NEW DJI Motion Controller 2 Full Flight & Overview

So DJI just updated their Motion Controller with the RC Motion 2. It replaces the original Motion Controller that first shipped with the FPV drone so we've had this controller around for a while. It was due for an update, and DJI delivered with something that gives us much better control.

Now, if you want to replace your original Motion Controller, you can pick up just the RC Motion 2 for $240. It also now replaces the original Motion Controller in all of the DJ Avata combos, so you've now got the Explorer combo that comes with the RC Motion 2, as well as the new Integra Goggles. You can also go the Pro View combo that now comes with the Motion Controller 2, as well as those upgraded features.

I'll be the first to admit that I really wasn't looking for an upgrade to my original Motion Controller. I thought that it gave me everything I needed, it was a lot of fun to fly my drone with, but looking at what they've done here with the 2nd generation makes me happy they’'ve released this because it gives us such better, more finite control over the drone that we're flying. I mean, think about it, the Motion Controller is like a first generation product. There's not many other drones out there that allow you to fly it with a controller by just using your hand, by just using motion, right? So we don't really have anything to compare this original Motion Controller too, hence, I never thought that there was anything that could be better about it.

Now speaking of upgrades, let's take a closer look at these controllers side by side to spot the differences. The design remains unchanged with the same general button layout, but small improvements have been made to give you more control over your drone. For example, the accelerator on the back now allows you to fly the drone backwards, whereas previously you could only fly the drone forwards. We'll definitely check this out more when we get up in the air and start flying. On the side of the controller, the record button remains in the same spot, but instead of a tilt slider, we now have a wheel that allows us to change the camera parameters. This is also a clickable button that allows us to access those camera settings quickly. On the front side of the controller, the lock and mode buttons remain the same with pretty much the same functions, but the brake button on the original motion controller has been swapped out for a full on joystick. This means that that brake function now moves to the lock button.

I'm really happy that they've included this joystick, and you'll see why as we get into our full flight. Now to touch on a couple of miscellaneous points; the power button remains in the same spot, the battery LED indicator on the top remains in the same spot, and you can of course charge the Motion Controller 2 with USB-C, just like the first.

So yeah, Motion Controller 2 is definitely a huge refinement over the original version, as you'll see during my first full flight. Make sure to check out the video to see how the RC Motion 2 performs!