# DJI RC Controller sticky control sticks **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Answers\ **Created:** [3 November 2024 18:33 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150 "2024-11-03T18:33:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pjmp/32/190234_2.png) [@pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/u/pjmp)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 18:33 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/1 "2024-11-03T18:33:42Z")
Hi, Today, going out with my DJI mini 3 and associated DJI RC controller, I noticed that the left hand control stick was sticky (that is not centring) in either direction and the right hand one was OK left & right but sticky up & down. I have not dropped the RC and it was fine when I last used (about a month ago). I could not find anyone else reporting this issue. My questions are: Is there an easy fix? If not, which is the best route to fix (as less than 2 years old): complain to the retailer (Costco) or use the DJI Care Refresh? Thanks, Peter ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 18:53 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/2 "2024-11-03T18:53:14Z")
Does the DJI RC have tension adjustment screws on the bottom that you can adjust with an Allen key? 🤔 ![Screenshot 2024-11-03 at 18.48.42](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/3/4/34493ace8c92955011adcd07e30b4b3620434a01.png) ---
**Author:** ![PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pitchfader/32/241850_2.png) [@PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/u/PitchFader)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 19:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/3 "2024-11-03T19:00:57Z")
Have you checked in & around where you screw the joystick in to see if dirty or dusty etc ? Maybe worth a look could be bit of crap in there making it stick _just a guess_, I did read somewhere ages ago ( not sure how true the theory is tho ) that leaving the joysticks screwed in whilst stored for extended periods of time has sometimes caused this kind of issue _’ especially if the controller was packed away with joystick skew whiff & not centred ‘_ if that makes sense, I know also & I’m assuming on these ( similar adjustment as rc pro ) there is a screw in the back behind the rubber grip that adjusts the tension, but unless you know if it’s that or how to adjust it I strongly **don’t** recommend messing around with the tension screws unless you feel confident ? When you wind the screw in ( clockwise ) it makes the joystick stiffer & then does not re centre on its own, if you wind it out ( anti clockwise ) it makes it more springy & usually will centralise itself, I know this as I played with mine once but the rc pro, I believe the screw is behind the rubber on the back which can be a faff removing, ![IMG_4706](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/8/c/8c90315eb4c1492cb355df5cef7974c5d96bf4fc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pjmp/32/190234_2.png) [@pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/u/pjmp)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 19:04 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/4 "2024-11-03T19:04:12Z")
Thanks for the question, but sadly, no, it does not. As the name is very generic (DJI RC Controller), the part number is RM330 in tiny writing. ---
**Author:** ![PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pitchfader/32/241850_2.png) [@PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/u/PitchFader)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 19:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/5 "2024-11-03T19:14:15Z")
Let me check YouTube for you, I’m sure I’ve seen one of these having the process done as I stated above, I’ll be right back 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sparky/32/241788_2.png) [@Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/u/Sparky)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 19:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/6 "2024-11-03T19:18:44Z")
> [@pjmp](#): > > s there an easy fix? No send it back to DJI for repair ---
**Author:** ![PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pitchfader/32/241850_2.png) [@PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/u/PitchFader)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 19:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/7 "2024-11-03T19:40:58Z")
> [@Sparky](#): > > No send it back to DJI for repair That’s the best bet if you don’t feel confident removing the rubber & or investigating in the back, Couldn’t find a video on this particular RC but there are other tutorials on the removing of the rubber to access the resistance screws in the back. ---
**Author:** ![pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pjmp/32/190234_2.png) [@pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/u/pjmp)\ **Post date:** [3 November 2024 19:49 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/8 "2024-11-03T19:49:28Z")
Thanks for the responses and as I have cover and not super confident at repairs, probably best bet to contact DJI. Peter ---
**Author:** ![pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pjmp/32/190234_2.png) [@pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/u/pjmp)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2024 16:23 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/9 "2024-11-06T16:23:55Z")
Just to complete the story. I sent the controller back on Monday, after negotiating the slightly confusing web site choices for repair. On Tuesday, I was notified that it was received and that the repair was to replace the left & right controllers. I was also notified that would be returned that day. This included a slightly weird, possibly automated phone call from the Netherlands about the repair. Today (Wednesday) I received the controller, or to be more accurate, replacement controller. This did mean I had lost all the previous flight details. I do recall being warned of this, but for some reason thought was stored in the drone itself. Not a huge loss. The other irritation was having to reset up the controller and bind it to my Mini 3. But overall a pretty positive experience and thanks again for the advice given. Peter ---
**Author:** ![OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ozonevibe/32/12764_2.png) [@OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/u/OzoneVibe)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2024 16:34 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/10 "2024-11-06T16:34:58Z")
> [@pjmp](#): > > This did mean I had lost all the previous flight details. Had it not been connected to the internet before sending back? If it was, they will have been synced to your account. > [@pjmp](#): > > This included a slightly weird, possibly automated phone call from the Netherlands about the repair. DJI’s European HQ is in the Netherlands. ---
**Author:** ![PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pitchfader/32/241850_2.png) [@PitchFader](https://greyarro.ws/u/PitchFader)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2024 16:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/11 "2024-11-06T16:40:55Z")
Glad to hear you got it sorted 👍 Superb quick turnaround …. ---
**Author:** ![pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pjmp/32/190234_2.png) [@pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/u/pjmp)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2024 18:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/12 "2024-11-06T18:14:10Z")
I think it had been, as updated the firmware not that long ago. Must have not enabled synchronisation. I will rectify with the new controller. Live and learn. Peter ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [7 November 2024 09:20 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/13 "2024-11-07T09:20:09Z")
Four days from asking the question on here to getting a replacement controller in your hands. Not a bad turn around 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pjmp/32/190234_2.png) [@pjmp](https://greyarro.ws/u/pjmp)\ **Post date:** [7 November 2024 10:17 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/dji-rc-controller-sticky-control-sticks/86150/14 "2024-11-07T10:17:08Z")
Indeed, impressed with both DJI and Grey Arrows, Thanks again, Peter