Gear comparison
DJI RC-N1 vs DJI RC 2
Compatibility first — which catalog drones each stick or headset actually flies. Full matrix
Compatibility
RC-N1 and RC 2 share none of the catalog airframes. RC-N1 flies Mini 4K, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro. RC 2 flies Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro. RC-N1: O2/O3. A beautiful RC-N1 does not become an RC-N2. RC 2: O4+. A used RC 2 from a Mini 4 Pro kit still needs a firmware check before a Mini 5 Pro.
| Spec | RC-N1 Phone clamp · O2 / O3 | RC 2 Built-in screen · O4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Released | 5 Aug 2021 | 25 Sept 2023 |
| Form | Phone clamp | Built-in screen |
| Transmission | O2 / O3 | O4+ |
| Screen | None — your phone | 5.5-inch 1080p |
| Compatibility | ||
| Flies in this catalog | Mini 4K, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro | Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro |
| Protocol note | O2/O3. A beautiful RC-N1 does not become an RC-N2. | O4+. A used RC 2 from a Mini 4 Pro kit still needs a firmware check before a Mini 5 Pro. |
The i beside a spec is the explainer — hover or tap.
Questions
Which drones do both RC-N1 and RC 2 fly?
None in this catalog. RC-N1 flies Mini 4K, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro. RC 2 flies Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro. A matching OcuSync generation is not enough.