Andrei. Just like you, after spending quite a bit of time trying to find a relatively inexpensive tablet to I recently purchased an 8" tablet that had an octocore 64bit processor and working off android 9. It cost €115. (enough to pay for a tablet that's only going to be used for flying purposes) Wouldn't show the app in Playstore so I went to DJI website and downloaded the file off there and it launched on the tablet. When I tried to connect the RC + AC + tablet, it would not connect.. Just this afternoon I came upon a shop that had a Gala.. Tab A T290 8" at a reasonable price but in my research I see that the said tablet (European release as opposed to USA release) is not compatible with DJI Fly.. Just like you Andrei, I can't justify or indeed afford to pay €500 for a tablet that might be stuck in the bag for weeks on end... Your thoughts please..?
I saw that the galaxy t290 does not have compass. I was looking at the same tablet, but I have decided not to buy it.
It does not have a built it compass, so the dji fly app cannot determine your position in order to show you where you are comparing with the position of the drone( behind, in front, to the right or left). It's that little arrow on the app left corner. It's not an issue if you fly in VLOS.
Thank you ever so much.. Completely understand now..??
It's not 100% necessary, but better safe than sorry.
Correct!
Here's a list of tested phones and tablets:
www.phantomhelp.com
The M5 is about the best flying tablet you can get.
Use Google and search for gsmarena + the tablet model and you'll get accurate information
Yes indeed a very clear and helpful site thank you, with a wide variety to choose from.. I work off android and for me all the smaller tablets I was looking for on that site weren't available on Amazon UK. With all the variants and maybe my lack of tech savvy I'm reluctant to source them from any other region.. Amazon have without any quibble refunded me on the two tabs I got from them but don't expect it would be as easy from other sources..?Here's a list of tested phones and tablets:
You need to look at the column on the right (the blue one) for DJI FlyBest Tablets and Phones for DJI GO & DJI Fly (Updated Daily) | Phantom Help
Phantom Help is a site for help with DJI Phantom drones. Find the latest fixes, how-tos, guides, accessories, modifications, and more.
The M5 is about the best flying tablet you can get.
It has a compass (like almost every Android tablet (except a few odd ones).
Use Google and search for gsmarena + the tablet model and you'll get accurate information
Here is the list I found most helpful.
www.phantomhelp.com
I'm looking at this tab on AliExpress and would appreciate your opinion...
| General | |
| Screen Size | 8.0 inch |
| CPU | Helio P22T Octa Core up to 2.3GHz |
| OS | Android 9.0 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Network Communication | Bluetooth, Wifi |
| Model | TB-8705F |
| Processor Manufacture | MTK |
| ROM | 64GB |
| External Memory | TF card up to 128GB (not included) |
| Screen Types | IPS Capacitive Screen |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Interfaces | 1 x TF Card Slot 1 x Micro USB v2.0 1 x 3.5mm Earphone Port |
| Supporting Languages | English, Simple Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Support multi-languages |
| Additional Features | G-sensor, Proximity Senser, Light Sensor, Accelerometer Senser, GPS |
| Network | |
| WiFi | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | V5.0 |
| Camera | |
| Camera Types | Dual, Rear Camera, Front Camera |
| Rear Camera | 13.0MP |
| With | LED flash, AF |
| Front Camera | 5.0MP |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5100mAh |
| Dimensions | |
| Size | 198.2 x 122.6 x 8.15mm |
| Weight | 305g |
| Package Include | |
| Package Contents | 1 x Tablet PC 1 x US Plug Power adapter 1 x User manual 1 x USB cable |
It doesn't have a compass. I returned mine because of that. I ended up getting the Asus Zenpad Z8s.
Great concise reply, thank you.. Out of my basket... Re your suggestion. There seems to me to be so many variants.. Try as I might, I can't seem t o get the tab you suggest.. ?
