DJI RC 2 Controller: Compatible Drones, Features & FAQ
The DJI RC 2 explained: which drones it flies, how it differs from the RC Pro 2, and its firmware history, sourced from our coverage archive.
Last updated August 15, 2026 · Kept current by the DroneXL newsroom
The DJI RC 2 is the screen controller most DJI pilots actually fly with, and the name gets tangled with the flagship RC Pro 2 often enough that the two deserve their own pages. This one is about the standard RC 2.
What is the DJI RC 2?
DJI’s standard smart controller with a built-in screen, shipped in Fly More bundles across the Mini and Air lines. Our RC Pro 2 long-term review treats it as the baseline: perfectly adequate for most users, with the Pro’s upgrades aimed at frequent and commercial flyers.
DJI RC 2 vs DJI RC Pro 2
The RC Pro 2 review draws the line: the Pro brings a 7-inch 2,000-nit rotatable screen, 128 GB storage with a files app, clean HDMI output, a built-in microphone, softer control sticks, and a more advanced simulator, at a price only frequent flyers should pay. The RC 2 keeps the core flying experience.
Firmware history
The RC 2 has taken regular firmware updates since launch, including a December 2023 update and a May 2025 update paired with DJI Fly, which our coverage tracks alongside app releases.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DJI RC 2?
The DJI RC 2 is DJI's standard screen controller, the mid-tier option between the screenless RC-N series and the flagship RC Pro 2. Our RC Pro 2 review calls it perfectly adequate for most users.
DJI RC 2 or RC Pro 2, which should you buy?
Per our long-term RC Pro 2 review: the Pro adds a larger 2,000-nit 7-inch screen, 128 GB storage, HDMI out, a built-in mic, and a better simulator, but for most users the RC 2 is perfectly adequate and the premium features are nice, not essential.
Does the DJI RC 2 have a flight simulator?
Yes. Our RC Pro 2 review notes the RC 2 gained a simulator via a firmware update, though the Pro's built-in simulator is more advanced.
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