Why I'm thinking of returning the DJI FPV Controller 2! | My Review and TBS Tango 2 Pro Comparison 

AirUnit Bench work & overheating: a 5 or 12 volt computer fan (doesn't need to be a full 120 mm, but fine if that's all you got) I soldered a battery connector to a fan, (1s for 5volt & 3s for 12volt) so I can set the fan next to my quad on the bench. I glued a magnet to the edge of the fan and put it on a 80mmx100mm scrap piece of 1/8th inch steel to stand it. Any sheet metal will do. But a piece of double-sided sticky tape works fine. It's a small project, in and of itself, but once you have the fan set up like this, now you can use it for other stuff on the bench too.

Very important to note that not all FCs will support getting power to the receiver over USB on all UARTs. Be sure to research this if it's truly important. I'd also say the criticism of the remote losing link when the goggles lose link is pretty concerning. As someone that owns a Tango 2 Pro and was considering getting this remote for the sake of compatibility with the O3, I'm glad I found this video. Excellent information.

I have those same three remotes, I really like the DJI black box controller the best, wish it worked on the 03

Good choice! I'm happy to see you going with a true and reliable link like TBS Crossfire. I have Crossfire and wanted to go to a smaller radio like DJI RC 2 radio but I trust Crossfire more and might need to look at the Tango 2 radio for the small package.

EXCELLENT review!! Perfectly timed

Thank you for the informative explanation . It's very helpful.

My favorite controller is probably my ~10 year old Futaba. I use the FPV Controller 2 since it's the best option for the Avata. Hopefully the concerns are resolved with future firmware updates. Thanks for the video.

The end of live bs is why the fpv and the mini3 pro are the last dji products ill ever buy,DJI throw away toys with an exp date leaves a bad taste in my mouth knowing i like something that im going to throw away . iv already started and am booting up my own shop to make the real thing folks are wanting in a drone, not what they are pushing on us ! I realy hope i can count all the drone communities to show some support in this mission helping me to make what we the people want the way we want it for a change !

Informative . Amazing. Needed this

Nice to see you making content again! How do you adjust the tango 2 sticks to be higher?

Thank you for this review. I have Controller 1 and I'd like to refresh my iFlight RTF drone with DJI's new O3 air unit. I may try Remote Controller 2 because of compatibility. Hopefully everything will be fine...

Did you have any problems activating the Controller 2 Manual Mode in the goggles? My - Button Customisation menu doesn't work - won't let me access next menu in the new Goggles 2.

will that DJI controller pair with the mini 3 pro drone or does it have to be the choice of the two DJI RC with screens ?

thanks for the review! I started FPV a few years ago, went straight into the DJI air unit system (never really used analog). Then when I got the DJI FPV with the smaller remote I loved it and couldn't wait for the Air Unit to move to the smaller Controller 2. I LOVE the DJI video system (besides the fact that their goggles don't really fit non-asian faces) but I sort of hate their drones -- always having to prove I'm allowed to fly, accept responsibility, upgrade firmware, update maps / DJI Fly, plug in my phone, etc. It was such a nice break to just be able to fly a non DJI drone, but with the air unit, and still get the great video but not all the nanny "features". I swear EVERY time I fly a DJI drone (which is admittedly not all that often) I ALWAYS have to update the firmware, etc before it will let me take off. And usually not having cell service where I fly, it would just end up as a totally wasted trip, and I'd come home angry. And now even worse with the Avata remote ID you cannot take off ever unless your phone is plugged in. Then as I used it more, I soon realized the Controller 2 is not at all an upgrade from the original black transmitter -- be careful what you wish for I guess. So now I am looking at moving to the Crossfire system. Great to hear your comparison. I just placed an order. Thanks!!

Thank you for this I'm stuck with the DJI RC1 $300 is a BIG hit with little secondary market interest. I'd like to see DJI release a 2.4 ghz module to attach to the RC1 with all else necessary to work with the 03 AU. What surprises me is that you can still buy the RC1 for $300. Why would it not come way down in price like the V2 goggles? I suspect that DJI is helping retailers clear out inventory as I don't think you can buy the RC1 on the DJI store, any longer, at least not mode 2. If that holds true into the future, then it's safe to say DJI has abandoned ship on the RC1. I too am switching to TBS T2, for all the reasons you sighted; especially the gimbals. I had the potato for a couple of weeks, the RC2 is difficult to get used to; especially for something as powerful as the potato. We could always attach the TBS crossfire module to the DJI RC1, but it would still be big and bulky, and likely no longer supported, so...big hit. DJI just works, but can be limiting, and I suspect all of the hybrid system (backward compatibility). and the resultant compromises is DJI's way of steering us all toward the 03 system. DJI is a business, a very smart business. Ultimately, it seems inevitable to move everything up to 03. For me, TBS T2, and 03 air unit this year 2023, and Goggles 2 next year 2024. Unless I win the lottery. All into 03 up front: DJI 03 AU $229, new radio and receiver $200 to $250, Goggles 2 $649. That's $1,078 to 1,128 for what we already have. Is the range, penetration and image quality worth it? Possibly. So, start saving for 04, when it too will be inevitable.

im in the same boat. i absolutely love the old DJI controller. wish there was a way to take the controllers apart and put them in the bigger housing.

Im pretty new to this, but my dji controller v2 didnt work on my new iflight Cidora and i now bought the dji remote controller 1 for the dji vista.. that worked.. did you say that this controller wont work in the future on dji vista? Then what will work if the dji controller 1 og v2 dont.. what controller should you have then ?

Great review. Still on DJI black one… so very interested. Will keep it until I can.

If I buy the DJI FPV remote and the 03air vtx can I use the dji remote to control a custom quad?

hello doest the start/stop and record button work on the tbs tango 2 also the same ?

If DJI gave us the Black controller for the 03 AirUnit, I probably would have stayed. But with the way they did it, I ended up going with HDzero's pre-sale on the goggles, and will be getting a Radiomaster. DJI was a great place to start, and I love the video quality, but the way they run the business, not so much. I love HDzero's open-source attitude, and customer first mindset. I also love DIY, and being able to tinker and experiment with stuff. So it was fun, DJI, but I see greener pastures ahead!

I am not 100% sure but for me that didn't look like a failsafe. It's more likely that it was the voltage drop below 9.5V. Did you use the o3 on a regular? I use the rc2 and i opened it up to loosen the springs and greased the gimbals. It's a lot better now. I also made an adapter to use regular M4 sticks on the RC2.

So it means that if for some reason I lose video signal on my goggles i might lose radio connection as well on the dji remote ?

Pre ordered the TBS Tango 2 CNC Gimbals... Its going to be a game changer and make it a relevant choice again. A long needed upgrade so it can compete with the newer feature packed controller style radios offered by other companies.

Hey friend, nice video! Question: you still need the dji air unit for pairing with the DJI Googles ? Thanks

I have just bought the 03 plus Controller 2. Goggles, controller and air unit, all bound with latest firmware. I am using a MAMBA F722 with a plug designed for the air unit to just plug in. I have it set on MSP UART 3. I have video, OSD etc but the controller does not do anything. Its LEDs flash and when the Air unit connects the flashing goes solid green on the Controller but in the Betaflight Receiver tab nothing works like it does on my old Air units or other Express receivers. What is the trick to get this working?

Very good review!! For clarity, does the DJI controller 2 work with all DJI air units, like even the old ones? Or just the caddx vista variant?

That’s strange…. When I disconnect my goggles my control link from the remote doesn’t drop off. I think the signal is going from that big antenna on the controller directly to the quad and not through the goggles for me at least

Thanks for the video as I m trying to learn what all I can do with the DJI FPV controller. so it looks like it will link/bind up and control any of the DJI Air units or like the vista units? it is kinda crazy you was able to have both remotes connected to the quad at the same time... Don't forget both are linked and leave one powered on for someone to pick up and start moving controls while flying that would be bad.

Hey bro, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’ve being using the Tango2 for more than two years, no complains, but I was also considering migrate to DJI remote 2, in order to avoid adding a receiver and antenna on the kwad, however after I saw your opinion I think I will stick with the tango, thanks! I also live in Canada, which part are you located ?

Is having the air unit and a gopro to much weight? I am fairly new to all this and I crashed my dji “potato” and I’m now trying to build my own.

Merry Christmas 🎅

I love the black remote. Hate it’s gone

Awesome video 👍😎

Whats the difference between tango 2 and tango 2 pro? Any big advantage in getting the pro?

I just got used to the controller 2. Its not the best but its one less thing to solder. Then again it highly depends on how you fly and where.

If you like gamepad style just get a Jumper T pro with built in ELRS 1w. Better gimbals than DJI, much much longer range and way cheaper. Comparing the Jumper to the Tango it has a much lower latency link, more Hz options of 50, 150, 250 and 500 probably a couple more I forgot, it also uses LORA on all settings not just 50Hz like TBS does and the biggest one Jumper runs Edge Tx not some half baked Freedom tx that no one asked for and again is way cheaper than its opposition. Oh and the antenna are easier to fit than TBS and receivers are half the price or less and can be flashed easily over wifi. I just taught a new guy how to flash one in about 5 mins. Dilemma solved.

How about the most important question, what has the better range?

I ordered PNP version of a prebuilt geprc quad, and I’m very disappointed about that googles/controllers issues. I hope so badly, that DJI will fix it😭

there was a problem with the dji O3 losing signal with the fpv controller 2 is this fixed?

Hi bros. I am a newbie. Can DJI googles v2 go with tbs tango 2 controller?

I love my tamgo 2 just order the pyrodrone gimbles for the tango 2 I do have the black dji controller but after what dji did with that remote i will never again wast my $ on another dji remote. My supper old tranis still works years latter i can still use it if i wanted lol. Dji is just a throw away. $300 on the dji for 2 years of life is just a kick in the face. If you got a radiomaster or a tango and spend $300 you will have a controller that will last you years to come

Nice review where did you get upgraded stick ends for controller 2?

hi great video pls how to conect dji controler to this drone??????

My biggest issue with the dji remote is that you can’t set throttle expo, would help a lot

Sad but true, the DJI controller 2 is nice for ease of building Quads. But for the connection and Failsafe situation, it's way better to have a solid Rc link that can outrange the O3 Video.. I switched to ELRS from Crossfire for some reasons but both should easy outrange Dji Video.. Great Video 🙌, and Merry Christmas 🌲✨🎄

Tango or 03 with Dji radio 2?

Can you return an opened DJI product ?

So how do you know that the next tbs receiver is still gonna be compatible with old remote? That is just a plain lie/guessing.

Did you return it?

If I could just hookup my RadioMaster TX16s or even the RaidoMaster Boxer to my Avata, I'd sell that Controller 2 off in a heart beat! DJI $300 controller isn't nearly as nice as the Boxer and the Boxer is 1/3rd the price tag!

Suppose fpv remote controller 2 use DJI 03 system without Google it's working yes and no

For the life of me, I can't use the DJI Controller 2 comfortably with a neck lanyard.. The controller just seems to shift constantly, causing constant distractions..

correction needed @ 4:21 - You can adjust BOTH DJI thumbsticks in the same way, not just the left thumbstick. I fly with throttle on my right stick, which I have adjusted accordingly.

I think your decision to go away from the Controller 2 is a good one. IMO, it looks cheap, is double what it should sell for, and it's smart not to be happy with those tiny gimbals! The entire controller is just a bad value. A Radiomaster Zorro is half the price, way better quality, and the same price with the AG01 metal full size gimbals! That's the value! Crossfire is still hard to beat for rock solid connection! 😎🤘 The Nano receiver only weighs 0.7g, and for small whoops or other tiny micros, just use the wire antenna with the $25 version of the Nano. I use that antenna for all my micros. I'm getting into Radiomaster Ranger and their ELRS receivers for it. But for whoops, where ultra lightweight is key, the AIO FC's with ELRS built in, in non SPI form, are the way to go, IMO. Keeps that FC so small and ultra light! 👍

какой смысл быстрого соединения пульта, если все равно нужно ждать видео связь

I'm new to FPV, I have the DJI controller and the Radiomaster Zorro and with around 200 hours of simulator there's no comparison regarding the precision of the gimbals... DJI FPV controller feels like a toy, just keeping it because of the avata.

Dude the tango 2 pro is top quality wow you need to know what your talking about before posting wow dude

Twenty years ago you would never hear an American praising Chinese built crap, Times are a changing. Yeah I like DJI also, No real choices. Spektrem is great, They need to upgrade transmission protocol.

1.5x faster video

get stick extensions, problem solved

tango2 better

DJI FPV1 remote had garbage range. While flying Vistas I would get like 2-3km at most. About 4-5km on full size air units. I've done 6km round trip with potato with full RC bars. And I don't think I've ever seen a crossfire failsafe. I can't even tell you how far I've flown my plane 😅

Drone operators that can't adjust to any controller have no talent. If that's you, please reconsider the hobby overall

This guy has no clue what he is talking about..

Suppose fpv remote controller 2 use DJI 03 system without Google it's working yes and no