Gear comparison
DJI RC-N3 vs DJI RC 2
Compatibility first — which catalog drones each stick or headset actually flies. Full matrix
Compatibility
RC-N3 and RC 2 share Flip, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S. RC-N3 also flies Neo, Neo 2. RC 2 also flies Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic 4 Pro. RC-N3: O4. Protocol still has to match the airframe — N3 is not a universal O4 stick. 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-N3 Phone clamp · O4 | RC 2 Built-in screen · O4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Released | 3 Jan 2025 | 25 Sept 2023 |
| Form | Phone clamp | Built-in screen |
| Transmission | O4 | O4+ |
| Screen | None — your phone | 5.5-inch 1080p |
| Compatibility | ||
| Flies in this catalog | Neo, Neo 2, Flip, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S | Flip, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro |
| Protocol note | O4. Protocol still has to match the airframe — N3 is not a universal O4 stick. | 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
Do I need the screen controller for Mini 5 Pro?
No. Mini 5 Pro flies from RC-N3 (your phone) or RC 2 (built-in screen). Overlap also includes Flip and Air 3S. RC 2 additionally covers Mini 4 Pro, Air 3 and Mavic 4 Pro — with a firmware check. RC-N3 additionally covers Neo and Neo 2.
Which drones do both RC-N3 and RC 2 fly?
Both: Flip, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S. RC-N3 only: Neo, Neo 2. RC 2 only: Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic 4 Pro.