The Air 3 has confirmed to be a really succesful improve to the Air 2S.
Not solely does it have a dual-camera system just like that discovered on the unique Mavic 3, however it additionally has an omnidirectional impediment avoidance system.
The Air 3, just like the Mini 4 Professional, advantages from utilizing the DJI RC 2 distant controller.
The DJI RC 2, for these new to the Air 3, is an up to date all-in-one controller primarily based on the DJI RC, which was launched with the DJI Mini 3 Professional in Might 2022.
In case you’ve by no means flown utilizing any of DJI’s all-in-one distant controllers, this text and YouTube video will talk about why you’ll wish to connect with WiFi on the DJI RC 2 and stroll by means of the steps wanted to attach your DJI RC 2 to WiFi.
Why Hook up with WiFi?
Since WiFi isn’t crucial to flying the Air 3, this can be a query many who initially begin flying DJI drones marvel about.
There are two very particular explanation why, as an Air 3 proprietor with a DJI RC 2, you’ll want to connect with WiFi:
- Set up Firmware Updates
- Entry Flight Maps offline inside DJI Fly
Those that use a DJI RC-N2 controller with a cellphone could wish to connect with WiFi for the extra function of utilizing the QuickTransfer function.
Firmware Updates
DJI provides new options, tweaks, and fixes to the Air 3, which improves the person expertise.
The one approach to profit from these additions is by updating the firmware. To replace the firmware, you’ll must have a stable WiFi sign.
When you can connect with your cellphone’s hotspot, through WiFi, whereas out on location flying, it’s prompt to replace the firmware from a stable WiFi connection from dwelling or indoors.
Flight Maps
When within the DJI Fly app, on the decrease left-hand facet of the Digicam View is your flight map.
In case you are not linked to WiFi through your cellphone hotspot, nor have ever flown in that specific space, you’ll not have an in depth view of the encircling flight areas.
Connecting to your cellphone through WiFi, whereas on location, will obtain the realm map.
Alternatively, whereas linked to WiFi at dwelling, you’ll be able to navigate to the place you intend to fly beforehand, zoom in on the situation, and an offline map of the realm will probably be saved within the DJI RC 2.
QuickTransfer & LightCut (DJI RC-N2)
QuickTransfer is meant for many who use DJI Fly with a smartphone and DJI RC-N2 distant controller.
The fast switch function lets you wirelessly export content material, through WiFi, out of your Air 3’s SD card to an Android or iOS (Apple) smartphone or system working DJI Fly, all with out having to energy on the distant controller or have it close by for that matter.
That is ultimate for many who want to rapidly edit their pictures or movies and instantly share them with household, pals, or on social media.
Observe: If utilizing a DJI RC 2, you can not use the QuickTransfer function to export pictures and movies to the distant controller. The RC 2 doesn’t have enhancing capabilities, so transferring content material shouldn’t be at present supported. Modifying must be accomplished on an Android or iOS sensible system working DJI Fly.
Moreover, as soon as movies are transferred from the Air 3 to a wise system, you should use DJI’s really helpful LightCut video editor on that system.
Utilizing AI and a collection of templates, LightCut lets you edit movies straight in your cellular system, with out having to export them to Finalcut Professional, Adobe Premier, or DaVinci Resolve.
Connecting the DJI RC 2 to WiFi
Step 1: Flip the DJI RC 2 on by urgent the facility button as soon as, then instantly urgent and holding the facility button.
The DJI RC 2 will activate and boot up, going to the DJI House display screen.
Step 2: Swipe down as soon as from the highest of the display screen, just like how you’d on an Android system or iPhone. It will carry down the Notification shade.
Step 3: Swipe down a second time, and you may be delivered to the primary settings display screen.
On the settings display screen, you’ll see a wide range of choices starting from WiFi to RC brightness and sound, and display screen recording, to say a couple of.
Step 4: To rapidly allow or disable Wifi, faucet the WiFi icon.
Step 4 Alternate: If it’s worthwhile to set WiFi on the DJI RC 2 or select a brand new connection, press and maintain the WiFi icon.
Step 5: You’ll now be introduced into the WiFi community display screen.
Now you can select the community you want to connect with. After selecting a community, you’ll be prompted to enter the WiFi password. After which, you’ll join.
Whenever you connect with WiFi sooner or later, you’ll routinely connect with the accessible WiFi community the DJI RC 2 final efficiently linked to.
