BEST SCREEN FOR CONTROLLER

LDS · Apr 30, 2017

Hello. Just bought a DJI Mavic Pro and have a screen Q. Rang customer tech support and they weren’t very helpful. I only have an iPhone 5 so not compatible

I am trying to figure out the best value way to get a good screen for the controller. I want FULL functionality of the drone - like ‘follow me’, max flying heights - the whole lot. I would be keen to use a tablet but I am concerned a tablet will limit drone functionality and that you need a phone for that?? I do have a mobile WIFI (mifi) router that I use for using my laptop in remote places and it uses 4g cell phone data to generate wifi. So could i use this in conjunction with a tablet or do I need to upgrade my phone? I would likely get a 2nd hand iphone 6 as don’t want to spend more on an iphone 7. I am so confused! Basically I just want to use the drone to its max a capacity and just need a screen for the controller as my current phone is not good enough…. Any help much appreciated!

Cyberpower678 · Apr 30, 2017

LDS said:
Hello. Just bought a DJI Mavic Pro and have a screen Q. Rang customer tech support and they weren’t very helpful. I only have an iPhone 5 so not compatible I am trying to figure out the best value way to get a good screen for the controller. I want FULL functionality of the drone - like ‘follow me’, max flying heights - the whole lot. I would be keen to use a tablet but I am concerned a tablet will limit drone functionality and that you need a phone for that?? I do have a mobile WIFI (mifi) router that I use for using my laptop in remote places and it uses 4g cell phone data to generate wifi. So could i use this in conjunction with a tablet or do I need to upgrade my phone? I would likely get a 2nd hand iphone 6 as don’t want to spend more on an iphone 7. I am so confused! Basically I just want to use the drone to its max a capacity and just need a screen for the controller as my current phone is not good enough…. Any help much appreciated!

DJI will be making the CrystalSky available for purchase soon which are monitors that are bright enough to be seen in the brightest sunlight.

DJI CrystalSky

Robbyg · Apr 30, 2017

If your on a budget pickup an iPhone 6 Plus on ebay that is unlocked. Do not buy from the mega sellers, look for an individual that is selling their personal phone for a reasonable price. I got my iPhone 6 Plus 64gb in practically brand new condition for $350. You can probably get one now for $250.

PhoebeSnow · Jun 11, 2017

LDS said:
Hello. Just bought a DJI Mavic Pro and have a screen Q. Rang customer tech support and they weren’t very helpful. I only have an iPhone 5 so not compatible I am trying to figure out the best value way to get a good screen for the controller. I want FULL functionality of the drone - like ‘follow me’, max flying heights - the whole lot. I would be keen to use a tablet but I am concerned a tablet will limit drone functionality and that you need a phone for that?? I do have a mobile WIFI (mifi) router that I use for using my laptop in remote places and it uses 4g cell phone data to generate wifi. So could i use this in conjunction with a tablet or do I need to upgrade my phone? I would likely get a 2nd hand iphone 6 as don’t want to spend more on an iphone 7. I am so confused! Basically I just want to use the drone to its max a capacity and just need a screen for the controller as my current phone is not good enough…. Any help much appreciated!

I also wanted a bigger screen and a dedicated phone. I purchased a Leagoo M8 Phablet (Chinese android phone) from Gearbest and got it to work to my satisfaction. I've past the point of testing and now fly with it exclusively and mostly over water. There are some adjustments to be made but the large screen and long battery life are great. I removed everything on it accept the DJI Go4App as it is just for the Mavic Pro and used as a smartphone.
Nice 5.8" Large Screen Android Phone for Mavic Pro - Just $74 - Works
LEAGOO M8 3G Phablet -$69.99 Online Shopping| GearBest.com

BikerBuster · Jun 12, 2017

I have just bought a Samsung tab 6, so far so good.

enohp15 · Jun 12, 2017

I use an iPad mini 2. Works perfectly.

bowens44 · Jun 12, 2017

I use a Nvidia Shield K1 tablet. Works great has GPS and an micro SD card slot. They're about 200.00

frankiez · Jun 12, 2017

enohp15 said:
I use an iPad mini. Works perfectly.

U need to clarify that. Mini2, 3, or 4? Cuz from my understanding the mini won't work. Don't want the OP spending his money on a mini just to find it will not work.

enohp15 · Jun 12, 2017

frankiez said:
U need to clarify that. Mini2, 3, or 4? Cuz from my understanding the mini won't work. Don't want the OP spending his money on a mini just to find it will not work.

Post edited. Good pick up

PM160Mavic · Jun 13, 2017

iPad mini 2 for $200 new. Can't go wrong. I use it and it works just fine.

Brojon · Jun 13, 2017

So you folks with the non-phones - any issue connecting with DJI Go?
DJI Go didn't like my Samsung tablet with wi-fi because it couldn't connect in the field.
How do y'all get around that?

TTFullTimer · Jun 13, 2017

Brojon said:
So you folks with the non-phones - any issue connecting with DJI Go?
DJI Go didn't like my Samsung tablet with wi-fi because it couldn't connect in the field.
How do y'all get around that?

When you say connect what do you mean? The tablet connecting to the internet? Or the tablet connecting to the Controller?

Brojon · Jun 13, 2017

TTFullTimer said:
When you say connect what do you mean? The tablet connecting to the internet? Or the tablet connecting to the Controller?

I wrote about my experience in another thread.
DJI app wants to "update NFZ" but can't because the tablet is wifi and no wifi connection to internet.
You cancel and the app *looks* ok but it says the aircraft is disconnected in spite of the remote saying all systems go.
So you tell me - tablet not talking to remote, app playing dead because no connection.
This is using the bottom USB connection with the side unplugged.
The tablet knows it's connected because it says USB device connected. Should it be connected as a media device or as a camera?

Michael Ainsworth · Jun 13, 2017

I have IPad (not a mini) has WiFi and cell but I never use the Cell.
If I need to I just hotspot my phone with it.

enohp15 · Jun 13, 2017

My Ipad mini 2 is always on flight mode. So it never has connection to the internet when I fly. I ignore the update messages and have never had an issue.

PM160Mavic · Jun 13, 2017

No issues with the iPad mini 2 when airplane mode is on. I only updated the NFZ once on wifi when the latest update came out. Since then, I let wifi connect just to cache the maps and then before I fly I turn airplane mode on and use no internet. No issues on my end.

Brojon · Jun 14, 2017

I'm looking at an iPad Mini 4. Craigslist so I'm treading carefully :/
Anyone use this model?
Still confused why Samsung tablet acted so strange...

Rbruz · Jun 14, 2017

enohp15 said:
I use an iPad mini 2. Works perfectly.

I scored the same, data version for $160 works perfect small enough to travel and large enough to chase surfers and running horses at 30mph

Rbruz · Jun 14, 2017

Brojon said:
I'm looking at an iPad Mini 4. Craigslist so I'm treading carefully :/
Anyone use this model?
Still confused why Samsung tablet acted so strange...

Not sure the 4 fits in the controller, 2 just barely as in must force it in several times until it lossens up a tad, anyone use a 4 with the controller built in arms ?

Pancaro77 · Jun 14, 2017

Rbruz said:
Not sure the 4 fits in the controller, 2 just barely as in must force it in several times until it lossens up a tad, anyone use a 4 with the controller built in arms ?

Yes, just bought an iPad mini 4 this weekend, it fits perfectly into the arms of the controller.