

In the past, when you connected your device to various DJI remote controllers, there was no option to charge your electronic device from the RC. I find this a plus, as there are two fewer hardware failure points to worry about if the external antennas break. Unlike previous iterations of DJI’s controllers (including the original Smart Controller and the newer DJI RC Pro), gone are the days of folding and multi-directional controllers. Speaking of the slide-out device holder, this also doubles as the controller’s antennas. I thought this setup would be top-heavy, but even with an 8.5-inch tablet mounted in the top position, the balance and feel are perfect. There is a perfect balance with an electronic device on top in the slide-out holder. What makes the controller comfortable is the solid build, balanced weight, and rubberized grips on the back. The controller fits in hand quite well, although it’s pretty much still just a rectangular slab.

I must say that after purchasing the Air 2S and after just one flight, I absolutely loved the controller. To me, it looked like a boring rectangle with questionable ergonomics. When I first saw and really thought about purchasing the Air 2S, I was concerned with the ergonomics of the RC-N1 controller. Having just one controller type for all of them would have been much more comfortable and eliminated that brief “device readjustment” period. I used to switch between Phantoms, Mavics, Evos, etc., oftentimes during the same shoot.
DJI RC N1 UPGRADE
Time is also saved, as you won’t have to label all of those remote controllers and then fiddle with taking this one out, then putting that one in, then taking this one out, etc., etc.Īlong with the convenience factor of the remote controller, there is also less of a learning curve if you upgrade or add compatible drones to your fleet.Īll the drones will have the same control feel and, likewise, behave and respond familiarly, making the transition between drones simple. Then you can really see where saving on space is so important. Imagine owning three of these DJI drones, perhaps the Mini 3 Pro, Air 2S, and Mavic 3, and you need to bring and use all of them. This is where the RC-N1 controller comes in very handy.įor anyone that has one or more of the drones on the compatibility list from the intro, you only need to bring one controller, meaning it will take up a little less space. Photo Credit: Dan Bayne – A previous Equipment Set for Real Estate

If you only have only one piece of equipment without a backup and it fails or breaks, then you have no equipment. In the world of business, the saying 2 = 1 and 1 = none is very true.

Allow me to explain why.Īs the owner of a small production and media company, my company has to lug around a fair bit of equipment.Īs seen below, for a standard, less involved real estate shoot consisting of photos and video, we bring a few cases of equipment. For drone owners of multiple units, physical space is a big deal. Simply put, it comes down to convenience. One might wonder why there is such an advantage to the RC-N1 working with all these drones. With the RC-N1, one remote can be used for all the drones that are compatible with it.
DJI RC N1 PRO
The higher-end Mavic Pro lines (Mavic Pro and Mavic 2 Pro) used a foldable design with a built-in LCD screen, whereas the lower-end models (Mavic Mini, Mini SE, and Mavic Air) likewise used a foldable design, but had no such LED screen. When speaking of the original DJI Mavic drones, not all had the exact same remote controller. If you want to learn more about the RC-N1 controller and how it works across various drone models, this is the article for you.
