What cable do I need to attach use an iPad?

[kona]

I am receiving an iPad mount for the Mavic controller in the mail today but just realized that I will need a longer cable than the lightning one that came with the drone. What cable are you using and is it available at best buy (so I can pick it up on the way home and don't need to wait until Monday to fly with my iPad)?

 

[msinger]

Here are a few Lightning cables that'll work:

• DJI (10")
• Anker (12")
• Cambond (12")

A 10-12" cable should work. If Best Buy doesn't have anything, you could use the cable you use to charge your iPad until you have time to get a shorter cable.

 

[kona]

Thanks. I didn't realize that the plug on the bottom of the remote is a USB plug until I just read the manual again. I assumed I needed an adapter to go from the micro USB on the side to Lightning port. So there's both a USB and a micro USB (the one on the side I've been using with my Android phone) that both have the same output?

 

[msinger]

So there's both a USB and a micro USB (the one on the side I've been using with my Android phone) that both have the same output?

That's correct.

 

[BD0G]

The one on the side of the remote controller that is micro USB kinda fools people as they expect the outline of the connector to follow the industry standard with the top and bottom being different lengths and having a profile that matches the Micro USB male portion of the cable.

The profile does not match the input of the cable very well at all. Perhaps it was a bulk deal on this style of connector that they just could not pass up. (unsure)

 

[Cash]

Another good option for a cable. 10 inches long. Good price. Mine should be here tomorrow.

DJI Mavic Pro - Custom Data Cable - For Apple Devices

 

[Glen e]

Keep this in mind when selecting cable length:

A few posts here reported the magnetic side of the iPad mini should be DOWN with the lightning connector going in on the RIGHT. This is because the magnet strip on the pad affects the controller sticks when mounted right against the RC.

Do a search, there is a good test of it here somewhere with pics...//

 

[Blucenturion]

Keep this in mind when selecting cable length:

A few posts here reported the magnetic side of the iPad mini should be DOWN with the lightning connector going in on the RIGHT. This is because the magnet strip on the pad affects the controller sticks when mounted right against the RC.

Do a search, there is a good test of it here somewhere with pics...//

Maybe on other iPad minis. Not mine.

 

[SRJ_Mavic_PRO]

My Mav Mount comes in tomorrow and I have a iPad 9.7. I hope the 12 inch cable works....

 

[HFMan]

It should,, if the cable is a true 12 inches.