Screen protector for RC-usefulness

Red_Pyro · Apr 22, 2023

Many threads about screen protectors already. However none of them answer my question: Are they any useful in the first place ? Scratches don't seem to too much of an issue I find, does it also protects the screen if you happen to drop it on concrete ? What's your experience with those protectors for people who have been using it for a longer time ?
Thanks for your help

akdrone · Apr 22, 2023

I view them as insurance and often don't get a payback for several years. I keep pretty good care of my RC screen and doubt I'll ever need to replace it but screen protectors are cheap and if I drop it and scratch the face I can remove the protector and replace it. They have been extremely useful for my phone and watch but admittedly the RC Controller is less of a concern.

Sir Maxwell Greene · Apr 23, 2023

I've had experiencing cracking the rear screen on my dslr, not cheap to replace. So i figured with the RC why not. The screen is much bigger than a dslr and the screen protector pretty cheap and easy to install.

As with the DSLR its my concern is bumping the screen on a sharp edge of the tripod etc, or me moving around while filming sitting, standing on different jobs. I use the ones from Sunnylife.

Sunnylife Protective Film Tempered Glass Screen Film Protector Accessories for DJI RC Mini 3 Pro Controller

sunnylife.net

Gagey52 · Apr 23, 2023

G’day Red_Pyro, I only use protection on my phone and tablets. The only time I had an incident it seemed the protection took the shock and shattered, the screen underneath was fine. Hope this helps.
Regards

Anthony Ivory · Apr 23, 2023

I also recommend using a lanyard so you dont have to worry about accidentally dropping it.

John G. · Apr 23, 2023

I purchased a used smart controller. The screen had what looked like a sheen of dried soap (?). Put a protector over it and it is crystal clear now.

RoosArt · Apr 23, 2023

I bought a lanyard on amazon and it came with a screen protector for the dji rc. I think a lanyard is a must and very handy when hand launching.

rgarjr · Apr 23, 2023

Glass screen shields are cheap in price and offer piece of mind from scuffs or scratches. Probably not going to help with drop.

Red_Pyro · Apr 23, 2023

Thanks all for your replies

annamariaslim · Jun 5, 2023

Concensus on which screen protector is the best, anti glare a plus?

Sir Maxwell Greene · Jun 5, 2023

Also consider the thickness, currently im struggling with setting up the waypoints on the screen, i reckon my glass screen protector is a little bit thick and makes the sensitivity a little bit dumb and slow. Its annoying.

rwilliam99 · Jun 5, 2023

annamariaslim said:
Concensus on which screen protector is the best, anti glare a plus?

I bought this one, not for the screen protection but for the matte surface - I found the glossy screen reflected too much in bright light. It has worked well for me, greatly improving bright light performance:

Amazon.com