The Air 3 has confirmed to be a really succesful improve to the Air 2S.

Not solely does it have a dual-camera system much like that discovered on the unique Mavic 3, but it surely 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.

If you happen to’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 the steps wanted to attach your DJI RC 2 to WiFi.

Why Hook up with WiFi?

Since WiFi isn’t important to flying the Air 3, it is a query many who initially begin flying DJI drones surprise about.

There are two very particular the explanation why, as an Air 3 proprietor with a DJI RC 2, it would be best 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 goal of utilizing the QuickTransfer function.

Firmware Updates

DJI provides new options, tweaks, and fixes to the Air 3, which improves the consumer expertise.

The one strategy to profit from these additions is by updating the firmware. To replace the firmware, you’ll have to have a stable WiFi sign.

Whilst you can connect with your telephone’s hotspot, by way of WiFi, whereas out on location flying, it’s advised to replace the firmware from a stable WiFi connection from house or indoors.

Flight Maps

When within the DJI Fly app, on the decrease left-hand facet of the Digicam View is your flight map.

If you’re not linked to WiFi by way of your cellphone hotspot, nor have ever flown in that exact space, you’ll not have an in depth view of the encompassing flight areas.

Connecting to your telephone by way of WiFi, whereas on location, will obtain the world map.

Alternatively, whereas linked to WiFi at house, 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 world might 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, by way of WiFi, out of your Air 3’s SD card to an Android or iOS (Apple) smartphone or gadget working DJI Fly, all with out having to energy on the distant controller or have it close by for that matter.

That is best for many who wish to rapidly edit their pictures or movies and instantly share them with household, pals, or on social media.

Notice: If utilizing a DJI RC 2, you can’t 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 is just not presently supported. Enhancing must be performed on an Android or iOS good gadget working DJI Fly.

Moreover, as soon as movies are transferred from the Air 3 to a sensible gadget, you need to use DJI’s really helpful LightCut video editor on that gadget.

Utilizing AI and a sequence of templates, LightCut lets you edit movies instantly in your cell gadget, 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 ability button as soon as, then instantly urgent and holding the ability button.

The DJI RC 2 will activate and boot up, going to the DJI Residence display.

Step 2: Swipe down as soon as from the highest of the display, much like how you’d on an Android gadget or iPhone. It will convey down the Notification shade.

Step 3: Swipe down a second time, and you’ll be dropped at the primary settings display.

On the settings display, you’ll see a wide range of choices starting from WiFi to RC brightness and sound, and display recording, to say just a few.

Step 4: To rapidly allow or disable Wifi, faucet the WiFi icon.

Step 4 Alternate: If you should 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.

Now you can select the community you wish 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 obtainable WiFi community the DJI RC 2 final efficiently linked to.