Almost 25% performance increase using the Stock Remote from DJI over the Smart Controller in a suburban area. I'm glad I tested this theory and now I have a better idea of when it's appropriate to use either remote. have a great weekend.
@@CDigata not at the time. It was turned off. I'll clarify in future vids. I've dealt with this in very remote locations and needed to verify my suspicions.
I bought the Smart Controller because it has 1000nit screen and works with multiple drones and no cables you just take it out of the hard case and launch your drone
I started with a Mavic 2 Zoom then picked up a Mavic Mini 2, I fly the Mini 2 a lot more since it only takes a minute to setup and fly, I also have DJI Goggles RE but setup and no venting limits when and if I'll use them not to mention range issues.
Thank you for your video definitely convince me not to get the smart controller I watched other videos and the same thing ,the SC loses connectivity and lags and DJI is doing nothing about it, they will not update the software /firmware. I know a lot of people complain about it.. Like another RU-vidr said DJI does not care about the customers only about making money and I agree..
Thanks for the range test. I am trying to decide on the Smart Controller for my DJI Mini 2. One thing to note is with the standard controller you are using the O3 protocol and when you switch to the Smart Controller you force the drone to fall back to O2 which I assume would impact range. It would be interesting to see a test like this with drones that only support O2 for both controllers.
I agree. Thanks for not being ugly. I’ve enjoyed leaving the info out that my wife was at the turn around spot lol. I hate that there’s just so much uncertainty or inconsistencies with OC2/3 tests. Location, other signal interferences, etc. If they would allow the new Mini3 Smart Controller, that could be an option but it’s only 700 nit. Hasn’t been much of a problem for me but some might find it problematic. Have a good weekend.
Local Wi-Fi interference is a contributing factor and the OS 2.0 matched with any higher Occusync like 3.0. The best you can get is 2.0. So stock remotes aren’t so bad. Have a good week.
I enjoyed it. I did have to crank up my volume.......... If it had been any worse I would have just clicked off. Thanks though. It was instructive. Maybe they'll address the range issue in future updates.
If the Smart Controller is using WiFi and standard control is using Occusync there is no question the standard controller will out perform the SC. Occusync was developed to outperform wifi. I'm surprised DJI didn't incorporate Occusync into the smart controller. That said, at this point we legally should be flying so that the drone remains in sight. Even with vision correction I can't see my Mavic Pro beyond about 1,000 feet.
My old mavic pro would go twice as far as my air 2 does. I even had it replaced thinking it had a problem but it returned home at about a half mile away again. I guess the old mavic was on a better frequency. They say that a smart controller update fixed the problem with range.
Because mavic 1 pro have more powerful transmitter > >> CE=15mw FCC = 69mW Boost=291mW (in theory 1600mW). For example: Mavic 2 CE =22mW FCC=57mW Boost =102mW (in theory 1200mW)All tested in small city. M1pro have more better signal over 5-8km++ that m2pro. Ocusync 2.0/3,0 just marketing trash ;)))
It's kinda funny that these expensive Iphones have trouble keeping a bright screen and have overheating issues. I have a pretty darn cheap android phone and it stays nice and bright through all my flights. Maybe they just have to optimize the app a little better for the iPhone or something. Anyway I have the mini2 to avoid having to get a drone license and registering it but the air 2s looks like a great drone. I might have to get my license soon! Not that I'm a law breaker but do they really have people out there scanning the sky's for drones? Kind of figured a guy could get away without a license aslong as you weren't doing stupid shit with the drone to draw attention and get people phoning the authorities on you. Nice vid
Thanks for your comments. Could you tell me what Android phone you were referring to? I want to get into flying drones but I don't want to buy a top end phone and now I'm hesitant to buy the smart controller with all the poor feedback. Thank you
The smartcontroller and the air 2s are just not compatible. they have tried to make it somewhat usable with some firmware tricks but is is stil a oc2 remote with an oc3 drone. Try this with an oc2 drone and it wil be ok. Just wait for the new smartcontroller with oc3. It is a tradeoff.
It's bit of a misconception the air 2s is using oc3 for the feed and oc2 for the telemetry.. Your ment to be flying in line of sight anyway so just for the display and how quick you can be in the air makes the smart controller worth it especially if you can find it half price.. 😉
I've got my volume cranked up all the way and can barely hear you. Thanks for the info though, I've found the same condition between the SC and the stock RC for my Mavic 2 Zoom. I gave you a like but turn up the volume somehow please.
Thanks. Not sure what’s up with this. I can hear it on mine. Anyways, thanks for the like but in order to turn it up I would have to re render and republish this vid. I’ll look at it so it doesn’t do this again.
Might just look at where you’ll be using it and how much time you’ll be flying. I would just stick with the standard in congested areas and smart for more open and less signal interference areas like country scapes.
Sean, despite the range test, do you like the smart controller with the drone? Does it lag or studder bad? I can see it’s very little when screen recording but other than that any problems with the sc after 5 months of using? Thanks
I do love the smart controller for its bright screen and like you mentioned, the screen recording bit very happy with the Tripltek because I can use it for multiple manufacturers and the 1200 nit screen.
@@SeanHelmsMedia 1‘199 for the Fly More. And 899 for the Drone. The Smart Controller should be 399 since it is not that good anymore or at least out dated!
With the Smart Controller, did you try with the antennas upwards instead of downwards (we did see a warning about adjusting antennas). Secondly, as VLOS applies, can you even see a small drone like the Air 2s 120 meters up over a kilometer away? Not sure that I would.
Yes, antennas are always adjusted to many different orientations and always get the same result. As far as VLOS, spoiler, I had someone waiting for it where I turned around. Thanks for your concern
@@SeanHelmsMedia I have the Mini 2, but I just ordered the Air 2S w/ smart controller. Have there been any driver updates that would affect these results? Maybe do an updated video w/ both controllers set to the same wifi GHz output? Glad I'll have both controllers and an android phone.
It's bit of a misconception the air 2s is using oc3 for the feed and oc2 for the telemetry.. Your ment to be flying in line of sight anyway so just for the display and how quick you can be in the air makes the smart controller worth it especially if you can find it half price..
Yes. Most certainly worth it at a lower price but my friend who bought it from me has an Air2 and it seems to be a bit jumpy even at 1000 ft. We need to get him out in the open somewhere and try some more.
oc2 and oc3 just marketing trash. the power of the transmitter is important. m1pro is great because have good transmitter CE=15mw FCC = 69mW Boost=291mW ( (in theory 1600mW). for example m2pro CE =22mW FCC=57mW Boost =102mW. Phantom4pro CE=14mW FCC= 2.4 -103mw 5.8 - 219mW. M1pro have more better signal over 5-8km++ that m2pro. Tested in small city.
You call that a suburb? LOL that's not a suburb, that's rural neighborhood. A typical suburb is just outside a city which means the houses are all sharing a fence on all four sides of their backyard. That's a lot more dense and a lot more WiFi interference than what you call a suburb. You tested that basically in the middle of nowhere. Urban = City living in high-rises, apartment buildings and town homes. Suburban = Single family homes typically tract homes where with common fence lines. Rural = Houses on individual plots of land apart from any coordinated subdivision.
Range test? How about Range test in a polluted river with sewer sharks, you no have no idea the about of interference being generated from second to second, inch to inch. A real range test means VLOS unobstructed with NO external noise/polluters. As for the Iphone heat issues, simple fix: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra at 1,750 nits 120hz refresh, 6.8" screen....
