Could you please make a video showing the actual comparisons of these controllers in terms of specs and features (zoom, accessibility, usability, so on so forth)? Thank you!

this is the video I was waiting for

When i used mini2 with rcn there is always notification to log in via email is there same problem when used mini 4 pro with rcn or it not happend when used rcc. Thanks

Thanks a ton, my concern is slightly different and perhaps you know the answer but at the moment I use the previous generation controllers. The controller with the built in screen disables WiFi on takeoff whereas the straight controller that one uses with your phone screen maintains the WiFi connection. I generally fly in an area that requires me to agree to certain conditions on every flight. The disabling of WiFi creates complications and delays. I'm wondering if this applies to the new RC2 controller please?

Nice testing, and thanks for sharing, Gavin.

Brilliant, superb test in flight between both controllers. 🙂

Hey Gavin thanks for the video. I did the same type test M4P with RC 2 signal congestion/interference and kept her in VLOS compared it to the Mini 3 Pro with DJI RC. The 04 transmission with that RC really shines bright where you need signal strength. M4P is my favorite drone. Hey Gavin when flying mini 3 Pro have you ever noticed the gimbal when facing down tilt like it was in FPV mode but it isn't? I ask because I feel I can't be the only one to have experienced this. Thank you

Great video, thanks. I was wondering about distances between the two. Do they both broadcast the same distances???

I am from UK where we have CE mode but have used the fcc app. Based on my testing the mini 4 in CE mode goes as far as the fcc mini 3 pro. If you put the mini 4 or air 3 in FCC mode you will lose the 5.2ghz frequency but in exchange for significantly higher transmission power. I’ll do more testing to see if the trade off is worth it with the mini 4 or air 3 for that matter

Thanks. I was looking for this video

Great test Gav. Now thats one i cant do 😀

Just want to know after you pair your controller each time, did all the settings you had previousely set are gone? You have to set them all over again? Im planning to have both controllers (currently have the RC2) to switch back and forth for bright sunny day, if its too troubleaome that i have to not only pair them each time but have to reset all settings again, than I will just pass. So hope u can advise. Many thx😊

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

No your setting stay absolutely fine :)

Thank you for this video. I have made the decision to get the RCN2. I was considering the air 3 at one point but its not worth the extra £300 just for a second camera.

Top man Gavin love your tests.

I can tell you today Rc2 mini 4 pro 20,000 ft one way , then 20,000ft back to home at 25.7mph have screen record and video , went to orange once then back to white (strong ) on standard battery , , had 8% left …this is way better then my mavic 3 with rc pro only did only 21,220ft , had to turn back due to battery , great video , 👍

@chiranjibchowdhury9185

3 ай бұрын

So you saying rcn2 is better?

Very informative as ever thanks Gavin, I use the FCC hack in the UK when signal is really bad especially when I live right next to a massive newly built housing estate

Great video Gavin 👍, i was wondering when someone would do this test.

whats the weight of the DJI RC-N2 ?

Hey there Gain. Enjoy your videos very much. I picked up the mini 4 . Have had it a couple weeks now. I have not been able to fly more than 1000’ feet w/out loosing signal and returning to home. Really doesn’t matter the height much. I up to date and all firmware. But to no avail. When I’m 400’-500’ and drop around a river, lose reception. Can’t even view any wildlife. Live here in N Florida. Thinking something is wrong with Drone reception. Using the RC2 screen controller

Videos like these where the mini 4 pro was flown withou getting the aircraft signal interference message is what i communicated to dji was my reason for sending my mini 4 pro back to them for repair or replacement.

I just wonder where 5.2ghz frequency is applicable.. I only get either 2.4 or 5.8

Have you the Link for the Antenna please and will it work with DJI Mini 3? Thanks

@Vicvermeersch

23 күн бұрын

no

First of all thanks a lot! It helps determine which Combo to buy, but My question would be: Does the RC 2 controller does better in forested area than the RC n2? For saving 200$ on the combo package is not a small deal. Thanks a lot if you could answer the question

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

No, i don’t personally believe the external antennas make any difference at all and you should see no difference in signal whatsoever:) hope that helps

After having the Mini2 and using a 9" tablet, it is so convenient to have the RC2 screen built-in. A big tablet is nice for seeing detail but not nearly as quick and easy to setup. I'm spoiled now with the RC2.

@DigiDriftZone

5 ай бұрын

It's definitely convenient and can save a bit of time at take off, at the same time the RC N2 can potentially be 2-4x brighter with a modern phone, it has better battery life (even while charging your phone) and it's smaller/lighter to pack in your carry on which can be significant, not to mention a fair bit cheaper.

Thank you

Gavin there's one big thing that's stopping me from buying the RC2 I found that using the iphone pro max on top of the rcn2 is better because the screen size is much larger 6.7 inch to only 5.5 inch on the inbuilt rc2 , especially for those who use a ipad mini 6 please m8 id rather the larger screen and save the big bucks and just buy basic with the extra batteries if you own one of the former iphone or ipad !

@Reddude132

4 ай бұрын

I have a inbuilt screen and my dad has a inbuilt screen model (me) mini 3 normal (dad) mini 4 pro with screen

@BananerRepublic

Ай бұрын

Yea, the external.display is a waaaaay better option... First you can use 7-11 inch tablets if you want.... But the other major reason is that the built in screen only tops out at 700 nits compared to Samsung or Apple at 1800 + nits.. way brighter

Hi Gavin, I'm looking at getting a drone to carry on a long-distance walking trip. Weighing and size are important as I'm carrying it all. It's the rc controller using your phone as good as the screen version? It's a bit small and lighter so might be better for me to carry. Thanks any and all advice much welcome

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

My personal feeling is the standard controller is better than the screen controllers. Your phone is much more powerful than these controllers and you have internet connectivity. I made a review between these two which shows my personal feelings towards them

@javison_4

5 ай бұрын

the drone doesn't connect to the internet though does it? So how can having internet on your phone make a difference?@@GAVINHR

@GAVINHR

5 ай бұрын

You need internet for live maps, updates etc

I bought the Drone tweaks fcc app for flying in a congested urban CE city. It was flawless. Full bars all the way even went behind a tall apartment block. However it is a modded app so can only be installed on a phone so only compatible with RC-n2.

@thee12th

5 ай бұрын

what’s the app or tweak where did you get it

I hoped you tried any hyperlapses, Billy Kyle said in the past that it's better to do hyperlapse on RCN1 than the RC

Great informative video, does the AI and cruise control features work with the RC-N2 or just on the RC2?

@rogerhalt3991

9 ай бұрын

Can’t see why not

@UltimateRaceing

5 ай бұрын

Yes it does and works well

You say there is zero difference between the 2, but others say RC-N2 can stream 1080P live to YT, while RC2 can only stream 720P, that's a huge difference. I

@GAVINHR

4 ай бұрын

I’m referring to range. Nothing else

Finally! Someone did it. Been looking for comparison video about the range between RC2 and RCN2. It seems that the extra 2 receivers from the RC2 won't make much different from the RCN2. Thanks!

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

I made a much longer version originally doing deep into the details but figured I’d just cut it down and skip the talk - if enough people want to hear my thoughts I will publish the longer version :)

@jnthn.x

9 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR Count me in. I want to see the longer version. :)

@thecollaborators99

9 ай бұрын

me 3!@@GAVINHR

@edmichel

9 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR Me too!

@bhaskarsaivasant8447

7 ай бұрын

​@@GAVINHRmore detailex version of difference between the both controllers plzzz. Cause there i no video about them except yours... 😊😊😢

What would happen if you used Yagi antennas on the N-2 for the same test?

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

Happy to try that as a follow up :)

@ElevatedVehicles

7 ай бұрын

​@@GAVINHRheck yes would love to see it

Summary: there is no difference in range between 2 controllers

have you done the same or similar test between the original RC the 1st edition and they RC2 will be interested to see if there is a difference then . and can you confirm if there is any difference in system lagging on the RC2 when access in the menus when using a mavic 3 pro Thanks 👍

You went up to D = 445m... I read somewhere the max range is 18km? Am I missing something here?

@EVOCATIMW

4 ай бұрын

Achieving this range solely with the controller is unlikely in urban areas due to various obstacles like buildings, poles, and antennas. Depending on altitude and elevation, the range can vary significantly. For instance, flying at 100m altitude amidst buildings may yield a range of 500m to 1km before losing connection. To extend range, one must increase altitude, imagining an unobstructed string between controller and drone. While I've managed a range of 3.5km within a city, it required flying well above legal limits. Realistically, achieving a 20km range demands perfect conditions: clear skies, no obstacles, and ideal weather. Even with a drone boasting a 46-minute battery life like the Air 3, attempting a 20km journey is unwise. At the most efficient speed of 43.2 kph, it would take roughly 27 minutes to reach 20km, leaving insufficient battery for the return trip, especially over water."

You could always do a more realistic range test without breaking any VLOS laws by just securing the drone to the roof of a taller car or truck and having someone drive it out until you lose video signal. Or if you want to do it in flight at least try a higher interference area in a more urban and less suburban environment, just to actually see where that breaking point is, as opposed to this, which just shows a pretty normal signal throughout.

Does DJI RC2 have internet access as the idea is not to use your phone at all? Also is the built in screen better and brighter than a galaxy s23 ultra?

@ElevatedVehicles

7 ай бұрын

It is not brighter. Only 700 nits of brightness on the DJI screen

@tonyrobinson362

5 ай бұрын

I fly with the S23 ultra far better, OK takes a few mins setup so what c'mon.

Thank you Im getting ready to get an air 3 and this is exactly what i wanted to know. cheers

I’m amazed how much I’ve enjoyed the RC2 controller. It’s crazy how much more convenient it is to have the screen built in. I am totally late to this party. Haha. Great now I want cake.

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

Haha! Love it my friend! You enjoying it? Looking forward to some videos !

@WeretheRoberts

9 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR oh it’s nicer than I thought it would be. I’ve only been able to fly twice so far but it’s impressive for sure. Kristi chose wisely. Lol

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

@WeretheRoberts question is… we also need an update what Kristi spent her money on!

@WeretheRoberts

9 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHRhahahaha. She’s started a list.

Great comparison, i have the mini 4 pro Rc2 and I’m getting the air3 RcN2 so i have both.

@ElevatedVehicles

7 ай бұрын

Notice any difference between: 2T2R in RC-N2 vs 2T4R in RC2 The rc2 provides two additional antennas over the n2. So in theory it should have a better signal. But curious what you think

@GAVINHR 3 questions buddy 😶‍🌫 Are the controllers the same on both drones? For instance, do you still have to use the phone on the N2 in order to zoom? Or is it more fluent with the controller now? Also, does a N2 user have the exact same feature uses as a a RC2 user? In terms of drone operations, like different tracking options, and so on so forth. Lastly, does the N2 come with an iPhone adaptor in order to connect (i have an iPhone 13 btw)? Or is it done via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth? So sorry for my silly noob questions. I am completely new to the drone world. I am looking to purchase an air 3 for my production company, and these are my main questions in order to figure out if it is worth pay the extra 200 euros or not. Thank you so much for you time, love your videos as always, keep up the great work and have a wonderful weekend!

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

Hi! The N2 is a FN button so you can use this to use the gimbal wheel as a zoom function when pressed alongside The RC2 does have more buttons that you can customise to perform certain tasks however the functionality between the two controllers are identical. However I still feel having a phone with an active cell service is the better option ( check my previous comparison video ) essentially the pros and cons are the same Yes it comes with a lightning cable :)

@PCHARG

9 ай бұрын

Save money and instead of the Air 3 buy a mini 4 and you will have almost the same functions with the advantage of having a drone under 250g.

What would happen if we get a call while flying? Also the new dji mini 4 pro update is taking 1 minute for rc2 remote to boot and also if screen cracks then we are done with rc2 controller. Biggest problem is we don't have fly more plus combo with N2

@GAVINHR

3 ай бұрын

If you get a call whilst flying just swipe it off your stress or stick your phone in airplane mode or do not disturb before you fly. A call doesn’t interrupt flight or affect it in any way. Agree there should be a N2 fly more kit 100%

@roninr8199

3 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR that's nice. I thought of asking airplane mode then how does phone, n2 controller and drone communicate each other without any signals. I was in an assumption that even rc2 controller requires internet. Dji mini 4 pro would be my first drone so which one would you suggest with N2 or rc2 fly more combo? With N2 controller what would be actual flight time like 20 minutes? I read that fly more plus battery is bigger.

@GAVINHR

3 ай бұрын

@@roninr8199 the controller has a direct link to the drone - believe it or not you don’t even need a phone to fly! Once the drone is in the air you could remove your phone and just fly it like it’s a ln RC airplane! If you check out my video - DJI RC vs RC-n1 which gets you flying faster you will see a full review - I much prefer the rc-n2. Yes they do not make the fly more combo but you can just buy an additional battery, flight time will be about 30-35 mins realistically

@roninr8199

3 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR thank you so much for your tips. My use age is like to take off take few minutes of aerial video like Beach or something and then land. I don't want to experiment with range like moving it 1 or 2km away from where I am. There is also huge price diference between n2 and fly more plus combo giving me second thoughts to buy with N2. Do we require some high end mobile or a basic android phone would do? In order to get feed from drone to mobile we might be needing a decent phone which doesn't hang or something? Dji mimo app account for pocket 3 and dji fly can we use same user account or both are different.

Can you fly the Mini Pro 4 with the Googles 2 and the RC-N2 that came with it

@mouinb9260

5 күн бұрын

Yes you can

Goes to show both rcn1 rcn2 are fantastic without further antenna modifications

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Range issues on the mini 3 were down to antenna placement on the drone rather than controller

Hey Gavin, I can also clearly see the difference in resolution of your screen recorder. Through your phone it is of course top I see but the recording of the RC2 is quite nice. At least a bit better than the RC(1) and I'm happy with that.

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

Yes the resolution is nice with the DJI RC2! And now 60fps feedback so smoother also !

@greenogre22

9 ай бұрын

yes, the resolution of the rc is great, but i need the additional functionality with the rc-n‘s. automatic flight paths for mapping with 3rd party apps.

@D3rron08

9 ай бұрын

​@@greenogre22does the flight mapping apps you use support the mini pro 4? I wanna buy one for photogrammetry

@greenogre22

9 ай бұрын

@@D3rron08 sorry, no, at the moment for the mini 4 there‘s no service development kit supported by dji. but hopefully in the near future. as for now, mapping is possible with the mini 3 and the mini 3 pro.

@D3rron08

9 ай бұрын

@@greenogre22 would you say there is more than a 50% chance they will include the mini 4p pro support in the sdk in the future, say some time next year? I dont wanna buy a dated drone if i dont have to

I understand DJI's business reasons for not making the O4 backwards compatible right now, but that would/will be an interesting test to have the Mini 3 Pro on the RC2. Seems like max range improvements isn't the goal but just "penetration" and link quality/stability is the real goal. I'm surprised at this point that the DIY options still pale in comparison to everything DJI has to offer.

@calvin14888

9 ай бұрын

It won't happened, otherwise everybody will just buy the RC2 for the Mini 3 and won't upgrade.

@ali3n24

9 ай бұрын

Dude, DJI writes max distance range only on "paper". These are all numbers oN REAL LIFE is diff.. Real range test in field with FCC - m1pro 17.5km , m2 - 20km, m3 - 25km+ (noone flies furthest). And limit is software...

The results were no surprise because both controllers are using the same transmission chip, the only difference is one has screen and another one doesn't. But there very likely might be a big difference between them is the run time, because the extra screen on RC2 of course consumes more power. I would like to see a comparation of the continues work time of those 2 controllers.

@BananerRepublic

7 ай бұрын

Uhh... How about one has two big antennas sticking out the top? Pretty sure that's the difference everyone is referring to, and is wondering about

@ElevatedVehicles

7 ай бұрын

​@@BananerRepublicyes exactly 2T2R in RC-N2 vs 2T4R in RC2 The rc2 provides two additional antennas over the n2. So in theory it should have a better signal.

👍👍 Gavin! Believe it or not I think I'm going to bite the $$$ bullet and grab a Mini 4 Pro. It seems to have matured into a fantastic full-featured pro model. This video is helpful because I plan to buy the basic kit with the RC-N2 controller. I don't need the RC2 controller as I already have a 10" Android tablet that works well with my ancient Mavic Mini. I also plan to buy the Mini 3 Plus battery kit to get the slightly stronger batteries vs the Mini 4 Plus batteries. Hopefully with the Drone-Tweaks hack, and OcuSync 4, my signal problems will be a thing of the past. BTW I sent you an email last week with a couple of questions but no reply. I was considering just upgrading to the Mini 2 SE to save money, but the Mini 4 features are just too compelling so the questions I had are redundant now. As always... Cheers from CE Hell Thailand!

Maybe I missed something but what is the final conclusion. Is there a range or performance difference? I think it's because you didn't go far. I'd like to see this test done in the US and go until complete loss of signal.

@GAVINHR

5 ай бұрын

No difference at all :)

@BryantAvant

5 ай бұрын

​@@GAVINHRsorry. Edited my comment. Are the controllers and drones limited in range in the UK? Is it something about the hardware or software that's different?

@GAVINHR

5 ай бұрын

Yeah man we get much less range over here about 40% of the power the US guys get. It’s all down to rules relating to the broadcasting power. I’d love to do a full range tests I used to be the best at them but with all the VLOS police it’s just not worth the hassle or all the negative comments I will get

@tonyrobinson362

5 ай бұрын

​@@GAVINHRUK sucks at times.

@javison_4

5 ай бұрын

does the firmware apply these restrictions? or is it dependent on where you buy the drone? i'm buying mine literally from inside of China. maybe i can bypass the UK rules@@GAVINHR

Cheers Gavin the rc2 is performing well much better signal than rc1

The RC2 is convenient, but if you have a modern phone, you can have 2-4x the brightness, a longer battery life for the controller (even while charging your phone), and something smaller and lighter in your bag, and it seems very comparable range. I don't know why the RC-N2 gets so much hate...

Prefiero el RCN2 para colocar el tamaño de pantalla que deseo.

I am from indonesia Is the accent that you are using is british?

@GAVINHR

4 ай бұрын

Hi , yes I am British

@GlobalTourismandCulture

4 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR i will be your new loyal view Thanks for your videos

I fly with a S23 ultra phone excellent nice and bright.❤

@GAVINHR

5 ай бұрын

Indeed sir!

If you make videos about flying beyond velos could that get you in trouble. It doesn’t matter if people in the comments complain as long as authorities don’t watch the video and take legal action against you

@GAVINHR

9 ай бұрын

It’s less about getting me in trouble but more the headache from comments on here. For me - as long as the flight is safe that should be fine, for example I don’t see any reason why people can’t fly 2/3/4 km out to see providing you’re flying below the 120m ceiling, I can see where the drone is and if there was any emergency aircraft that low I’d just stop the props and ditch it

@grizzlybear2702

9 ай бұрын

@@GAVINHR i agree. I fly beyond velos all the time and I don’t care if it’s illegal. I would just never put it on any social media while putting up my real name.

Then ill take the cheaper N2.. i got a nice 8inch tablet that does very good in the open with much light and good screenrecording. Why spend 180 euro for something i already have on my Air 3 :) I will spend that money on a extra battery :)

The Rc N2 the one with out screen is better then the rc2 with the screen because that screen to see is rubbish to see out side in bright sun and it’s only 700 nits brightness and on the rc N2 I use my iPhone 14 Pro Max with 2000 nits peak brightness and is a lot more easier to see out side and my phone screen is bigger so cheaper can clearly be better some times and in this case the Rc N2 rules because of this .. remember once you paid extra for the screen controller your stuck with the screen it comes with at 700 nits and trust that’s dull in the bright sun

@GAVINHR

5 ай бұрын

I agree. I’ve said multiple times I don’t like the screen controller on my channel :)

I pick RC n2 for the highest range

Useless video didn’t tell me any difference between the two

@GAVINHR

6 ай бұрын

Because there wasn’t any…. That’s the point. Maybe if you took time to watch the video you would realise it’s your comment that’s useless

Can I use this new controller with the screen with my mini 3 ?

@mouinb9260

5 күн бұрын

Yes you can