Gear comparison
DJI RC 2 vs DJI RC / RC Pro (O3+)
Compatibility first — which catalog drones each stick or headset actually flies. Full matrix
Compatibility
RC 2 and RC / RC Pro share Air 3. RC 2 also flies Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro. RC / RC Pro also flies Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Pro. RC 2: O4+. A used RC 2 from a Mini 4 Pro kit still needs a firmware check before a Mini 5 Pro. RC / RC Pro: O3+. Do not buy an RC Pro expecting it to fly a Mavic 4 Pro.
| Spec | RC 2 Built-in screen · O4+ | RC / RC Pro Built-in screen · O3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Released | 25 Sept 2023 | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Form | Built-in screen | Built-in screen |
| Transmission | O4+ | O3+ |
| Screen | 5.5-inch 1080p | 5.5-inch (RC) / 5.5-inch high-bright (RC Pro) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Flies in this catalog | Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro | Air 3, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Pro |
| Protocol note | O4+. A used RC 2 from a Mini 4 Pro kit still needs a firmware check before a Mini 5 Pro. | O3+. Do not buy an RC Pro expecting it to fly a Mavic 4 Pro. |
The i beside a spec is the explainer — hover or tap.
Questions
Which drones do both RC 2 and RC / RC Pro fly?
Both: Air 3. RC 2 only: Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro. RC / RC Pro only: Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Pro.