RC Pro worth the money and work with AIR 2S?

JamesJB · Jun 16, 2022

Hi I heard and read that the Smart Controller had problems with the software freezing etc.

Is the RC Pro better and will it be compatible with the Air 2S and someday the Mavic 3 Zoom not Cine it costs way too much lol, Also can ya still put other apps on the RC Pro?

Just want to make sure it's worth the $1270.94 total with tax added. Planning on saveing for it,hate useing my phone for the screen.

Sorry for dumb questions.

GadgetGuy · Jun 16, 2022

RC Pro is already compatible with both the Air 2S and Mavic 3. Well worth the money if you also plan on getting a Mavic 3! Smart Controller is outdated and reduces the range, and is completely incompatible with the Mavic 3.

Debaser_AZ · Jun 16, 2022

You could side load other apps, but I wouldn't bother, not until I'm out of warranty anyways. It's built for flying the drone and manipulating the cameras and that's all I need it for. I'm keeping the RCN1 for using automated flight apps like DroneDeploy and Drone Harmony, in hopes they release the SDK for those features.

Homedrone · Jun 16, 2022

I just got one the other day from Amazon for $1300 with a memory card. If it was $1800 there is no way I’d buy it. I don’t know how they put out a device that has the option to share photos to social media sites without having the ability to install those apps on the device… I mean… If there is a link to facebook as an option then load facebook on the device if you aren’t going to let me do it.

The display is the only thing that justifies the purchase so far…. But as of right now I don’t have the ability to get content to my Apple devices without purchasing something else… Oh, and transferring via Bluetooth doesn’t work either.

JamesJB · Jun 16, 2022

Homedrone said:
I just got one the other day from Amazon for $1300 with a memory card. If it was $1800 there is no way I’d buy it. I don’t know how they put out a device that has the option to share photos to social media sites without having the ability to install those apps on the device… I mean… If there is a link to facebook as an option then load facebook on the device if you aren’t going to let me do it.

The display is the only thing that justifies the purchase so far…. But as of right now I don’t have the ability to get content to my Apple devices without purchasing something else… Oh, and transferring via Bluetooth doesn’t work either.

Oops my bad it's $1270.94 with tax on Amazon,not sure why I thought it was $1800 lol.

GadgetGuy · Jun 16, 2022

JamesJB said:
Oops my bad it's $1270.94 with tax on Amazon,not sure why I thought it was $1800 lol.

I thought you had found one of Air 2S Flymore Combo's with the RC Pro for $1800.
Still worth it, even if yoy have to buy it separately, if you plan on eventually getting a Mavic 3. So many more extra programmable buttons on the RC Pro so you can keep your hand on the sticks for complex maneuvers, while adjusting zoom and gimbal elevation simultaneously.

Starz · Jun 17, 2022

JamesJB said:
Is the RC Pro better

Works well with the 2s. Range is more than adequate. Can’t say anything about the M3. Still stuck on the M2 series.

marshvet · Jun 17, 2022

I still find it strange that they offered the RC Pro with the Air 2S when I got it in December, but apparently, now only with the older Smart Controller. What's with that?

Starz · Jun 17, 2022

marshvet said:
What's with that?

$$$$$$$$.
The almighty motivator.

marshvet · Jun 17, 2022

Starz said:
$$$$$$$$.
The almighty motivator.

Yes, I expected that, but they also want consumers to be happy with their product. There have been complaints about the older Smart Controller. Wouldn't that not fare well as more time goes on?

GadgetGuy · Jun 17, 2022

marshvet said:
I still find it strange that they offered the RC Pro with the Air 2S when I got it in December, but apparently, now only with the older Smart Controller. What's with that?

There were no SC's available, so DJI substituted the new RC Pro in the Flymore Combo pack for $1750. As soon as SC's became available, they were substituted back. It was a one time deal! $1200 RC Pro controller for only $550 in the bundle!

dwebb944t · Jun 18, 2022

Homedrone said:
I just got one the other day from Amazon for $1300 with a memory card. If it was $1800 there is no way I’d buy it. I don’t know how they put out a device that has the option to share photos to social media sites without having the ability to install those apps on the device… I mean… If there is a link to facebook as an option then load facebook on the device if you aren’t going to let me do it.

The display is the only thing that justifies the purchase so far…. But as of right now I don’t have the ability to get content to my Apple devices without purchasing something else… Oh, and transferring via Bluetooth doesn’t work either.

I posted a question in this forum about photo cacheing, maybe there isn't much traffic, sorry to hi-jack this one... But maybe you know, are you able to get your photos to cache on the RC Pro? I can only get the videos to cache not matter what I do... so far like you the only thing this controller is good for is the screen, sigh...

GadgetGuy · Jun 19, 2022

dwebb944t said:
so far like you the only thing this controller is good for is the screen, sigh...

You don't have any use for the second scroll wheel, the C1, C2, C3 buttons and the 5 way button, and combinations of the above with the left button?

k.achilleas · Jun 19, 2022

GadgetGuy said:
You don't have any use for the second scroll wheel, the C1, C2, C3 buttons and the 5 way button, and combinations of the above with the left button?

exactly its not just the brighter screen ..its also the customized buttons which are awsome....i use all of them .

Homedrone · Jun 19, 2022

I’m sure it will grow on me once I get it setup the way I need it. But I can’t dismiss the first reaction of how inefficient the device is to move files or install apps. Considering the price, it shouldn’t be this much of a hassle.

GadgetGuy · Jun 20, 2022

k.achilleas said:
exactly its not just the brighter screen ..its also the customized buttons which are awsome....i use all of them .

Myself, I really couldn’t care less about the brighter screen. I fly during the golden hour and usually have it turned down to 25% brightness. It's the convenience, portability, and ergonomics of an integrated device and RC, but mostly all the the extra customized buttons and scroll wheel that allow me to keep my hands on the sticks at all times, while controlling everything, just like on the M2P controller.

GadgetGuy · Jun 20, 2022

Homedrone said:
I’m sure it will grow on me once I get it setup the way I need it. But I can’t dismiss the first reaction of how inefficient the device is to move files or install apps. Considering the price, it shouldn’t be this much of a hassle.

Compare that to the first and final reaction to the $150 RC-N1, with a single scroll wheel and only a single customizable button, sold to control a $2200 drone! It was designed for the $400 Mini 2! RC Pro was specifically designed for the Mavic 3. It just couldn’t be included at the entry price point of $2200.

fd123_2000 · Jun 28, 2022

I have a New RC PRO Smart Controller that i purchased separate when i bought my Mavic 3. I flew with it 2 times, and havent used it since due to my poor eyesight. The range was awesome, and everything was great. I will part with it for the right price if anyone is interested send me a message. ( I can Not sell it cheap, but i can save you some money versus buying a New one.) It was purchased direct from DJI. I have the box, and all paperwork . Everything is there as if you ordered it from DJI. MINT CONDITION, i also have all 100% EXCELLENT FEEDBACK on here, EBAY, and FaceBook. So no worries on getting scammed.

GadgetGuy · Jun 29, 2022

fd123_2000 said:
I have a New RC PRO Smart Controller that i purchased separate when i bought my Mavic 3. I flew with it 2 times, and havent used it since due to my poor eyesight. The range was awesome, and everything was great. I will part with it for the right price if anyone is interested send me a message. ( I can Not sell it cheap, but i can save you some money versus buying a New one.) It was purchased direct from DJI. I have the box, and all paperwork . Everything is there as if you ordered it from DJI. MINT CONDITION, i also have all 100% EXCELLENT FEEDBACK on here, EBAY, and FaceBook. So no worries on getting scammed.

This should be posted to the classifieds section with an asking price.