Which remote controller works with my DJI drone?

A new drone, a second-hand remote or a shoulder strap as an accessory: sooner or later the question comes up which DJI remote controller works with which drone. DJI keeps extending compatibility through firmware updates, and even the official spec sheets are not always up to date. That is why we checked every pairing against DJI sources and several independent sites and summarised the results here.

The three types of DJI remote controller

• With a built-in screen: DJI RC, DJI RC 2, DJI RC Pro, DJI RC Pro 2 and the older DJI Smart Controller. The camera view appears directly on the display, no smartphone needed.
• Without a screen: DJI RC-N1, RC-N2 and RC-N3. You clip in your smartphone and fly with the DJI Fly app.
• For flying with goggles: FPV Remote Controller and RC Motion. These only work together with matching DJI goggles.

Which remote controller works with my drone?

Find your drone in the left-hand column. Next to it are the remote controllers that DJI officially supports for that drone. The table covers DJI drones for hobby and professional pilots plus the Matrice 30, 300 and 350 with the DJI RC Plus; other industrial models are not included.

* The DJI Neo 2 additionally needs the DJI Neo 2 Digital Transceiver for every flight with a remote controller.
** DJI RC Pro 2 and Avata 360: since the firmware update of October 2026.
*** Matrice 300 RTK: with the RC Plus only after an offline firmware update; after that the Smart Controller Enterprise is no longer supported.
Goggles per drone according to DJI’s compatibility list: Avata 360, Neo and Neo 2 with DJI Goggles 3 or Goggles N3; Avata 2 with Goggles 3, N3, Goggles 2 or Integra; Mini 4 Pro and Air 3 with Goggles 3 (RC Motion 3) or Goggles 2 or Integra (RC Motion 2), not with Goggles N3; Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 with Goggles 2 or Integra (RC Motion 2); DJI Avata and DJI FPV with Goggles 2, Integra or DJI FPV Goggles V2. Which functions work in each combination depends on the firmware.

Which drones does my remote controller fly?

Here is the reverse view, together with the Roboterwerk shoulder strap that fits each remote. Based on our own fit check, the DJI RC and DJI RC 2 share the same mounting points, so the same strap fits both.

You will find all shoulder straps in the category Shoulder straps for DJI remote controllers.

Tips for pairing

• Update the firmware: DJI enabled many combinations only later on. Update the firmware using the DJI app and update procedure specified for your model in the DJI manual, for example DJI Fly, DJI GO 4, DJI Pilot 2 or DJI Assistant 2. For Matrice 300 RTK with RC Plus, follow the offline update procedure described above.
• Pair again: Each drone is linked to the remote individually. If you switch between two drones, you need to pair again.
• Goggle controllers: RC Motion and FPV Remote Controller only work with matching goggles. The footnotes below the first table show which ones.

Status: October 2026. Checked against DJI product pages, the DJI Store, DJI user manuals and firmware release notes as well as independent retailer and specialist sites. DJI keeps extending compatibility through updates. If in doubt, check the current firmware in the DJI app specified for your model.