With so many different DJI drones and a variety of different accompanying remote controllers, it can quickly get confusing to figure out which controller does what and to decide which is best for you. It’s okay, we’re here to help with this product comparison guide that breaks down the similarities and differences between the DJI RC and DJI RC Pro drone remote controllers.
DJI RC vs DJI RC Pro: Spec Breakdown
As per usual, we’re starting by comparing the specs of these two controller models side by side. Which differences stick out to you?
| DJI RC | DJI RC Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 390 g |
680 g |
| Dimensions | 168.4 x 123.7 x 46.2 mm |
183.27 x 137.41 x 47.6 mm |
| Screen Size | 5.5” 1080 x 1920 |
5.5” 1080 x 1920 |
| Peak Brightness | 700 nits |
1000 nits |
| Battery Life | 4 hours |
3 hours |
| IO | USB-C microSD |
USB-C microSD mini-HDMI |
| Storage | NA |
32 GB |
| Compatible Drones | DJI Mini 3 DJI Mini 3 Pro DJI Air 2S DJI Mavic 3 DJI Mavic 3 Classic DJI Mavic 3 Cine DJI Mavic 3 Pro DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine |
DJI Mini 3 Pro DJI Air 2S DJI Mavic 3 DJI Mavic 3 Classic DJI Mavic 3 Cine DJI Mavic 3 Pro DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine |
DJI RC vs DJI RC Pro: What’s Different?
Peak Brightness
One major advantage the DJI RC Pro holds over the DJI RC is a higher peak brightness. While the DJI RC sports an incredibly bright display that outputs at up to 700 nits, DJI RC Pro ups the ante with up to a super-bright 1000 nits of peak brightness, ideal for those super glary days.
Processing Power
The overall build of the DJI RC Pro is bulkier than that of the DJI RC. That bulk doesn’t go to waste however, with the RC Pro sporting improved internals for greater computing and graphical power. These improvements deliver a snappier flight experience and help support
In fact, the DJI RC Pro sports a 7X graphical performance improvement over the previous-generation DJI Smart Controller according to DJI.
Price
One significant difference between the two DJI RC controllers is their price point. Retailing for just $399 AUD, the DJI RC is the more affordable of the two options and has been popular among enthusiast and pro-sumer pilots.
The RC Pro features a significant price jump with a price point of $1529 AUD. Why the increased price? DJI RC Pro features more premium components and is built tougher with better materials and vastly improved internal processors.
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DJI RC Pro: Exclusive Features
HDMI Video Output
With its expanded IO featuring a mini-HDMI port, the DJI RC Pro unlocks the power of video output for pilots. It may seem like a minor feature, however video output is an absolute game changer for DJI pilots with a wide variety of applications.
Built-In Storage
A handy little feature of the DJI RC Pro is 32 GB of built-in internal storage. While it may not seem like a lot when you’re working with 4K video files, having a small amount of internal storage can come in handy when your card is out of storage space or you’ve simply forgotten to pack one!
Third Party App Support
Time to let you in on a little secret… the DJI RC Pro actually runs off the Android operating system.
What does this mean for you? The Android operating system allows you to download any app that you normally would on a smartphone device. This is great using third-party drone apps like DroneDeploy and others. It’s also great for sharing your snaps straight to social media via Instagram, Facebook or your favourite platform.
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