RC Pro 2 (M3P) vs RC (M4p)

[ddublu]

I love the DJI RC Pro 2 with the Mavic 3 Pro but not sure if I want the added bulk that the RC Pro 2 brings with the Mavic 4 Pro compared to the standard RC with the M4P?

Any idea how the older RC Pro compares to the newer RC?

 

[msinger]

If you're attempting to compare the size difference, then check out this review:

DJI RC Pro 2 Review (Air Photography)

May 16, 2025

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• msinger
• Replies: 3
• Forum: General Discussions

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[UAVquadman]

I love the DJI RC Pro 2 with the Mavic 3 Pro but not sure if I want the added bulk that the RC Pro 2 brings with the Mavic 4 Pro compared to the standard RC with the M4P?

Any idea how the older RC Pro compares to the newer RC?

the Pro 2 doesn't work with the Mavic 3 Pro.

 

[Dronason]

SDK / Third party apps aspect
At least each recent generation of drones got now a "pro" version of the RC. The remaining big question mark is what drones / RC pro 2 will be included in next SDK version so it can be used by third party app (Litchy, Dronelink, ...).

Dronelink Supported Drones
DJI SDK release notes & combabilities list
They are both linked, 3d party apps developers are totally dependant to what DJI release in their SDK. Not a confortable situation to handle your customers.

PRESENT
This new RC will now support apart the expensive Mavic 4, the Air 3, Air 3s and Mini 4 pro out of the box. That's a first step, but if these drone are not supported in SDK, the RC will not bring a lot more performance (apart being more bulky ) than a RC2, especially for a 1k$ device.

PAST
From past, the RC pro 1 got SDK support for Mini 3 pro, Air 2, Mini 4 pro only via RC-N2 (but not the RC-N3 !!) but not currently for Mavic 3, only Mavic 3 Entreprise.

EXPECTED FUTURE
If DJI follows the same policy, there is hope to have SDK for using Mini 4 pro, Air 3 and Air3s via the RC pro 2. Depending if there will be soon Mavic 4 Enterprise, then Mavic 4 will not get SDK support. Ordered one as I hope that part of my drone will get SDK support when using the RC pro 2, but who now, maybe happen only in one year or more. As I have zero plan to buy the Mavic 4, I don't expect the price of the RC pro 2 out of a bundle will drop significantly in the next years.

So as always, we are in the hand of DJI regarding compatibility and SDK support and too early purchase (without good reason) is never a good choice with DJI, expectation and hope (CristalSky, Smart RC xx promised compatibility; SDK drones compatibility list) are nice but in reality it is DJI timing that matter.

 

[Cafguy]

there is hope to have SDK for using Mini 4 pro

Correct.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Yes it does now. They added a firmware update so some older models work with the RC Pro 2

So you are suggesting that the RC Pro 2 is capable of OS3 and OS 3+?
Which "older" models?
Got a screenshot that shows the Mavic 3 Pro is now available for selection from the RC Pro 2 main menu, or a link to confirm what you are stating?

 

[Rick39]

Just Mavic 4 Pro, Air 3S, Air 3, and Mini 4 Pro for now.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Just Mavic 4 Pro, Air 3S, Air 3, and Mini 4 Pro for now.

Exactly! Those are all OS 4 or OS4+. No OS 3 or OS3+ drones like the Mavic 3 series are supported, not can they be!

 

[PyroProdigy]

So you are suggesting that the RC Pro 2 is capable of OS3 and OS 3+?
Which "older" models?
Got a screenshot that shows the Mavic 3 Pro is now available for selection from the RC Pro 2 main menu, or a link to confirm what you are stating?

I apologize for the misunderstanding. I misspoke. I meant that the firmware update was for the air 3s. I meant that the RC Pro 2 works with some older models that came out before the release of the RC pro 2 & the Mavic 4 Pro initial release. That's what I meant by older models. But obviously they must have OS4.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I apologize for the misunderstanding. I misspoke. I meant that the firmware update was for the air 3s. I meant that the RC Pro 2 works with some older models that came out before the release of the RC pro 2 & the Mavic 4 Pro initial release. That's what I meant by older models. But obviously they must have OS4.
I think I was just doing 2 things at once and thinking about 5 things at the same time. I had a several tabs open and replied to the wrong window or something. When I intended to reply to somewhere else about a similar subject.
DJI writes their own wireless protocol for Ocusync. OS is deeply integrated into the hardware. It's a combination of different chipsets and modems on the drone itself and the controller which are unique to each Ocusync version. Therefore it would be pretty difficult to have backwards compatibility between models with different Ocusync versions. It's way more involved than just what firmware updates are able to do. Firmware updates are just directions for the hardware.

No problem. It would have been terrific if it had been true regarding the Mavic 3 series, but, alas, OS3 and OS4 are incompatible with each other. I am just happy that it can also be used with my Air 3s and Mini 4 Pro, as with the Mini 4 Pro, no RID using the regular batteries, so you can fly discreetly without broadcasting your location, and no registration requirement either. Great for travel.