rc 2 v. rc n3

[spamgnome]

I'm about to buy my 3rd DJI drone, probably the Air 3S. I like the idea of the RC-2 controller just because it's all-in-one, simple, etc, BUT what are the down sides? I've read that the screen is not as bright as my iPad mini? Can I attach a phone or tablet if needed? Is the transmission signal the same between the two?
Looking for some real world data. Thanks.

 

[Droning on and on...]

The screen is brighter than X, not as bright as Y... that's always going to be true.

A better answer is owner's subjective impressions... Bright enough? For me, the vast majority of the time.

I'm very happy with the RC2, fly a mini 4P , Air 3, and Neo with it.

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

The only review I had read where the RC2 had negative comments were the screen brightness, and distance before signal loss. The signal loss was a shorter distance than the other. However, both of those distances were well beyond VLOS and safe flying distances, and most rule following and safe pilots would not be out that far. So as long as you can accept the 700 nits, the RC2 would still be the winner in my opinion.
I have smart controllers for all of my drones, and just ordered the Air 3s with the RC2.

 

[Bsnyder]

When I also got my new drone I looked at getting the RC2, thinking like you it would be easier to use. I have always flown with a tablet first a mini 4 iPad and now a 6th generation iPad and when I saw how small in comparison it was to my iPad I decided not to get one. If I were you try flying your drone with your phone and see if you like what you see and would be happy flying with something that size. I don't think you can connect a tablet to the RC2 controller.