Any advantage to use a cellular iPad???

[Prmath]

even though there is no cell service associated with the tablet.......
TIA, Guys

 

[msinger]

If using an Apple device, you'll be able to use features that require GPS on the mobile device.

 

[Prmath]

If using an Apple device, you'll be able to use features that require GPS on the mobile device.

Will it benefit my using it if while flying the drone in some way.....

 

[Meta4]

Will it benefit my using it if while flying the drone in some way.....

Not much

Apple only fit cellular capable iPads with a GPS receiver. Wifi only iPads don't have GPS.
Your Phantom uses its own GPS receiver for almost all flying functions.
There are only two features that can use the GPS in your tablet.
These are:
1. Follow-me flight - needs to have GPS location of the person being followed.
But Active track works better and uses optical tracking rather than GPS
2. Resetting the home point to the current location of the controller.
Used when flying from a moving car or boat.
But resetting to the current location of the Phantom doesn't need GPS in the tablet and it's usually just as useful.

 

[msinger]

Will it benefit my using it if while flying the drone in some way.....

It will only benefit you if you're using the features @Meta4 mentioned above.

 

[DanMan32]

It would also affect the map and radar, especially if you move around.

 

[msinger]

It would also affect the map and radar

How exactly would the map and radar be affected?

 

[Kilrah]

Pilot/controller location showing.

 

[Meta4]

How exactly would the map and radar be affected?

Unless you were to move a significant distance from the launch point, not much at all.

 

[Prmath]

Thanks guys....... your thoughts are appreciated

 

[Leo1005]

cellular needed to download your flight zone map to the dji app

 

[Kilrah]

No.

 

[DanMan32]

Cellular, or GPS? You can use Wi-Fi to download the data. However the question is if you need GPS to get accurate data for your area.

 

[Meta4]

Cellular, or GPS? You can use Wi-Fi to download the data. However the question is if you need GPS to get accurate data for your area.

The only data that GPS provides is Lat and Long location data and time. It doesn't provide any mapping data.