This is what happens without competition in the market. This is now ‘innovation’ and people will get hyped bc that’s all that’s out there. And it’s insanely pricey
I have this. I can confirm that it's worth the money.. remember this drone is a bit of gear that's capable of producing professional footage, not a cheap toy just made for fun. If you think about it, you can spunk £/$600 on tyres for your car that will last you a year, yet people complain that THE LATEST bit of tech is expensive - it's the first of it's kind - and it's very good at doing what it does. The screen is superior to any phone, it means that you can be up and flying within 30 seconds of taking out of a bag - there's no fiddly messing around with phones, cables, clamps - you're flying high as quick as possible. It's also a complete android device too, so you could use it as a browser, for Facebook, Insta and all the other social media things (if that's your thing)... and you'll easily pay more than that for any decent phone. Can't use the argument 'Yeah, but my one does everything' - yeah, all very good until someone phones you during a flight and messes up your shot. It's not without its faults though, so I've found, there IS a problem within the current firmware regarding carrying an SD card in it - it can cause memory glitches and 'System Update' closures for no apparent reason.. but, after a weekend of contact with DJI, I've been told this will be ironed out. My advice is try one.. if it's not for you then send it back for a refund... but if you're into the flying/filming on a more serious note, then embrace the future of controllers! :)
Robert Pruitt Ha! Fair play. Ironically I sold the whole lot, including the drone, after the Heathrow airport problem here in England and it made it nearly impossible to fly anywhere without people complaining! If I were to get another drone I’d stick to the cheapest option!
TheAmazingTC I crashed mine into the jungle in Northern Thailand 2 days ago. I just made a video about it on my channel. I am heartbroken like my pet died :(. We both need new drones. Even though I won’t have the cash for the smart controller, I’ll secretly be jealous of yours if truth be told :)
One feature I see right aways that you'll be giving up by going with the Smart Controller vs the standard controller is the dedicated telemetry screen. For me it is far easier to read this data on the dedicated screen instead of the cluttered DJI Go 4 app screen.
I have watched several videos about this remote controller, and I have to congratulate you for the easy way you explain everything, and how you labeled what all the ports and buttons are for. Also, the fact that the antennas are meant to be used pointing down, is a surprise to me! I fly my Mavic 2 Pro using an i-Pad "mini" , which measures about 7.75 inches across, and this new remote has a 5.5 inche screen. Perhaps when (and if) DJI comes out with a much larger option, I would buy it, because I am aware of all the advantages it offers. Thanks a lot for the video!
Well, it is much appreciated! I heavily rely on your reviews and usage as I piece together my work fleet for when I get my 107. Without such valuable insight, I'd have wasted money on wrong decisions in this process...
Part of the attraction of the Mavic line is portability. - This new Smart controller somewhat defeats this. Try putting this into an already packed flight case ... . Keep in mind that most folks still have to carry their phones with them anyway. A retro step imo. Had they done this one first and included with my Pro2 I would probably have bought the foldable remote as an upgrade. I use a a Samsung Note 8. Superb large AMOLED screen with over 1000 Nits brightness. No problem and I get the benefit of the considerably smaller controller. Add the cost and it makes very little sense. Perhaps this new controller is practical for Phantom owners as it is smaller than their current one but I can't see much point otherwise.
Another part of the attraction of the Mavic line is that you can bring it and shoot with it anywhere. Except, you can't shoot it in freezing temperatures because your phone will shut off. The smart controller isn't for everyone, it's for a specific group of people who need a more "extreme", if you will, solution to controlling the Mavic 2. The high price, if anything, is an indicator of the fact that DJI recognizes what market would be interested in this, and how small that market is.
Awesome review video. Your production value of the review is perfect.. Clean, informative and a pleasure to watch. My new Fav Drone channel!!!! Keep them coming!!!
Darn good review! You did your job. It is up to the people if they choose to purchase it. I am strongly considering it myself, even though it is expensive. It will save time and provide a better flying experience. Thanks!
Which Mavic were you speaking of when you said , "one quick flight and the remote battery is down to 60%"? Because with my Mavic 2 Zoom I could go through 3 batteries easy and still have life in my remote...
Aldryn-Another good review on your part. I can't help but say, I know you live or at least shoot in San Diego. I do to, born and raised there, but now I live in lovely Jamul, in east county. I just bought the Smart Controller, and thank goodness, I really dig it so far. To me the controls seem to be a little smoother than the standard controller. I couldn't prove that, but it feels very sold and smooth. I love all the other features it has and of course the convienence of just grabbing it instead of hooking up the monitor to the other controller. Marc T.
This controller has been so convenient without fiddling around with hooking up the mount, iphone / Ipad, and wires. Basically, turn everything on and fly! I've used Futabas and Spectrums for RC planes and helicopters before and this DJI smart controller isn't a surprise when it comes to cost. Can't wait for the Mavic Air 2 to be added to the roster. That will be 3 DJI drones I can fly with one controller...separately of course LOL! Oh, my tip if you ever decide to get one. Don't install the micro SD in the controller when initializing or updating :)
I had so many problems with the Phantom 4 Pro Plus returned 3 of them because of screen and camera issues, finally bought the P4P and the 7” crystal sky monitor, hope DJI fixed their quality control issues.
Great video of this controller I've preordered. Can you tell me how we load maps onto the controller if we don't have tethering on our cell phones? Do we load them by city or state?
This, right here, is why DJI deliberately made the slots on the arms of the M2 controller smaller than the MP. So that their CrystalSky Mounting Bracket would no longer fit and therefore the small CrystalSky couldn't be attached anymore. Sneaky sneaky DJI. Rather than being loyal to those customers who'd bought their CS and mounting bracket they decided to abandon them and come out with this instead hoping that those that had the previous system would then buy this as well. Well no thank you! I'll stick with my CS and custom made 3D printed mounting bracket, which means I can also swap it out for my iPhone when I want to use 3rd party apps that are a nightmare to use on the Android system. Oh, and that change in the mounting system for the thumb sticks sounds pretty deliberate as well, so that if you happen to lose one you can't then use the ones that came with your original controller and you'll have to buy a new set. This is how DJI operate. This is how DJI treat their customers, trying to squeeze every penny out of them every chance they get. Apple by another name.
@mPky1 Because there comes a point when they go beyond making a profit into seriously taking the piss with their customers, just like Apple have been doing for the past few years since Cook took over when prices soared and innovation dropped. THAT'S the point. DJI have adopted Apple's model and the worrying thing is that other companies will follow suit because Apple and DJI are getting away with it! As a customer you expect a level of customer care and commitment from a company when you buy a product. You don't expect it to be dropped at the first opportunity in return for trying to flog you the next thing on their assembly line. The good news is that Apple are now starting to struggle (blaming China) - but the bitter truth is that more people are now finally starting to wake up to their business practices, not to mention the law suits that have been coming their way for protectionism. Only time will tell how this all plays out, but as a consumer who has carefully watched how DJI operate over the last few years I must say their current attitude towards their loyal customers stinks.
for the audio pop at 9:40 , I use to have that issue with audio and found that fading it while leaving a 1 frame gap in the audio between the next clip fixed it most times
Excellent video and review. Boy oh boy is that some kind of cool controller. Love it. That's about as handy, dandy as you can get for a controller. Love the way the antennas can point down to stay out of the way. I'm wondering if you can just go home, plug in your HDMI cable to it and a TV set and watch video. Even if you can't, the HDMI is certainly handy for a second monitor anywhere, especially on a shoot. Well, looks like it all works well, and I'm just gonna have to save up some money if I want one. Thanks for the terrific review. Marc.
Wow! Looks nice. I wasn’t expecting this to be out today. One question: on the bottom there seem to be a couple of 1/4 20 mounting holes. Am I correct about that? I would love to have this remote depending on the price but since I use a wheelchair and have a little finger dexterity trouble I mount my current remote onto a bracket. I would have to figure out some kind of solution.
I own the 5.5 Crystal Sky...is the DJI Smart Controller worth buying? I feel that the CS can toggle between several drones whereas the DJI Smart Controller can only connect to drones that utilize Occusync 2.0
Aldryn, have you seen anything about the DJI Smart Controller being compatible with Litchi? I'm not an Android guy so I don't what that platform is capable of. Do you think we could consider the controller basically an Android tablet?
The major problem with the drone industry in general is they refuse to cooperate in any way, unlike the rest of the RC industry which got their act together years ago. I can buy one deluxe transmitter that will control ten RC models of different brands, each with its own custom profile. And the transmitters are a fraction of what this DJI-only unit costs. Try $199 and I might consider this one. The current price is absurd.
Hi there. First of all thank you for your time and sharing all your work. I am working in broadcast filming events by drone live. I am having problems with 1080p 50p . Broadcast live feeds wanted 1080 50i. I am looking for some solutions. I am using transmitter and feeding my footage from my phantom 4 advanced plus. Quality on tv awful. What you van recommend for me in your experience. I would appreciate your help. Thank you.
Hi. Nice video. I have 2 questions: 1- Do you know if the two wheels can be set to move (pan and tilt) the camera? 2- Do you know if there is also a combo with the Enterprise edition? Thanks
f the app locks up or crashes, can you reboot the screen without shutting off the remote? The Phantom 4 Pro + has this problem. If your Android crashes, you must reboot the entire controller mid-flight. This forces your Phantom to RTH while you reboot. Hopefully, this controller allows you to reboot your Android but STILL allow you to control your aircraft during this reboot.
Hi Aldryn ! I have a question for you. How does the sticks feel ? Are they more like the one’s from the Mavic 2 controller (stiff) or more like the one’s from the phantom 4 controller (smooth) ? Thanks!
Great review! Good user interface. As a recent DJI M2 owner, wish I knew this remote was on the near horizon...I would have saved extra coin that I spent for new tablet, connection cables, etc. Oh well...I will be scooping this new Smart Controller soon!
Hello Aldryn! That was an awesome tutorial. Thank you so much. For years I thought about buying a smart controller remote rather than using my iPhone. Watching this video helped me make that decision to finally get one. I do have a question. What #ND filter did you use on that bright sunny day? I really liked how the footage looked in post.
I love this controller. It was expensive, yes, but I figured it was still cheaper than the cost of a 1,000 nit crystal sky. Plus the build quality is far superior to the stock remote. I love the 5D button, and on the smart controller it's much more rugged, whereas I seldom used it on the stock remote. EDIT: The fact that it's flexible with so many drones means I can now just buy the aircraft body. That actually makes this device more of an investment.
Hi! Yet another great video bud. Silly question but at min 6:08 you mentioned that we could transfer the video from the remote control to the SD card on controller to share it out. Why would we not want to use the SD card on the drone itself which has sharper video? Probably a dumb question and I’m late to the game but hoping for an answer. I was under the impression that you would put the SD card in ahead of time in order to record your voice along with the video. Thanks again as always.
Hey Aldren, I didn't notice a spot for one, but is there a spot to connect a Lanyard so your nice new, expensive smart controller doesn't bite the big one? Are those screw mount holes on the bottom of the remote? Maybe one could screw something into those and jury-rig a lanyard spot. Thanks for the post. Your vids are always appreciated!
Great video !!! but $649 for this RC......come on , give me a break !!! DJI's customers are been taking for a bunch of suckers now , I guess !!! I gave enough money to DJI!! enough is enough !! Bye Bye DJI!!!!!!!
mike...can you talk or navigate on the controller? It's pricey but the worst is you can't pair it with any other drones. It's dedicated to a couple drones only. ALL model remotes will match up to any of their receivers. STUPID not to be able to switch to any of their products. I would go as far as to call it greedy.....they MAKE you buy more of their products than you should need...
cameraflyer...that's my point....horizon or any of the other rc companies you can pair multiple aircraft with any of their remotes....but not dji.....you have to a have a dedicated remote for each model you have. I'm done with them....I already have more than $3,000 in dji drones and now that want another $650 and it won't work on anything I already have? buh bye.....There's already as good or better stuff coming out....I'll never buy another from them
I like that DJI finally created something that was needed. It's just a shame that it's not backwards compatible with the original Mavic Pro. I'd only buy it with the Mavic 2 Pro and not a separate purchase.
Aldryn, very nice overview and test of the new smart controller. This is funny since you've already produced the video why you're walking around all the colossal convention locations and DJI is posting their RUclips Ad seconds for your release, LOL! Thanks for the excellent overview, but we'll have to wait and see how much and how long before they get this controller onto the shelves for sales??? Thanks and hope you're having fun at CES.
nnice review, finally a youtuber that dosent yell subscribe, thats how you earn one from me, im down under in NZ, south island and have been looking to upgrade from my very old 3, witch we used as our ring bearer for our wedding,
I think DJI listens to comments because I had called them a while back maybe like other people did and I left them a comment like why they can't make a controller with a built-in screen like GoPro why do you have to use your cell phone as a screen cell phones app for making phone calls cell phones are private so I'm very excited right now to see what this smart controller is looks like and what it does because I'm not a cell phone user I'm not going back to that thing gave me a brain tumor made me very sick and so this could be a nice game changer for me with this smart controller. Thank you sooo much for this review. Now I am in the market for my very first DJI 😎👍👌
Looks super nice but price is a little high for something that only works with a few drones. On a side note, I love the sound of the Mavic 2 powering up its propellers.
Can you please show us (or explain) how it fits into the Fly More Combo Shoulder Bag. Does it fit at all? Do you have to reconfigure the little flappy thing that normally separates the spare batteries and standard controller?
I have 3 questions; 1. Can you link it to several birds at once, to use one at a time of course? 2. Can you hook up an external battery and charge while you use it if it’s gets low? 3. Once it’s linked with the Smart Controller, does the bird forget the original controller?
I have CS and I don’t like the way DJI release the firmware and feature of the CS that’s so behind from the iOS or Android smartphone version. Does this RC have the same support parity like the CS? I noticed on the website that this RC supports 3rd party apps where CS monitor doesn’t. Is that mean any 3rd party apps? or only the one that are approved by DJI.
Can I ask the following? Do you update the firmware before you bind it to the ac and if so how? and if you say stick a memory card into the rc , can you stream 4k vids directly onto the controller as opposed to ripping them from the drone later?
I do have Two Mavic-2-Pro's, but only one drone has smart controller. Does it possible to use one controller for 2 drones (Not at a same time), like having two cars for one driver. Can you do a video on this subject ?
Hi, Aldryn 👍🏻👍🏻 I have always wondered when DJI would come out the controller with a screen for the Mavic it’s about time even though it’s a little expensive. Aldryn have you ever flown any of the Yuneec drones they have a cool controller for the Typhoon H. The controller screen really did well in bright sunlight. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great Friday !!! Danny
Thanks. Terrific review as always. My mavic 2 zoom is only 2 weeks old. Darn! Anyhow, I can imagine the challenges that dji has supporting all the variants of iPhone and Android, so this controller makes sense. I do get concerned that they will release new features that are only available to the controller. Time will tell. Holding off for now.
I see you can put a memory card in the smart controller and in the Mavic 2 pro. But... which one do you put a memory card in? I would imagine not 2 memory cards with one in each?
You still will have the notifications coming up... which you need to swipe off, right... ? You should mention that the sticks are not interchangeable with the old RC since the thread is different... a slight bummer. what about connecting goggles?
This is what happens without competition in the market. This is now ‘innovation’ and people will get hyped bc that’s all that’s out there. And it’s insanely pricey
That look on your face when you started the drone up just like a kid opening a cool Christmas gift.
I have this. I can confirm that it's worth the money.. remember this drone is a bit of gear that's capable of producing professional footage, not a cheap toy just made for fun. If you think about it, you can spunk £/$600 on tyres for your car that will last you a year, yet people complain that THE LATEST bit of tech is expensive - it's the first of it's kind - and it's very good at doing what it does. The screen is superior to any phone, it means that you can be up and flying within 30 seconds of taking out of a bag - there's no fiddly messing around with phones, cables, clamps - you're flying high as quick as possible. It's also a complete android device too, so you could use it as a browser, for Facebook, Insta and all the other social media things (if that's your thing)... and you'll easily pay more than that for any decent phone. Can't use the argument 'Yeah, but my one does everything' - yeah, all very good until someone phones you during a flight and messes up your shot.
It's not without its faults though, so I've found, there IS a problem within the current firmware regarding carrying an SD card in it - it can cause memory glitches and 'System Update' closures for no apparent reason.. but, after a weekend of contact with DJI, I've been told this will be ironed out.
My advice is try one.. if it's not for you then send it back for a refund... but if you're into the flying/filming on a more serious note, then embrace the future of controllers! :)
For $700 I'll connect a cord, thanks.
Robert Pruitt Ha! Fair play. Ironically I sold the whole lot, including the drone, after the Heathrow airport problem here in England and it made it nearly impossible to fly anywhere without people complaining!
If I were to get another drone I’d stick to the cheapest option!
TheAmazingTC I crashed mine into the jungle in Northern Thailand 2 days ago. I just made a video about it on my channel. I am heartbroken like my pet died :(. We both need new drones. Even though I won’t have the cash for the smart controller, I’ll secretly be jealous of yours if truth be told :)
For the cost of this controller I'll be giving it a BIG miss. Waaaaay too expensive.
joe oliveri I will probably buy more than one!
@@storminormtharp5948 well if you do then I'll have one thanks 👌
joe oliveri lol
I will take one too lol. They are expensive but I think I may breakdown and get one!
You can say that again, now the price is $750
I'm getting my first drone (mavic 2 pro) in the mail tomorrow. Never flown a drone in my life. Thanks for reviewing new stuff for DJI drones!
One feature I see right aways that you'll be giving up by going with the Smart Controller vs the standard controller is the dedicated telemetry screen. For me it is far easier to read this data on the dedicated screen instead of the cluttered DJI Go 4 app screen.
Nice! I really love this controller and excited to see your take on it.
One of the reasons why I bought my iPhone XS! My old iPhone 6S is now my Drone Controller exclusively!
I have watched several videos about this remote controller, and I have to congratulate you for the easy way you explain everything, and how you labeled what all the ports and buttons are for. Also, the fact that the antennas are meant to be used pointing down, is a surprise to me! I fly my Mavic 2 Pro using an i-Pad "mini" , which measures about 7.75 inches across, and this new remote has a 5.5 inche screen. Perhaps when (and if) DJI comes out with a much larger option, I would buy it, because I am aware of all the advantages it offers. Thanks a lot for the video!
That looked so amazing until i checked the price.... 649 € holy hell! A bit expensive!
i thought this be like 150 quid, but 650, nah not worth it
For that money you can buy iPhone 8 Plus to use only with your standard Mavic remote lol.
I could buy a big ass 4k tv with that price...lmao
@@eddie3952 4K TV + Used iPhone or Android for Drone Remote.
650$ for a phone in controller
So Glad you released this Video today. I have been misinformed by other RUclipsrs that this will not be coming out. Awesome reviews.
Smoky Mountain Aerial Imaging hy
Smoky Mountain Aerial Imaging thanks for stopping by. Can’t trust all those rumors. Lol. Mostly clickbait you know.
DJI stated at CES that this isn’t shipping yet. They did not get it approved by the FCC before the gov shut down.
@@mkedrones Why does it need to get approved by the FCC?
57HarleyDavidson it’s a radio device. Has to be approved by the FCC.
Nice video showing the strengths of the controller. I've got my preordered now because of your video. thanks!
As usual, great review and real world usage testing. You are the standard other Drone Tech reviewers should follow...
🙏 that means a lot. I always want to provide as much real world value when possible. If I can’t I will disclaim that in the front of my video.
Well, it is much appreciated! I heavily rely on your reviews and usage as I piece together my work fleet for when I get my 107. Without such valuable insight, I'd have wasted money on wrong decisions in this process...
It’s finally available for shipping! Just ordered.
great vid - loved the review and wow fab flight sequence. Ordered the controller just now (here in UK)
unbox starts at 2:38
Simply a fantastic and informative video! I am now sold on this controller. Thanks for sharing.
Great review as always Aldryn. Looks like I'm gonna have to get off the fence about upgrading.
Part of the attraction of the Mavic line is portability. - This new Smart controller somewhat defeats this. Try putting this into an already packed flight case ... .
Keep in mind that most folks still have to carry their phones with them anyway.
A retro step imo. Had they done this one first and included with my Pro2 I would probably have bought the foldable remote as an upgrade.
I use a a Samsung Note 8. Superb large AMOLED screen with over 1000 Nits brightness. No problem and I get the benefit of the considerably smaller controller.
Add the cost and it makes very little sense.
Perhaps this new controller is practical for Phantom owners as it is smaller than their current one but I can't see much point otherwise.
Another part of the attraction of the Mavic line is that you can bring it and shoot with it anywhere. Except, you can't shoot it in freezing temperatures because your phone will shut off. The smart controller isn't for everyone, it's for a specific group of people who need a more "extreme", if you will, solution to controlling the Mavic 2. The high price, if anything, is an indicator of the fact that DJI recognizes what market would be interested in this, and how small that market is.
ohhh man it would be dandy to own this controller , thank you for another lovely video, AWESOME!!!
Awesome review video. Your production value of the review is perfect.. Clean, informative and a pleasure to watch. My new Fav Drone channel!!!! Keep them coming!!!
Nice to see some sunshine aswell 🤗
I’m so glad I waited. Finally will pick up a Mavic 2 Zoom
Great straight to the point review and helpful article that goes with it. I watched every second of this. 🥳
I wish they made one of those for my mavic air. That looks so much easier than setting everything up for the tablet I use.
Great video again.
your videos are jsut awesome man! you should have millions of subscribers lol! back to the topic, $650 for the controller is too much!!
Nice review, thanks for including the brightness, one of the most important aspects!
Darn good review! You did your job. It is up to the people if they choose to purchase it. I am strongly considering it myself, even though it is expensive. It will save time and provide a better flying experience. Thanks!
Which Mavic were you speaking of when you said , "one quick flight and the remote battery is down to 60%"? Because with my Mavic 2 Zoom I could go through 3 batteries easy and still have life in my remote...
Aldryn-Another good review on your part. I can't help but say, I know you live or at least shoot in San Diego. I do to, born and raised there, but now I live in lovely Jamul, in east county. I just bought the Smart Controller, and thank goodness, I really dig it so far. To me the controls seem to be a little smoother than the standard controller. I couldn't prove that, but it feels very sold and smooth. I love all the other features it has and of course the convienence of just grabbing it instead of hooking up the monitor to the other controller. Marc T.
The price isn't bad but what do i do with my 5.5 crystalsky and bracket ?
This controller has been so convenient without fiddling around with hooking up the mount, iphone / Ipad, and wires. Basically, turn everything on and fly! I've used Futabas and Spectrums for RC planes and helicopters before and this DJI smart controller isn't a surprise when it comes to cost. Can't wait for the Mavic Air 2 to be added to the roster. That will be 3 DJI drones I can fly with one controller...separately of course LOL! Oh, my tip if you ever decide to get one. Don't install the micro SD in the controller when initializing or updating :)
I had so many problems with the Phantom 4 Pro Plus returned 3 of them because of screen and camera issues, finally bought the P4P and the 7” crystal sky monitor, hope DJI fixed their quality control issues.
Excellent review and comparisons - thanks for sharing! I just picked one up myself! Looking forward to my first flight.
Great video of this controller I've preordered. Can you tell me how we load maps onto the controller if we don't have tethering on our cell phones? Do we load them by city or state?
This, right here, is why DJI deliberately made the slots on the arms of the M2 controller smaller than the MP. So that their CrystalSky Mounting Bracket would no longer fit and therefore the small CrystalSky couldn't be attached anymore. Sneaky sneaky DJI. Rather than being loyal to those customers who'd bought their CS and mounting bracket they decided to abandon them and come out with this instead hoping that those that had the previous system would then buy this as well. Well no thank you! I'll stick with my CS and custom made 3D printed mounting bracket, which means I can also swap it out for my iPhone when I want to use 3rd party apps that are a nightmare to use on the Android system. Oh, and that change in the mounting system for the thumb sticks sounds pretty deliberate as well, so that if you happen to lose one you can't then use the ones that came with your original controller and you'll have to buy a new set. This is how DJI operate. This is how DJI treat their customers, trying to squeeze every penny out of them every chance they get. Apple by another name.
If you have an old Crystal Sky monitor it would probably have a burnt out screen by now.
True
DJI has taken a page from Apple.
@@KaiTiura exactly that's why I hate apple
@mPky1 Because there comes a point when they go beyond making a profit into seriously taking the piss with their customers, just like Apple have been doing for the past few years since Cook took over when prices soared and innovation dropped. THAT'S the point. DJI have adopted Apple's model and the worrying thing is that other companies will follow suit because Apple and DJI are getting away with it! As a customer you expect a level of customer care and commitment from a company when you buy a product. You don't expect it to be dropped at the first opportunity in return for trying to flog you the next thing on their assembly line. The good news is that Apple are now starting to struggle (blaming China) - but the bitter truth is that more people are now finally starting to wake up to their business practices, not to mention the law suits that have been coming their way for protectionism. Only time will tell how this all plays out, but as a consumer who has carefully watched how DJI operate over the last few years I must say their current attitude towards their loyal customers stinks.
for the audio pop at 9:40 , I use to have that issue with audio and found that fading it while leaving a 1 frame gap in the audio between the next clip fixed it most times
Very informative! Just ordered the Pro 2 with this controller...upgrading from a Phantom 3. I subscribed and am looking forward to more videos.
Awesome thanks for watching
controller does not like wifi....good luck
Awesome review! DJI have been getting what consumers want :)
Excellent video and review. Boy oh boy is that some kind of cool controller. Love it. That's about as handy, dandy as you can get for a controller. Love the way the antennas can point down to stay out of the way. I'm wondering if you can just go home, plug in your HDMI cable to it and a TV set and watch video. Even if you can't, the HDMI is certainly handy for a second monitor anywhere, especially on a shoot. Well, looks like it all works well, and I'm just gonna have to save up some money if I want one. Thanks for the terrific review. Marc.
Wow! Looks nice. I wasn’t expecting this to be out today. One question: on the bottom there seem to be a couple of 1/4 20 mounting holes. Am I correct about that? I would love to have this remote depending on the price but since I use a wheelchair and have a little finger dexterity trouble I mount my current remote onto a bracket. I would have to figure out some kind of solution.
Hey mike. I’m going to talk to dji today about future accessories for the remote. Possibly use the holes for mounting or lanyards.
FlytPath Thanks. Also hopefully some third-party manufactures will come up with all kinds of mounting hardware for the remote.
Great Video. Knew it was coming soon. Pre-CES kickoff. Nice!
Ya great product to kick off CES
Awesome video, thanks for the detail on the remote, just ordered one and can’t wait to get it, your videos are amazing
Thanks for the great review. Agree with everyone, price is too high. Not a device to die for...just a nice to have
Wish you would have also done the comparison with the crystal sky vs this one. Especially if this isn’t your only drone.
beozzie690 i don’t own one
FlytPath maybe DJI will see this and send you one for review
I own the 5.5 Crystal Sky...is the DJI Smart Controller worth buying? I feel that the CS can toggle between several drones whereas the DJI Smart Controller can only connect to drones that utilize Occusync 2.0
Kudos! 👍 Excellent production- as always!
Thank you I appreciate that
Aldryn, have you seen anything about the DJI Smart Controller being compatible with Litchi? I'm not an Android guy so I don't what that platform is capable of. Do you think we could consider the controller basically an Android tablet?
The major problem with the drone industry in general is they refuse to cooperate in any way, unlike the rest of the RC industry which got their act together years ago. I can buy one deluxe transmitter that will control ten RC models of different brands, each with its own custom profile. And the transmitters are a fraction of what this DJI-only unit costs. Try $199 and I might consider this one. The current price is absurd.
Hi there. First of all thank you for your time and sharing all your work. I am working in broadcast filming events by drone live. I am having problems with 1080p 50p . Broadcast live feeds wanted 1080 50i. I am looking for some solutions. I am using transmitter and feeding my footage from my phantom 4 advanced plus. Quality on tv awful. What you van recommend for me in your experience. I would appreciate your help. Thank you.
Hi. Nice video. I have 2 questions:
1- Do you know if the two wheels can be set to move (pan and tilt) the camera?
2- Do you know if there is also a combo with the Enterprise edition?
Thanks
f the app locks up or crashes, can you reboot the screen without shutting off the remote? The Phantom 4 Pro + has this problem. If your Android crashes, you must reboot the entire controller mid-flight. This forces your Phantom to RTH while you reboot. Hopefully, this controller allows you to reboot your Android but STILL allow you to control your aircraft during this reboot.
Desde mi punto de vista prefiero más este control que del Evo su pantalla es increíble, buen vídeo.
Another great step forward from DJI. Thanks for sharing. Nice review :o)
Hi Aldryn !
I have a question for you. How does the sticks feel ? Are they more like the one’s from the Mavic 2 controller (stiff) or more like the one’s from the phantom 4 controller (smooth) ?
Thanks!
Bro, your video was awesome! I am struggling to decide on the smart controller or the DJI Goggles? I have to chose one or the other.
Smart controller for me. I can't fly unless I have line of sight.
@@FlytPath Same. So Smart Controller it is.
Great review! Good user interface. As a recent DJI M2 owner, wish I knew this remote was on the near horizon...I would have saved extra coin that I spent for new tablet, connection cables, etc. Oh well...I will be scooping this new Smart Controller soon!
Ya the price is a little more when you bundle. But I would for sure add it if I didn’t already have one.
Hello Aldryn! That was an awesome tutorial. Thank you so much. For years I thought about buying a smart controller remote rather than using my iPhone. Watching this video helped me make that decision to finally get one. I do have a question. What #ND filter did you use on that bright sunny day? I really liked how the footage looked in post.
HOLY SHIT!! cost $1099.00 here in Australia. Good luck with your sale's DJI.
I love this controller. It was expensive, yes, but I figured it was still cheaper than the cost of a 1,000 nit crystal sky. Plus the build quality is far superior to the stock remote. I love the 5D button, and on the smart controller it's much more rugged, whereas I seldom used it on the stock remote.
EDIT: The fact that it's flexible with so many drones means I can now just buy the aircraft body. That actually makes this device more of an investment.
Buen video ,viene la opción de español o sólo es en inglés, gracias
Hi! Yet another great video bud. Silly question but at min 6:08 you mentioned that we could transfer the video from the remote control to the SD card on controller to share it out. Why would we not want to use the SD card on the drone itself which has sharper video? Probably a dumb question and I’m late to the game but hoping for an answer. I was under the impression that you would put the SD card in ahead of time in order to record your voice along with the video. Thanks again as always.
Hey Aldren, I didn't notice a spot for one, but is there a spot to connect a Lanyard so your nice new, expensive smart controller doesn't bite the big one?
Are those screw mount holes on the bottom of the remote? Maybe one could screw something into those and jury-rig a lanyard spot.
Thanks for the post. Your vids are always appreciated!
Maraming salamat Aldryn for this great video. 👍🏼👍🏼. Pretty cool.
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Great video !!! but $649 for this RC......come on , give me a
break !!! DJI's customers are been taking for a bunch of suckers now , I
guess !!! I gave enough money to DJI!! enough is enough !! Bye Bye
DJI!!!!!!!
$650 is the price of an iPhone.
You will go a thousand will come. This society is huge many crazy fuckers will buy these easily.
mike...can you talk or navigate on the controller? It's pricey but the worst is you can't pair it with any other drones. It's dedicated to a couple drones only. ALL model remotes will match up to any of their receivers. STUPID not to be able to switch to any of their products. I would go as far as to call it greedy.....they MAKE you buy more of their products than you should need...
cameraflyer...that's my point....horizon or any of the other rc companies you can pair multiple aircraft with any of their remotes....but not dji.....you have to a have a dedicated remote for each model you have. I'm done with them....I already have more than $3,000 in dji drones and now that want another $650 and it won't work on anything I already have? buh bye.....There's already as good or better stuff coming out....I'll never buy another from them
Break down the price for a CrystalSky, mount, charger , plus cost of original controller puts the price way over a “smart controller”.
DJI kindda exaggerated with the price???... thanks!
Awesome edit Aldryn!
Thanks Russ 👊🏼
Like always. Nice video! Keep up the good work brah 🤙🏽 🇵🇭
Is this controller compatible with the drone series Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual?
I like that DJI finally created something that was needed. It's just a shame that it's not backwards compatible with the original Mavic Pro. I'd only buy it with the Mavic 2 Pro and not a separate purchase.
Aldryn, very nice overview and test of the new smart controller. This is funny since you've already produced the video why you're walking around all the colossal convention locations and DJI is posting their RUclips Ad seconds for your release, LOL! Thanks for the excellent overview, but we'll have to wait and see how much and how long before they get this controller onto the shelves for sales??? Thanks and hope you're having fun at CES.
Is it still possible to pack this into the stock Mavic 2 bag with two batteries or only one?
Ill check
@@FlytPath did it?
Andy will be a clear no. Just attempt yourself. Put your phone and controller and try putting in bad with batteries etc.
nnice review, finally a youtuber that dosent yell subscribe, thats how you earn one from me, im down under in NZ, south island and have been looking to upgrade from my very old 3, witch we used as our ring bearer for our wedding,
I think DJI listens to comments because I had called them a while back maybe like other people did and I left them a comment like why they can't make a controller with a built-in screen like GoPro why do you have to use your cell phone as a screen cell phones app for making phone calls cell phones are private so I'm very excited right now to see what this smart controller is looks like and what it does because I'm not a cell phone user I'm not going back to that thing gave me a brain tumor made me very sick and so this could be a nice game changer for me with this smart controller. Thank you sooo much for this review. Now I am in the market for my very first DJI 😎👍👌
In depth and informative. Bravo.
Looks super nice but price is a little high for something that only works with a few drones. On a side note, I love the sound of the Mavic 2 powering up its propellers.
Hi sir the smart controller can't function on Dji spark?
No
One thing only, how can you be connected with the network all the time? May I use some hotspot or something?
Nice vid!
Nice review. Will we be able to use other software with the new controller?
Only own spark, im glad not gone wild dreaming about this upgrade
13:57 I appreciate you explaining how these antennas actually work best. I'm sure those new to drones assume that the tips need to point at the drone.
Hey Aldryn, since it’s running or do you sync two it should technically be compatible with the phantom four pro v 2.0, correct?
Can you please show us (or explain) how it fits into the Fly More Combo Shoulder Bag. Does it fit at all? Do you have to reconfigure the little flappy thing that normally separates the spare batteries and standard controller?
Man i'de love this for my spark!
I have 3 questions;
1. Can you link it to several birds at once, to use one at a time of course?
2. Can you hook up an external battery and charge while you use it if it’s gets low?
3. Once it’s linked with the Smart Controller, does the bird forget the original controller?
No, no, yes. Great questions and I’ll make a video about it too.
Thanks for the quick response
But the operating system on those screens are Android isn't it? At least before so did I feel that the software did work better on Apple products
Yes android
I have CS and I don’t like the way DJI release the firmware and feature of the CS that’s so behind from the iOS or Android smartphone version. Does this RC have the same support parity like the CS? I noticed on the website that this RC supports 3rd party apps where CS monitor doesn’t. Is that mean any 3rd party apps? or only the one that are approved by DJI.
Well GJ with the sound at 9:40. ..
I'm curious did DJI provide an update that adds support for the new Wayport feature yet?
Can I ask the following? Do you update the firmware before you bind it to the ac and if so how? and if you say stick a memory card into the rc , can you stream 4k vids directly onto the controller as opposed to ripping them from the drone later?
I do have Two Mavic-2-Pro's, but only one drone has smart controller. Does it possible to use one controller for 2 drones (Not at a same time), like having two cars for one driver. Can you do a video on this subject ?
Yes you can. You just have to sync it every time you switch M2P
damn, more arms and legs to cut now to buy these lol
Hi, Aldryn 👍🏻👍🏻 I have always wondered when DJI would come out the controller with a screen for the Mavic it’s about time even though it’s a little expensive. Aldryn have you ever flown any of the Yuneec drones they have a cool controller for the Typhoon H. The controller screen really did well in bright sunlight. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great Friday !!! Danny
Ordered the ME Zoom and Smart Controller package. Can't beat the price at $1500. Can't wait.
Thats a good price
1:00 into the video and I subscribed just got my 4th drone today
Thanks. Terrific review as always. My mavic 2 zoom is only 2 weeks old. Darn! Anyhow, I can imagine the challenges that dji has supporting all the variants of iPhone and Android, so this controller makes sense. I do get concerned that they will release new features that are only available to the controller. Time will tell. Holding off for now.
I see you can put a memory card in the smart controller and in the Mavic 2 pro. But... which one do you put a memory card in? I would imagine not 2 memory cards with one in each?
Great video but i have a question, what is the 5D button on the controller ? thank you
Hey.. really like your videos I was wondering what is the What is the total size of the dji smart controller. How Wide and long
You still will have the notifications coming up... which you need to swipe off, right... ?
You should mention that the sticks are not interchangeable with the old RC since the thread is different... a slight bummer.
what about connecting goggles?