Smart Controller Compatibility

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Currently, the DJI RC Pro and the DJI RC Plus are the only DJI Smart Enterprise Controllers that work with the DroneDeploy app. These controllers are compatible with the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise/Thermal, Matrice 300/350, and newer "Enterprise" level DJI drones released after 2023.
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We also support our application for the controller provided standard with the Anzu Raptor.
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Older DJI drones compatible with the Smart Controllers cannot run the DroneDeploy application.

 

Some exceptions DO EXIST, please see below:

 

Flying with DJI's Crystal Sky or Smart Controller

DroneDeploy on Crystal Sky Devices

You can use DroneDeploy with these devices using the following simple hardware modifications. Unfortunately, the DJI Crystal SKY monitors do not directly support the necessary services to install and run the DroneDeploy app.

M210 / Inspire 2 with Cendance controller

If you have an M210 or Inspire 2 with the Cendence Controller and Crystal Sky monitor, you need to make a few modifications to use DroneDeploy. The Crystal Sky monitor doesn't allow the installation of third-party apps, such as DroneDeploy, for flight. To use DroneDeploy for flight, you can replace the Crystal Sky mounting bracket with a Mobile device holder from DJI (linked below). This not only allows you to mount your mobile device but also allows you to connect as normal via the USB socket.

Inspire 2/Cendence Remote Controller Mobile Device Holder

Phantom 4 Pro Plus (& v2.0)

The Phantom 4 Pro Plus Smart Controller is incompatible with DroneDeploy. To use DroneDeploy for flight, you must purchase a standard controller with a mobile device mount. Once you've paired the new controller with your drone, you're ready to fly.

NOTE: You can only use one controller at a time to fly the P4P.

A Note on Remote Compatibility for the Phantom 4 Pro V2
A DJI GL300L remote needs to be purchased to ensure compatibility with the Phantom 4 Pro V2.

Controller for the Phantom 4 Pro (without monitor)

Controller for the Phantom 4 Pro v2.0 (without monitor)

Mavic 2 Smart Controller

The Mavic 2 Smart Controller is not compatible with DroneDeploy. The integrated screen comes pre-installed with DJI Go 4 for the Mavic 2 Pro and DJI Pilot for the Mavic 2 Enterprise. You can use these apps for flights. To use DroneDeploy for flight, purchase a standard Mavic 2 controller with a mobile device mount. Once you've paired the new controller with your drone, you'll be ready to fly.

You will need: DJI Mavic 2 Pro / Zoom RC1A/RC1B Controller.

Note: DJI does not readily sell this controller and must be bought secondhand.

If I can't purchase a new controller or mount now, can I still use DroneDeploy?

You can still upload data such as imagery for orthomosaics and 3D models, Progress Photos, and Videos if you can not fly with DroneDeploy's Flight App. You can still create a new project, head directly to the upload tab, and upload the data type you captured. Instructions can be found here. You can also access DroneDeploy Academy, where you can take DroneDeploy's "Processing Level 1 - Uploading Data" Course here. *The DJI Pilot and DJI Go 4 Apps do not have mapping capabilities. If you can access only these flight apps, you can still upload progress photos and videos according to the instructions above. *

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