Thanks for the no-nonsense, clean presentation. There were no distractions, no sportscaster voice, annoying music. I traded in my Mavic Air and pretty much got my full expenditure back which made the Mavic @ Pro Combo with the Smart Controller the cost much more palatable. Great channel, I've subscribed, looking forward to more informative videos.
I'm looking to buy a Mavic 2 pro, and because I don't have a smartphone, I was looking for a Crystal Sky tablet. But I saw this controller and I started to hesitate in my choice. So I watched your video with a big interest and I think I'll watch your others videos. But finally, thank to your video, I more and more think this controller a better solution in my case, especially with the bundle. Thank you for your video and for your demonstration.
Very nice. There is probably going to be one of these in my bag by the spring. I’m hoping that some third-party or even DJI themselves come out with some sort of tripod mount that would utilize the bottom holes. If not then some very strong Velcro should do the job. The all in one convenience of this is worth it in my case. Only one battery to charge and not having to put a sun hood on each time should be much more convenient.
Another great video, very informative. You are so comfortable in front of the camera. I have tried several times, but just don't have it down yet. Practice, practice, practice!
I see one problem with using the controller on more then one drone, the reset button is very weak and can be pushed into the drone itself if pushed to hard. Rick Smith has a video out on that. So if you change a lot, you may be sending your drone in for repairs. Thanks again great video like always
I just bought the smart controller with the DJI Air 2S. I will be leasing my drone to consumers and enterprises. I wish that I could buy the original controller to have on hand as well.
Appreciate this walk-thru. I was looking for some details around the HDMI out and hadn't been able to test the output configuration options. This nailed it!
Typical DJI and corporations in general making a compatibility issues. Another deal breaker for me personally moving away from DJI. Great video thanks. Need to talk with you about a potential project I need to accomplish. Will get in contact
Thanks for showing the HDMI output in action. That might be useful for clients to see the feed if you have a portable screen on a job. Have you compared this to the HDMI output on some P4P controllers? If I recall, you won't get 4K from that output. Thanks again for demoing!
I thought I lost my mavic 2 pro controller this week and went to look for a replacement on DJI. The controller is $400... at this point Id rather spend the extra 250 to get this controller if I am needing one. Will I buy it straight out? Negative. If mine breaks or gets lost... yuuup
Setting the "Return to Home" point with the DJI Smart controller is restricted to the launch point only. Which is a huge problem if you want to launch your drone from, say, a moving boat! I can't understand why DJI left this feature off. I often set my RTH point to the actual hand set because it allows me to move location and still bring my drone back to me.
The real test of 3rd party functionality will be if drone mapping apps such as Drone Deploy, Pix4d or even DJI's own GSpro will function properly and Google Maps will work. Professional users aren't concerned about playing games etc. In the past, Google Play and 3rd party apps would install on the CrystalSky and appear to function through sideloading and APK files, but they usually wouldn't launch, crashed or were unstable and not useful and usually gave a message that Google Play services were incompatible with the device.
Thanks Eric. Like mentioned, I will need to test it. I was able to search and download, but I have yet to play with the apps as I mentioned in the video. I will report on how this goes. Thanks for the insight.
GSPro only available on iOS so this being an Android device means you're out of look. I have DJI Pilot app running fine with its Mission Flight (GSPro like) functionality
Find it interesting that DJI through their close partnership with Apple have optimized their own apps for iOS and make GSPro and the majority of pro flight apps/mapping apps incompatible with their own DJI branded accessories.
how do you know how far you can fly with the smart controller before it loses connection? is there a warning somewhere or you just fly til it says lost connection return home?
@@FlytPath ok i just didnt know if there was simple signal meter on the controller that gave warnings or how high or low signal got so the operator would be warned before he loses control, i guess they dont have this feature, you just fly til you lose it and hit return to home.
thank you so so much for sharing the HDMI resolution settings!! I've been looking for this for 2 weeks and you're the only person who's thought to post it :D
If possible could you do a screen size comparison with the smart controller and an iPad mini 4? After that I think I can make a better judgement call. Thanks
one thing i'm wondering is, can you use the controller but use the ipad as the interactive screen instead because i want to use the drone deploy app and its only compatible with ios so i cant use the controller and i dont have a standard controller.
You mention an HDMI out to plug into a monitor. Can that monitor be one of the Crystal Skys. I have the Ultra Bright model and this would be a good reason to keep it.
I have used an HDMI to USB webcam adapter that makes the Smart Controller’s HDMI output look like a webcam to the Crystal Sky. With side-loaded webcam display software on the CS you can see the Smart Controller’s HDMI output on the Crystal Sky’s screen.
Informative video. I have seen that the DJI Simulator for PC now accepts the Smart Controller as an available control option, but it's not clear whether it is possible to see anything on the Smart Controller screen when using the simulator i.e. would I be able to see a simulated camera view on the Smart Controller screen while I have the controller connected to my PC while I am flying on the simulator?
Dear FlyPath, the DroneDeploy app does not work with DJI Smart Controller. I use this app to work with my DJI Drone. Could you please help me? Thanks. RRos
Good Morning Aldryn, Hope you can help. Reslly enjoy & learn from your videos. Thanks. I have been flying drones for few years. Bought Mavic 2 Pro when it came out. Setup with gesr & ipad took to long when in hurry to get a shot. I bought the M2Zoom with the Smart Controller. Have used the Smart with both drones. But I shot this video & as it started out over the ice your see it stops. I had no control with the Smart Pad. I hit return to which it did. I fly this shot alot, never had this problem with std. controller. Switch back to old controller Pad & finish the video.?? Later back flying on Smart Pad I was getting Obstacle system turning off & on by itself. Also old pad had me do the compass circle dance before flying. The Smart Pad does not ask at all. The list pops up when starting shows all ok before flying. Can’t find were to set my compass dance. It walks you thur setting the compass by rocking back & forth the Smart Pad. Sorry so long. Last old pad you could slide the screen sideways to set home point - brightness. It’s missing on Smart Pad. All firmware is up to dste. Love the Smart Controller for the speed getting inth air BUT nervous smashing my drones Thank you for all your help!! Wizbang99. / Ken. Here is that video. Also all the obstacle is turned off. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zeEN3_IrTdw.html Again Thank You !!
Also, do you know of any portable cases yet that will house the Smart Controller, the Drone and a few extra batteries? Thanks for making these video and doing the work to get us information. It is appreciated!
I do like the controller a lot. Can you do a video how to Yah or Orbit with the sticks manually? Thanks a lot. Do you need different settings with this controller? Thanks a lot 🙏.
Can not figure out where cache files are stored with the smart RC. When using iPhone or iPad, those files and our voice labels would record onto the iPad/iPhone. With the Smart RC, we can't find them anywhere. Help!
Great video as always. Here is my question, as soon as I turn on smart controller, it displays many other models of Mavic. I am using Mavic Air 2 and already paired, is there any way I can delete or hide models I don’t have, it’s kind of unknowing to swipe left and right to choose your drone every time that’s already been paired.
Friend, congratulations on the video !!! Can you tell me how to activate the dynamic home point in this smart controller? In my when I try to activate to "follow" the control, it gives error and I can not change the mode !! Thankful!!
Hello ! Bruce from NJ here. I am considering buying the Mavic Pro 2 and debating 2 things. 1) Should I pay the extra $ and get the Smart Controller or just use my never verision of the iphone 6 or my ipad? 2) Do you think this would be suitable for a beginner - I am thinking with the obstacle avoidance and the ability to be looking through the eye of the camera, it might be crash-proof?? I had my first drone 2 years ago and it would up in a tree... it was considered a "toy" so I don't take all the blame, and it had to "eye in the sky". I would appreciate and respect your opinion... Thank you
The DJI Smart Controller screen has a pull-down settings page where you can see the WiFi connection, the SRE setting, the HDMI setting, etc. There is also a setting named "Bluetooth". Can you expand on this setting's purpose? What does it do? Should I set it on or off?
Question on the controller. I’ve always used the DJI app to make edits. When switching to the controller do you still have the cache and editing of the feed on the phone?
I am planning to buy a mavic with smart controller, my questiona is: 1 - can i add a off-line map on The controller Like "here" map? Does The controller have GPS? 2 - Supose i loose The drone on a flyhgt, i know that There is a way to find The Last locaition of it, would i be able to do it using The smart controller? 3 - a screen recorder works on The controller? Thanks.
Question : how to control the gimbal movements on the smart controller ? Like to recenter the gimbal , pan left to right or right to left and up an down the final on the smart controller ? On the left toggle is only going up and down for me .
You can link them both to the controller and then select which one you’re going to fly using “Aircraft Managment” in the settings menu. No need to re-link when you change birds.
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.
Hi, would you consider using a protective mat „film“ to protect the screen of the Smart remote, since there is no case for it yet ?! Does it affect the clarity of the screen ? Thanks
Aldryn the question I have is, can you use the app AirMap? I understand you need to use Amazon App Store to download third party apps, and AirMap is not available in the Amazon App Store.
Well that makes my final decision for me. I’ll be dam if I’ll pay $650. For an accessory that will not run the apps that I can use on my IPad Mini4. If I have to use a screen hood I will. As far as Crystal Sky goes I’ll stick with my IPad Mini4 since I have to do the same prep that I do now. Well DJI you won’t be getting my $650.
I have probably a not that commen question. Can I use my smart controller as an external monitor for my photo camera. The camera (Nikon Z7) had an hdmi out, but the HDMI port on the smart controller seems only also hdmi out. Is there a way? Would be interested.
Was wondering if with the new smart controller quick charging feature is compatible with the new iPad Pro or MacBook Pro chargers? Realizing it’s an Android base operating system would be surprised if they all worked in unison but sure would be nice!
Hi I like your non bias comments ,could u please advise me with the smart controller with the SD card on top does it record everything you take or do u need to download from mavic ,and is there a setting to set it up.thanks Peter Australia
Newbie question, do you the 128 gig micro chip in the Mavic 2 drone or in the Smart Controller? All the pictures and data where on the Smart Control when I plug it in to the computer, and nothing was on the drone.
Having an issue scanning the QR code from my iPhone using the DJI goshare app. Tried to manually connect the two as well but no matter what I try my phone won’t connect so I can’t transfer photos from the SD card in the smart controller to my phone so the only way to view my photos and videos are on the controller screen. Any solutions would be great because I’m losing my mind.
I finally purchased the Smart Controller! I can't access the Google Play store or install Litchi. I'll keep searching for details. The OS is android like but 100% android compatible.
Hello, I have a question : is it possible to plug an SD Card reader or a USB external disk on the controller ? I does a lot of landscape photography and when I'm out of my home during several days, I love to make copy of my photos on a laptop. But if the coontroller allow me to do the same (by copying from SD card to the Micro-SD, and then to an external disk or USB Stick), it will really more convenient for me.