Can RC Pro really support DJI Air 3?




Latest Updates:
RC Pro firmware update : 03.02.0400
DJI Fly app update : v1.11.0
Release notes:  Added support for Air 3


On 7/26  after I opened DJI Fly app on RC Pro,  I found Air 3 is not available on the page of  “The select Aircraft model “.
You may update the latest version (v1.11.0) of DJI Fly on your phone and see this page for Air 3 support, but Air 3 option is not available  on RC Pro.  

  


(Screen Capture "Seclct Aircraft Model"  page from DJI Fly v.1.11.0 on my iPhone 12 Pro Max)


Why?  When will it be available?  Can RC Pro really support Air 3 ?   
One more question:  Can DJI RC 2 support Mavic 3/Mavic 3 Pro ?

I am expecting another RC Pro firmware and DJI Fly app updates for the lastest models support.
I do hope that RC Pro can support Air 3 , so I can keep using it.  

Any comments?

Air 3 Specs
https://www.dji.com/air-3/specs

• Video Transmission Operating Frequency
• 2.4000-2.4835 GHz
  5.170-5.250 GHz
  5.725-5.850 GHz
  

• Video Transmission Transmitter Power (EIRP)
• 2.4 GHz:
  < 33 dBm (FCC)
  < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
  
  5.1 GHz:
  < 23 dBm (CE)
  
  5.8 GHz:
  < 33 dBm (FCC)
  < 14 dBm (CE)
  < 30 dBm (SRRC)
  

Wi-Fi

• Protocol
• 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  

• Operating Frequency
• 2.400-2.4835 GHz
  5.725-5.850 GHz
  

• Transmitter Power (EIRP)
• 2.4 GHz:
  < 20 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC)
  
  5.8 GHz:
  < 20 dBm (FCC/SRRC)
  < 14 dBm (CE)
  

RC Pro Specs
https://www.dji.com/rc-pro/specs
Video Transmission

• Video Transmission System
• O3+
  

• Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)
• 15 km (FCC); 8 km (CE/SRRC/MIC)
  

• Operating Frequency [1]
• 2.400-2.4835 GHz
  5.725-5.850 GHz
  

• Antennas
• 4 Antennas, 2T4R
  

• Transmitter Power (EIRP)
• 2.4 GHz: ≤33 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
  

• 5.8 GHz: ≤33 dBm (FCC); ≤14 dBm (CE); ≤23 dBm (SRRC)
  

Wi-Fi

• Protocol
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Support 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi
  

• Operating Frequency [1]
• 2.400GHz-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.850 GHz
  

• Transmitter Power (EIRP)
• 2.4 GHz: ≤26 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)5.8 GHz: ≤26 dBm (FCC/SRRC); ≤14 dBm (CE)
  

you should clarify that the picture you show at the end of your post does not come from the rc pro.

The Saint Posted at 7-26 20:07
you should clarify that the picture you show at the end of your post does not come from the rc pro.

Thanks for comments. That's the screen captured on my iPhone 2 Pro Max.

Dji staff already stated the rc and rc pro will not work. It's hardware, not software. Rc and rc pro is os3. New rc 2 and air 3 use os4. So it will not work. I doubt a update will make it work.

djiuser_zKR5HFX3a2EC Posted at 7-26 20:27
Dji staff already stated the rc and rc pro will not work. It's hardware, not software. Rc and rc pro is os3. New rc 2 and air 3 use os4. So it will not work. I doubt a update will make it work.

but why RC-N1  can support the following previous models and pro models ?
- Mini 2/Air 2：O2
- Air 2S：O3
- Mavic 3/ Mavic 3 Pro：O3+
RC Pro is a "Pro" level RC which should be able to support previous drones and the latest drones if DJI is willing to enable the support features like RC-N1.  

MavicAir2TW Posted at 7-26 20:31
but why RC-N1  can support the following previous models and pro models ?
- Mini 2/Air 2：O2
- Air 2S：O3

Then Dji can't take more money from us

Suren Posted at 7-26 21:28
Then Dji can't take more money from us

Crazy!    If so,  DJI should release RC Pro 2 and sell Mavic 3 Pro with RC Pro 2, not the old RC.
I would consider to sell my RC Pro.  

I'd seen the same information and I was confused...   

frankymusik Posted at 7-26 21:53
I'd seen the same information and I was confused...

Just like the same story of Smart Controller which won't support  O3 and no longer support future drones like Mavic 3/Mavic 3 Pro ....    I really don't want to see RC Pro no longer supporting the latest drones.

O4 uses a new radio frequency of 5.1ghz , previous changes were purely software related.  

Hi. Thank you for reaching out. We have no information yet in regard to the compatibility of the RC Pro to the Air 3 or the RC 2 to the older drones. However, this has already been referred to our relevant team. We appreciate your patience and support. Have a great day.

Even if DJI makes it compatible, it will never meet full utilization due to the physical differences between O3 and O4.

dreamtuner Posted at 7-29 07:49
Even if DJI makes it compatible, it will never meet full utilization due to the physical differences between O3 and O4.

but why RC-N1  can support the following previous models and pro models ?
- Mini 2/Air 2：O2
- Air 2S：O3
- Mavic 3/ Mavic 3 Pro：O3+
RC Pro is a "Pro" level RC which should be able to support previous drones and the latest drones if DJI is willing to enable the support features like RC-N1.  

Dirty Bird Posted at 7-29 08:11
O4, the latest iteration of OccuSync, is based on SDR (software defined radio).  Since it is software based, rather than hardware based, the RC Pro *MAY* support O4 at some point.  The question is can the chipset in the RC Pro can handle the processing required for O4 without bogging down the system?  Also O4 includes new frequency bands which may be outside the frequency range supported by the RC Pro chipset.  Below is a video that provides information on the OccuSync ecosystem...

https://youtu.be/rT9k4yyaoAs

Key points:  O4, the latest iteration of OccuSync, is based on SDR (software defined radio).  Since it is software based, rather than hardware based, the RC Pro *MAY* support O4 at some point.  
Let's hope DJI to make RC Pro support O4 and the latest drones including Air 3 ....

Also it might be possible to make Mavic 3 series and Mini 3 series to support O4 after updating new firmware and DJI Fly.

MavicAir2TW Posted at 7-29 21:15
but why RC-N1  can support the following previous models and pro models ?
- Mini 2/Air 2：O2
- Air 2S：O3

Absolutely agree on the part that DJI should make the RC Pro's transmission upgradable. It won't make sense for a lot of loyal folks who just bought the RC Pro only to learn that there might have been rumors for an O4 RC Pro refresh with the same pricing, given the release time of the Mav 3 Pro and DJI could introduce O4 with it already.

Maybe, RC Pro 2 coming soon...  

DAFlys Posted at 7-27 01:10
O4 uses a new radio frequency of 5.1ghz , previous changes were purely software related.

The O4 5.1ghz doesn’t seem to be used in the US.

djiuser_9XPxXSMK9RLr Posted at 7-31 17:51
The O4 5.1ghz doesn’t seem to be used in the US.

Thats a shame for you,    you'll be really missing out.  

DAFlys Posted at 7-31 23:18
Thats a shame for you,    you'll be really missing out.

Nope, the 5.1 was included for countries that ban the 5,8.

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-1 09:40
Nope, the 5.1 was included for countries that ban the 5,8.

Refer to Air 3 specs : https://www.dji.com/air-3/specs Including 2.4GHz, 5.1GHz, and 5.8GHz  
I use FCC mode in my country.  5.1 GHz is used for CE mode refer to the Air 3 Specs. Correct me if I am wrong.
Video Transmission Operating Frequency
2.4000-2.4835 GHz
5.170-5.250 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
Video Transmission Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)

5.1 GHz:
< 23 dBm (CE)

5.8 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
< 30 dBm (SRRC)

* Unless of course there is some kind of software/firmware update for the RC Pro  that will allow for Occusyn 4.0.  I do hope so ...

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-1 09:40
Nope, the 5.1 was included for countries that ban the 5,8.

We get all three in Europe according to the specs.  

DJI Tony Posted at 7-27 02:53
Hi. Thank you for reaching out. We have no information yet in regard to the compatibility of the RC Pro to the Air 3 or the RC 2 to the older drones. However, this has already been referred to our relevant team. We appreciate your patience and support. Have a great day.

Any news on that?

KnNLmS Posted at 8-8 06:25
Any news on that?

Yes, you can keep dreaming lol. Dji already said the new os4 is hardware. Not software. So older drones and controller can not use os4 on air 3 and newer drones. People think a basic firmware will give rc and rc pro os4. Lol. If its that simple, the old smart controller would got os3 and rc and rc pro wouldnt exist. Rc pro 2 will come out so till then just wait. Or just get the rc 2 if you don't want to wait for the rc pro 2.

djiuser_zKR5HFX3a2EC Posted at 8-8 07:44
Yes, you can keep dreaming lol. Dji already said the new os4 is hardware. Not software. So older drones and controller can not use os4 on air 3 and newer drones. People think a basic firmware will give rc and rc pro os4. Lol. If its that simple, the old smart controller would got os3 and rc and rc pro wouldnt exist. Rc pro 2 will come out so till then just wait. Or just get the rc 2 if you don't want to wait for the rc pro 2.

Smart controller was really old and DJI RC doesn't have enough antennas. But For RC Pro all seams good.

KnNLmS Posted at 8-8 12:35
Smart controller was really old and DJI RC doesn't have enough antennas. But For RC Pro all seams good.

Im saying the rc pro is gonna be the new smart controller. As in it will suffer the same fate. Once the rc pro 2 comes out, the old rc pro will be forgotten just like the smart controller.

Yes it most certainly can. The question is, will DJI release the firmware to do it?

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-8 15:51
Yes it most certainly can. The question is, will DJI release the firmware to do it?

It amazed me how far people fallen into thier own imagination they cant accept the facts lol. I know everyone wants to use their rc pro they spend $1200 for the air 3 or future os4 drones that will come out. I do too. But fact is, dji staff already said its hardware and is impossible for the rc pro to use os4 since its hardware isnt built for it. The same is with the smart controller. It used os2 thats why mini 3 pro and mavic 3 pro will not work on it and never will. The rc pro used os3, thats why its able to be use with mini 3 pro and mavic 3 pro and drones with os3 or os3+. Air 3 and most likely coming drones will use os4. Therefore your rc pro will not be compatible. That is just the hard fact. Dream about using your rc pro for future os4 drones as much as you want. When you wake up you will realize it is only a dream and you are stuck with os3 dones.

djiuser_zKR5HFX3a2EC Posted at 8-8 17:49
It amazed me how far people fallen into thier own imagination they cant accept the facts lol. I know everyone wants to use their rc pro they spend $1200 for the air 3 or future os4 drones that will come out. I do too. But fact is, dji staff already said its hardware and is impossible for the rc pro to use os4 since its hardware isnt built for it. The same is with the smart controller. It used os2 thats why mini 3 pro and mavic 3 pro will not work on it and never will. The rc pro used os3, thats why its able to be use with mini 3 pro and mavic 3 pro and drones with os3 or os3+. Air 3 and most likely coming drones will use os4. Therefore your rc pro will not be compatible. That is just the hard fact. Dream about using your rc pro for future os4 drones as much as you want. When you wake up you will realize it is only a dream and you are stuck with os3 dones.

You need to do a little more research. The RC Pro DOES in fact have all the requisite hardware in place, including the 5.2 frequency. Just look at the RC Pro Enterprise specs. They are the same, different firmware is all. Some have already flashed the E version with standard firmware!!!

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-8 17:59
You need to do a little more research. The RC Pro DOES in fact have all the requisite hardware in place, including the 5.2 frequency. Just look at the RC Pro Enterprise specs. They are the same, different firmware is all. Some have already flashed the E version with standard firmware!!!

Rc pro does not have os4 hardware. I have not seen any staff confirm it. The hardware of the rc pro is superior to the rc 2. The rc pro is faster, brighter, can download and use 3rd party apps, can screen record in 1080p, and the rc2 doesnt. But that doesnt mean it have os4 hardware. Dji staff already answered the question. Will the rc pro work on air 3 and os4 drones. Answer is no. Until dji staff said otherwise, whatever you hear is all rumors. If you have proof someone from dji confirmed the rc pro have os4 hardware and just need an firmware update, please feel free to post link up. Someone on forum said the new firmware for the rc pro have air 3 support. I have the rc pro with current firmware and i can confirmed there is no air 3 support. I only see air 2s, mavic 3 series, and mini 3 pro. So its all just rumors and nothing more.

djiuser_zKR5HFX3a2EC Posted at 8-8 18:43
Rc pro does not have os4 hardware. I have not seen any staff confirm it. The hardware of the rc pro is superior to the rc 2. The rc pro is faster, brighter, can download and use 3rd party apps, can screen record in 1080p, and the rc2 doesnt. But that doesnt mean it have os4 hardware. Dji staff already answered the question. Will the rc pro work on air 3 and os4 drones. Answer is no. Until dji staff said otherwise, whatever you hear is all rumors. If you have proof someone from dji confirmed the rc pro have os4 hardware and just need an firmware update, please feel free to post link up. Someone on forum said the new firmware for the rc pro have air 3 support. I have the rc pro with current firmware and i can confirmed there is no air 3 support. I only see air 2s, mavic 3 series, and mini 3 pro. So its all just rumors and nothing more.

Here, read this thread. Especially the letter to the FCC from DJI.

KnNLmS Posted at 8-8 06:25
Any news on that?

Hi there. We don't have any relevant information to provide at the moment. Please stay tuned for any official updates in the future. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

djiuser_zKR5HFX3a2EC Posted at 8-8 07:44
Yes, you can keep dreaming lol. Dji already said the new os4 is hardware. Not software. So older drones and controller can not use os4 on air 3 and newer drones. People think a basic firmware will give rc and rc pro os4. Lol. If its that simple, the old smart controller would got os3 and rc and rc pro wouldnt exist. Rc pro 2 will come out so till then just wait. Or just get the rc 2 if you don't want to wait for the rc pro 2.

It's like a bet, but we should be able to keep dreaming...      

Dear friends,

RC Pro has capable recent CPU, wireless chip has ability for 5.1ghz and has enough 4 antennas. So a fw update should be able to enable O4 if DJI wants to do that.

The problem is if you paid 1200$ for a remote control, you should expect to use it for long term. It is just a remote at all. All staff will be same on RC Pro 2, the buttons, the sticks, the battery, the screen. If everthing about the wireless chip and antennas, these parts can be replaceable at all for next generation.

We want to buy drones instead of remotes...

KnNLmS Posted at 8-9 00:07
Dear friends,

RC Pro has capable recent CPU, wireless chip has ability for 5.1ghz and has enough 4 antennas. So a fw update should be able to enable O4 if DJI wants to do that.

Yeah looks like new controller every time you buy a drone. Heck DJI doesn't even sell the drone without a controller these days.

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-8 19:19
Here, read this thread. Especially the letter to the FCC from DJI.

Left out the link.
https://forum.dji.com/forum.php? ... D774%26typeid%3D774

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-9 07:22
Left out the link.
https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=281418&extra=page%3D1%26filter%3Dtypeid%26typeid%3D774%26typeid%3D774

Not sure what that link proves. Lol. That thread is from 2022. Way before os4 even came out. So how does that prove rc pro have os4 hardware built in? That thread is about the rc pro and rc pro enterprise. Nothing to do with this thead or the topic on rc pro being os4 compatible. As far as information from dji. The rc pro does not use os4 and therefore can not be used with air 3 or any upcoming os4 drones.

Let us wait certain response from DJI. I still didn't read any official comment from DJI that RC Pro can't support O4 via firmware ugrade.

djiuser_zKR5HFX3a2EC Posted at 8-9 09:37
Not sure what that link proves. Lol. That thread is from 2022. Way before os4 even came out. So how does that prove rc pro have os4 hardware built in? That thread is about the rc pro and rc pro enterprise. Nothing to do with this thead or the topic on rc pro being os4 compatible. As far as information from dji. The rc pro does not use os4 and therefore can not be used with air 3 or any upcoming os4 drones.

The link shows that the RC Pro already has the 5.1 band for one thing. Nevermind, you believe everything DJI tells you.

Mobilehomer Posted at 8-9 10:34
The link shows that the RC Pro already has the 5.1 band for one thing. Nevermind, you believe everything DJI tells you.

I think you confusing ocusync 4 to bandwidth. Example os2 uses 2.4ghz and 5.8ghz but isnt the same thing as os3 which also use 2.4ghz and 5.8ghz. Rc pro can not be use with drones like mini 2 that uses os2 even though it uses 2.4ghz and 5.8ghz. Because you think os4 use 5.1ghz anything that used 5.1ghz is os4. That is not the case. Even if rc pro can use 5.1ghz, it is not using os4. Therefore will not work with os4 drones like the air 3.

The confusion arises as when updating the Firmware on the RC Pro it updates the DJI Fly app and that advises that the Air 3 is supported on the DJI Pro update of the Fly App.