2019 iPad mini with a Mavic Mini?

[LivinLarge]

@LivinLarge, you are making this a difficult decision for me. So if I get the S5e I don't need a cellular-enabled model, correct?

No, you do not. The non-cellular model has GPS.

 

[RavenManiac]

Out of curiosity, do the other DJI apps for the Mavic 2 Pro allow you to adjust the screen's aspect ratio?

 

[silverdragon]

So I was in the process of purchasing a 2019 iPad mini 64GB tablet for use with my new Mavic Mini when I was informed by Verizon Wireless that I would require a $20/mo. Tablet Line Access Fee. While I struggled to justify $120/yr. for cellular service just to fly my Mavic Mini, $240/yr. is too much.

So what's the alternative?

Can I simply buy a 2019 iPad mini 64GB standard Wifi model and connect it to my iPhone X via a mobile hot-spot when flying or is that a problem? Thanks in advance for your help.

I use the iPad Mini 4 (2016) on the Mavic 2, Mavic Air, Spark, Mavic Pro Platinum and I can bet my bottom dollar if I were using it with my Mavic Mini which I dont own yet it would work fine.... just my gut instinct....BTW, I dont have the Cellular model, just wifi. But I dont have to have wifi to fly using the iPad mini.. it's only used when I need to download maps.

 

[RayKelly]

So I was in the process of purchasing a 2019 iPad mini 64GB tablet for use with my new Mavic Mini when I was informed by Verizon Wireless that I would require a $20/mo. Tablet Line Access Fee. While I struggled to justify $120/yr. for cellular service just to fly my Mavic Mini, $240/yr. is too much.

So what's the alternative?

Can I simply buy a 2019 iPad mini 64GB standard Wifi model and connect it to my iPhone X via a mobile hot-spot when flying or is that a problem? Thanks in advance for your help.

I am hoping to use my ipad for the MM as well. I use it with P4 and it works great.

 

[gidi]

Hi all,

Can someone please clarify what exactly won't work with a device that has no GPS chipset?

What about RTH? Does the RC have a GPS of it's own?

Thanks

 

[lannes]

I thought ipad2 mini was not compatible with the DJI FLY App?

According to the Apple App store the DJI Fly app is compatible with the Ipad Mini 2

 

[lannes]

Hi all,

Can someone please clarify what exactly won't work with a device that has no GPS chipset?

What about RTH? Does the RC have a GPS of it's own?

Thanks

GPS mobile device is mainly used for Follow Me and to reset the Home Point to the current RC location if you have moved after taking off

 

[gidi]

Thanks a lot!

 

[Chris Baish]

Out of curiosity, do the other DJI apps for the Mavic 2 Pro allow you to adjust the screen's aspect ratio?

The DJI Go 4 App for the Ipad mini has its own optimized version. It doesn't allow you to change the screen size, but it is automatically optimized. In fact, for photos it is a better shape than a mobile phone screen if you shoot 4:3, as it fills the entire screen space.

The DJI Fly App does not yet have an official ipad version, so is merely upscaling the iPhone app, hence why resolution and screen ratio are slightly off. Hopefully that will get resolved in time, but I t still functions fine. Once it is optimized like the Go 4 App it will not be an issue.

 

[BossOlive]

You don't need an internet connection to fly.

You don't even need the latest iPad Mini, rev 4 works just fine.

iPad mini 2 works with Fly App also [emoji50]??
Not with Go4 App just Fly App

 

[Super Dave O]

What do I lose in terms of functionality if I don't have an Internet connection?

I use an iPad mini with out internet. The only thing you can’t do is live feeds to FB or YouTube. But you can WiFi off your phone

 

[emilford]

I use the iPad Mini 4 (2016) on the Mavic 2, Mavic Air, Spark, Mavic Pro Platinum and I can bet my bottom dollar if I were using it with my Mavic Mini which I dont own yet it would work fine.... just my gut instinct....BTW, I dont have the Cellular model, just wifi. But I dont have to have wifi to fly using the iPad mini.. it's only used when I need to download maps.

I use iPad mini 4 and works beautifully. You can cache maps so don’t really need iPad with GPS/ cellular.

 

[tinker]

I really appreciate all of the responses that have been posted.

To make sure I'm clear on this, ideally what I need is to find an iPad mini (4 or 5) with Wifi+Unlocked Cellular for the primary reason of the built-in GPS. There is no need for cellular service. If I get this GPS-enabled device then I will have the functionality I'm looking for, including iPad orientation and Mavic Mini triangulation should it go down.

Is that correct?

Are you happy with the 4....

 

[dan.utinske]

You don't need an internet connection to fly.

You don't even need the latest iPad Mini, rev 4 works just fine.

You do need Rev 4 or later for certain. Though I do think Litchie works with earlier versions.

 

[Ztopgun28]

Does the latest 7th generation iPad 10.2 have built in GPS? I want to use my android Samsung s10+ Hotspot for a new iPad I might get.

 

[theDRONEranger]

Does the latest 7th generation iPad 10.2 have built in GPS? I want to use my android Samsung s10+ Hotspot for a new iPad I might get.

Here is a link that may give more data: iPad 10.2-inch - Technical Specifications

I have the iPad mini 5 that I Bluetooth to my Samsung note 8. Note 8 provides the gps for the mini.