I bought a 0.3 metre cable with a straight in lightning plug to fit my iphone 11 Pro in a safety case for about $NZ20. There is a photo and link on one of my earlier threads. Kevlar bound; excellent.
Why does DJI always have to make their RC USB cables so bloody short?
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Tufargon
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I have the same problem as you on my MavicAir2 RC but not on the Mini2 RC. I believe the port on your RC is damaged, as is it is on mine. However, on yours it is damaged the opposite of my orientation.
Take a look at my thread about this issue.
MA2 RC USB-C port for display device only one orientation (reversing USB-C does not work)?
I just tried a longer USB-C to lightning cable for my MA2 RC and at first it didn't work. When I reversed the USB-C side it worked. So then I tried the original short cable that came with the controller and same thing. In the original orientation it works, but when I reverse the USB-C side...
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I'm not going to get mine fixed by DJI as mine works in the original orientation it came with, and I now have 2 RCs.
I think it's my case to be honest but again I want to be able to use the case on it.
Worse comes to worst I just pick up a cheap old and smaller Samsung phone to use just for the RC.
Thanks. My guess is these L shaped end USB-C cables don't allow for enough feed to USB jacks with a phone case on.
I think it's the RC too, weird how it will only work when plugged in 1 or the 4 possible configs. Sounds common with Air 2 RC's? Just a very annoying problem to have but I can live with it.I have the same problem as you on my MavicAir2 RC but not on the Mini2 RC. I believe the port on your RC is damaged, as is it is on mine. However, on yours it is damaged the opposite of my orientation.
Take a look at my thread about this issue.
MA2 RC USB-C port for display device only one orientation (reversing USB-C does not work)?
I just tried a longer USB-C to lightning cable for my MA2 RC and at first it didn't work. When I reversed the USB-C side it worked. So then I tried the original short cable that came with the controller and same thing. In the original orientation it works, but when I reverse the USB-C side...
I'm not going to get mine fixed by DJI as mine works in the original orientation it came with, and I now have 2 RCs.
I just tried a 3rd party Anker USB-C cable and when connected to the USB-C jack on the right of the RC. If I wiggle the end gently, it loses connection. Is this normal? It has to be a defective jack on the RC. It sounds like you almost need a L shape connector on the end that goes into the RC jack to give it more support on the sides of the plug.
I examined it further and it looks like I will either have to get a cheap spare phone just to use with the app and RC or take my phone case off each time. I will either do the first.
With my phone in it's case, the OEM USB-C to USB-C cable is not 100% flush to the phone connector since the L shape end gets in the way over the case.
Just curious, what would happen if your phone loses connection to the app with the drone in operation? Since once you unplug the phone from the RC, the drone loses connection. Would love it if you could use the app without having to plug it in each time.
If I do end up picking up a cheap phone just to use with the Air 2, then I would likely get a cheap iphone since I was told the DJI apps run much better and are less bugger with iOS?
With my phone in it's case, the OEM USB-C to USB-C cable is not 100% flush to the phone connector since the L shape end gets in the way over the case.
Just curious, what would happen if your phone loses connection to the app with the drone in operation? Since once you unplug the phone from the RC, the drone loses connection. Would love it if you could use the app without having to plug it in each time.
If I do end up picking up a cheap phone just to use with the Air 2, then I would likely get a cheap iphone since I was told the DJI apps run much better and are less bugger with iOS?
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Unfortunately you may have to fly without the case.
I had a Otterbox Defender case that wouldn't work so I had to get a smaller case.
A while back, I seen some OTG cables on line somewhere that had extra long tabs to be used with protective cases but I can't seem to find them now.
It looks like the cable plugged into your remote is backwards.
There is a image of the remote molded on the cable that shows the orientation of the plug into the remote.
The drone can be flown without a device, but it's not recommended due to telemetry loss and should be flown in VLOS.
I had a Otterbox Defender case that wouldn't work so I had to get a smaller case.
A while back, I seen some OTG cables on line somewhere that had extra long tabs to be used with protective cases but I can't seem to find them now.
It looks like the cable plugged into your remote is backwards.
There is a image of the remote molded on the cable that shows the orientation of the plug into the remote.
The drone can be flown without a device, but it's not recommended due to telemetry loss and should be flown in VLOS.
It's not uncommon for cable ends to have problems with phone/tablet cases. It's not just a DJI issue. The odds are greater with angled connectors.
But that only explains the phone end. The two ports apparently should both work (I was expecting one to be a dummy to store the cable) and in both directions.
The RC to AC link is not dependent on the app. You can still control the AC with the RC, including the RTH button. If you take off without the app connected, then your altitude/distance is limited as if you were in beginner mode. That's for safety since the only way to fly like that is VLOS.
If you do get a USB disconnect or app crashes, you can work on reinstating the connection and continue where you left off. If you're in an autonomous mode though, I'd suggest hitting pause on the RC. The RTH button may be the pause button if you just press it briefly. Long press is RTH.
You don't want the RC connection wireless. I'm sure P3S owners can attest it's a pain. For one thing if you need internet from your device's WiFi, you're out of luck since the wifi is already in use to talk to the RC.
There is always Bluetooth I suppose.
But that only explains the phone end. The two ports apparently should both work (I was expecting one to be a dummy to store the cable) and in both directions.
The RC to AC link is not dependent on the app. You can still control the AC with the RC, including the RTH button. If you take off without the app connected, then your altitude/distance is limited as if you were in beginner mode. That's for safety since the only way to fly like that is VLOS.
If you do get a USB disconnect or app crashes, you can work on reinstating the connection and continue where you left off. If you're in an autonomous mode though, I'd suggest hitting pause on the RC. The RTH button may be the pause button if you just press it briefly. Long press is RTH.
You don't want the RC connection wireless. I'm sure P3S owners can attest it's a pain. For one thing if you need internet from your device's WiFi, you're out of luck since the wifi is already in use to talk to the RC.
There is always Bluetooth I suppose.
Kilrah
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Check out this cables made specifically for drone controllers; OTG Micro USB ConnecThor Video Feed Cable
I found a new case. This will give me enough clearance with the L connector. Much cheaper to get a new case than to get another phone just for this.
I remember using a dedicated phone just for flying the Mavic Pro 1 four years ago and I hated always having to run a hotspot on my phone and then tether the drone phone to my phone.
EDIT: I just modified my current case and cut the bottom off. I'm cheap and it saves me a few bucks. Testing it now but it seems fixed now.
I remember using a dedicated phone just for flying the Mavic Pro 1 four years ago and I hated always having to run a hotspot on my phone and then tether the drone phone to my phone.
EDIT: I just modified my current case and cut the bottom off. I'm cheap and it saves me a few bucks. Testing it now but it seems fixed now.
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DJI should step up and provide 12/18 inch cables out of the box. I have m2e, when I use the dji cables out of the box, I get connection (m2e to rc to aircraft, with dji pilot app), when I connect to bottom usb port, with non-dji cables, I get limited connectivity, and portions of pilot app non-junctional, such as not being able to import the files to fly in controlled air space.
Heretik
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Meta4 said "Thanks. I read online that the OEM has a sensor in the cable to work with the RC? Anything special about the OEM cable?"
We're speaking of the phone to RC right? Ive read somewhere the USB to USB-C cable for computer to RC or/and Aircraft is specialized (perhaps one additional wire) and should be used for firmware updates; but not short pig tails from RC to your big screen TV (iPad). Ive a MA2 and keep the "specialized" cable with the bundle and nowhere else. If it is or they are, where does DJI make replacements available.
On a previous matter of ADS-B Out...Im inclined to believe its in the soup; subject to implementation. DJI Support infers its a secret; "can't say". At same time Im told MA2 utilizes both 978 and 1090 freqs. You wont know whether its activated or not unless your pal with his drone is close at hand.
We're speaking of the phone to RC right? Ive read somewhere the USB to USB-C cable for computer to RC or/and Aircraft is specialized (perhaps one additional wire) and should be used for firmware updates; but not short pig tails from RC to your big screen TV (iPad). Ive a MA2 and keep the "specialized" cable with the bundle and nowhere else. If it is or they are, where does DJI make replacements available.
On a previous matter of ADS-B Out...Im inclined to believe its in the soup; subject to implementation. DJI Support infers its a secret; "can't say". At same time Im told MA2 utilizes both 978 and 1090 freqs. You wont know whether its activated or not unless your pal with his drone is close at hand.
Kilrah
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There is nothing special about the cable on the USB-C models.
On the remotes that have micro USB the cable just has the ID pin grounded to put the RC in OTG mode.
On the remotes that have micro USB the cable just has the ID pin grounded to put the RC in OTG mode.
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