Why no camera feed?

[frankiez]

I got out an old smartphone (galaxy note2) and I downloaded via wifi the DJI Go4 app. I connected it to the RC and powered up both the Mavic and RC but I get NO video feed from the camera. When I connected my Note4, I get the feed then. Any ideas?

Also if my Note4 is connected, it wont let me even take off cuz I am only about a mile from the local airport and am in the direct flight path. But the Note2 without video feed WILL let me take off if I choose to but of course with NO video feed.

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[msinger]

I got out an old smartphone (galaxy note2) and I downloaded via wifi the DJI Go4 app. I connected it to the RC and powered up both the Mavic and RC but I get NO video feed from the camera.

It's not compatible with DJI GO.

 

[lildevilx]

It's not compatible with DJI GO.

Where does it say it doesn't?

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[msinger]

DJI's list of recommended devices can be found here.

 

[lildevilx]

DJI's list of recommended devices can be found here.

You might be right that the note 2 isn't supported. But just because the phone isn't on the recommended list does t mean the device isn't compatible. I use my OnePlus 3 and it works great even if it's not on the list.

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[msinger]

just because the phone isn't on the recommended list does t mean the device isn't compatible

Agreed. It's not a commonly used device either.

 

[lildevilx]

Yup, but doesn't cost an arm and a leg for

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[msinger]

On the other hand, it doesn't make sense to go buy a $999 quadcopter and then find the cheapest device possible to fly it. When it comes to mobile devices, you usually get what you pay for.

 

[frankiez]

Thanks msinger. The app works great with my note4 and since it gets to be a pita to constantly turn on airplane mode, take it out of its case, etc., i just figured, what da heck, I have this perfectly good note2 that i could use specifically for flying with my Mavic. Guess its not the case. Its not perfectly good.

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[lildevilx]

On the other hand, it doesn't make sense to go buy a $999 quadcopter and then find the cheapest device possible to fly it. When it comes to mobile devices, you usually get what you pay for.

No body here is saying to get the cheapest phone.

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[frankiez]

I didnt. It was my older phone. My grandson wants to use it but it will cost $40 to get the unlock code so that it can be used on his GSM network.

 

[lildevilx]

I didnt. It was my older phone. My grandson wants to use it but it will cost $40 to get the unlock code so that it can be used on his GSM network.

You can actually unlock the note 2 for free
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S III and Note 2 phones for free with this simple hack

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[m0j0]

On the other hand, it doesn't make sense to go buy a $999 quadcopter and then find the cheapest device possible to fly it. When it comes to mobile devices, you usually get what you pay for.

Going to agree. Right tool for the job. Just because a device works doesn't mean you should use it. I have many many flights with DJI products. I use exclusively iPhone, iPad Air 2 and Nvidia shield. Right now I don't use the shield because there have been conflicts with the go App.


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[Chris J]

Right now I don't use the shield because there have been conflicts with the go App.

Could you elaborate? I'm thinking about buying a new Nvidia Shield K1 so I can use FPV goggless with the HDMI out. But if there are going to be issues with the DJI app I may reconsider.

 

[frankiez]

You can actually unlock the note 2 for free
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S III and Note 2 phones for free with this simple hack

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Thats,awesome. I may try it to see if it works on my Note2

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[m0j0]

Could you elaborate? I'm thinking about buying a new Nvidia Shield K1 so I can use FPV goggless with the HDMI out. But if there are going to be issues with the DJI app I may reconsider.

There are some disconnect issues being reported. My unscientific summary is that there are far less issues being reported with iOS ... just search disconnects and you will get a number of threads.


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[frankiez]

You can actually unlock the note 2 for free
Unlock your Samsung Galaxy S III and Note 2 phones for free with this simple hack

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Didnt work on my Verizon Note2. The menu options they talk about are NOT on my Note2. Will end up having to pay the $40 to get the unlock code. Guess my grandson will hafta pay if he wants to use it.

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