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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    Very helpful detail which confirms some of my concerns. Looks like I may be going the direction of using the iPad Mini 5 instead of the SC which is somewhat sad as I think the SC has a lot of very nice features and advantages, but it looks like DJI needs to update some of the internal guts to...
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    Best Tablet for Mavic Air 2: Apple iPad Mini or Samsung Tab

    Yeah, that was the combo I was looking at. I am just concerned that the SC processor is aged and also has other processing and calibration issues. Seems the iPad Mini 5 has a smoother mapping capability and when working with the standard controller, may have more distance capability. Been...
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    Best Tablet for Mavic Air 2: Apple iPad Mini or Samsung Tab

    About to purchase a Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo and have been researching best tablet to use. I have used Apple iPad Mini in the past with my P3S and it seems the iPad Mini 5 would be the best (in terms of smaller size vs. larger iPad Pro/Air, etc.) iPad. But as Apple really likes the higher...
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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    Yes, that is the trade off of the SC vs. standard remote. Was considering going ahead and getting the SC combo and maybe buy a standard remote separately, which I think I see online around $80-$90. That combo would still provide around $250 savings vs. SC later at $750. Just not sure if the...
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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    OK, watched some more videos on the potential firmware issues with the SC flying the MA2. Looks like there is an orientation issue with the SC vs. the standard controller. SC seems to have an issue not calibrating correct aircraft orientation for the MA2. MRKENTDOTCOM videos on YouTube really...
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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    Good point on the 32-bit version of Android. Overall, seems like a lot of folks on this feedback advise the SC is the way to go with no issues. I can see the benefits of the brighter screen and quicker start up and fly, and no overheat issues. I am just trying to really justify the extra $400...
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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    So those of you that use the SC with the new Mavic Air 2, just want to confirm you see no issues with dropping signal, random reboot during flight, lower flight range, or any other issues/problems that some have posted on YouTube, etc.? Were there recent firmware updates that may have...
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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    Appreciate all of the feedback...a lot to think about. Spending the extra $400 for the SC is a 50/50 right now, but would seem to be much more convenient. Just want to make sure I get the benefit if only flying for recreation. Thanks to all for the feedback!
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    Mavic Air 2 with Smart Controller or iPad Mini?

    Just about ready to pull the trigger and purchase a Mavic Air 2. I have been flying the P3 Standard for last couple of years and ready to move up. First thought about buying the Fly More package with the DJI smart controller, but seeing some videos with concerns of dropping signal/connection...
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    Purchase Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo w/Smart Controller or Stock Controller (Also add DJI Care as well?)?

    Looking to upgrade my drone experience from my Phantom 3 Standard to the new Mavic Air 2. Definitely want to get the Fly More Combo, but trying to decide if I should also upgrade from the stock controller to the Smart Controller. Difference is $400. Concerns about not having the stock...