So since I just went through this same dilemma I will comment.
One thing I noticed on the
mini 4 is the reflection it seems to have. I could see myself so well I could probably put in my contacts while flying hahaha.
What I did to eliminate that is install a matte type anti glare screen protector and a pgytech sunhood and it is awesome now.
So I'd say the
mini 4 needs at the very least a sunhood and antiglare screen protector.
I originally purchased the
mini 4 over the k1 because it would fit into the rc without a mount. Now that I have it,it's not bad but.
The cons of it in the Rc mount.
1. The right arm of the Rc mount comes into contact with the p-mode/ sport mode switch on the side.
a. The fix I found was I cut about 3/8 of an inch off the lower corner of the arm problem solved!
2. It does seem to kick your hands out causing you to push your sticks up and in a little.
a. The fix just be aware of the issue and adjust.
3.The sunhood Kinda exaggerates the way your hands kick out imho. And it also pushed in a little on the top corners towards your screen.
a. The fix deal with it hahah.
4.The lightning cable is right where your palm rest on ipad putting stress right on the Port of the ipad. If you have small hands you'd probably be fine.
a. The fix get a right angle lightning cable from phantomhelp or drone valley.
Other than that I don't really have any other problems with it. One thing I'd say if you don't think your gonna need a mount with the
mini 4 I think you will change your mind eventually like I have I am waiting for the right mount to fit my fancy. When it does show up I will be buying it.
All in all if you want to see a good sized screen and have a near flawless OS for the app IOS seems to be the one everyone and his brother are using.
On thing to note I got the 128gb none cellular iPad. Nothing wrong with it other than losing a few functions. But those are easy to get back with a standalone gps. Also if you go with the non cellular iPad you will have to update maps while connected to some sort of data. And one flaw I have found is that sometimes something goes wonkey in the app and it won't load any map so you have to sync you flight records uninstall and reinstall the app.
Don't get me wrong here the
mini 4 is great you can go buy one and fly with it stock right out of the box.
The things I mentioned are minor and wouldn't have changed my mind at all on the purchase of my
mini 4.
Just my 2 cents!![emoji12]
