DJI built a drone remote with an HD display
To date, steering one of DJI’s more accessible drones has usually meant using your smartphone as a screen. You now have a better option — DJI has released a Smart Controller with its own 5.5-inch display. The remote gives you both more tactile flight controls as well as a view of what the drone sees in 1080p. It might be a better choice if you regularly fly under bright sunlight, too, thanks to a 1,000cd/m2 screen brightness that should remain visible outdoors.
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The Smart Controller is available now and works with newer DJI drones, including the Mavic 2 family. There’s just one obstacle: the price. At $649, it costs roughly half as much as a Mavic 2 Zoom and nearly as much as a reasonably high-end smartphone. This makes the most sense if you’re an enthusiast or make a living from your aerial footage. There will be Mavic 2 bundles that could make the remote more palatable, but you might want to stick to your phone you aren’t quite that dedicated.
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