Cheap android phones to use with Mavic Air?

[Mavić_Legenda]

Hi everyone, I’m interested in buying a used cheap android phone to use exclusively with MA. The only criteria other than price is compatibility - android version 4.4.0 according to the manual. It would not be connected to the internet. What would be some of the best options? Thank you!

 

[Cptrman]

This is the one I use. LGK20 Plus works awesome! Fits perfectly within the controller brackets, never crashes. I turn airplane mode on and turn the brightness up to max before flying. Very happy with it. Sorry I forgot ebay links don’t work here. It’s $96 for a new one on eBay.

 

[msinger]

What would be some of the best options?

Cheap and good don't really go together. But, if you want cheap, check out the Huawei Ascend XT2 or Huawei Elate 4G. I have the Huawei Ascend XT2 and I'm pretty happy with the performance considering how little I paid for it.

Also, check out the commonly used phones here:

Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily)

 

[FEMit]

Cheap and good don't really go together. But, if you want cheap, check out the Huawei Ascend XT2 or Huawei Elate 4G. I have the Huawei Ascend XT2 and I'm pretty happy with the performance considering how little I paid for it.

Also, check out the commonly used phones here:

Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily)

I also use the Huawei Elate. think I got it for about $60. Works great. No real issues for me.

 

[Phill]

Why a phone?
Grab a cheap tablet

 

[ronnieb52]

Why a phone?
Grab a cheap tablet

I also have the Elate. Works great. 5.5 inches of screen as well

 

[Phill]

I also have the Elate. Works great. 5.5 inches of screen as well

I started with a phone but prefer a bigger screen

 

[NAVMAV]

"Prefer a bigger screen"

Yeah, THAT.

After a month of frustrated stabbing at near invisible Icons on our I-phone 6 se, we bumped to a mini-Ipad that ALSO fits between the MA arms - and stays there.

Just make sure on compatibility issues.

What a world of Difference! You'll be shaking your head...~

Rgds, NAVMAV

 

[deleted member 877]

Yeah - I changed from using a Samsung S7 to an iPad. Would never go back. If you insist on using a phone consider a used iPhone for better compatibility.

 

[ottodawg]

When I use a phone I use my Nexus 6. Not sure if they're still available new, made by Motorola and pretty much bullet proof. I prefer my Samsung Tab S4 though, can't beat a 10" screen.

 

[FEMit]

I actually switched from the Shield tablet to the Elate. I just wanted to travel as light as possible. Main reason I bought the MA. My near eye sight is still pretty good, so I don't have much trouble seeing icons. If I were willing to spend a lot of money just for my MA, the Samsung Note 9 would probably be ideal with large screen and minimal bezel.

 

[cheolk]

Hi

You need not buy a good well known brand phone to use with the DJI drones.
I have been using Chinese brands phones for many years. They are cheap but not inferior. In fact, they are as good as the well known brands.
However, you cannot use the old Andriod version. Version 4 is not compatible. Use 5.2 onwards. I am using now andriod 7. Any chinese phones will do. buy new one as they are not expensive.

 

[ZoSo1]

Samsung Tab A 8'' screen . Not a phone but fits nice and snug in the controller . Grab a sun screen and and a dull finish screen cover because of the mirror finish it has .

 

[Phill]

Samsung Tab A 8'' screen . Not a phone but fits nice and snug in the controller . Grab a sun screen and and a dull finish screen cover because of the mirror finish it has .

+1
That's what I use

 

[Mopar300]

I have a note 5 that I use. I believe the latest os is 7.0 nauget but I have loaded a custom rom onto the note 5 which is the galaxy s8+ system and its running flawlessly. If you decide to get a note 5 I can point you in the direction to have it running a better os

 

[Shakka]

I have a note 5 that I use. I believe the latest os is 7.0 nauget but I have loaded a custom rom onto the note 5 which is the galaxy s8+ system and its running flawlessly. If you decide to get a note 5 I can point you in the direction to have it running a better os

I have a note 5 help please

 

[Mopar300]

I have a note 5 help please

follow exactly what he says. I did it so can you. The links to everything you need to download is in his description.

If you mess up I’m not responsible so do at your own risk.

But it is very easy. Like I said , follow what he says and you’ll be good