New images circulating in the drone community show what appears to be an unannounced DJI remote controller with professional-grade features.

Design and Distinctive Features

The photos, shared by rusty trusty DJI leaker OsitaLV and later also circulated by industry insider Jasper Ellens, show a significantly DJI remote controller with an elevated display mount and professional connectivity options. Most notably, the unit features a dedicated HDMI output port, which has historically been exclusive to DJI’s professional controller lineup, including the DJI Smart Controller and DJI RC Pro.

Person outdoors operating the unannounced DJI controller with its large mounted display.

Professional-Grade Connectivity

The controller’s port selection includes a microSD card slot, USB-C port, and HDMI output. This combination of connectivity options has traditionally signaled DJI’s professional-tier controllers, distinguishing them from consumer models like the standard DJI RC 2. The HDMI output is particularly significant for professional applications, enabling users to mirror drone footage to external displays – a crucial feature for first responders and enterprise operations.

Context and Speculation

While early speculation suggested this might be a “DJI RC 2 Pro,” the presence of professional features – particularly the HDMI port – indicates this could be an entirely new addition to DJI’s professional controller lineup. The controller was photographed alongside what appears to be a prototype DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, suggesting ongoing development and testing phases.

Port edge of the leaked controller showing microSD, USB-C and HDMI connections.
From left to right: lanyard connection, vents, microSD card slot, USB-C port, HDMI out port, and another lanyard mount.

Industry Implications

If this controller makes it to market, it would expand DJI’s professional control options, potentially offering enterprise users more choices for their specific operational needs. The elevated screen mount design could improve visibility in field conditions, while the expanded connectivity suite would support the complex requirements of professional drone operations.

It’s important to note that prototype hardware can undergo significant changes before release, and DJI has not officially confirmed the existence or specifications of this controller. As with all leaks and DJI rumors, features and design elements may evolve before any potential public release.