Everything You Need to Know About the DJI Smart Controller | Full Review
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How much is the price for this controller?
danial nejati $650 (US dollar)
@@danialnejati7531 649 €
for dji spark??
@@admirsisicsisic nope, occusync only not wifi
Good job, Tom. I like the form factor. Neat and clean. Your review of it was, as always, thorough and easy to follow! Well done!
Great review mate!! Thank you so much!
Best review! Thanks for all the detailed information!
Great comprehensive review videos like this are why I value your videos and stay subscribed. Thanks again for another one.
Awesome review! Thanks!
Just baought mine, Charging and excited !
Always thorough...thank you Tom
Thanks for great review!!
They should have made the controller compatible with all their drones. . . . now that would be worth the money.
Yes, that's true. I wish it was compatible with all of them.
But because different drones use different transmission technologies (from WiFi to Lightbridge to OcuSync to OcuSync 2.0) that's probably hard to do.
But for owners of a Mavic 2 this controller is a big step forward and super useful!
No brainer for my P4P. too bad its not compatible. bummer.
Its compatible with all future drones with Ocusync 2.0. :)
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Tom's Tech Time Occusync 2.0 is backwards compatible with Occusync 1.0 on a hardware level, adding WiFi isn’t a big deal and would have been very cheap, could have either put a physical switch on the side to switched the Radio from SDR based (Occusync) to WiFi based. As for Lightbridge I understand them not adding that, DJI will phase out Lightbridge in favor for Occusync.
Also Occusync is cheap to build as it is SDR based and can use off the shelf parts with custom firmware and software, Infact probably as cheap to make and validate as WiFi.
Lightbridge was genuinely expensive as it was a completely in house solution and DjI even custom rolled hardware for it, that’s one of the big reasons why everything will soon be Occusync or WiFi...cost effective
DJI is obviously doing this intentionally for reasons of greed I think. They pretend not compatible but any hardware hacker knows after tearing it apart that it is.
Photomind absolutely. I can see 2 versions of the future..
1. All DjI Drones have Occusync variants (smaller drones mate have a Occusync Air/Lite system)
2. All drones being Occusync based for higher end or and WiFi for midranged and lower end.
Sad reality is All Occusync is is SDR based system (Software Defined Radio) so it’s very cheap to make make and validate, probably similar to using WiFi. Baffles me why DjI hasn’t started pushing all drones to Occusync tech. The phase out from Lightbridge began about 2 years go...
Thanks, Tom! Just purchased this product based on your review. (y)
Thumbs up ere' Tom, great review and info of the Smart Controller! Many thanks for spreading the info :)
Thanks for the feedback! Stay tuned and fly safe!
Tom this is a really comprehensive description and review - I needed this information to commit to buying this now that the Mavic Air 2 is supported - Great review - Keep up the Great work and Thanks
I like this review, Thank you Tom.
Very informative video..well done!!!
Great review!
Fantastic video. Straight to the point. Cheers.
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拍得很好，继续加油
Very nice review, thanks.
One question: does that device allow to switch from CE to FCC to increase signal?
Mine comes tomorrow, can't wait for the added distance. Thanks for getting me excited to create with it!
LunarElevens it’s not an added distance. It’s actually lower distance than the other controller
Nice review Tom!
Love your tips Tom. Wish there where more tips on your editing software and use. Also more on Mavic Pro 2
This is great! The timing is perfect considering the cost of phones. Plus it looks like a time saver for getting airborne.
Thanks for all the great info! How do you get the Mavic 2 pro to automatically send the files to the Smart Controllers?
Toms Tech Time , you really should state that you got the unit free for review. This is a re-imagining of the CrystalSky, about the same price (£600). The downside is you only get one SD slot with the controller. To say it works at -20 might be true, but your battery performance will suffer in the cold, it's only a LiPo after all and it needs those extra milliamps to power a 1000 NIT screen.
I bought a CrystalSky and am interested to see if DJI continue to support it with upgrades or if this takes over - and potential buyers should be interested too, because if they don't then the chances are this controller will be out dated in 12 months. The upside to the CrystalSky is that you can use it with more than just the Mavic 2, handy for those of us who have to pay for our equipment.
You lucky lad....😎
Cool Video this looks just Amazing......👍🏼😎😉
The new remote is really cool! I've been waiting for it ever since I started to fly drones. And finally, it is here. No more sunshades! Hooray!
Tom's Tech Time
Can I ask how you getting on with all the firm updates some people are having some problems....😎👍🏼by the way thank you I have learned so much from your channel...👍🏼😉😎all the best from Scotland 🏴
Thanks for the review, though a couple points to consider. Not sure about your objectivity, seems very slanted towards a DJI marketing video, and 2) Would've been nice to see more of a comparison of the brightness of the screen and size, since that is the number 1 selling point.
Aaron D would have been nice if he actually explained the controller too. It was more of an unboxing type basic video.
Hello Tom, You're doing a great job educating the world about drones. I'm a new drone owner, DJI Mavic Pro Platinum. Being new, I looked into the new FT Aviator joy stick control device. I look forward to hearing your impressions of this new control device. Thank you,
Great intel!
Thank you for your video. It was very informative. I just bought the DJI AIR 2S with the Smart Controller. Again, thank you for what you do!
did you test HDMI out? Its a clean HDMI out like phantom series, or its a android screeen mirror?
Great video as always, I just want to point out that the Galaxy S8 produces up to a very impressive 1,020 cd/m2 (nits) in High Ambient Light, where high Brightness is really needed. I have never had a issue with it. I am glad that this unit uses the Android operating system, hopefully we will get the same updates as IOS now.
nice video! I subscribed!
Great 👍
Hi Tom. Great review, as always! I am wondering if the micro SD on the controller will record a redundancy of the drone recording as a back up. Likely just in 1080 if it will. Or, is it just for revising footage from the drone SD? Thanks!
ah ha. I should have waited to see the whole video. you answered my question.
Hi Tom, you make really good videos, clear and easy to understand so people can build their knowledge. I wonder if I could ask you a question about the Smart Controller, linked to maps. When I got my first drone it was a Spark, I used iOS and Litchi, with Google Maps. Now I have upgraded to a Mavic Zoom and have a Smart controller, I’m super happy with everything apart from one thing, the Maps. When I’m in the DJI go4 app to do waypoints and such like the maps are really poor, very outdated and not very detailed or clear for planning missions. Is there a way to use Google maps on the smart controller? If there is please share it as my experience with litchi set the bar with the maps, now I have a better drone and controller but poor maps😀
Thanks Jason (UK)
Hooooray no more cables 🙎♂️, Nice video 🔥🔥
Haha, I really meant that! The cables often gave me a hard time. Many of my "fake" Lightning cables didn't work or the signal dropped in flight and I had to switch the cable... It now won't happen again. ;)
@@TomsTechTime Yes, Thats really a greatest advantage, fake cables are horrible when flying long distance.(mid air signal drop when it is far away).
Hot dog!!! ive been waiting for this! goodbye iPhone and iPad....thanks Tom ! will be buying from 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
Excuse my being a newbie. I bought my first ever drone, m2p in Nov 2018. I tried flying it without using my iPhone or iPad, of course LOS. It flies man!
Great review! I wish it would work with my original Mavic Pro, but maybe I can upgrade sometime! :)
Mavic Pro versoin 1 not have OcuSync 2 which is need for use with Smart Coltroller.
@@ropowalker Correct, that is why I said, "I wish it would work with my original Mavic Pro" :)
@@malonecustomdesigns Yes, I understand. Therefore I write "...OcuSync 2 which is need for use with Smart Coltroller" :-)
Very useful but one big fault i saw is Holding problem , why they didn’t made with both side fingers holder for comfortable use and safety ?
The cold weather call-out is appreciated. I like shooting videos in very cold weather and my phone doesn't like this as much as I do!
You are awsm...
i love those black gloves your wearing with the finger outlets... where can i pick up myself a pair?? much appreciated awesome review!!
rather than using an mobile hotspot(since it kindda kills your battery fast) , you can get an sim-network dongle, you can have it plugged in the controller via the usb port or even better in an cheap powerbank, with that you have an easy mobile network anywhere
Good review. Thanks Tom. It is a shame the smart controller is not backward compatible for use on older DJI drones.
Yeeees!!! I have struggled with my Mavic pro 2 ... Every time you want to get a time sensitive shot, there is some problem connecting the phone to the controller. It has made me hate an otherwise awesome drone. This is great... Definitely grabbing one of those
yes thats why I brought the 5 inch crystal sky..oh now this
Hi Tom, thanks for this video. I just bought the landing platform through your link. I am condidering the smartcontroller as I don’t like the connection of the smartphone to the other controller.
Hello those Gloves are very nice , where did you get them?
Hey Tom loved your video is this device compatible with other drones too like spark or Air
Hi Tom, great review, as usual. I am as IOS guy so I don't understand Android. Did you get a feel for it being able to operate the Litchi app?
thank you for the vid... cache maps?
Tom. Any word on if the regular DJI Mavic 2 controller will be able to add a second remote, like the Mavic Pro.
Another excellent review Tom. If you have a spare Mavic 2 Pro I live in Scotland :O)
Hi Tom,
First of all thank you for your time and sharing all your work. I admired all your videos. I have a question. I am working in broadcast filming events by drone live tv shows.. 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 1080p 50 p. Quality on tv awful. What you can recommend for me in your experience. I would appreciate your help. I have inspire 1 pro as well. But inspire1 pro feeds maximum 720p and same problem there is no option to choose 50i as well. Is there any other solution regarding 50i feeds. I really would appreciate your help. Thank you.
I have the smart controller and can't figure out what the button on the right top is for I think it is called the select button what does it select I have learned a lot from your channel love it keep up the good work
Everyone who is not going to buy - should check Sync for DJI for async downloading (even 4K!)
thanks Tom for the great review. Do you know if there comes a flymore option with this controller, instead of the normal controller? or have we buy always mavic 2 with the normal controller?
DJI offers Smart Controller package, out of stock...
Can it record internally h264 - h265? Great video thanks
Good job DJI & nice work with the review👏 Quick question, does it work with Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual🤔
1. The DJI Smart Controller is compatible with any DJI drone that uses OcuSync 2.0. To ensure compatibility, always make sure your aircraft is updated with the latest firmware. (It will also be compatible with Mavic 2 Enterprise in the future.)
DJI's announce video says Mavic 2 pro, zoom AND enterprise.
@@mervynsoon9624 doesn't the Inspire 2 use Occusync 2.0 as well? If this is compatible with the I2 or P4P drones (not sure how Master/Slave designation would work on the I2) then it might be an interesting alternative to avoid paying for a CrystalSky monitor.
@@RedSlate87 Am very sure they will get this to work. YEs its an compact alternative Crystalsky monitor
What is the case you showed in this video at 3min:30sec? Can I get a link please?
Thanks Tom. Is there a quick and easy way to change the settings from imperial to metric?
Is it still possible to pack this into the stock Mavic 2 bag with two batteries or only one?
What other DJI drones can this work with? Looks like just the Mavic 2. Is the display brighter than the DJI Crystal Sky monitors I currently use? Personally, I like the display above the control sticks so I can see it clearly when in use and adjust the angle if needed. Where's the attachment point for a neck or body strap? What's the battery life like? Not getting one myself as it adds nothing to my current flight control system.
This is a bit late but I just bought the mavic 2 pro and smart controller, I'm very happy but cant understand why you cant dial up the battery discharge time i,e 4 days to 10 days as this feature isn't listed in the battery details within the go4 app on the smart controller?
I'm having trouble installing DJI Pilot onto the smart controller (resources missing error) and Lichi is reporting incompatible with device in the google play store - have you been able to install any?
Hi, could you tell us what are the gloves you are using, they look very practical for winter droning ?!?! Thanks !
Really DJI $649.00 US dollars, nice controller but I\ll stick with my Iphone x
And reliable iOS. Android blows. iOS is Unix-based like flight management systems on commercial aircraft for a reason. DJI uses a custom (super old) kernel, so all updates take forever to arrive.
£700 in the uk for this controller
Don't complain. Here in Australia is over $1000 bucks!
In malaysia it about 7 grand in our currency
I got a used iPhone 6 plus for $135 buck and it is only for my drone. cheap and does the job.
I hate this controller design because they keep the screen below the joystick. I wish they push the screen on the top so the 2 thumbs don't cover the screen.
Tom
I already have a Mavic @ Pro and just bought a Mavic 2 Zoom with controller can I link the controller to either or and use it with both aircraft ???
It can be used with either the Pro or the Zoom.
Is it worth waiting for an updated Smart Controller with a SIM card slot or should I buy a smart controller now?
So what all dji products can it be used with? Can i use it with my Spark?
Hi Tom! I need to know about some UAV app fully compatible with smart controller, as despite off I been able to install UAV forecast on the smart controller using you akp method, it is still not fully compatible to check NFZs
If 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 Tom. Can you suggest me a pair of gloves to use in winter with drones?
Won't fit in my two hard cases (which I love) like my IPad Mini4 does. I have had good luck with a hood when necessary and use sometimes for hours at a time. Thanks for the review.
Tom, can this be bound to more than one drone allowing the user to switch between the M2P and the M2Z easily?
YES
Will this work for a deerc de22 I bought that drone a year ago flew once with my phone did not like useing my phone. I want to but a screen controler they are spendy so I need help to make sure I buy one that works.
Can you record the screen for easier review in case of accident? What about flight logs?
Thanks for the review Mr. Tom, 2 questions, 1. I think the screen size is too small to have fun. Would the bigger crystalsky screen with the stupid controller will be a better choice? Can i connect the smart controller to crystalsky bigger screen? ( that sound super stupid but i do want a bigher screen) 2. When the app crash, doest the controls keep on working or do i need to count on auto come home feature?
What about maps? Live GPS maps or do you have to do the offline download before you fly? Or can you connect to your phone's WiFi hotspot?
I have the same question. I know you can connect it to your phone’s WiFi hotspot, but will that give you the live map or do you still have to download maps in advance?
Does it fit inside the Fly-more Combo Shoulder bag with a Mavic 2?
Is the right wheel clickable? Like P4P remote? To change shutter speed and aperture?
One of the best dji's advertisements.
One thing you didn’t talk about that I was dealing with today is heat. On a hot day a phone will dim the screen to the point that it is unusable
and presumably, that won’t happen with this. That is huge in the summer. Also, how does it work with polarizing sun glasses?
Is there a way to change (increase) the resolution and bit rate of the video cached in the Controller’s SD card. So in case the drone crashes into sea, we still have a usable copy.
Roger
Hi the smart controller has the battery in it - when continually charging the whole unit - how long will it last? Does it mean you then then have to throw the unit away?????
Hi Tom i see many review this smart controller is laggy than the usual RC ? please advise thank
A site question here, but can you tell me the case you use in the video? I am awaiting delivery of my smart controller and none of the cases I looked at support the smart controller but rather just the normal controller. Thanks for the review though Tom.
Does the DJI smart controller fit into the carrying case they advertise on their storefront? I couldn't really tell. How about the Pgytech case? I didn't actually see the smart controller being removed from it.
Thanks!
It's compatible with the Mavic 2 Enterprise, but you need the DJI Pilot App, so I have to load this as a third party app on the remote ?
Is it possible to output clear Full HD/4K video using the HDMI output? Do you have to hide the overlays or does it output clear video?
Hello, I have a mavic air 2 and the dji smart controller I have a problem, I cannot find the operation and the setting on the dji smart controller for the gimbal so I can actually climb up and down on the wheel left and I thought the right thumbwheel also worked to steer right to left and it doesn't work, maybe there is a trick, thanks.
YES, probably the industry professionals will buy this, cause after all it could be a write off for them and they would get more use out of it.. HOWEVER, at this price tag, that's all who would be buying it! I think if the price tag was around $350- $400, DJI might have a better chance on selling many more to the drone hobbyists. Too Expensive and most of us will probably just stick with our phones or tablets. Unless of course if you just have $649 laying around and can't think of another way to use the money to spend on it. I'll stick to the iPhone XS for now.
Exactly. If this was $350 every Mavic 2 pro owner would buy one. Instead, only rich people and industry professionals will get one.
Actually, industry professionals will probably stay with CrystalSky because you can swap batteries.
What about the position of the antennas. Does it matter the direction they're facing? Thanks
Thanks for the video, Tom. I’m going to pass, though. The small Crystal Sky is $100 (USD) cheaper.. which I could use for another battery. Plus, I’m a firm believer that your screen should be higher than the controls and not the other way around. After all, your eyes are above your hands so it’s more natural. 😐. (I see it listed as your best alternative in your description).
Hi. Could you touch base on how to take picture and how to zoom it? I tried to zoom to take picture and I could not figure it out.
What do you think the ¼-20 screw holes are for? I’m surprised they did not make an easy way to attach a lanyard!
Tom, is the WAYPOINT option not available on the Smart Controller?
My note 9 is not on the compatible list of phones to use, but I do have a great data package with hot-spot. Will this controller be the answer to my problems if I wanted to purchase a mavic pro 2 with smart controller?