DJI Mini 2 SE Controller (All You Need to Know)

Launched in March 2023, the DJI Mini 2 SE is a welcomed addition to DJI’s Mini line of drones.

Weighing in at 246g the Mini 2 SE is nice for learners whereas staying in compliance with varied Nations’ drone laws.

A welcome addition to this up to date line of Mini SE drones is that it not makes use of a restrictive WiFi transmission system, however as an alternative the extra strong and highly effective DJI O2 video transmission sign, that means the Mini 2 SE can fly additional distances, on a cleaner and stronger sign.

We’ll take an in-depth have a look at the DJI Mini 2 SE’s RC-N1 controller, in addition to the steps to cost, hyperlink, and dwell stream on the controller. We may also reply a couple of ceaselessly requested questions.

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Suitable Controllers

For these unaware, the earlier iteration of the DJI Mini SE drone used the identical distant controller as the unique DJI Mini: a scaled-down and primary model of the unique DJI Mavic Air controller.

In flip, the DJI Mavic Air controller was even a scaled-down model of the unique DJI Mavic controller.

As with DJI’s newer drones, particularly the DJI Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 3 Professional, Air 2, Air 2S, and Mavic 3 strains, the DJI Mini 2 SE additionally now makes use of the tried and true DJI RC-N1 distant controller.

The DJI RC-N1 is the one distant controller the Mini 2 SE is at the moment suitable with. Meaning no DJI RC compatibility for the Mini 2 SE on the foreseeable horizon.

Why has the Mini 2 SE upgraded to this newer controller?

It’s because the Mini 2 SE not makes use of DJI’s enhanced WiFi transmission system, which was very restrictive in power and distance, solely offering transmission as much as 2.48 miles (4km).

The Mini 2 SE now makes use of the stronger DJI O2 (OcuSync 2.0) transmission system. This transmission offers a stronger sign, vulnerable to much less interference for as much as a distance of 6.21 miles (10km).

The DJI RC-N1 is ready to accommodate this improve.

The RC-N1 Controller

For these new to the DJI RC-N1 controller, the controller feels very strong in hand and, not like the earlier Mini SE controller, has no elements of the controller that have to be unfolded to carry onto a smartphone or machine.

The RC has rubberized grips on the again that match within the hand very nicely.

The RC-N1 has no rabbit ear antennas that should be flipped up and dealing with the proper strategy to work correctly.

As a substitute, there’s a dual-purpose antenna and smartphone holder/mount on the RC-N1 that slide up from contained in the physique of the distant controller.

The face of the RC-N1 has the next buttons and switches:

Return to House button (RTH)

Cine, Regular, and Sport mode change

Energy button (press then long-press-hold to activate)

FN (Perform) Button – may be personalized in a wide range of methods

Digital camera Button 

4 LED indicator/standing lights

The highest of the RC homes the next:

Slide-out built-in antenna and smartphone holder/mount

Digital camera and video set off button

Scroll-wheel to regulate the pitch of the digital camera gimbal

2 indented pads to lock in a sensible machine or pill mount

Packing up and storing the RC-N1 is made barely extra handy.

The two thumbsticks may be eliminated and there’s a place on the backside of the RC to deal with the two detachable thumbsticks.

There’s additionally a USB-C charging port positioned on the backside. 

Additionally, the Smartphone to Distant Controller USB-C connecting cable is positioned within the area below the slide-up antenna and is hidden from view when the antenna is down.

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Linking the RC-N1 Controller

To hyperlink the Mini 2 SE to the RC-N1:

Join your smartphone/machine to the RC-N1 controller, utilizing the equipped matching cables.

Open the DJI Fly app in your smartphone/machine after which activate the RC-N1, by single-pressing the facility button as soon as, then urgent and holding briefly.

On the DJI Fly residence display screen, press the Connection Information button on the backside proper of the display screen.

Scroll by means of the record of accessible/supported drones, till you discover the Mini 2 SE and choose it.

The RC-N1 will seek for the Mini 2 SE, whereas giving directions on turning on the plane. Energy on the Mini 2 SE, by single-pressing the facility button as soon as, then urgent and holding briefly.

There might be an Unable to connect with Plane message on the backside of the display screen. Press that message indicator.

You will note a Pair button onscreen. Press the button. The RC-N1 will beep, letting you recognize it’s in pairing mode.

Press and maintain the facility button on the underside of the Mini 2 SE for 4 seconds till it beeps, indicating it’s in pairing mode.

The Mini 2 SE will then pair with the RC-N1 controller.

Charging the RC-N1 Controller

The DJI RC-N1 takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes to cost. Fortunately, like with many DJI peripherals, charging the RC-N1 is simple.

Sadly, the usual Mini 2 SE bundle doesn’t include both a equipped USB-C or 18-Watt USB Charger. There’s a USB-C cable included within the Flymore Combo.

To cost the RC-N1:

Join the USB-C cables A-side to an 18-watt USB-C charger. Plug the charger right into a wall outlet.

Plug the USB-C aspect of the cable into the USB-C connector on the backside of the RC-N1.

The 4 LEDs on the entrance of the RC-N1 will point out the distant controller is now charging.

Suitable Units

As a result of the RC-N1 is operating the DJI Fly app, there’s a broad assortment of sensible units which can be suitable with the distant controller.

In gentle of this, a query many have is: Will the Mini 2 SE work with an iPad?

Sure, the Mini 2 SE will work with an iPad. Nonetheless, the iPad should be operating, at a minimal, iOS 11.0. Along with iPads, the Mini 2 SE may also work on iPhones operating iOS 11.0 or larger.

Some might also be questioning what Android OS units are suitable with the RC-N1.

The RC-N1, operating the DJI Fly app is suitable, primarily based on DJI’s compatibility record, with the next {hardware} manufacturing units (Smartphones and Tablets), operating, at a minimal, Android 6.0, though larger variations of the Android OS are beneficial.

Samsung, HUAWEI, Honor, Mi, Redmi, OPPO, Vivo, OnePlus, Pixel 

Concerning telephones and tablets not talked about right here, DJI has this to say:

DJI is unable to fit exams on all cellphones accessible in the marketplace, as cellphone software program and {hardware} replace ceaselessly. Cellular units not on the compatibility record haven’t been verified for normal use. In principle, a tool that meets system necessities can be utilized, however the steady efficiency of the app can’t be assured. We advocate that you just obtain the app first after which test compatibility.

DJI Help

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Ceaselessly Requested Questions (FAQ)

Can the Mini 2 SE Stay Stream?

As a result of dwell streaming is managed from throughout the DJI Fly app, you’ll be able to dwell stream footage from the Mini 2 SE to YouTube.

You’ll simply want to make sure you are on the DJI Fly app model 1.4.12 or larger.

For in-depth particulars, directions, and movies on establishing Stay Streaming from throughout the DJI Fly app, please see:

Why doesn’t my controller work with my Mini 2 SE?

There are some things that may trigger this. The primary is making certain you’re utilizing a DJI RC-N1 controller to attach your Mini 2 SE.

As talked about beforehand, there are not any different distant controllers that work with the Mini 2 SE, outdoors of the RC-N1, together with the RC that was beforehand launched with the unique Mini SE.

If you’re utilizing the RC-N1 that was included with the drone or fly extra combo, and discover you’re nonetheless having points connecting, it could possibly be certainly one of a wide range of causes, not restricted to:

Broken USB-C cable

To find out if that is the difficulty, attempt utilizing a distinct cable. Though the cable could look pristine from the surface, there could possibly be harm or a kink internally, stopping the cable from working correctly.

The included USB-C cable is reversed within the RC-N1

That is one thing that occurs every now and then, particularly if the connecting cable is faraway from the controller.

Upon placing the cable again, the connection aspect could possibly be inadvertently positioned within the storage finish as an alternative of the connection finish.

If wanting behind the RC with the antenna prolonged, the aspect of the USB-C cable with the picture of an RC (connection finish) will have to be on the left-hand aspect of the RC (connection port).

The proper-hand portion of the cable would hook up with a sensible machine or cellphone.

On Android Units, USB debugging could at the moment be off

To run the DJI Fly app on an Android machine, USB Debugging must be on.

If you’re operating an Android machine, make sure that USB debugging is at the moment enabled by doing the next:

1. Go to System Settings > About Cellular Phone2. Faucet “Model Quantity” rapidly 7 to 10 occasions till the machine says: “You’re in developer mode!”3. Seek for “Growth” within the System Settings.4. Go to Developer Choices;5. Navigate the display screen till you see the “USB Debugging” choice.

I broken my controller – the place can I get a alternative?

Fortunately the RC-N1 controller may be bought individually when you discover you want a alternative. Amazon has official DJI RC-N1 controllers on the market, in addition to different respected retailers.

To not be missed, there are common gross sales of the RC-N1 domestically, in addition to by means of Fb and drone-related boards.

If going this route, it’s suggested you do your homework to make sure you obtain high quality, working objects in a secure method.