Smart Controller with Mavic Air 2 - Benefits?

[A.O.]

Yes, MA2 does have digital zoom.

How do I access it?

 

[Heindrich1988]

How do I access it?

Hold down the Fn button (top left of controller) and spin the wheel you normally use for pitch.

 

[A.O.]

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1996 BMW RT 1100cc
Iron Butt Certification is minimum 1,000 miles in 24 hours. I did 1,100 in 19 hours, but that was when I was young!

Oh, I understand what an Iron butt is, never really had the desire to do it though. Used to ride to see my daughter in Norman OK, from conifer colorado in a single stretch , about 750 miles took about 15 hours, with the wife on back.
And I've been over Monarch Pass a few times.
Did Trail Ridge Road they day they opened a couple years running...

 

[A.O.]

Hold down the Fn button (top left of controller) and spin the wheel you normally use for pitch.

Thank you sir... something else to try next time I'm out!

 

[DanMan32]

I think you have to be in that video mode though.

 

[hammerdown]

I got my MA2 in a Fly More bundle with a Smart Controller, and the uptick for a SC in lieu of the standard controller was $400 vs a hefty $750 price if bought separately.

Yup. Ordered one too 2 days ago. I thought same thing. $750 ridiculous. I'll bite at $400.

Upgrading from a Mini to MA2. Tired of using phone too.... can't wait.

 

[DanMan32]

If you can sell your remote for $350, then you'll net the same as the SC package. The lower cost is in trade for the remote.

 

[A.O.]

If you can sell your remote for $350, then you'll net the same as the SC package. The lower cost is in trade for the remote.

Not sure you could get $350 for a used standard remote.

 

[Papabri]

Oh, I understand what an Iron butt is, never really had the desire to do it though. Used to ride to see my daughter in Norman OK, from conifer colorado in a single stretch , about 750 miles took about 15 hours, with the wife on back.
And I've been over Monarch Pass a few times.
Did Trail Ridge Road they day they opened a couple years running...
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I'm afraid my 2-wheel days are over. Bi-lateral foot reconstructions have screwed up my strength and balance. .A trike or quad is never out of the picture, though.

 

[Heindrich1988]

Not sure you could get $350 for a used standard remote.

You certainly cannot. I know somebody who crashed their MA2 into a lake and couldn't retrieve it, so DJI Care was no use. In the end DJI replaced his drone for 70% the cost of the basic Air 2 package. That means the controller is worth about 30% of the $799, which is $240. Then you got to account for the fact that people are far more likely to lose their drones than their controllers, so there'll be quite a lot of sadly orphaned controllers on the market, or those cast aside in favour of a smart controller.

 

[hammerdown]

If you can sell your remote for $350, then you'll net the same as the SC package. The lower cost is in trade for the remote.

No. I ordered MA2 fly more combo with smart controller. Don't have standard remote.

Do have a mini to sell to recoup some of the cost.?

 

[A.O.]

I'm afraid my 2-wheel days are over. Bi-lateral foot reconstructions have screwed up my strength and balance. .A trike or quad is never out of the picture, though.

So you are 7 years older than I am so I understand, I've had both shoulders done and the bike (840lbs) keeps getting heavier. I still ride but not as much. I'm thinking a little 2 seat convertible when my riding days are over.

 

[scoble08]

I love my Mavic Air 2 and have been happy with the controller that came with it. I heard that recently DJI has updated the Smart Controller to work with the Mavic Air 2 and I wonder if anyone can explain what the biggest benefits are of using a Smart Controller versus the one that came with the MA2?

I know the obvious -

• Bright, large Screen
• Built in Screen, no need to use your phone

Are there any other major benefits?
Does the smart controller have the same special features that is on the Stock Controller (Quick Shots, Active tracking, hyperlapse modes, etc) or are there additional features?

Any information anyone can offer is appreciated.
Thanks

HDMI output!

 

[Hoboman]

I can’t wait to upgrade to a MA2 and try and justify this controller to my wife

Thats tough, not upgrade but asking the wife

 

[DanMan32]

Not sure you could get $350 for a used standard remote.

Exactly. Just noting the break even point.

 

[BBALL999]

1. Bright HD screen. It's like watching a 4K TV even in the sunlight.
2. Two dials, left and right. Left adjusts Gimbal angle, Right is Zoom.
3. No need to switch between photo and video. It has dedicated buttons for each.
4. Quicker to fly. No setup or mounting Phone/Device. About 30 sec. and you're flying.

I finally found the Lanyard Screws for the Smart Controller...they are selling on ebay....here is the link.........https://www.ebay.com/itm/DJI-Smart-Controller-Lanyard-Mounting-Eye-Hole-Screws/313337858405?hash=item48f4644965:gY0AAOSwX2pf0mkc