DJI announces a $650 Mavic 2 controller with a built-in screen
DJI has announced a new remote controller with a built-in screen that supports its Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro drones. The DJI Smart Controller is basically a $650 R/C controller fitted with a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen that runs Android. It’s an expensive accessory, but it could prove to be useful in the field as it addresses issues that nearly all drone flyers share, like the distraction of direct sunlight in your eyes and staying in radio range.
DJI is focusing on making its Smart Controller usable while out in the elements by including protection from harsh temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) and having a bright 1,000 cd/m2 screen, making it possible…
