For regular practice sessions, I would choose a DJI Lito X1 Fly More Combo with three standard batteries and a charging hub. The Fly More Combo with RC 2 also gives you a dedicated screen controller. Choose the standard X1 kit if you expect short occasional flights and already have a suitable phone.
Choose the battery package first, then the controller. Three standard batteries suit longer practice sessions; RC 2 adds the convenience of its own screen. The Plus package has a different UK certification, covered below.
Four UK kits, with two separate upgrade decisions
These were DJI’s UK listed prices on 14 October 2026. Promotions and seller bundles can change, so compare the current contents beside the checkout price.
- Standard X1, £369: aircraft, RC-N3 controller and one standard battery. You supply the compatible phone for DJI Fly.
- Fly More Combo with RC-N3, £509: three standard batteries, charging hub and shoulder bag, retaining the phone controller.
- Fly More Combo with RC 2, £599: three standard batteries, charging hub and shoulder bag, with the screen controller instead.
- Fly More Combo Plus with RC 2, £669: the separately certified configuration involving Plus batteries. It carries different UK/EU conditions from the ordinary kits.
The £140 step from standard to RC-N3 Fly More buys the extra battery-and-carrying kit. The next £90 changes the controller to RC 2. You can therefore choose more flying time and a screen separately.
Does buying the batteries separately save money?
DJI listed an X1 standard Intelligent Flight Battery at £59 and its charging hub at £49 on the same date. Adding two batteries and the hub to the £369 standard kit gives £369 + £118 + £49 = £536.
The £509 RC-N3 Fly More Combo is £27 lower than that basket, before assigning any value to its bag and extra spare parts. On those prices, I would buy the combo if I already knew I wanted three batteries and the hub.
For just one extra battery, the dated basket is £369 + £59 = £428 before a hub. Charging each battery through the aircraft is a practical option for occasional outings.
For parallel charging, the hub needs USB Power Delivery of at least 45W and same-model batteries. Check whether your offer includes a mains adapter and budget for one if needed. Our Lito charging and first-setup guide covers suitable power, app setup and storage.
When I would pay the £90 for RC 2
RC 2 has its own screen and DJI Fly installed. I would pay the premium for frequent travel or regular filming when I want to leave my phone available for navigation, messages and calls. It also removes the need to mount that phone each time.
With RC-N3, verify your phone against DJI’s current Fly app requirements before buying. Check the correct connection cable and try installing the official app. Budgeting for a replacement phone changes the value of the cheaper controller kit considerably.
Charge and activate RC 2 at home and complete its updates before travelling. Its appeal is a simpler phone-free setup at the flying site. Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight whichever controller you choose.
Choose the correct UK battery configuration
DJI says the ordinary X1 standard, two-battery and Fly More configurations meet C0 and UK0 requirements. Its current UK store says the Plus battery and propeller guards are not legally supported additions to those ordinary aircraft in the EU/UK.
The Fly More Combo Plus with RC 2 is separately certified C1/UK1. DJI permits either Plus batteries or propeller guards on that configuration, used separately. That permission belongs to the certified Plus kit, so match the complete aircraft and battery configuration to DJI’s UK guidance.
For a first purchase, I recommend an ordinary standard-battery bundle. If you need the Plus configuration, check the exact certification answer in DJI’s store alongside the CAA’s current class and ID guidance. Look for the full kit name in the seller’s offer.
Spend the remaining budget on a working kit
Three charged batteries are useful for practising several takes or visiting nearby locations. Include a suitable charger, recording storage and a bag you enjoy carrying in the kit budget.
One battery is enough to begin learning in an open area. Watch the app’s battery information and allow time to return and land with a reserve; wind and manoeuvres affect the useful time available.
If the complete X1 basket stretches your budget, revisit the Lito 1 versus X1 model choice before cutting essential charging or storage. For other beginner formats, our beginner drone buying guide compares which kind of aircraft fits the job.
