There is no rejecting it. The initial DJI RC, launched in 2022 with the Mini 3 Pro, was a hit.
The primary attractive element about the then-new remote controller was that it was a more cost effective all-in-one option than the exceptionally pricey DJI Smart Controller and its follower, the similarly pricey DJI RC Pro.
One year later on, we have actually an upgraded variation of the DJI RC, the DJI RC2, which presently works just with the DJI Air 3.
In this post, we’ll be doing a deep dive into the DJI RC2, concentrating on:
- Construct quality
- Size and Weight
- Continual Screen Brightness
- Numerous Functions, and so on
Furthermore, we’ll talk about whether it deserves overcoming the freshly launched DJI RC-N2.
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Advantages of the DJI RC2
One can take a look at the DJI RC2 and right away recognize that it will be a helpful piece of included tech for the Air 3 and subsequent drones that are launched afterwards.
Integrated Screen
The very first thing observed on the RC2 is the Android-based, 5.5 â³ incorporated screen.
This screen is the very same size as the now-discontinued DJI Smart Controller and the present DJI RC PRO.
Couple the screen size with an ongoing 700-nit brightness and the DJI RC2 shines as an economical and trustworthy all-in-one devoted gadget.
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Convenience
Due to the fact that the screen is developed into the RC2, there is no longer any requirement to need to connect a smart device or gadget to the controller to fly it.
The DJI Fly app is currently filled onto the remote controller, simply waiting to be triggered and utilized.
As no mobile phone is needed to fly, getting the Air 3 up in the air and flying takes somewhat less time than it would to take out a mobile phone, connect the cable televisions, switch on the RC, and open the DJI Fly app.
With the DJI RC2, it is as simple as switching on the Air 3 and RC2 and flying. That’s it.
Since the DJI RC is a self-contained devoted remote controller for the Air 3, there are no cable televisions required.
This is helpful because there is one less thing to stress over.
Connection cable televisions are an extra failure point in photography and videography devices, as they often break or get lost or forgotten, bringing the session to a stop.
Not needing to handle cable televisions is one less product to fail as soon as out and about flying.
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Rate
The greatest advantage, one numerous will value, is that the RC2 is a lot more economical than the DJI RC Pro.
No, the RC Pro does not presently deal with the Air 3, nevertheless, it is excellent to see an all-in-one option that is not upwards of USD 1000.00+.
Presently, the DJI RC2 is offering on the DJI site for USD 369.00. Unfortunately, it appears to be out of stock rather regularly.
If you have an Air 3 and truly require a DJI RC2, there are main DJI ones on Amazon, though somewhat more pricey, at the time of this post’s writing.
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Build/Design
The DJI RC2 is a quality-built remote controller. Utilizing a somewhat darker gray plastic than the DJI RC, the RC2 looks relatively more expert and less, well, hobby-like.
When in hand, the RC2 has definitely no flexing or creaking, likewise contributing to the strong develop.
Among the most crucial elements of a remote controller, aside from how well it performs its designated functions, is how well it feels when utilizing it.
DJI has actually nailed the ergonomics of all of their controllers, the DJI RC2 being no exception.
Although simply a standard rectangular shape, the RC2 has actually textured and somewhat grippy sides that fit completely in the hand when holding the remote controller, making the ergonomics area on.
All of the buttons and scroll wheels are within reach and have a similarly strong feel to them. Mentioning scroll wheels, the wheels on the RC2 are no longer aluminum, like the DJI RC.
They have actually been changed with grooved tough black plastic, which in fact has more grip than the previous metal ones.
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Weight/Size
The weight of the DJI RC2 is 420g. A little more than the 390g of the initial DJI RC Compared to the bigger and more pricey DJI RC Pro the RC2 is 240g lighter in weight.
When building up devices in a drone knapsack or photography bag, every ounce and gram counts.
The Good News Is the RC2 is light enough so as not to make a considerable influence on devices weight.
We have actually flown with drones that have huge controllers weighing pounds, not ounces. The weight of the DJI RC2 is invited.
The RC2 is somewhat bigger than the RC-N2, the basic Air 3 controller without an incorporated screen. Although bigger, as discussed in the style area, its shape, and size are rather ergonomic.
When it concerns drone remote controllers, there aren’t a lot of variations fit: square, bigger square, and rectangular shape.
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Screen
Among the genuinely valued elements of the all-in-one DJI RC2 is the big incorporated screen.
The 5.5-inch screen is somewhat smaller sized than your basic iPhone screen, with a greater continual brightness
The brightness of the RC2 screen belongs to what makes it helpful to the pastime.
The 5.5 â³ screen is a continual 700-nits of brightness. While the DJI RC Pro is a complete 1000 nits, the brightness of the RC2 display screen is completely appropriate for shooting throughout those terribly brilliant days.
If utilizing a matte screen protector, screen watching is even much better.
Although numerous mobile phone business stress how brilliant their screens are (1000 nit this, 1500 nit that), numerous if not the majority of those mobile phone start to dim to the point of being unusable (sometimes) after a brief time period in summerlike conditions.
I frequently shoot in the brilliant Main Florida sun, on both the DJI RC and RC2, and have actually never ever had an issue with seeing the screen.
Furthermore, the screen on the RC2 never ever dims, no matter how hot it is out. When shooting throughout severe heat conditions the screen remains at complete brightness, without failing.
Couple this with how practical the RC2 is to the total setup procedure of flying and it is a no-brainer for me.
Beyond the brightness of the screen, the display screen is FHD, and the images streamed to it are not just clear however likewise fluid performing at a crisp 1080p 60fps.
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DJI Fly
Something that needs to be discussed here in the screen area, as numerous understand, is that the DJI RC2 runs a preloaded variation of the DJI Fly app.
As the DJI RC2 is Android-based, and is basically an Android clever gadget, utilizing DJI Fly on it resembles the user experience running DJI Fly on any Android phone
Since the RC2 is a devoted gadget just for DJI Fly, it runs efficiently without any indications of doubt or stutter.
Furthermore, like on any Android gadget, WiFi can be accessed and the remote controller (and Air 3) firmware can be updated as typical.
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Compatibility
The DJI RC2 (and RC-N2) is presently just suitable with the DJI Air 3. This is due to the fact that of the brand-new O4 (OcuSync 4.0) transmission system, which we’ll discuss soon.
There is no informing if DJI intend on making the DJI RC2 backwards suitable to deal with the drones the DJI RC deals with, being:
- Mavic 3 Series
- Air Two
- Mini 3 Series
Also, we have yet to see if DJI intend on making the Air 3 and future drones backwards suitable with the DJI RC and DJI RC Pro
Time will inform what remains in shop for the DJI RC2, nevertheless, as it stands since the writing of this post, the DJI RC2 is just suitable with drones utilizing the O4 transmission system (i.e. Air 3).
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OcuSync 4.0
OcuSync 4.0 is DJI’s most recent video transmission system, with OcuSync 3.0 being the one utilized for the Mavic 3, Air 2S, and Mini 3 series.
For the OcuSync 4.0 system in the DJI RC2, the antenna system is consisted of 2 transmitters and 4 receivers.
This brand-new system, although primarily hidden, has dead giveaways in the use of 2 brand-new bunny ear antennas that turn and fold for optimal signal protection
The antennas are not for appearances or fond memories however. The brand-new image transmission system streams HD video at 60fps, with a much more powerful transmission system than formerly, and requires more antennas to do so.
OcuSync 4.0 can send video as much as an optimal series of 12.43 miles (20km).
The transmission signal supports 2.4 GHz, 5.1 GHz, and 5.8 GHz frequency bands supplying the DJI RC2 with more powerful anti-interference abilities.
What does all of this mean? While we never ever promote flying beyond visual view (BVLOS), it does indicate the capability to fly with a much more powerful signal that is less susceptible to disturbance from outdoors sources.
The strong signal is perfect for those flying in city locations or locations with high disturbance, such as in a downtown setting or huge neighborhoods.
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Storage Alternatives
Unlike requirement, non-integrated evaluated controllers, the DJI RC2 has both internal storage and SD card storage also.
The DJI RC2’s internal storage is 32GB, while an SD card of the advised size of 256GB can be utilized.
The factor for the storage choices is twofold.
To Start With, the internal storage homes DJI files, files that run the remote controller and are required for DJI Fly, 11 GB worth to be specific. 21GB is then left for user-defined material.
Second Of All, both the internal and SD card storage choices can be utilized for saving screenshots and screen recordings.
Screenshots and screen recording choices are excellent for content developers who count on such material when making drone-related tutorials.
As a reward, for those not requiring to make use of the SD card slot for material, the SD card slot can be utilized as a storage slot for an additional SD card for the Air 3
I typically bring SD card storage cases with me on business shoots, filled with several SD cards.
Nevertheless, when flying recreationally, or simply bringing one drone with me on a shoot, I’ll leave the storage services behind and simply count on the additional SD card in the RC2 if something takes place to the Air 3’s card and I require the backup.
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Battery
According to DJI, the DJI RC2 has 2 3100mAh batteries.
This enables the DJI RC2 to run for around 3 hours, provide or take a couple of minutes, on the optimum brightness setting.
To charge the internal battery/batteries, it takes 1.5 hours (from dead), utilizing a 9v quickly battery charger.
Similar to the remainder of the charging ports on the Air 3, the remote controller also utilizes a basic USB-C connection, making charging the RC easier.
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Charging
Charging the DJI RC2 is done by the following:
Action 1: Place the USB-C end of the consisted of USB-C cable television into the USB-C port on the bottom right of the DJI RC2.
Action 2: Plug the basic USB end into your 65 or 100-watt PD battery charger.
The LED sign lights on the face of the remote controller will stream and blink to signify charging.
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Pairing
To Match the DJI RC2 to the Air 3 (and probably freshly launched DJI drones):
ACTION 1: Switch On the DJI RC2. After it has actually booted, tap the Connection Guide button on the DJI Fly app primary screen.
ACTION 2: You’ll be triggered to power on the Air 3, with guidelines to do so.
Furthermore, there are more guidelines to see when tapping the 1/2 at the top of the screen. After checking out that info, you can Continue.
ACTION 3: After looking for the Air 3 for a couple of seconds and stopping working to find it, you’ll exist with a message in blue specifying “ Not able to link to airplane“? Tap this message.
ACTION 4: You’ll then be given the pairing screen.
Press and hold the power button on the Air 3 for about 4 seconds. The Air 3 will make an audible signal symbolizing it remains in pairing mode.
Tap the Set button at the bottom of the DJI RC2 screen. It will beep, loudly, symbolizing the pairing procedure.
After about 10 seconds, the Air 3 needs to couple with the brand-new DJI RC2.
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Functions
Although the DJI RC2 is simplified in style, it has a complete function set, deserving of talking about.
We’ll take a look at all of the buttons, switches, and dials on the remote controller, in addition to the functions they carry out.
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The face of the DJI RC2
- Go back to House button (RTH)
- When pushed and held, the Air 3 will immediately go back to the place marked as house in the DJI Fly app. RTH choices can be changed.
- Cine, Typical, and Sport mode switch
- Cine— sluggish smooth flight with moistened controls. Customized for getting cinematic shots
- Typical — right out of package, basic control speed
- Sport — enables the Air 3 to fly at accelerate to 46.9 miles per hour. This mode switches off all obstacle-avoidance
- Power button ( press then long-press-hold to switch on)
- 4 LED indicator/status lights and a Power On LED
- 4 green LED: 75%– 100% battery life
- 3 green LED: 50%– 75% battery life
- 2 green LED: 25%– 50% battery life
- 1 green LED: 0%– 25% battery life
- 2 Removable Control Sticks and Stick Holder
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The back of the DJI RC2
- C1 and C2 buttons. Can be tailored as follows:
- C1 Button
- Recenter/Tilt Gimbal Down
- Follow/FPV
- Auxilliary Lights
- Cruise Control
- AE Lock On/Off
- Boost EV
- Decline EV
- Electronic Camera Settings
- Change Cams
- Strategy Waypoint Flight
- C2 Button
- Recenter/Tilt Gimbal Down
- Follow/FPV
- Auxilliary Lights
- Cruise Control
- AE Lock On/Off
- Boost EV
- Decline EV
- Electronic Camera Settings
- Change Cams
- Strategy Waypoint Flight
- C1 Button
- 2 Slots to save the detachable control sticks
- 2 recessed installing holes
- Vent
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The top of the DJI RC2
- 2 scroll wheels/dials
- Left dial
- Right Wheel/Dial. Can be tailored as follows:
- Zoom In/Out
- Change Focal Length
- Change EV
- Change Shutter Speed
- Change ISO
- Video record button
- Image shutter button
- 2 internal/integrated antennas
- 2 bunny ear adjustable antennas
Button/Dial Modifiers
Furthermore, there are modifiers or button and dial mixes that carry out specific functions also and can be altered:
- C1 Button + Right Dial
- Zoom In/Out
- Change Focal Length
- Change EV
- Change Shutter Speed
- Change ISO
- C2 Button + Right Dial
- Zoom In/Out
- Change Focal Length
- Change EV
- Change Shutter Speed
- Change ISO
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The bottom of the DJI RC2
- SD Card Slot
- Can accept SD cards as much as 256GB
- USB-C Port
- Installing Holes— for lanyard clasps, and so on
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Is the DJI RC2 Much Better Than The DJI RC?
In one method, the DJI RC2 is much better than the DJI RC. This is due to the fact that it utilizes the a lot more effective OcuSync 4.0 video transmission system and deals with the DJI Air 3.
Presently, aside from the RC-N2, no other controllers deal with it
Unfortunately the DJI RC2 is not much better than the DJI RC because it can just manage the DJI Air 3 at the time of this writing, whereas the DJI RC has the ability to manage the:
Likewise, due to the fact that the DJI RC2 has actually altered in physical measurements (with the addition of the external antennas), devices like the controller sun hood cover for the DJI RC will not work.
If you have a DJI RC, with a sun hood cover, like I own, you’ll need to acquire another particularly for the DJI RC2.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION’S
Can you set up other apps on DJI RC 2?
Unfortunately, the response is no. Like the DJI RC, the DJI RC2 can not set up or sideload any apps. It comes preloaded with DJI Fly which is all.
Time will inform if DJI opens the DJI RC2 to permit other apps to be set up.
Can you livestream from DJI RC 2?
At the time of this post’s writing, the DJI RC2 can not livestream, as it has no access to YouTube or other streaming applications.
Currrently, the only method to livestream with the Air 3 would be utilizing the DJI RC-N2.
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Devices
Although having actually simply been launched 2 months earlier (July 2023), there are currently several devices offered for the DJI RC2.
Remote Controller Sun Hood Cover
RC Sun Hood Covers are a terrific concept for the DJI RC2.
Although the RC2 performs at a constant 700 nits, the screen can still cast a great deal of glare in direct sun, if not utilizing a matte screen protector.
RC Sun Hood Covers are not just adjustable, however they likewise permit the RC2 to be kept with the control sticks set up.
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Anti-Glare Glass Screen Protector
For included presence in direct sunshine, matte anti-glare screen protectors do a terrific task at minimizing glare, in addition to supplying included security for the 5.5 â³ incorporated screen.
If you currently have a pack of these for a DJI RC, they will deal with the DJI RC2, as the screen measurements are the very same size.
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Lanyard Neck Strap
Utilizing a lanyard assists significantly when shooting yourself doing any kind of activity, as it maximizes the hands for more natural motion.
Produce your own Lanyard Setup
For those desiring an easier lanyard option, though eventually more pricey, you can make use of a lanyard screw and Peak Style video camera strap mix.
I personally utilize this setup, as I utilize a comparable one for all of my ground video cameras and it is practical, durable, and swappable in between my DJI RC and DJI RC2 utilizing the anchor adapters.
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Downsides of the DJI RC2
Although the RC2 is a terrific financial investment, there are 2 glaring downsides to owning the DJI RC2.
The very first downside is that the DJI RC2 does not permit the setup of 3rd celebration apps, implying that if you wish to demand LAANC permission, inspect the weather condition, run Litchi (if/when the Air 3 is supported), or inspect any other drone-related info apps, you’ll require an extra gadget on-hand, like a smart device.
The 2nd downside is that the DJI RC2 does not permit livestreaming utilizing apps like YouTube. Presently, the only method to livestream would be utilizing the basic DJI RC-N2, as discussed in the frequently asked question.
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Is the DJI RC 2 Worth It?
Although there are an unfavorable occasionally, like no livestreaming or running 3rd celebration apps, the DJI RC2 is certainly worth it (if you do not need those choices).
Thinking about the rate of the DJI RC2, either when consisted of in the DJI RC2 Fly More Combination, or if bought independently, having a devoted controller with a decently brilliant incorporated screen deserves it.
Also, if you likewise consider the truth that this kind of setup is practical, fast, and space-saving, one can see that getting the DJI RC2 will likewise make flying a lot easier, and even enjoyable.