBay. They are great monitors though.

Indeed! I got mine shipped directly from Feelworld in China for free, with no sales tax, saving the outrageous shipping costs from Norway from LifThor (which are not really their fault, but still expensive!).

ruaidhri · Nov 21, 2023

Has anyone tried this with the DJI RC (non pro) using the USB?

calmar81 · Nov 21, 2023

ruaidhri said:
Has anyone tried this with the DJI RC (non pro) using the USB?

Yes, I've tried it ... on both of the USB-Ports, and it doesn't work. Even when powering the Monitor via an additional source (power brick or power bank).

ruaidhri · Nov 21, 2023

calmar81 said:
Yes, I've tried it ... on both of the USB-Ports, and it doesn't work. Even when powering the Monitor via an additional source (power brick or power bank).

Thanks for checking, thought it would be good if it worked.