DJI GL100A Remote Controller Wiki, Compatibility & P

Quick Answer

Use a physical GL100A label and Spark pairing test to identify this controller. It is the Spark-era phone-linked remote, not the Mavic 2 RC1A/RC1B family. The linked listing is for a pre-owned unit; confirm its actual hardware and availability.

Specifications

Controller typePhone-linked remote controller for DJI Spark

ModelGL100A; confirm physical label

Radio evidenceDJI-authored U.S. regulatory filing identifies GL100A C2 controller; U.S. firmware limits 5.8 GHz operation

Spark remote linkUp to 2 km FCC at 5.8 GHz, unobstructed and free of interference; regional ratings differ

Remote-controller battery2,970 mAh per DJI Spark specifications

CompatibilityDJI Spark; do not substitute Mavic 2 RC1A/RC1B based on a similar-looking housing

Compatibility Notes

Compatibility depends on the exact aircraft model, transmission generation, firmware version, app/controller state, and regional binding behavior. Verify before purchase or flight.

DJI Spark

Inspection Checklist

Pairing and firmware

Confirm the controller can bind to the exact target aircraft and firmware generation before treating it as compatible.

Controls and calibration

Check stick centering, wheel/dial response, shoulder buttons, pause/RTH, record/shutter, and calibration behavior.

Ports, antennas, and charging

Inspect USB-C, phone/screen connection, antennas, charging port, speaker, and battery behavior for wear or damage.

Mount and phone connection

For screen controllers, check display brightness, touch response, storage, Wi-Fi, and app login. For phone controllers, check clamp and cable behavior.

Common Failure Modes

Stick drift or calibration failure

Off-center sticks, dead zones, or failed calibration can cause unsafe inputs and should be verified before flight.

Binding or firmware mismatch

A controller can power on but fail pairing if aircraft generation, firmware, region behavior, or binding state is unsupported.

Port or charging fault

USB-C, phone link, charging, or screen connection faults can block updates, live view, or reliable operation.

Button, antenna, or internal board issue

Impact or moisture can affect antennas, button boards, joystick modules, internal flex cables, or RF modules.

Repair Notes

Do not assume DJI controllers with similar names are interchangeable; verify aircraft support and firmware first.
After stick, button, or board work, run controller calibration and a controlled low-risk pairing test.
Inspect ports, antennas, and battery behavior before blaming the aircraft for connection or signal faults.
If the controller was bound to another account or aircraft, resolve binding and firmware state before hardware diagnosis.

Pre-Owned Buying Checks

Confirm exact controller model, aircraft compatibility, and firmware pairing path.
Check stick centering, buttons, scroll wheels, antennas, screen/phone mount, ports, and charging behavior.
Avoid controllers with water exposure, impact damage, failed calibration, binding uncertainty, or port damage.
For screen controllers, inspect display, touch response, app login, Wi-Fi, storage, and battery condition.