Lead Invention and Design by Yumian Deng (LeapX founder, former DJI R&D lead/Product manager), along with DJI internal team (Bob Yuan and Klassiker). IP belongs to DJI.
MAVIC CONTROLLER
ULTRA-COMPACT YET FULLY-FUNCTIONAL
The design goal of the Mavic controller is similar to the drone: improve its portability without compromising the functionality.
The result is striking: its size is only 1/3 of previous controllers yet has all its functions(and more) with even better ergonomics. This is achieved by an innovative folding mechanism that when unfolds, serves both as a handle and phone clamp.
ERGONOMICS
The secret to a comfortable controller is to let it to adapt to the shape of a relaxed hand, which is curved. That's why the best controllers in the world (think xbox and ps controllers) are all curved on the side.
Mavic controller also achieves this with its unique folding design, which also serves as a phone clamp that puts the phone's touch screen right under your thumb for easy access. The weight is also perfectly balanced to reduce wrist strain.
Smart phone will be clamped right under the joysticks location, which is easy to reach with thumb during operation.
Buttons are located where your thumb can reach naturally while flying.
Removable joysticks makes the controller even more portable and much easier to stuff into bags and pockets.
Size compare with previous design of drone controller. It is 1/3 its' size yet fully functional
similar size makes the whole system more portable as well
