USB Data vs Power

[Snow Bird 1]

Hi All; Almost afraid to ask this - even after reading manuals (for the 10th or more time!) and MANY posts here.....

Can someone please clarify purpose(s) of both the mini USB on the side of the RC and the Standard USB on the bottom of the RC can do vs what they are "designed" to do. i.e charging, data stream, video etc??? Appears to me that they both function the same way? I can use either to run my MP via the Go 4 app - am I missing something??

 

[Oyibo VFX]

The USB on the side is the connection that you use with a phone. Also for charging the RC. The USB on the bottom of the RC is when you use a tablet. When using this connection you have to remove the mini USB on the side.


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[Snow Bird 1]

The USB on the side is the connection that you use with a phone. Also for charging the RC. The USB on the bottom of the RC is when you use a tablet. When using this connection you have to remove the mini USB on the side.


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So in terms of operation, they are identical in terms of the app use?

 

[jasoraso]

They should be. With some devices, people find the bottom port to be more stable, less problems with disconnects to the phone/tablet, or less app crashing.

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[Oyibo VFX]

I do not agree on that last statement

 

[Snow Bird 1]

I do not agree on that last statement

Could you clarify please?? I am struggling to see the screen on a bright day (Samsung S5) and thought of using a tablet, hence the question.

 

[Oyibo VFX]

They basically do the same thing. I have issues with an App (Autopilot, see other threads) and not with the RC, phone, tablet or connection. MP flies fine


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