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Legend

Important Hints and Tips Reference

Read Before the First Flight

DJITM provides users with tutorial video and the following documents.
1. Product Information
2. User Manual
It is recommended to watch the tutorial video and read the product information before using
for the first time. Refer to this user manual for more information.

Video Tutorials
Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the tutorial video, which demonstrates
how to use the product safely.

https://s.dji.com/guide62

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Contents

Using this manual 3

Legend 3
Read Before the First Flight 3
Video Tutorials 3

Product Profile 6
Introduction 6
Overview 7

Preparing the Remote Controller 9

Watching the Tutorial Video 9
Charging the Battery 9
Mounting 9
Activating the Remote Controller 10

Remote Controller Operations 11

Checking the Battery Level 11
Powering On/Off 11
Linking the Remote Controller 11
Controlling the Aircraft 12
Flight Mode Switch 14
Flight Pause/RTH Button 14
Optimal Transmission Zone 14
Controlling the Gimbal and Camera 15
Customizable Buttons 15
Remote Controller LEDs 16
Remote Controller Alert 16

Touchscreen 17
Home 17
Operations 18
Quick Settings 19

Calibrating the Compass 20

Firmware Update 20
Using DJI Fly 20
Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 20

Appendix 21
Specifications 21
Aftersales Information 22
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Product Profile
Introduction
The DJI RC 2 remote controller features OCUSYNCTM video transmission technology [1] and
works at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. [2] It is capable of selecting the best
transmission channel automatically and can transmit 1080p 60fps HD live view from the aircraft
to the remote controller. Equipped with a 5.5-in touchscreen (1920×1080 pixel resolution) and
a wide range of controls and customizable buttons, DJI RC 2 enables users to easily control the
aircraft and remotely change the aircraft settings. DJI RC 2 comes with many other functions
such as built-in GNSS (GPS+Galileo+BeiDou), Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection.
The remote controller has detachable control sticks, built-in speakers, a 32GB internal storage,
and supports the use of a microSD card for additional storage needs.
The 6200mAh 22.32Wh battery provides the remote controller a maximum operating time of
three hours. [3]

[1] When used with different aircrafts, the DJI RC 2 remote controller will automatically select the
corresponding firmware version for updating to support the video transmission technology of the linked
aircraft. Refer to the user manual of the linked aircraft for more information.
[2] Operating frequency allowed varies according to country/region. Please refer to local laws and regulations
for more information.
[3] Tested in a 25° C (77° F) laboratory environment with DJI RC 2 connected to DJI Air 3 in normal flight status
and recording 1080p/60fps video.

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Overview

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1. Control Sticks When the remote controller is powered

Use the control sticks to control the on, press once to turn the touchscreen
movement of the aircraft. The control on or off.
sticks are removable and easy to store. 8. Touchscreen
Set the flight control mode in DJI Fly. Touch the screen to operate the remote
2. Antennas controller. Note that the touchscreen is
Relay aircraft control and video wireless not waterproof. Operate with caution.
signals. 9. USB-C Port
3. Status LED For charging and connecting the remote
Indicates the status of the remote controller to your computer.
controller. 10. microSD Card Slot
4. Battery Level LEDs For inserting a microSD card.
Displays the current battery level of the 11. Gimbal Dial
remote controller. Controls the tilt of the camera.
5. Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) 12. Record Button
Button
Press once to start or stop recording.
Press once to make the aircraft brake
13. Camera Control Dial
and hover in place (only when GNSS
or Vision Systems are available). Press For zoom control. Set the function in DJI
and hold to initiate RTH. Press again to Fly by entering Camera View > Settings >
cancel RTH. Control > Button Customization.

6. Flight Mode Switch 14. Focus/Shutter Button

Switch between Cine, Normal, and Sport Press halfway down on the button to auto
mode. focus and press all the way down to take
a photo. Press once to switch to photo
7. Power Button
mode when in video mode.
Press once to check the current battery
15. Speaker
level. Press, and then press and hold to
power the remote controller on or off. Outputs sound.

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16. Control Sticks Storage Slot 18. Customizable C1 Button

For storing the control sticks. After linking the remote controller with
the aircraft, users can view and set
17. Customizable C2 Button
the function for the button in DJI Fly
After linking the remote controller with by entering Camera View > Settings >
the aircraft, users can view and set Control > Button Customization.
the function for the button in DJI Fly
by entering Camera View > Settings >
Control > Button Customization.

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Preparing the Remote Controller

Watching the Tutorial Video

Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the tutorial video before using for the
first time.

https://s.dji.com/guide62

Charging the Battery

Connect a charger to the USB-C port on the remote controller. It takes approximately 1 hour
and 30 minutes to fully charge the remote controller (with a 9V/3A USB charger).

• Recharge the battery at least every three months to prevent over discharging. The
battery depletes when stored for an extended period.

Mounting
1. Remove the control sticks from the storage slots and mount them on the remote controller.

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2. Unfold the antennas.

Activating the Remote Controller

The remote controller needs to be activated before using for the first time. Make sure the
remote controller can connect to the internet during activation. Follow the steps below to
activate the remote controller.
1. Power on the remote controller. Select the language and tap Next. Carefully read the terms
of use and privacy policy and tap Agree. After confirming, set the country/region.
2. Connect the remote controller to the internet via Wi-Fi. After connecting, tap Next to
continue and select the time zone, date, and time.
3. Log in with your DJI account. If you do not have an account, create a DJI account and log in.
4. Tap Activate on the activation page.
5. After activating, select if you would like to join the improvement project. The project helps to
improve the user experience by sending diagnostic and usage data automatically every day.
No personal data will be collected by DJI.

• Check the internet connection if the activation fails. If the internet connection is normal,
please try to activate the remote controller again. Contact DJI Support if the issue
persists.

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Remote Controller Operations

Checking the Battery Level
Press the power button once to check the current battery level.

Low Battery High

Powering On/Off
Press and then press again and hold to power the remote controller on or off.

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is already linked to the aircraft when purchased together as a combo.
Otherwise, follow the steps below to link the remote controller and the aircraft after activation.
1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller.
2. Launch DJI Fly.
3. In camera view, tap and select Control and then Re-pair to Aircraft. During linking, the
status LED of the remote controller blinks blue and the remote controller beeps.
4. Press and hold the power button of the aircraft for more than four seconds. The aircraft
beeps twice after a short beep, and its battery level LEDs blink in sequence to indicate it is
ready to link. The remote controller will beep twice, and its status LED will turn solid green to
indicate linking is successful.

• Make sure the remote controller is within 0.5 m of the aircraft during the linking.
• The remote controller will automatically unlink from an aircraft if a new remote
controller is linked to the same aircraft.
• Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for optimal video transmission.

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Controlling the Aircraft

Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes
can be configured in the DJI Fly app.

Mode 1
Left Stick Forward Right Stick
Up

Down
Backward

Left Right
Turn Left Turn Right

Mode 2
Left Stick Right Stick Forward
Up

Down
Backward

Left Right
Turn Left Turn Right

Mode 3
Left Stick Forward Right Stick
Up

Down
Backward

Left Right
Turn Left Turn Right

The default control mode of the remote controller is Mode 2. In this manual, Mode 2 is used as
an example to illustrate how to use the control sticks.

• Stick Neutral/Center Point: control sticks are in the center.

• Moving the control stick: the control stick is pushed away from the center position.

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Remote
Controller Aircraft Remarks
(Mode 2)
Throttle Stick: moving the left stick up or down
changes the altitude of the aircraft.
• Push the stick up to ascend and push down to
descend.
• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the
center.
• The more the stick is pushed away from the
center, the faster the aircraft changes elevation.
Use the left stick to take off when the motors are
spinning at an idle speed. Push the stick gently to
prevent sudden and unexpected changes in altitude.
Yaw Stick: moving the left stick to the left or right
controls the orientation of the aircraft.
• Push the stick left to rotate the aircraft
counterclockwise and right to rotate the aircraft
clockwise.
• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the
center.
• The more the stick is pushed away from the
center, the faster the aircraft rotates.
Pitch Stick: moving the right stick up and down to
change the pitch of the aircraft.
• Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly
backward.
• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the
center.
• The more the stick is pushed away from the
center, the faster the aircraft moves.
Roll Stick: moving the right stick to the left or right
changes the roll of the aircraft.
• Push the stick left to fly left and right to fly right.
• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the
center.
• The more the stick is pushed away from the
center, the faster the aircraft moves.

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Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

Position Flight Mode CNS

S Sport Mode
N Normal Mode
C Cine Mode

• Refer to the flight modes section in the aircraft’s user manual for more information
about flight mode features for different aircraft types.

Flight Pause/RTH Button

Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place. Press and hold the button until the
remote controller beeps and starts RTH, and the aircraft will return to the last recorded Home
Point. Press this button again to cancel RTH and regain control of the aircraft.

Optimal Transmission Zone

The signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable when the antennas
are positioned in relation to the aircraft as illustrated below.
The optimal transmission range is where the antennas face toward the aircraft and the angle
between the antennas and the back of the remote controller is 180° or 270°.

• DO NOT use other wireless devices operating at the same frequency as the remote
controller. Otherwise, the remote controller will experience interference.
• A prompt will be displayed in DJI Fly if the transmission signal is weak during flight.
Adjust the antennas to make sure that the aircraft is in the optimal transmission range.

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Controlling the Gimbal and Camera

1. Focus/Shutter Button: press halfway down to auto-focus and press all the way down to
take a photo.
2. Record Button: press once to start or stop recording.
3. Camera Control Dial: use to adjust the zoom by default. The dial function can be set to
adjust the focal length, EV, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
4. Gimbal Dial: control the tilt of the gimbal.

Gimbal Dial Camera Control Dial

Record Button Focus/Shutter Button

Customizable Buttons
Go to Settings in DJI Fly and select Control to set the functions of the customizable C1 and C2
buttons.

Customizable Button C2 Customizable Button C1

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Remote Controller LEDs

Status LED

Blinking Pattern Descriptions

— Solid red Disconnected from the aircraft.

Blinking red The battery level of the aircraft is low.

— Solid green Connected with the aircraft.

Blinking blue The remote controller is linking to an aircraft.

— Solid yellow Firmware update failed.

— Solid blue Firmware update successful.

Blinking yellow The battery level of the remote controller is low.

Blinking cyan Control sticks not centered.

Battery Level LEDs

Blinking Pattern Battery Level

76%-100%
51%-75%
26%-50%
0%-25%

Remote Controller Alert

The remote controller beeps when there is an error or warning. Pay attention when prompts
appear on the touchscreen or in DJI Fly. Slide down from the top of the screen and select Mute
to disable all alerts, or slide the volume bar to 0 to disable some alerts.
The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH. The alert cannot be canceled. The remote
controller sounds an alert when the battery level of the remote controller is low (6% to10%). A
low battery level alert can be canceled by pressing the power button. The critical low battery
level alert, which is triggered when the battery level is less than 5%, cannot be canceled.

• Fully charge the remote controller before each flight. The remote controller sounds an
alert when the battery level is low.
• If the remote controller is powered on and not in use for five minutes, an alert will
sound. After six minutes, the remote controller automatically powers off. Move the
control sticks or press any button to cancel the alert.

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Touchscreen
Home

Fly Spots
View or share flight and shooting locations nearby, learn more about GEO Zones, and preview
aerial photos of different locations taken by other users.

Academy
Tap the icon in the top right corner to enter Academy and view product tutorials, flight tips,
flight safety notices, and manual documents.

Album
Allows you to view photos and videos from the aircraft album or saved on the local device.
Tap Create and select Templates or Pro. Templates provides an auto-edit feature for imported
footage. Pro allows users to edit footage manually.

SkyPixel
Enter SkyPixel to view videos and photos shared by other users.

Profile
View account information and flight records, visit the DJI forum and online store, access the
Find My Drone feature, offline maps, and other settings such as firmware updates, camera view,
cached data, account privacy, and language.

• If a microSD card is installed in the remote controller, users can choose the storage
location between Internal Storage or SD Card by tapping Profile > Settings > Storage.

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Operations

Slide from the left or right to Slide up from the bottom of

the center of the screen to the screen to return to DJI Fly.
return to the previous screen.

×2

Slide down from the top of the Slide down twice from the top
screen to open the status bar of the screen to open Quick
when in DJI Fly. Settings when in DJI Fly.
The status bar displays the
time, Wi-Fi signal, battery level
of the remote controller, etc.

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Quick Settings

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1. Notifications
Tap to check system notifications.

2. System Settings
Tap to access system settings and configure settings such as Bluetooth, volume, and
network. Users can also view the Guide to learn more about the controls and status LEDs.

3. Shortcuts
: tap to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Hold to enter settings and then connect to or add a Wi-Fi
network.
: tap to enable or disable Bluetooth. Hold to enter settings and connect with nearby
Bluetooth devices.
: tap to enable Airplane mode. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will be disabled.
: tap to turn off system notifications and disable all alerts.
: tap to start recording the screen.
: tap to take a screenshot.

4. Adjusting Brightness
Slide the bar to adjust the screen brightness.

5. Adjusting Volume
Slide the bar to adjust the volume.

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Calibrating the Compass

The compass may need to be calibrated after the remote controller is used in areas with
electromagnetic interference. A warning prompt will appear if the compass of the remote
controller requires calibration. Tap the warning prompt to start calibrating. In other cases,
follow the steps below to calibrate the remote controller.
1. Power on the remote controller, and enter Quick Settings.
2. Select System Settings , scroll down, and tap Compass.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass.
4. A prompt will be displayed when the calibration is successful.

Firmware Update
Using DJI Fly
1. Power on the remote controller and make sure it is connected to the internet.
2. A prompt will appear when new firmware is available. Tap the prompt and follow the on-
screen instructions to download and update the firmware.

• Make sure the remote controller has a battery level of more than 20% before updating.
• The update takes approximately 10 minutes (depending on network strength). Make
sure the remote controller is connected to the internet during the whole update
process.
• After powering on the remote controller and connecting it to the internet, users can
enter the home screen of DJI Fly, tap Profile > Settings > Firmware Update > Check for
Firmware Updates to check whether a new firmware is available.

Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series)

1. Launch DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) on your computer and log in with your DJI
account.
2. Power on the remote controller and connect it to the computer via the USB-C port.
3. Select the corresponding remote controller and click Firmware Updates.
4. Select the firmware version.
5. Wait for the firmware to download. The firmware update will start automatically.
6. Wait for the firmware update to complete.

• Make sure the remote controller has a battery level of more than 20% before updating.
• The update takes approximately 10 minutes (depending on network strength). Make
sure the computer is connected to the internet during the whole update process.
• Do not unplug the USB-C cable during an update.

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Appendix
Specifications
Video Transmission
Antennas 4 antennas, 2T4R
Video Transmission
2.4000-2.4835 GHz, 5.170-5.250 GHz , 5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating Frequency [1]
Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (CE)
5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <14 dBm (CE), <30 dBm (SRRC)
Wi-Fi
Protocol 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
[1]
Operating Frequency 2.4000-2.4835 GHz, 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.4 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.8 GHz: <23 dBm (FCC/SRRC), <14 dBm (CE)
Bluetooth
Protocol BT 5.2
Operating Frequency 2.4000-2.4835 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP) < 10 dBm
General
Model Number RC331
Max Operating Time [2] 3 hours
Operating Temperature -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature Within one month: -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F)
One to three months: -30° to 45° C (-22° to 113° F)
Three to six months: -30° to 35° C (-22° to 95° F)
More than six months: -30° to 25° C (-22° to 77° F)
Charging Temperature 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Charging Time 1.5 hours
Charging Type Supports up to 9V/3A charging
Battery Capacity 22.32 Wh (3.6 V, 3100 mAh×2)
Battery Type 18650 Li-ion
Chemical System LiNiMnCoO2
GNSS GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Internal Storage Capacity [3] 32 GB + expandable storage (via microSD card)
Screen Brightness 700 nits
Screen Resolution 1920×1080
Screen Size 5.5-inch
Screen Frame Rate 60 fps
Screen Touch Control 10-point multi-touch

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Dimensions Without control sticks: 168.4×132.5×46.2 mm

With control sticks: 168.4×132.5×62.7 mm
Weight Approx. 420 g
Supported SD Cards UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating microSD card or above.
Recommended microSD SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Cards SanDisk High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC
Lexar 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Samsung EVO 64GB V30 microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 128GB V30 microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 256GB V30 microSDXC
Kingston 256GB V30 microSDXC
[1] Operating frequency allowed varies according to country/region. Please refer to local laws and regulations
for more information.
[2] Tested in a 25° C (77° F) laboratory environment with DJI RC 2 connected to DJI Air 3 in normal flight status
and recording 1080p/60fps video.
[3] The actual available storage space is approximately 21 GB.

Aftersales Information
Visit https://www.dji.com/support to learn more about aftersales service policies, repair
services, and support.

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