Sorry guys but i dont really understand where we can find the positive point of that new controler...
The mavic drones are foldable and built to be carried , in the smallest space as possible...but this new controler seems to be bigger than the drone itself!!
Maybe the screen is bright enough to fly under hard sun , or maybe autonomy is improved, or you will not need to choose a phone/tablet that can run djigo without any bugs or freezes anymore...?? Is that positive enough to ignore portability?
For me , portability(and quality as well) is why I bought a mavic...this new controler is a crap for me...
I can only speak for myself but I was very excited when I saw this was going to be available:
- Currently no smartphone or tablet commonly on the market can get to 1000 nits of brightness, but this controller can - no need to carry a sun shield or hunt for shade
- It's actually smaller when assembled than the regular controller + almost any smartphone, and you are carrying all that with you regardless. The portability difference will be a non-issue for most users I think. Whatever carry bag/case you're using now can very likely accommodate the new controller as well.
- Faster start up time means I'm in the air faster, and less time waiting around
- Dedicated environment for the DJI GO app free of interruptions or bloatware, theoretically making everything more stable
- It's more comfortable to hold on to (subjective) especially for people with large hands. You no longer have the awkward clamps to deal with and you get a full-length grip for your palms.
- The antenna design is better and more discrete (downward pointing)
- The mechanism used to store the joysticks when not in use is slightly better (they are fully sealed inside the controller)
- HDMI Out w/4K/60P (possible clue for the
M2P Platinum???) + micro SD card slot for local recording, as well as a mic for narration
- It's operating range is a full 20C lower than the regular controller and I would venture a guess it does a pretty good job at warming the hands as well. Nice for us in cold climates.
- It has a massive battery and longer run time than the regular controller
- NO MORE CABLES
- No more awkward positioning of my phone in the clamps, no more peeling off my phone's case to fit it in the clamps and accidentally dropping it on the ground
The only disadvantages are basically that you can't disassemble it, so it's minimum size is larger, and if you already own a M2 the incremental cost is significant. It's actually a bargain if purchased as a bundle though, when you look at what a
Crystal Sky 5.5" costs on its own. It won't be for everyone but we're lucky to have options when it comes to controllers in my opinion.
Now, if only they would get to Canada a little faster...
