I've done a little research, and it appears that ANKER cables are very strong and well made. MarcI am having the same problem, regularly at the moment, (only my first week of flying). Does it give better reliability to use the USB port than using the one on the side with the Lightning cable?. And are you saying that it is better to buy a better quality USB to device cable? I too am Android.
When it disconnects it is a bit unnerving, as for a while i have no control at all. It just hovers.