If you could pick . . . .

kave · Apr 25, 2017

As said, iPads with cellular have GPS built in, assisted by cell tower positioning to make cold starts faster, as probably any smartphone produced that last 5 years.
The iPad mini 4 128GB is half the price of a 128GB iPhone 6S Plus. I would say "any" developer prefers iOS over Android due to the more homogenous environment.

dsmpampis · Apr 25, 2017

I'm going to agree with the iPad mini.
I have the Mini 2 but to be honest I'm using my iPhone 7 Plus because it's much more compact in use.

Mark 433 · Apr 25, 2017

Have you considered just using a different case for your phone? I use Apple's leather case ($45) on my 6s Plus, and am able to use it fine with the Mavic controller.

kenwae · Apr 25, 2017

I'm with a mavmount and ipad mini 2; no problems and comfortable to use....

TrayBoz · Apr 25, 2017

Ipad Mini 4 all the way - you can find a brand new one around $300 (Wifi 16GB) if you look around eBay and similar sights. Flawless performance for me so far. Doesn't cost much more than a used Mini 2.

royalhghnss · Apr 25, 2017

Kilrah said:
I'm one of the rare ones not to like the iPad mini, screen way too dim and washed out colors.

I use a Huawei Mate 8, bright 6" screen and no need for any mounting mods.

you don't need a mount for the iPad mini either, it fits into the controller perfectly.

Kilrah · Apr 25, 2017

Highly awkward to hold IMO, tried a friend's. Would rather want an offset mount if I had to use one.

Memphis_Mavic · Apr 25, 2017

I use my iPhone 7 plus on the go but my Nexus 7 works just fine for a tablet and I'm an Apple fan.

Foxtrot Uniform · Apr 25, 2017

I wedge mine in the holders like msinger posted. Works like a champ and the case can stay on!

hibby · Apr 25, 2017

Thanks for all of the replies.

CasterRides · Apr 25, 2017

So far I have just been using my 7+ but am looking to go for something bigger down the line when I am not on the go so much.

iSilentP · Apr 25, 2017

Thunder-drones said:
You could do as you plan and spend a few hundred dollars for a dedicated device, or you could buy a mount that will fit your iPhone 6 Plus with Otter. I have one just like this one and it mounts in seconds and holds the phone well.

Amazon.com: Tablet Mount Holder for DJI Mavic Pro, BASSTOP Flexible Mavic Pro Cellphone Tablet Mount Holder with 360 Degree Rotating, 4-12 Inches: Toys & Games

Any idea if this would fit 7 + within Otterbox?

Cerberus · Apr 25, 2017

IF you are willing to try a chinese brand, try Oppo r9s... I'm using it now and have 20 plus flights so far on it and no freezes or crashes or issues..

The screen is also very bright and is useful if you are flying under a bright sun..

Kestrel · Apr 26, 2017

I have no problems using the ipad mini 4 in the transmitter mount.

AussieMavicPilot · May 9, 2017

Cerberus said:
IF you are willing to try a chinese brand, try Oppo r9s... I'm using it now and have 20 plus flights so far on it and no freezes or crashes or issues..

The screen is also very bright and is useful if you are flying under a bright sun..

HI there,
Are you still having good results with your OPPO? I;m looking at a R9s Plus.

Yijaii · Feb 17, 2018

Cerberus said:
IF you are willing to try a chinese brand, try Oppo r9s... I'm using it now and have 20 plus flights so far on it and no freezes or crashes or issues..

The screen is also very bright and is useful if you are flying under a bright sun..

Are you using mavic air?

wytnyt · Feb 17, 2018

hibby said:
Very recent new owner of my first UAV (Mavic Pro). I operate it with an iPhone 6 Plus. I'm very careful with my phone and having to use it in the RC requires me removing my Otterbox which I really dislike doing. So I am contemplating buying something used specifically for using on my remote control. I don't plan to use it as a cell phone but just for GPS and video. If you could pick what device to buy in this situation, what would it be? Everything I read seems to direct you away from android devices although supposedly the Google Nexus 7 tablet is supposed to be a good choice. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

i too had the problem of which device to use along with which drone i would prefer so i fixed my issue
i now have a spark,2 mavics and a phantom and my devices are the wunderphone,wundertablet and an ipad mini 4 128 gig,i only now wonder if i need a CS

dbyantis · Feb 17, 2018

hibby said:
Very recent new owner of my first UAV (Mavic Pro). I operate it with an iPhone 6 Plus. I'm very careful with my phone and having to use it in the RC requires me removing my Otterbox which I really dislike doing. So I am contemplating buying something used specifically for using on my remote control. I don't plan to use it as a cell phone but just for GPS and video. If you could pick what device to buy in this situation, what would it be? Everything I read seems to direct you away from android devices although supposedly the Google Nexus 7 tablet is supposed to be a good choice. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

I was an Android phone user and not too keen on Apple, but I chose the iPad mini 4 over the CrystalSky, since I felt that there were more opportunities to use the ipad as a computer while traveling with the Mavic. The iPad fits perfectly in the controller so no need for a bulky mount.

SweetSVT99 · Feb 17, 2018

the iPad Mini 4 is perfect on my P4P, but I don't care for it on the Mavic with the stock mount. I've never tried a different mount since the one I've been flying isn't mine (work's), and I intend on using my iPhone 6s on my personal MPP that's due to arrive Monday.