Recent content by JohnMFord

Michael, thanks for the input, but the point of my post is to try and avoid the necessity of buying an IOS product. I have seen on Youtube a couple of recent videos that claim that turning off the DJIgo app's video and audio caching function makes the android version more stable. Has anyone...

Thanks, it looks like I just saved myself $1000.

I don't yet own a Mavic but just out of curiosity I loaded the DJIGo 4 app on my Moto G5 running android 7 just to see if it would at least start up. I started fine with no issues. I know that this does not necessarily mean it will work when I do get a Mavic, but does the fact that it starts...

well, I guess I have my answer. No Mavic for me till Android is stable. DARN!

It was never my intention to cause friction or animosity, and it seems as if we could be headed in that direction. If I am wrong, I apologize. I started this thread simply to find out if I would ever be able to buy a Mavic without having to also purchase an Apple product. I seemed to have...

I will agree that Android systems are harder to program for than IOS based systems. BUT, the question is why are other companies creating Android apps successfully, while DJI seems to have so many issues.

MikeyNick, I enjoyed your explanation of the differences in programing languages. Although I do not have any expertise in programing, I do have a background in electronics, so I do understand the problem with using a translator to make one programing language talk to another. As much as I would...

Alex_S, a very well thought out post. I noticed that you mentioned you were using the Nvidia Shield K1 running Android 6. Have you heard of problems with that tablet running Android 7? I have that tablet and I have been putting off getting a Mavic because of all the posts about Android problems...

Well, this discussion has brought out 2 possibilities for why Android uses have so many problems with DJIGo app. 1. Because of the open source nature of Android, it is extremely difficult to write a stable app for the drones OR 2. DJI is very good at hardware design, but not so good at software...

Kilrah, could you tell me which Android devices you have been using. Thanks. johnf

MikeyNick, that is exactly the point I was trying to make when I started this discussion, so thank you. I think DJI is an amazing company. As far as I am concerned the Mavic is a masterpiece of technological engineering. But blaming the instability issue that the djigo app has with Android on...

Well, as of this year DJI has been around for 11 years. They were founded in 2006. Autel Robotics was founded in 2014 (3 years ago) It will be interesting to see where they are in 2025. Or if they will even still be around.

Tas47, you make some excellent points. I wonder if an app like Litchi would also similar problems with the tablet you mentioned, the Samsung. johnf

I spend time both here and over at the x-star pilot forum. I have noticed that there are quite a few posts concerning problems with the DJIGO app and Android devices. I have also noted that over at the xstar forum I rarely see similar posts. I don't quite understand why a company like Autel...

In the excitement or the rush to get airborne, things can be forgotten. If you ever get the chance to visit a military base, check out the combat aircraft sitting on the runway. All kinds of warnings and streamers on doors and lock pins that need to be checked or removed before flight. Twenty...