RC PRO 2

[Mrktn]

Looks impressive at 2000 nits brightness and backwards compatablity if you have a Mini 4 Pro or Air 3 onwards.

7 inch screen and auto folding down sticks. Synched gimbal orientation.

Just GBP 885.00 though

 

[Felix le Chat]

It's a similar situation with the original "smart controller" for the Mavic 2's... a hellishly expensive accessory. Even today: if you're looking at a 'reconditioned' RM500, the average price for a good one is around the £800 mark.

 

[Mrktn]

It's a similar situation with the original "smart controller" for the Mavic 2's... a hellishly expensive accessory. Even today: if you're looking at a 'reconditioned' RM500, the average price for a good one is around the £800 mark.

They don’t really come down in price over the years either, except maybe in three or four years when the RC PRO 3 or whatever it will be called is released

 

[Felix le Chat]

It is reassuring that 'previously loved' DJI tech holds its value so well... so not a poor long-term investment...

Even five(?) years after it's introduction: the RM500 still commands not that much less than the amount it cost on first release.

 

[GadgetGuy]

It is reassuring that 'previously loved' DJI tech holds its value so well... so not a poor long-term investment...

Even five(?) years after it's introduction: the RM500 still commands not that much less than the amount it cost on first release.

While they may hold their value for those still on older RC transmission technology, they are useless (other than for resale) for those exclusively flying aircraft on newer RC technology. DJI forces you to still buy the newest RC technology version to fly the newest aircraft. They are never backwards compatible, and the older RC devices are always incompatible with the newer aircraft. Planned obsolescence! LOL!

Lightbridge became OcuSync and OcuSync keeps changing annually, leaving the prior versions in the dust. Each successive version boasts longer range and greater signal stability in heavily congested areas.

 

[Mrktn]

While they may hold their value for those still on older RC transmission technology, they are useless (other than for resale) for those exclusively flying aircraft on newer RC technology. DJI forces you to still buy the newest RC technology version to fly the newest aircraft. They are never backwards compatible, and the older RC devices are always incompatible with the newer aircraft. Planned obsolescence! LOL!

Lightbridge became OcuSync and OcuSync keeps changing annually, leaving the prior versions in the dust. Each successive version boasts longer range and greater signal stability in heavily congested areas.

 

[GadgetGuy]

All the RC2 Pro compatible drones are OS4 or OS4+, which eliminates all the Mavic 3 series on OS3 which require the RC Pro. Similarly, the Mavic 2 series on OS2 require the older SC. No complaints though. RC's are upgraded at the same time as the drones. It's all good and expected. Just like new batteries!

 

[Mrktn]

All the RC2 Pro compatible drones are OS4 or OS4+, which eliminates all the Mavic 3 series on OS3 which require the RC Pro. Similarly, the Mavic 2 series on OS2 require the older SC. No complaints though. RC's are upgraded at the same time as the drones. It's all good and expected. Just like new batteries!

Yep won’t help with a Mavic 2 for example but Mini 4 Pro upwards, basically any birds that are OS4 and above it will work with. I have a Mini 3 Pro but would be incompatible but would work on my Air 3s.

Like you say though, unless you keep your birds for years (the non feathered variety lol) the RC Pro 2 will soon become obsolete on newer drones

 

[AeroJ]

Good god that's expensive !
I love it, and was going to get one for my Mini4P, but not at that price !

 

[GadgetGuy]

Yep won’t help with a Mavic 2 for example but Mini 4 Pro upwards, basically any birds that are OS4 and above it will work with. I have a Mini 3 Pro but would be incompatible but would work on my Air 3s.

Like you say though, unless you keep your birds for years (the non feathered variety lol) the RC Pro 2 will soon become obsolete on newer drones

RC 2 Pro has a useful life cycle of roughly 2 years, much like the venerable RC Pro and SC. It begins now! LOL!

 

[bkushner]

Looks impressive at 2000 nits brightness and backwards compatablity if you have a Mini 4 Pro or Air 3 onwards.

7 inch screen and auto folding down sticks. Synched gimbal orientation.

Just GBP 885.00 though

Problem is it will be obsolete in no time. Probably when the next DJI drone drops with Occusync 5

 

[GadgetGuy]

Problem is it will be obsolete in no time. Probably when the next DJI drone drops with OcuSync 5

If it didn't become "obsolete" when OcuSync 5 becomes the new standard, it would mean that DJI had stopped innovating RC transmission, and was just resting on their laurels. It's impossible to future proof technology. Be thankful for DJI's R&D which makes us want to upgrade our drones to the latest and greatest, even if we still can't buy the latest and greatest in the United States! LOL!

 

[bkushner]

If it didn't become "obsolete" when OcuSync 5 becomes the new standard, it would mean that DJI had stopped innovating RC transmission, and was just resting on their laurels. It's impossible to future proof technology. Be thankful for DJI's R&D which makes us want to upgrade our drones to the latest and greatest, even if we still can't buy the latest and greatest in the United States! LOL!

My point was last time I spent $1000 for a controller then they released the Air 3 a month or so after the M3P and the Air 3 wouldn't work with my $1000 pro controller.

 

[Rohn]

My point was last time I spent $1000 for a controller then they released the Air 3 a month or so after the M3P and the Air 3 wouldn't work with my $1000 pro controller.

So true..... Me too.

 

[GadgetGuy]

My point was last time I spent $1000 for a controller then they released the Air 3 a month or so after the M3P and the Air 3 wouldn't work with my $1000 pro controller.

Bad timing, as you bought at the end of the OS3 life cycle, rather than in the middle of the OS4 life cycle. Good news is your Air 3 is now fully compatible with the brand new RC Pro 2, so retroactive support for drones more than a year old!

 

[yorkie9668]

Looks impressive at 2000 nits brightness and backwards compatablity if you have a Mini 4 Pro or Air 3 onwards.

7 inch screen and auto folding down sticks. Synched gimbal orientation.

Just GBP 885.00 though

I paid nearly £900 for the 2nd version when it came out and it had none of the great features my new RC Pro 2 has, seriously that 2000 nits is the game changer, I bought one of them Tripltek 8 Pro's that cost an arm and a leg, nearly £850 I believe, that only had 1200 nits, this RC Pro 2 is brilliant

 

[Mrktn]

I paid nearly £900 for the 2nd version when it came out and it had none of the great features my new RC Pro 2 has, seriously that 2000 nits is the game changer, I bought one of them Tripltek 8 Pro's that cost an arm and a leg, nearly £850 I believe, that only had 1200 nits, this RC Pro 2 is brilliant

Cheers, just made me feel a whole lot better

 

[yorkie9668]

Problem is it will be obsolete in no time. Probably when the next DJI drone drops with Occusync 5

Someone said that the slot on the back is for any future upgrades, not for 4G/5G cellular, it would make sense, so possibly able to upgrade to O5 in the future

 

[_seven]

as someone coming from the oc2 Smart controller, then the oc3 RC Pro, this rc2 pro is a beast, it was almost intuitive as I also flew a Phantom 4 pro+ (controller with screen ) so the feel and form feels a bit familiar. 2000 nits is great under the sunny asian weather lol. hope we'll know how many actuations before that hinge fails

 

[GadgetGuy]

Someone said that the slot on the back is for any future upgrades, not for 4G/5G cellular, it would make sense, so possibly able to upgrade to O5 in the future

I kind of doubt that. It is 4G compatible and needs a connector port for RC side dongle. Open it up and tell us whether the dongle connector is inside.