Hands on: DJI Smart Controller review

The sky's the limit for this inventive drone control system.

Early Verdict

DJI has made what initially looks like the perfect peripheral for the Mavic 2 - a controller that is as smart as they come, offering editing and live streaming functionality. It’s a bit bulky and we would have like to have seen a 4K screen, but this is a solid effort from DJI.

Pros

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    Great social features

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    Packed with innovation

Cons

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    Expensive

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    Only 1080p screen

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Drones have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, what with UK airports closing because of a number of drone-based incidents. 

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Marc Chacksfield

A technology journalist who has been in the industry for 17 years, Marc is the former editor-in-chief of TechRadar and has also steered the ship for technology brands including T3, Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide, and is currently the director of Shortlist Media and co-owner of Shortlist.com. 

An expert in the field of camera phones and mobile tech, Marc has been a long-time specialist when it comes to phone reviews, hands-on coverage, reviews and rumors. As a frequent visitor to big trade shows like CES, he has also had boots on the ground for the latest camera announcements and breaking developments in fields such as 8K video.