Using An iPad Mini W/ DJI Mavic?

teslar · Dec 10, 2016

damaltor said:
Looks like a good cable, a little on the long side though, 20".

0.2M is about 8" I think you misread [emoji2]

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hiwese1 · Dec 10, 2016

Custom Data Cable - Mavic Pro

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MavicPro83 · Dec 10, 2016

hiwese1 said:
Here is everything you need to know about Mavic and tablets. Also he has links to his cable and other items

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Thanks for the video, unfortunately as suggested it seems they may have slightly tweaked the design of the controller so the ipad mini 4 no longer fits as shown here.

hiwese1 · Dec 10, 2016

Wow that is a great feature to lose. I actually just measured my cable and it is 8.5 inch's long. I also had to do the trick to deemed down the area to avoid the sports mode. That is interesting to see that slight change. I would like to see a sticky poll asking how many are affected with this.

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damaltor · Dec 10, 2016

teslar said:
0.2M is about 8" I think you misread [emoji2]

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Sorry, my mistake. The link took me to amazon.ca (weird) and that cable is 20", the cable you linked on amazon.uk looks perfect.

Chris R · Dec 10, 2016

hiwese1 said:
Wow that is a great feature to lose. I actually just measured my cable and it is 8.5 inch's long. I also had to do the trick to deemed down the area to avoid the sports mode. That is interesting to see that slight change. I would like to see a sticky poll asking how many are affected with this.

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Wow, now I have to wait until next Saturday to find out. I almost just ordered a Mini 4. Anybody have a way to show the two controllers show we know which one we have?

Vin829 · Dec 10, 2016

so does the iPad mini need a cellular connection? Also will a first and second gen iPad mini work?

MavicPro83 · Dec 10, 2016

Chris R said:
Wow, now I have to wait until next Saturday to find out. I almost just ordered a Mini 4. Anybody have a way to show the two controllers show we know which one we have?

I think the tweak may be to stop the holding arm hitting the sport mode switch, mine can't hit the switch but it seems some can, wish they'd moved the switch instead!

damaltor · Dec 10, 2016

MavicPro83 said:
I think the tweak may be to stop the holding arm hitting the sport mode switch, mine can't hit the switch but it seems some can, wish they'd moved the switch instead!

Betting it's something simple, like a stop of sorts. If so, perhaps it can be modded to open up a bit more.

MavicPro83 · Dec 10, 2016

damaltor said:
Betting it's something simple, like a stop of sorts. If so, perhaps it can be modded to open up a bit more.

I figured that too, however appears to be the main casing that is limiting, could cut into it but may look at other options first...

DroneTone · Dec 10, 2016

Just to correct this, I have an iPad Mini 4 with a newer controller and it fits in the controller just fine, (my Mavic arrived 12/5/16). Also it does not interfere with the Sport Mode switch at all. I can switch modes back and forth easily with the iPad Mini 4 attached...

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hiwese1 · Dec 10, 2016

I just used a dremel and made a little notch and no issues about the sport mode switch anymore.

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Chris R · Dec 10, 2016

DroneTone said:
Just to correct this, I have an iPad Mini 4 with a newer controller and it fits in the controller just fine, (my Mavic arrived 12/5/16). Also it does not interfere with the Sport Mode switch at all. I can switch modes back and forth easily with the iPad Mini 4 attached...

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Awesome, Thanks

socalvn · Dec 10, 2016

Can someone with a mini 4 verify you can see the screen out side in the sun [emoji295]️?
Thanks...........

MavicPro83 · Dec 10, 2016

DroneTone said:
Just to correct this, I have an iPad Mini 4 with a newer controller and it fits in the controller just fine, (my Mavic arrived 12/5/16). Also it does not interfere with the Sport Mode switch at all. I can switch modes back and forth easily with the iPad Mini 4 attached...

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Well it definitely isn't the case with mine, will be intrigued to hear if others have the same issue moving forward.

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Metal69rock · Dec 10, 2016

Here's a good video that should help:

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Chris R · Dec 10, 2016

MavicPro83 said:
Well it definitely isn't the case with mine, will be intrigued to hear if others have the same issue moving forward.

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Could you show the issue with yours?

MavicPro83 · Dec 10, 2016

Chris R said:
Could you show the issue with yours?

It's as simple as having fully extended both arms the mini 4 won't fit in the gap, it's only a few mm shy but enough that I don't want to push it as I would be concerned it will bend or break something. All the videos seem to show them slotting in with no issue at all so it seems odd and before I'm asked it is 100% a mini 4 I have.

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MavicPro83 · Dec 10, 2016

Metal69rock said:
Here's a good video that should help:

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Thanks, yes seen this before, mine can't physically touch the switch as in this video which is why I suspect a design tweak...

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