RC Pro Sunshade

[Debaser_AZ]

Indeed! Or the other guy can hold a large golf umbrella over you!

Absolutely an option, but hiking in with them still sucks. Still, much better than standing uncomfortably close to the guy wearing the umbrella hat. Hoods FTW!

 

[Debaser_AZ]

Thanks for the report. I've seen those on Amazon but didn't like the fact that the hood/shade doesn't collapse easily for storage. Looking for a easily removable solution for various lighting situations.

I wonder if this Hoodman designed for the Smart Controller would fit?

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These do fit the RC Pro, and they also collapse down flat when not in use. The mounting ring stays on the controller. I think I can place the flattened hood under the case foam. There's no angle adjustment, but I don't have issue with simply angling the controller. The only downside for me might be the cut corners. Makes sense to give more room for the sticks, but seems like at the expense of screen view. I use a Hoodman for the P4P's iPad Mini but I ditched it because the slot was covered with black elastic bands. The RC Pro version is better, no bands, if and when I need to actually touch the screen.

My only issue is the magnetic attachment. I've had ipads packed too close to drones, and predictably had to re calibrate the compass at first use.

HOODMAN Sunshade Hood for DJI Smart & RC / Pro Controller

 

[GadgetGuy]

Absolutely an option, but hiking in with them still sucks. Still, much better than standing uncomfortably close to the guy wearing the umbrella hat. Hoods FTW!

Make the other guy hike with the golf umbrella!
Given your situation, I can appreciate the desire for a hood. My own personal experience with them has been less than desirable. DJI is constantly wanting us to touch the screen, and any hood inevitably gets in the way. I end up not using them. The magnetic issues are also problematic.

 

[Ridgeback65]

These inexpensive Mifashion Fishing Umbrella Hats work great for shade on the go!
They are collapsible and fold up really small, too! Only $14, with free Prime shipping.
Surely, you can overlook the dork factor, if you are all alone in a remote location.

https://www.amazon.com/Mifashion-HeadwearSun-Adjustable-Multifunction-Silver-Blue/dp/B097YV6WVM/

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This has a built-in wind-test feature as well. If it's too windy to wear this, it's too windy to fly.

 

[Ridgeback65]

These do fit the RC Pro, and they also collapse down flat when not in use. The mounting ring stays on the controller. I think I can place the flattened hood under the case foam. There's no angle adjustment, but I don't have issue with simply angling the controller. The only downside for me might be the cut corners. Makes sense to give more room for the sticks, but seems like at the expense of screen view. I use a Hoodman for the P4P's iPad Mini but I ditched it because the slot was covered with black elastic bands. The RC Pro version is better, no bands, if and when I need to actually touch the screen.

My only issue is the magnetic attachment. I've had ipads packed too close to drones, and predictably had to re calibrate the compass at first use.

HOODMAN Sunshade Hood for DJI Smart & RC / Pro Controller

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I just purchased this and it should arrive next week. I'll try to post a review when I can.

 

[Gpary]

If you are still getting glare on the screen of the RC-Pro, the screen brightness clearly isn't turned up high enough. Max it out. No sunshade or silicone cover ever needed!

I'd be concerned about burn-in.

 

[tstr14]

I'd be concerned about burn-in.

Burn in was an issue with cathode-ray tubes. Is it an issue with digital screens?

 

[Gpary]

Burn in was an issue with cathode-ray tubes. Is it an issue with digital screens?

Yes, especially OLEDs.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I'd be concerned about burn-in.

No need for concern. It's not an issue. Screen display is constantly changing anyway. You are also never going to be using it continuously for long enough. You will run out of drone batteries for the day long before you would ever even have a chance to cause any kind of burn-in. It's designed to be maxed out to overcome sunlight reflections. That's its most salient feature.