Based on personal preference there are pros and cons to every setup, in this case the benefit of the larger screen being significant weight, not to mention the additional cost over a tablet or phone.
I’m not sure of the real benefit of the smaller screen other than for portability and just blasting around the sky. It is too small to be useful for my needs, but if I was climbing Everest….
With the large screen, however, you can effectively compose shots and perform accurate flight maneuvers in order to acquire footage truly useful in post (the standard brightness model is great). It is a professional grade tool for dependable use in the field….a purchase you likely won’t regret. Just don’t get it wet.
….when it comes to chargers, however, DJI seriously lags behind the standards of the RC community at large. The battery life is very good (5+ hours) though you’ll require a heavy (
P4) brick to power the charger and this isn’t much fun, you just have to get used to it.
A second battery is a must to enable viewing your days footage in the field and not be caught with a dead screen. Overall the significant advantage of the
CS outweighs the charger penalty. It works very well and has never let me down. I like the PolarPro case since the battery remains connected to the unit. The PolarPro case and mounting bracket are both rugged and of good value.
By the way, there is no parasitic drain with the
CS in sleep mode: if it goes to bed at 54%, it wakes up at 54% even weeks later. Awesome.
