Gear comparison
DJI RC 2 vs DJI Motion Controller 3
Compatibility first — which catalog drones each stick or headset actually flies. Full matrix
Compatibility
RC 2 and Motion 3 share none of the catalog airframes. RC 2 flies Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro. Motion 3 flies Neo 2, Avata 2, Avata 360. RC 2: O4+. A used RC 2 from a Mini 4 Pro kit still needs a firmware check before a Mini 5 Pro. Motion 3: Goggles do not cancel Flyer ID or VLOS. Motion is a different sport from RC-N3.
| Spec | RC 2 Built-in screen · O4+ | Motion 3 Motion (FPV) · O4 |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Released | 25 Sept 2023 | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Form | Built-in screen | Motion (FPV) |
| Transmission | O4+ | O4 |
| Screen | 5.5-inch 1080p | None — goggles |
| Compatibility | ||
| Flies in this catalog | Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro | Neo 2, Avata 2, Avata 360 |
| Protocol note | O4+. A used RC 2 from a Mini 4 Pro kit still needs a firmware check before a Mini 5 Pro. | Goggles do not cancel Flyer ID or VLOS. Motion is a different sport from RC-N3. |
The i beside a spec is the explainer — hover or tap.
Questions
Which drones do both RC 2 and Motion 3 fly?
None in this catalog. RC 2 flies Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro. Motion 3 flies Neo 2, Avata 2, Avata 360. A matching OcuSync generation is not enough.