Time for a Range Test with DJI RC and DJI Mini 2 RC-N1 on DJI Mini 3 Pro - Firmware is v01.00.0100 and I have eliminated all Bluetooth and Wifi Sources on both phone and controller to test the real range and flight time of an abandoned airfield.   

What controller will do best new or old?

I think the actual signal is the same on both and although the indicator showed worse on the Rc it went just as far. I think the software in the Rc controller is perhaps showing incorrect feedback to the signal indicator

Either way and despite the specs and all the discussion about LOS...... 2500 m is a very long way to fly a drone and should be way far enough for most people. It is certainly way further than I would ever fly.

If you were actually filming at that range for a few mins the battery would be being pushed anyway

That was an excellent test Henrik. Thank you so much for doing this. Now I feel really interested in the Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro.

Thanks for doing this comparison Henrik.

... unfortunately you have to (for good reception) align the controller (DJI RC or RC N1) very precisely in the direction of the drone, both vertically and horizontally...
The further the drone is from the remote control, the more important this alignment is, as the field strength decreases with the square of the distance (simple physical explanation!).

You (and many others) don't always follow this rule and are then surprised that the connection is worse than it would actually be if you followed this important rule...

If you show yourself in YouTube videos, it would be particularly desirable if you followed this rule....

Range looks much better compared to your last tests.

Curious my N1 controller disconnects after 1200m and doesnt have suck a smooth video feed. The DJI RC worked better.

A good test of both controllers. Thanks Henrik.

kyalami Posted at 5-20 22:44
That was an excellent test Henrik. Thank you so much for doing this. Now I feel really interested in the Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro.

There is no such beast as the Mini 3 they are all the Mini 3 Pro.... or the Frog

frankymusik Posted at 5-20 23:12
... unfortunately you have to (for good reception) align the controller (DJI RC or RC N1) very precisely in the direction of the drone, both vertically and horizontally...
The further the drone is from the remote control, the more important this alignment is, as the field strength decreases with the square of the distance (simple physical explanation!).

I've tried explaining this to others but they act like I'm a crazy person lol

frankymusik Posted at 5-20 23:12
... unfortunately you have to (for good reception) align the controller (DJI RC or RC N1) very precisely in the direction of the drone, both vertically and horizontally...
The further the drone is from the remote control, the more important this alignment is, as the field strength decreases with the square of the distance (simple physical explanation!).

Hi frankymusik,
Very good that you keep saying this, as well as that DJI do the same too many many time. It will make a big difference. Expert should be well aware if this.

Bigplumbs Posted at 5-21 00:40
There is no such beast as the Mini 3 they are all the Mini 3 Pro.... or the Frog

Yes I know, but some times the fingers can slip. I was also under the forum thread Mini 3 Pro when I entered my comment.

frankymusik Posted at 5-20 23:12
... unfortunately you have to (for good reception) align the controller (DJI RC or RC N1) very precisely in the direction of the drone, both vertically and horizontally...
The further the drone is from the remote control, the more important this alignment is, as the field strength decreases with the square of the distance (simple physical explanation!).

There are no rules..... Thank god......... You vill line up Ze Remote control properly or zer vill be huge consequences for you

Bigplumbs Posted at 5-21 02:15
There are no rules..... Thank god......... You vill line up Ze Remote control properly or zer vill be huge consequences for you

Sorry but I couldn't understand your comment...

"There is no direction you should/must point the RC?"
Do you mean this...?

frankymusik Posted at 5-21 02:52
Sorry but I couldn't understand your comment...

"There is no direction you should/must point the RC?"

No it was a Joke.

You are being far to exact and Precise and dare I say German.... People will never hold it exactly right in real life

That's the point, you HAVE to hold it precisely when further away, dotn take our word for it, get off the forum and try it, make sure you're away from any metal, make sure the radar is shown and that the RC indicator is actually pointing at the drone, if not the calibrate the controller. You need that indicator working, you need to to be pointing bang on at the drone icon and green, you need to also point the controller lower towards the horizon once the drone is a good way out, cause pointing the controller at a comfortable angle of 45 degrees isn't at the drone, you're sending thw signal to a satellite lol please, go try it, you will be surprised ;)

Bashy Posted at 5-21 03:32
That's the point, you HAVE to hold it precisely when further away, dotn take our word for it, get off the forum and try it, make sure you're away from any metal, make sure the radar is shown and that the RC indicator is actually pointing at the drone, if not the calibrate the controller. You need that indicator working, you need to to be pointing bang on at the drone icon and green, you need to also point the controller lower towards the horizon once the drone is a good way out, cause pointing the controller at a comfortable angle of 45 degrees isn't at the drone, you're sending thw signal to a satellite lol please, go try it, you will be surprised ;)

Might I respectively suggest you go buy one and try it....... Please be aware that trying all these things for the benefit of others..... Many of whom don't listen takes time and effort. especially if you live in a no fly zone as I do....... I say again I am very happy with the range I am getting and so will most people be in my view.
I am happy with how mine is and will not be updating anything untill there is somthing that I am unhappy with. I have learnt that over many years. If it aint broke dont fix it

Bashy Posted at 5-21 03:32
That's the point, you HAVE to hold it precisely when further away, dotn take our word for it, get off the forum and try it, make sure you're away from any metal, make sure the radar is shown and that the RC indicator is actually pointing at the drone, if not the calibrate the controller. You need that indicator working, you need to to be pointing bang on at the drone icon and green, you need to also point the controller lower towards the horizon once the drone is a good way out, cause pointing the controller at a comfortable angle of 45 degrees isn't at the drone, you're sending thw signal to a satellite lol please, go try it, you will be surprised ;)

Have you actually got a Mini 3 Pro with the RC controller.... Because you seem to know one heck of a lot about it

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Bigplumbs Posted at 5-21 03:38
Have you actually got a Mini 3 Pro with the RC controller.... Because you seem to know one heck of a lot about it

Nope but i know how to fly long distances and all drones are the same, You live not too far from me, we could meet halfway and find somewhere away from urban areas, let me see whats going on, i can bring my Mini 2 and P4P and show you...

very good test flight Henrik

Hahahahahahahahahaha.
Nice one