flying with a tablet instead of a phone

[hashfly]

So if your Ipad Pro had cell service, would that be a good option?

I'd probably use it then, the lack of maps felt like a genuine disadvantage

I just can't justify a data plan simply for flying with a tablet

 

[Hydrostan]

I'd probably use it then, the lack of maps felt like a genuine disadvantage

I just can't justify a data plan simply for flying with a tablet

Unless I'm mistaken if your cell phone has mobile hotspot you can use that to supply WiFi to the tablet.

 

[Harold Morgan]

So if your Ipad Pro had cell service, would that be a good option?

Mly tablet doesn't have cell either. I learned to load the project at home over wifi before hitting the field.

 

[palo34]

Unless I'm mistaken if your cell phone has mobile hotspot you can use that to supply WiFi to the tablet.

using wifi on the controller device (cell/tablet) can create interference and reduce your effective range. Try to catche the maps, or try bluetooth for internet access from your phone to tablet.

 

[Len750]

using wifi on the controller device (cell/tablet) can create interference and reduce your effective range. Try to cache the maps, or try Bluetooth for internet access from your phone to tablet.

So turn off WiFi on my phone when I fly? Why would I want to cache maps prior to flight if Litchi is not available (yet) for the Mini? I used Litchi on my Phantom 4 Pro V2.

 

[palo34]

So turn off WiFi on my phone when I fly? Why would I want to cache maps prior to flight if Litchi is not available (yet) for the Mini? I used Litchi on my Phantom 4 Pro V2.

Yes, wifi from the phone/tablet causes interference.
the wifi is used to load the maps, if you cache te maps, wifi is not needed.