DJI RC, RC 2, and RC Pro 2 Get New Firmware Updates — RC Pro 2 Gains Avata 360 Support

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DJI's latest firmware wave extended beyond its aircraft to cover three of its built-in-display remote controllers in a single coordinated release. The DJI RC moves to v01.03.2600, the DJI RC 2 advances to v10.00.0900, and the DJI RC Pro 2 reaches v01.00.0900 — all listed alongside DJI Fly for Android v1.21.16.

For two of the three controllers, the update is strictly housekeeping. The DJI RC's release notes cite only minor bug fixes with no mention of new features or expanded aircraft compatibility. The DJI RC 2 similarly limits its changelog to resolved known issues. Both controllers retain their existing supported aircraft rosters without change.

The RC Pro 2 is the exception. Its v01.00.0900 release notes add support for the DJI Avata 360 FPV drone alongside the standard bug fixes — a meaningful compatibility expansion for pilots who already carry the Pro 2 as their primary controller and want to consolidate hardware. Notably, the pairing requires a coordinated aircraft-side update as well: the Avata 360 moves to v01.00.0800 in the same firmware cycle, and both devices must be updated for the pairing to work.

The RC Pro 2–Avata 360 pairing closes a gap that had drawn attention from users who noted that DJI's most capable consumer controller initially shipped without support for the FPV drone. Prior to this update, RC Pro 2 compatibility was limited to the Mini 5 Pro, Mavic 4 Pro, Air 3S, Air 3, and Mini 4 Pro. The Avata 360 itself had previously been offered in a combo package with the RC 2 and had already received RC 2 support earlier in the product cycle.

The update fits a familiar DJI cadence: firmware releases that incrementally expand controller-aircraft compatibility, reducing the number of dedicated controllers a multi-aircraft operator needs to carry. The RC 2 had received Avata 360 support in an earlier firmware cycle, and the RC Pro 2 now follows.

Updating through DJI Fly or DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) remains the standard installation path. DJI advises users to restart the aircraft, remote controller, and the app if any installation fails before retrying.

Technical Breakdown

DJI RC — v01.03.2600

• Display: 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, 700 nits brightness
• Weight: ~390 g
• Battery life: Up to 4 hours
• Compatible aircraft: Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Cine, Mavic 3 Pro, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, Air 2S
• Update change: Minor bug fixes; no new aircraft added

DJI RC 2 — v10.00.0900

• Display: 5.5-inch 1080p; 700 nits
• Processor: Next-generation vs. original RC
• Video transmission: O4; antenna array upgraded to 2T4R configuration (two internal, two external)
• Internal storage: 32 GB, expandable via microSD
• Max transmission distance: 20 km (FCC, ideal conditions)
• Compatible aircraft: Air 3, Air 3S, Mini 4 Pro, Neo, Neo 2, Flip, Avata 2, Avata 360, Lito series
• Update change: Known issues fixed; no new aircraft added

DJI RC Pro 2 — v01.00.0900

• Display: 7.02-inch Mini-LED; 1920×1200 resolution; 2,000 nits peak / 1,600 nits sustained; 10-bit HDR; 1,000,000:1 contrast; 98% DCI-P3
• Transmission: O4/O4+; enterprise-level multibeam high-gain antenna array; 2.4/5.1/5.8 GHz
• Internal storage: 128 GB
• Battery life: Up to 4 hours (25 °C lab, normal flight mode, 1080p/60fps recording)
• Fast charging: Up to 65 W USB-C
• Screen: Rotatable — syncs with drone gimbal for instant vertical shooting
• Third-party apps: Supported (Android-based OS)
• Compatible aircraft (post-update): Mavic 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, Air 3, Mini 4 Pro, Avata 360 (newly added)
• Update change: Added Avata 360 support; fixed known issues

Coordinated Avata 360 aircraft update

• The Avata 360 concurrently moved from v01.00.0600 to v01.00.0800, adding RC Pro 2 compatibility, waypoint flight missions, zoom for Focus Track, and automatic direction-based Vision Assist display switching

Industry Impact

For operators and pilots: The RC Pro 2–Avata 360 pairing is the most operationally significant change in this batch. Pilots who use both a mapping or cinematic drone with the RC Pro 2 and an FPV platform can now consolidate to a single controller, reducing bag weight and pre-flight setup complexity. This matters particularly for professional creators managing multiple platforms on a single shoot.

For DJI's ecosystem strategy: The phased rollout of aircraft compatibility — RC 2 first, RC Pro 2 later — reflects a deliberate sequencing pattern DJI has used across controller generations. It maintains differentiation between controller tiers while eventually delivering feature parity, keeping both product lines relevant over a longer commercial lifespan.

For integrators and enterprise users: The RC Pro 2's third-party app support and 128 GB storage make expanded aircraft compatibility especially valuable in mission-planning workflows. Adding Avata 360 to the RC Pro 2 roster means FPV inspection or cinematography missions can now be planned, executed, and reviewed on the same controller as fixed-payload survey flights.

For the broader market: DJI's coordinated firmware approach — releasing controller and aircraft updates simultaneously and requiring both for new features to activate — reinforces the importance of keeping entire ecosystems current rather than updating piecemeal. It also signals that the Avata 360's software maturity phase is progressing rapidly, with significant feature additions arriving less than a year after launch.