help wanted: MINI SE will not pair

Captain Spock · 2026-02-03T14:05:13-0500

I had a mini 2 which was flying fine using iPhone or iPad and DJI RC. I had a bad crash and got a mini SE.
I searched the forum and web and cannot fine a solution or trouble shooting steps. Can someone give me a hand with this? I'm grounded until I can get the mini2 to pair.

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-03T14:14:00-0500

The DJI Mini 2 used a transmission system called OcuSync 2.0. The DJI Mini SE, however, was built using an older Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system.

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-03T14:20:45-0500

You're not trying to pair the controller for the Mini 2 to the mini SE are you?

Captain Spock · 2026-02-03T14:45:33-0500

@Nexus Dragoon: thanks for getting back to me. Yes I am trying to pair the controller for the Mini 2 to the mini SE .

Captain Spock · 2026-02-03T14:53:56-0500

@Nexus Dragoon : got this reply in gmail which did not show up in forum:
The DJI Mini 2 used a transmission system called OcuSync 2.0. The DJI Mini SE, however, was built using an older Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system. Because these two systems "speak different languages," they cannot communicate with each other.
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so is there anyway to fix?

Cafguy · 2026-02-03T21:04:03-0500

What controller are you attempting to pair?

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T04:18:55-0500

Captain Spock said:
@Nexus Dragoon : got this reply in gmail which did not show up in forum:
The DJI Mini 2 used a transmission system called OcuSync 2.0. The DJI Mini SE, however, was built using an older Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system. Because these two systems "speak different languages," they cannot communicate with each other.
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so is there anyway to fix?

Unfortunately as far as I understand these are completely different controllers one uses Wi-Fi to connect to the drone and one uses a earlier version of what is currently being used, it is referred to as O2 newer drones are using what is called o4. to my knowledge currently there is no way for you to use the controller from one on another, but I will look into it and get back to you as I myself have never owned either of these drones that's just what I can gather from the specs.

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T04:19:50-0500

Captain Spock said:
@Nexus Dragoon : got this reply in gmail which did not show up in forum:
The DJI Mini 2 used a transmission system called OcuSync 2.0. The DJI Mini SE, however, was built using an older Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system. Because these two systems "speak different languages," they cannot communicate with each other.
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so is there anyway to fix?

And just so we don't get confused here you are talking about the se and not the se2 are you

Captain Spock · 2026-02-04T08:50:02-0500

Yes. The SE

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T09:14:01-0500

Captain Spock said:
Yes. The SE

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Cafguy · 2026-02-04T11:16:56-0500

The Mini SE is not really Occusync, as stated above its sort of a stripped down version that works with wi-fi.... This limits you too the "Included with the Drone" controllers, You will need the controller recommended above to Pair the drone.

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T11:30:24-0500

Cafguy said:
The Mini SE is not really Occusync, as stated above its sort of a stripped down version that works with wi-fi.... This limits you too the "Included with the Drone" controllers, You will need the controller recommended above to Pair the drone.

yea, something like this.

1. The O4 / O4+ Generation (Latest)

The newest protocol with the best range and obstacle-sensing integration. Note that O4+ is the high-bitrate variant found on flagship models.

Drone Model	Transmission	Compatible Controllers
Mavic 4 Pro	O4+	DJI RC Pro 2, DJI RC 2, RC-N3, RC-N2
Mini 5 Pro	O4+	DJI RC Pro 2, DJI RC 2, RC-N3, RC-N2
Air 3S	O4	DJI RC Pro 2, DJI RC 2, RC-N3, RC-N2
Air 3	O4	DJI RC Pro 2, DJI RC 2, RC-N3, RC-N2
Mini 4 Pro	O4	DJI RC 2, RC-N2, RC-N3, RC Motion 3*
Neo / Neo 2	O4	RC-N3, RC-N2, DJI RC 2, RC Motion 3

*Note: Using Motion Controllers on camera drones usually requires DJI Goggles 3/N3.

2. The O3 / O3+ Generation

Widely considered the "golden era" of DJI transmission. Very stable and still fully supported.

Drone Model	Transmission	Compatible Controllers
Mavic 3 Pro / Cine	O3+	DJI RC Pro, DJI RC, RC-N1
Mavic 3 / Classic	O3+	DJI RC Pro, DJI RC, RC-N1
Air 2S	O3	DJI RC, RC-N1, DJI Smart Controller
Mini 3 Pro	O3	DJI RC, RC-N1, DJI RC Pro

3. The O2 (OcuSync 2.0) Generation

The standard for mid-range and budget drones. Reliable, but significantly less range than O3/O4.

Drone Model	Transmission	Compatible Controllers
Mini 3 (Standard)	O2	DJI RC, RC-N1
Mini 4K	O2	RC-N1
Mini 2 SE	O2	RC-N1
Mini 2	O2	RC-N1, DJI Smart Controller

4. The "SE" & Legacy WiFi

Crucial for buyers: Do not confuse the "Mini SE" with the "Mini 2 SE."

Drone Model	Transmission	Compatible Controllers
Mini SE (Original)	Enhanced Wi-Fi	Original Mini SE Remote (Black handles)
Mavic Mini	Enhanced Wi-Fi	Original Mavic Mini Remote
Spark / Air (Gen 1)	Wi-Fi	Original dedicated remotes

5. The OcuSync 1.0 Legacy

This system is largely retired now, and these drones generally won't work with any of the modern "RC-N" or "DJI RC" series controllers.

Drone Model	Transmission	Compatible Controllers
Mavic Pro (Original)	OcuSync 1.0	Mavic Pro Remote (GL200A), DJI Goggles (White)
Mavic Pro Platinum	OcuSync 1.0	Mavic Pro Remote (GL200A)
Phantom 4 Pro V2.0	OcuSync 1.0*	P4P V2.0 Dedicated Remote

*Note: The Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 actually used a unique version of OcuSync to allow for wireless Goggles connection,

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T11:36:51-0500

i had the info but i could be bugged formatting it so i had Gemini do it, lol sorry if i made any mistakes but it looks fine i think.

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T11:44:14-0500

maybe this looks better

Generation	Transmission	Drone Models	Compatible Controllers
Gen 4+	O4 / O4+	Mavic 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S	RC Pro 2, RC 2, RC-N3, RC-N2
Gen 4	O4	Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Neo, Neo 2, Flip	RC 2, RC-N3, RC-N2, RC Motion 3
Gen 3+	O3 / O3+	Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3, Mini 3 Pro, Air 2S	RC Pro, DJI RC, RC-N1
Gen 2	O2	Mini 3 (Standard), Mini 4K, Mini 2 SE, Mini 2	DJI RC, RC-N1, Smart Controller
Legacy	OcuSync 1.0	Mavic Pro (Original), P4P V2.0	Mavic Pro Remote (GL200A)
Wi-Fi	Enhanced Wi-Fi	Mini SE, Mavic Mini, Spark, Mavic Air 1	Original dedicated Wi-Fi remotes

Nexus Dragoon · 2026-02-04T11:52:27-0500

And i forgot the fpv drones.

Drone Model	Transmission	Compatible Goggles	Compatible Controllers
Avata 2	O4	Goggles 3, Goggles N3	RC Motion 3, FPV Remote 3
Avata (Gen 1)	O3	Goggles 2, Goggles Integra, Goggles V2	RC Motion 2, FPV Remote 2
DJI Neo	O4	Goggles 3, Goggles N3	RC Motion 3, FPV Remote 3
DJI FPV	O3	Goggles V2	FPV Remote 2, Motion Controller 1

GFields · 2026-02-04T13:24:13-0500

Incompatible controller

Captain Spock · 2026-02-04T13:47:07-0500

Cafguy said:
What controller are you attempting to pair?

NC 1

Captain Spock · 2026-02-04T14:04:30-0500

@Nexus Dragoon @Cafguy @GFields
Big thanks to all of you for doing the research and helping me out.
So… the bottom line is that the RC-N1 is NOT compatible with the Mini SE.
Nuts - back it goes to the seller.

Starz · 2026-02-04T15:28:52-0500

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