DJI RC Pro remote controller was released with the DJI Mavic 3 Cine and it’s the best ever remote controller DJI has ever produced. In this article, we would talk about all about DJI RC Pro including its specs, features, compatibility, pros, and cons.
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- What is DJI RC Pro?
- DJI RC Pro Spec
- DJI RC Pro Features
- DJI RC Pro Compatibility
- Pros of DJI RC Pro
- Cons of DJI RC Pro
- How to Pair DJI RC Pro with DJI Drones (Step-by-Step).
- How to install third-party apps to DJI RC Pro (Step-by-Step).
What is DJI RC Pro?
DJI RC Pro is DJI’s latest and best professional-level remote controller designed for professional aerial photography and it’s built with a powerful next-generation processor, O3+ video transmission technology, and a high-bright screen for next-level performance and better user experience.
DJI RC Pro Spec.
General Specs
- Dimensions: 183.27×137.41×47.6 mm (antennas folded, controllers not mounted)183.27×203.35×59.84 mm (antennas unfolded, controllers mounted)
- Weight: 680g
- Internal Storage Capacity: 32GB (expandable storage via microSD card)
- Battery: Li-ion (5000 mAh @ 7.2 V)
- Operating Time: 3hrs
- Charging Time: 2hrs (with 12V), 1.5 hrs (with 15V)
- Video Output Port: Mini-HDMI port
Video Transmission
- Video Transmission System: Occusync 3+
- Max Transmission Distance: 15km (FCC) / 8km (SRRC/ CE/ MIC)
- Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz and 5.7GHz
- Transmitter Power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz: ≤33 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.8 GHz:≤33 dBm (FCC); ≤14 dBm (CE); ≤23 dBm (SRRC)
Screen
- Dimensions: 5.5 inches
- Resolution and frame rate: 1920×[email protected]
- Brightness: 1000 nits
- Touch Control: 10-point multi-touch
Wifi
- Wifi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Support 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi
- Operating Frequency: 2.400GHz-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.850 GHz
- Transmitter Power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz: ≤26 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)5.8 GHz: ≤26 dBm (FCC/SRRC); ≤14 dBm (CE)
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5.1
- Operating Frequency: 2.400-2.4835 GHz
- Transmitter Power (EIRP): ≤8 dbm
DJI RC Pro Features
Ocusync 3+ Video Transmission
Because DJI RC Pro features Ocusync 3+ (O3+) video transmission, it has impressive signal range and live video quality. DJI RC Pro can [email protected] video quality live feed from up to 15 km away with low latency (120ms).
Brightest Screen Ever.
The DJI RC Pro’s integrated 5.5-inch 1080p screen can reach average brightness of 1000 nits. This is a huge upgrade compared to DJI RC which is 700 nits of brightness.
Updated Processor
With the latest-generation processor, DJI RC Pro offers stronger performance (4x improved CPU performance, 7x improved GPU performance over its predecessor) at lower power consumption (20% lower power consumption over its predecessor).
High-Speed Download
DJI RC Pro supports Wi-Fi 6 protocol and is capable of up to 80MB/s of download speed.
More flexibility
DJI RC Pro supports and is optimized for third-party apps for diversified editing, sharing, and live-streaming.
DJI RC Pro Compatibility
Compatible DJI drone models with DJI RC Pro:
- DJI Mavic 3
- DJI Mavic 3 Cine
- DJI Air 2S
- DJI Mini 3 Pro
Compatible micro SD cards for DJI RC Pro
- SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC
- SanDisk High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC
- SanDisk Extreme 128GB/256GB/512GB V30 A2 microSDXC
- Samsung EVO Plus 128GB/256GB/512GB V30 microSDXC
- Lexar 667x 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC
- Lexar High-Endurance 64GB/128GB V30 microSDXC
- Lexar 667x 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC
- Lexar 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC
- Samsung EVO 64GB V30 microSDXC
- Kingston 128GB V30 microSDXC
Pros of DJI RC Pro.
- Internal storage for 1080p screen recordings: DJI RC Pro has 32 GB internal storage for 1080p screen recordings while other DJI pro remote controllers like DJI RC require an SD card for screen recordings in 720p.
- Better signal and long-range performance: Thanks to Ocusync 3+ external antennas and 2 more transmitters and 1 more receiver, DJI RC Pro has a better signal and long-range performance (over 10km).
- Outrageous screen brightness: This is the key feature of DJI RC Pro that highlights it from the rest of DJI pro remote controllers at the first glance. DJI RC Pro has 1000 nits of brightness while DJI RC has 700 nits of brightness.
- HDMI port for screen recordings.
- Supports third-party apps. DJI’s other pro remote controllers such as the DJI RC, do not support installing third-party apps. But DJI RC Pro supports third-party apps for diversified editing, sharing, and live-streaming.
- Fast performance: With the latest-generation processor, DJI RC Pro works smoothly and responds faster than others.
- More multi-functional screen: Not like other pro controller screens, you can come out from the DJI Fly app and use it as a dedicated tablet. It has a file browser, firefox, and many more third-party apps. So you can manage your files, browse the internet, watch Youtube, and much more.
Cons of DJI RC Pro.
- Price: This the main holdback for DJI RC Pro. Now, the DJI RC Pro costs about 1199$. Which is two-three times DJI drone prices.
- Weight: DJI RC Pro weighs about 680g. Even though it’s not that much of a huge deal when carrying, it really starts to feel once you hold it for a long time.
How to Pair DJI RC Pro with DJI Drones (Step-by-Step).
- Turn on the DJI RC Pro and open the DJI Fly app.
- Then tap on the “Connection Guide” button at the right bottom corner.
- Power on the Aircraft.
- Choose your Aircraft from the line and tap on it. Now the RC Pro would start searching for the aircraft. Once the controller is unable to recognize the drone, tap on “Unable to connect the aircraft?” which appears at the bottom.
- Follow the instruction. Hold down the power button for 4 seconds (release once it beeps) to get the drone to pairing mode.
- Then tap the “Pair” button on the screen.
- After a few seconds, the aircraft would pair with the DJI RC Pro successfully.
How to install third-party apps to DJI RC Pro (Step-by-Step).
- Turn on the DJI RC Pro and open the Firebox browser.
- Then visit GooglePlay (https://play.google.com/store/apps) on firefox.
- Then search the app name on the Google Play search bar.
- To close the keyboard, tap on the down arrow at the left bottom corner.
- Click on the correct app result. Then Tap and hold for a second the URL bar and tap copy to copy the app URL.
- Open a new firebox window and visit https://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
- Tap on hold-on for a second and tap paste.
- Then tap “Generate Download Link”.
- Then tap “Click here to download ……”
- Tap “download”.
- Once the app is downloaded, enter the home screen.
- Tap on files, then visit the Download folder.
- Then tap on the downloaded apk file.
- Tap “Continue”.
- Tap “Install”.
- Then the app would be installed on the RC Pro and you would find the app on the home screen. You would be able to use the app without any problem.
