Mavic and the Ipad Mini 2

[Altomar718]

Hi All - Just wondering if we can have a poll regarding the Ipad Mini 2 and being compatible with the Mavic. As it was on the list, I bought a Nexus 7 (2nd Gen) and it wont connect - a complete waste of money (now on Ebay!!) - The next option is the Ipad Mini 2 - So ....

Does your Mavic connect and work well with the Ipad Mini 2 - Yes or No?

 

[firefly3630]

seems freq question. Yes works well

 

[digdat0]

I fly with an iPad mini 2 wifi and it’s great.

 

[dirkclod]

Yes . Wi-fi and cell but only got 16 gb . Wish I had got way more .

 

[Cimriver]

Yes. iPAD works well. Screens not great in the sunlight. You will probably need a sunscreen.

 

[flyNfrank]

I had a Nexus7 2nd gen that was great until the GO app became full of several processes. After trying everything to get it to work with no luck, I actually upgraded to the nVidia K1 Shield and a mini 2. I used the K1 Shield only until getting into a issue with android 7 and having to root the K1 just to get back to android 6. I then began flying with the mini 2 only. The very 1st flight with the mini 2 I knew right away how much DJI favors the ios operating system. It was so much better flying. You have a much improved secure feeling when flying with mini 2.

 

[zoomie]

Bought an ipad 2 specifically for the Mavic b/c it was included on the list of compatible devices. Works well. Connected fine. No issues whatsoever.

 

[Thirdy]

it seems that dji drones work well with IOS but sometimes problematic with android.

 

[zoomie]

Thought it would be helpful to share the ipad mini 2 setup here:
Instagram post by Funcentric • Jul 14, 2017 at 3:25am UTC Took these shots just a few hours ago. The setup is super clean. Didn't occur to me until a moment ago that the mount is supposed to secure the shorter distance of the ipad, not the longer distance like I have in the photos. Ooops. The 90 degree cable was purchased here:
Amazon.com: Iseason iPhone Charger,Lightning Cable 3Pack 8in High Speed Nylon Braided iPhone Cable for iPhone 7/7 Plus/6/6 Plus/6S/6S Plus,SE/5S/5,iPad,iPod Nano 7 (Black White): Cell Phones & Accessories

People had bad experiences with Kanex, so I looked for this alternative. 4.5 star reviews. It was cheaper and came with 2 extras. Very glad I got it even though it's not all black. White and black design, but it's fabric, so I figure it'll hold up better and I'll have extras. If you're in San Francisco by chance, hit me up through PM and I'll give you one. First come first served.

 

[DJqpAZ]

I have a 128gb iPad mini 2 wifi only that I bought specifically for my mavic. I don't run may other app on it as i have an iPad Air 2 as well.
It worked for a little while... but after these most resent firmware update it struggles... after a few minutes of flying I get some serious lag in the video. I turned off video caching and that made most of the lag go away... still see a few blip once and a while.. but when I few on the 4th I got a mobile CPU resource warning..... so now both iPads are up for sale and I plan to get a Mini 4....
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Not sure if others have had the same experience...

 

[zoomie]

That sounds horrible! Oh no! I just bought a Mini 2. Not asking for firmware updates at the moment though. Wish me luck. Being that DJI prefers IOS over android, I would think they'd fix any issues promptly once enough has been reported though. What's your alternative once you sell the two ipads?

 

[DJqpAZ]

That sounds horrible! Oh no! I just bought a Mini 2. Not asking for firmware updates at the moment though. Wish me luck. Being that DJI prefers IOS over android, I would think they'd fix any issues promptly once enough has been reported though. What's your alternative once you sell the two ipads?

With the CPU error I plan to move to iPad mini 4

 

[helmut]

I fly with an iPad mini 2 wifi without problems.
I wish the screen would be brighter. Hard to see anything in bright sunlight.
And DJI should make the text larger. Same size as on smart phones.

 

[helmut]

It worked for a little while... but after these most resent firmware update it struggles... after a few minutes of flying I get some serious lag in the video. I turned off video caching and that made most of the lag go away... still see a few blip once and a while.. but when I few on the 4th I got a mobile CPU resource warning.
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Not sure if others have had the same experience...

I had a similar message on my iPad mini2. I noticed my cache was full and I had to switch off 'record audio'. This solved it

 

[zoomie]

Thanks for the tip. I have never had audio on, but good to know in case it happens.

 

[J-Tac]

With the CPU error I plan to move to iPad mini 4

I am using a Mini 2. Bought it (Super cheap) solely as a mavic controler and run no other app on it. Every now and again I get this error message. I considered, for best user experience to bite the bullet and upgrade to a Mini 4 but some members are currently reporting the same error message on the iPad Mini 4...

I don't think I can warrent the money for a Crystal Sky monitor!

 

[m0j0]

Hold off on the iPad mini2. It was a fantastic experience with the updates and more demand on the device I am beginning to see some issues. I had the CPU issue yesterday. I deleted all the flight apps soft reset of the iPad then reinstalled everything. Seemed to work again. Testing today to see if the hesitation is also gone.

 

[m0j0]

Tested... moments ago .. not great news. My iPad Mini 2 is back to being unserviceable.. I have an iPad mini 2 with Cellular and 64 Gb of space. I thought about upgrading to iPad mini 4 but I have read on here that the mini 4 is also not working properly.

 

[J-Tac]

Tested... moments ago .. not great news. My iPad Mini 2 is back to being unserviceable.. I have an iPad mini 2 with Cellular and 64 Gb of space. I thought about upgrading to iPad mini 4 but I have read on here that the mini 4 is also not working properly.

This tells me that is a 'Buggy' thing rather than the iPads not being up to the job!

Fingers crossed DJI will iron this out siin enough!

 

[rcflyingaddict]

I am using a Mini 2. Bought it (Super cheap) solely as a mavic controler and run no other app on it. Every now and again I get this error message. I considered, for best user experience to bite the bullet and upgrade to a Mini 4 but some members are currently reporting the same error message on the iPad Mini 4...

I don't think I can warrent the money for a Crystal Sky monitor!

Unless you need something usable in bright sunlight. I stopped using a mini 4 because the screen was so DIM even compared to my Edge 7, note 5. Crystal Sky is on my soon to buy list just for the brightness.