
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, 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 need to connect with WiFi on the DJI RC 2 and stroll by way of the steps wanted to attach your DJI RC 2 to WiFi.
Why Hook up with WiFi?
Since WiFi isn’t vital to flying the Air 3, this can be 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 need 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 person expertise.
The one option to profit from these additions is by updating the firmware. To replace the firmware, you’ll must have a stable WiFi sign.
Whilst you can connect with your cellphone’s hotspot, through WiFi, whereas out on location flying, it’s steered to replace the firmware from a stable WiFi connection from residence 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 related to WiFi through your cellphone hotspot, nor have ever flown in that exact 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 world map.
Alternatively, whereas related to WiFi at residence, you may navigate to the place you propose 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 permits you to wirelessly export content material, through WiFi, out of your Air 3’s SD card to an Android or iOS (Apple) smartphone or system operating DJI Fly, all with out having to energy on the distant controller or have it close by for that matter.
That is perfect for many who want to shortly edit their pictures or movies and instantly share them with household, buddies, or on social media.
Word: 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 modifying features, so transferring content material will not be at present supported. Modifying must be finished on an Android or iOS sensible system operating DJI Fly.
Moreover, as soon as movies are transferred from the Air 3 to a wise system, you need to use DJI’s really useful LightCut video editor on that system.
Utilizing AI and a collection of templates, LightCut permits you to edit movies immediately in your cell 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, much like how you’ll on an Android system or iPhone. This can deliver down the Notification shade.
Step 3: Swipe down a second time, and you’ll be delivered to the principle 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 shortly allow or disable Wifi, faucet the WiFi icon.
Step 4 Alternate: If it is advisable 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.

Once you connect with WiFi sooner or later, you’ll robotically connect with the obtainable WiFi community the DJI RC 2 final efficiently related to.