Real life brightness in sunlight?

gnirtS · Jul 27, 2019

Im pretty sold on getting a smart controller (if they ever get more stock) due to ease of setup and brightness

..BUT can anyone give me feedback on how good the screen is outdoors in bright sunlight and direct sun?

95% of my flights are in those conditions and on my existing tablet even stood in shade its sometimes hard to see. Its unusable without shade.

Is the SC bright enough that it can be easily seen and flown in bright, overhead sunlight ?

What about wearing sunglasses, specifically polarised sunglasses?

bassnbeau · Jul 27, 2019

gnirtS said:
Im pretty sold on getting a smart controller (if they ever get more stock) due to ease of setup and brightness

..BUT can anyone give me feedback on how good the screen is outdoors in bright sunlight and direct sun?

95% of my flights are in those conditions and on my existing tablet even stood in shade its sometimes hard to see. Its unusable without shade.

Is the SC bright enough that it can be easily seen and flown in bright, overhead sunlight ?

What about wearing sunglasses, specifically polarised sunglasses?

Since I am retired, I do 99% of my flying at sunrise and sunset.........Get some fantastic videos.....

gnirtS · Jul 28, 2019

bassnbeau said:
Since I am retired, I do 99% of my flying at sunrise and sunset.........Get some fantastic videos.....

That doesnt really help me find out if its bright enough to see in direct, overhead sunlight though.

THE CYBORG · Jul 28, 2019

Don't know if this is any help as I don't know if they make one but I use a Samsung tablet and put a none reflective screen protector on it, that helped a lot in the sun, it stops those nasty reflections.

Dave A · Jul 28, 2019

I use a 5'5" Crystalsky which is essentially the same screen that is on the Smart Controller. Yes you will be able to see the screen clearly in bright afternoon sun. I mostly fly in bright sun and even with 60 year old eyes I can see what is on the screen clearly. I've never used polarized sunglasses while flying so not sure about that question.

jtus · Jul 28, 2019

I fly in bright sun light all the time and the Smart Controller is bright and easy to see. I wear glasses with photo gray lenses and have no problem seeing the controller screen. I do not use any kind of a sun shield as it is not necessary. I have used a iPhone and iPad and always had trouble seeing the screen even with sun shields.

Rattydude77 · Jul 28, 2019

I have no pro in the sunshine. My girl also wears glasses and never has no problem with the sunshine it's a great controller and in mine and her opion worth every penny

gnirtS · Jul 28, 2019

Sounds promising then - my current phone and tablet is pretty much invisible in direct overhead tropical sunlight.
Im pretty much sold on getting one. If stock ever comes available again!

Coskier · Jul 28, 2019

Used it in glaring sun at the beach yesterday - no problems.

DGNOO · Jul 29, 2019

gnirtS said:
Im pretty sold on getting a smart controller (if they ever get more stock) due to ease of setup and brightness

..BUT can anyone give me feedback on how good the screen is outdoors in bright sunlight and direct sun?

95% of my flights are in those conditions and on my existing tablet even stood in shade its sometimes hard to see. Its unusable without shade.

Is the SC bright enough that it can be easily seen and flown in bright, overhead sunlight ?

What about wearing sunglasses, specifically polarised sunglasses?

Hi
I just got one and bought a pgytech hood. $25. Works fantastic in bright sun.
Obviously if sun is facing directly into the screen it reduces visibility but is still very good. ??

m0j0 · Jul 29, 2019

It should not be a problem. Obviously direct sunlight on the screen makes viewing the image tougher but it's nothing like flying with my old tablet. It's far better.