DJI Neo Controller Compatibility

00:03:37
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Summary

TLDRIn this video, Sean from Air Photography provides insights into the DJI Neo's controller compatibility. He discusses that the DJI Neo doesn't necessarily require a controller thanks to its intelligent flight capability. Users can control it with their smartphones using the DJI Fly app, though the range is limited by Wi-Fi connection. For a more traditional drone experience, the Neo is compatible with the newly launched RCN 3 controller, which offers extended range using the 04 transmission system. The previous generation of controllers like the RCN 2 and DJI RC2 are also compatible. For FPV flights, the Neo works with DJI Goggles 3 and can be operated by the Motion 3 or FPV3 controllers, though older models are not compatible at this time. Sean emphasizes that some older devices might gain compatibility in the future as DJI updates its technology.

Takeaways

  • 📱 DJI Neo can be operated using smartphones or its intelligent flight feature, no controller needed initially.
  • 🕹 RCN 3 and RCN 2 controllers are compatible with DJI Neo for traditional flight experiences.
  • 📡 The Neo uses the 04 transmission system, enhancing connectivity and flight range.
  • 🌐 Smartphone connectivity is limited by Wi-Fi range and subject to interference.
  • 🎮 DJI Neo supports FPV flight with Motion 3 and FPV3 controllers.
  • 👓 Compatible with DJI Goggles 3; not with Goggles 2 or Goggles Integra.
  • 🔄 Future compatibility updates by DJI may include more older devices.
  • 📺 DJI RC2 offers screen integration for easy control without mounting a smartphone.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:03:37

    Sean from Air Photography discusses the DJI Neo drone, addressing common questions about controller compatibility. The DJI Neo can operate without a controller using intelligent flight functionalities, launching and landing using a smartphone with the DJI fly app, but with limited range due to Wi-Fi connection. The drone is compatible with various controllers, including the new RCN 3, which uses the 04 transmission system for better range and connection, and older controllers like RCN2, as well as DJI RC2 which has a built-in screen. For FPV flight, it's compatible with DJI goggles 3, motion 3 controller, and FPV3 controller, essential for manual mode. Compatibility with older gear is uncertain until DJI updates.

Mind Map

Video Q&A

  • Is a controller necessary for the DJI Neo?

    No, a controller is not necessary for the DJI Neo as it can be operated using intelligent flight functionality or a smartphone with the DJI Fly app.

  • What controllers are compatible with the DJI Neo for traditional drone flights?

    The DJI Neo is compatible with the RCN 3, RCN 2, and DJI RC2 controllers for traditional drone flights.

  • Can the DJI Neo be controlled using a smartphone?

    Yes, the DJI Neo can be controlled using a smartphone connected via the DJI Fly app.

  • Which transmission system does the DJI Neo use?

    The DJI Neo uses the 04 transmission system, providing a range up to 10 km.

  • Is the DJI Neo compatible with older DJI RC controllers?

    No, the older DJI RC is not compatible with the DJI Neo.

  • Which FPV controllers are compatible with the DJI Neo?

    The DJI Neo is compatible with the Motion 3 controller and the DJI FPV3 controller for FPV flights.

  • Are DJI goggles compatible with the DJI Neo?

    The DJI Neo is compatible with the DJI Goggles 3, but not with the Goggles 2 or Goggles Integra.

  • Can you use the DJI Neo in manual mode?

    Yes, with the DJI FPV3 controller, you can fly the DJI Neo in full manual mode.

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  • 00:00:00
    good day folks Sean here from Air
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    photography so since the launch of the
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    DJI Neo I've had quite a few really good
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    questions about it about its
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    functionality and capability which I am
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    going to address in upcoming videos now
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    probably one of the most common
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    questions I've been asked here on
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    YouTube and some of my other social
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    media channels is about controller
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    compatibility perhaps you're thinking
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    about purchasing it but you want to know
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    if it's going to be compatible with some
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    of your existing gear or you're going to
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    be purchasing it and you want to know
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    what controller you should purchase now
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    in included some of this information in
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    my full review but I thought I'd make a
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    separate video just going over it
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    quickly just for those looking for that
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    specific information now when it comes
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    to the DJI Neo there is actually no
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    controller needed if you just want to
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    make use of some of the intelligent
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    flight functionality this thing can
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    launch from the palm of your hand with
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    one button it'll perform the task and
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    then come right back and land in your
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    hand alternatively you can use your
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    smartphone you can connect it with the
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    DJI fly app and with it you get some
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    virtual joysticks and that will give you
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    a more traditional drill own flight the
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    thing to keep in mind when you're using
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    your smartphone and the virtual
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    joysticks it's just a Wi-Fi connection
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    so your range is going to be limited and
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    you could be susceptible to interference
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    it is compatible with both iPhones and
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    with Android devices so moving on to
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    controller compatibility alongside the
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    DJI Neo DJI launched a new RCN 3
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    controller you can purchase this as a
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    bundle with the Neo or you can purchase
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    this independently this is going to give
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    you a more traditional drone flight when
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    using any of the controllers that are
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    compatible it's it's now going to use
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    the 04 transmission system so that's
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    going to give you a much better
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    connection and much better range the 04
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    transmission system with the DJI Neo is
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    rated for 10 km now the previous
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    generation the rcn2 the one that comes
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    with the mini4 pro or the DJI air3 that
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    is also compatible with the DJI Neo and
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    moving along here if you prefer to have
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    a controller with a screen the DJI rc2
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    is fully compatible with the Neo again
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    it's going to give you a more
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    traditional drone flight you have good
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    control on the sticks the4 transmission
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    system plus you have a built-in screen
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    so you don't have to worry about
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    connecting a phone it's just quick and
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    simple to deploy unlike the RCN 3 which
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    you do have to mount your smartphone
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    this is the controller that comes with
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    the Mini 4 Pro in the DJI air3 the older
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    version of this just the regular DJI RC
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    unfortunately at this point is not
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    compatible with the Neo so moving along
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    here the Neo is also capable of flying
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    an fpv style flight so it is compatible
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    with the DJI goggles 3 unfort at this
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    point it's not compatible with the
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    goggles 2 or the goggles Integra and if
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    you are going to be flying at fpv style
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    then you will need some form of
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    controller for fpv so the Neo is
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    compatible with the motion 3 controller
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    this is the only generation of motion
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    controller that it is compatible with
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    currently it's not compatible with the
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    older models and then alternatively for
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    a more traditional fpv flight it is
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    compatible with the DJI fpv3 controller
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    this is also the controller you will
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    need if you want to fly this in full
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    manual mode just just like the iata this
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    can be put into manual mode and you will
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    need this controller in order to do that
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    and again at the time of filming this
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    video it's not compatible with the older
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    fpv controllers now when it comes to
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    compatibility with some of the older
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    gear that wasn't mentioned in this video
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    DJI can be good at making older devices
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    compatible so some of the older
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    equipment may become compatible down the
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    road or it may not I guess we'll just
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    have to wait and see what DJI does well
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    folks that's basically it just a quick
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    little video going over controller
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    compatibility of the DJI Neo hopefully
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    you enjoyed this video and got some
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    value give it a thumbs up if you did
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    it's always greatly appreciated thanks a
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    lot for watching and we'll see you in
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    the next one
Tags
  • DJI Neo
  • Controller Compatibility
  • Smartphone Control
  • RCN 3
  • FPV Flight
  • 04 transmission
  • DJI Goggles 3
  • Manual Mode