Is Smart Controller processor too slow?

[Venomvip]

Hi everyone,

Is it just mine or all of them do movie AutoEdit in DJI Go 4 way to slow?
When flying video transmition is not smooth when I do VERY accurate yaw movement.
I'm also getting that jerky scroll when scrolling us done slowly trying to read text.
It point me to think that processor is overload, so it's either mine is defective or all of them too slow?

Pls share your experience, as I want to know if I have to send it for replacement to DJI.

Thanks

 

[raven swe]

disable all caching, that will speed things up a bit

 

[Thomas B]

Hi everyone,

Is it just mine or all of them do movie AutoEdit in DJI Go 4 way to slow?
When flying video transmition is not smooth when I do VERY accurate yaw movement.
I'm also getting that jerky scroll when scrolling us done slowly trying to read text.
It point me to think that processor is overload, so it's either mine is defective or all of them too slow?

Pls share your experience, as I want to know if I have to send it for replacement to DJI.

Thanks

Do you have other apps open?
FYI, I have all my imaging saved to the SD card in the drone and nowhere else. I use my iMac’ card reader to get the data off the card.

 

[zeusfl]

In my opinion for the amount we pay for the smart controller, should be a better processor and better software support.

 

[Thomas B]

In my opinion for the amount we pay for the smart controller, should be a better processor and better software support.

And a bigger screen!

 

[zeusfl]

And a bigger screen!

I Completely Agree !!!!

 

[lannes]

The SC is just rehashed old tech from the CS, they just repurposed the smaller screens that didn't sell

Smart controller hardware...

Hi all, I'm really curious to know which soc (cpu+ gpu) and how much RAM does the smart controller have!??! Anyone owning one can help (installing any app like CPU-Z)? Thanks in advance

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It has the same performance issues as the CS

 

[Deleted member 114292]

It would never occur to me to attempt to edit 4K video on a mid range cell phone.

I can only think they added that feature so if it’s running on a high end tablet and you have a high level of frustration tolerance you could try to edit your video because even on a high end tablet it would not be a great experience.

Smart controllers Purpose is to fly your aircraft and from my point of view it does that fine.
If the display was bigger Not only would it cost more but the battery life would be lower.
The base cost of the standard remote controller is about $500. So I’m not sure why are you think smart controller is overpriced.
The small crystal strike comes in at $500 and then you would also need the standard remote controller. So one could say that would cost you $1000.
The big crystal sky cost $1000 on its own.

The processor they have it in there seems to keep up fine with the task of flying the aircraft and it uses less power than a bigger faster processor again better battery life and lower cost.

There’s always engineering trade-offs and marketing trade-offs and perhaps you disagree with the ones DJ I made they were attempting to keep the price reasonable and the battery life decent among other things.

As for software support of course it could be better but I have yet to see many products that have software support that is really that much better.

Samsung cell phones go years without android updates and sometimes never even get security fixes.

To run a more recent version of android would’ve added cost to the product for little benefit.

Many of us value the smart controller for a compact all in one solution which is what it was meant to be. If you don’t value that then perhaps it’s just not for you.


.So everything you’re asking for would have just increased the price further - if you’re saying you would’ve Gladly paid more then OK. That’s fair enough that you disagree with the price point Vs features they selected.

 

[OurAngryBadger]

If the display was bigger Not only would it cost more but the battery life would be lower.

However; a bigger screen would require a bigger unit (shell) and therefore it would be possible to include a larger battery?

I look at my Note10+ Smartphone which has a screen size bigger than the SC screen and gets a battery life that lasts all day long, and charges much quicker. Granted; I know that the phone isn't also doing things like sending transmissions from antenna and controlling a drone, but still, it's a much overall smaller footprint than the size of the entire SC unit, not even 1/3rd the size. I know samsung has billions more money than DJI and can invest in better technology, but surely it would be possible to achieve better battery life in a bigger SC.

 

[Deleted member 114292]

However; a bigger screen would require a bigger unit (shell) and therefore it would be possible to include a larger battery?

And cost more. Which it seems to be a concern.
It already has a 5000ma battery and it does not last all that long. Plus high nit displays draw more current.
Samsung can sell 50+ million units, where DJI is certainly less that 1 million, perhaps more like 100K.
High volume lowers cost. An important point when attempting to compare price/performance. Only Mavic 2 and P4 V2 pilots would buy one, and I doubt more that half of M2 and P4 pilots do buy one.

 

[zeusfl]

Making the controller compatible with Mavic Mini and other DJI products will make it more attractive to buy it. Also making easy the model change like Futaba, JR, and Spektrum.

 

[Deleted member 114292]

Making the controller compatible with Mavic Mini and other DJI products will make it more attractive to buy it. Also making easy the model change like Futaba, JR, and Spektrum.

That’s a good idea but then they would’ve had to put Occusync into the mini which would’ve increased its cost and power budget.

 

[zeusfl]

Occusync enables for M2P and disabled for MM. I don't think is a big deal. maybe dual chipset, in cost of license ect.. how much will raise? $5-10?
Any of us will pay for it.

 

[Deleted member 114292]

The thing is in DJI's mind the MM is a "My First Drone" product. Who would spend 700 for a controller for a 400 drone?
Very Very few. You would have a tough time at a DJI marketing meeting convincing anyone of that.

 

[zeusfl]

You can be surprised how many of us own M2P or MPP own as well a MM for fun.

 

[Deleted member 114292]

You can be surprised how many of us own M2P or MPP own as well a MM for fun.

Ya but ... if you bought an M2 and did not buy an SC, then decide to buy a MM do you really think that all of a sudden your gonna go "ya now I'll drop 700 more for an SC"? Meaning how is supporting MM with SC going to drive SC sales? Do you think that lack of SC support caused anyone who wanted an MM not to buy one?
So it wouldn't even drive MM sales. A company has to have a sales driven reason to spend engineering money.

Also a another selling point of an MM is "it fits in your pocket" (not really but you know what I mean). The SC will not fit in your "pocket".

FWIW It does work with P4 V2 and I think that all future mid range drones (ike M2 and P4 V2) will use occusync.

And besides it's DJI you need to convince.

 

[KB9Radio]

The thing is in DJI's mind the MM is a "My First Drone" product. Who would spend 700 for a controller for a 400 drone?
Very Very few. You would have a tough time at a DJI marketing meeting convincing anyone of that.

I don't think folks would have a problem with that, provided they can use it with all of the DJI drones. I have said for some time that DJI needs to make all of their drones compatible with ocusync, so they will work with the smart controller. Then they came out with the mavic mini which was not compatible. Since the smart controller can be linked to several (10 or 12 I think) drones at a time, it would be great if all of their drones would be compatible. Bottom line is, I don't think folks would have a problem paying 6 or 7 hundred $ for a controller with a screen that would work with all their drones. Personally, I would find it hard to by any drone that doesn't have a built in screen. It is easy to get spoiled very quickly after getting the smart controller, the ease of use factor is incredible.

 

[Deleted member 114292]

I don't think folks would have a problem with that, provided they can use it with all of the DJI drones. I have said for some time that DJI needs to make all of their drones compatible with ocusync, so they will work with the smart controller. Then they came out with the mavic mini which was not compatible. Since the smart controller can be linked to several (10 or 12 I think) drones at a time, it would be great if all of their drones would be compatible. Bottom line is, I don't think folks would have a problem paying 6 or 7 hundred $ for a controller with a screen that would work with all their drones. Personally, I would find it hard to by any drone that doesn't have a built in screen. It is easy to get spoiled very quickly after getting the smart controller, the ease of use factor is incredible.

I have a smart controller and I really like using it.
But I’d really like to know what percentage of Mavic two owners purchased a smart controller.
My guess would be it’s less than 30% but I don’t have Any hard data to back that up but I have seen many objections to it.

Too expensive
Screen too small
Poor Support from DJI
Processor too weak
Version of android too old so many regular android programs will not run on it
iOS is better than android

But I’ve actually never heard anybody say I didn’t get a smart controller because it doesn’t support Mavic mini.

And there’s note truth in all of those but to me the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
(even though I do prefer iOS)

The lack of features in Mavic mini Including occusync is no accident It’s like trim packages on cars you can’t just buy one feature you have to buy the whole package at a considerable cost.

The Mavic Mini is to wet your appetite for a bigger and better drone.

The purpose of a company is to make money and if something can’t be justified as helping the bottom line they’re not gonna do it.

 

[KB9Radio]

I have a smart controller and I really like using it.
But I’d really like to know what percentage of Mavic two owners purchased a smart controller.
My guess would be it’s less than 30% but I don’t have Any hard data to back that up but I have seen many objections to it.

Too expensive
Screen too small
Poor Support from DJI
Processor too weak
Version of android too old so many regular android programs will not run on it
iOS is better than android

But I’ve actually never heard anybody say I didn’t get a smart controller because it doesn’t support Mavic mini.

And there’s note truth in all of those but to me the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
(even though I do prefer iOS)

The lack of features in Mavic mini Including occusync is no accident It’s like trim packages on cars you can’t just buy one feature you have to buy the whole package at a considerable cost.

The Mavic Manny is to wet your appetite for a bigger and better drone.

The purpose of a company is to make money and if something can’t be justified as helping the bottom line they’re not gonna do it.

I have one and love it. So fast and easy to use!

 

[raven swe]

me too