Ipad 4 cellular version

[black_magic100]

If I purchase the cellular version is it going to bug me to input a sim card constantly? Can I get rid of that?

 

[ChipDjipro]

why would you want to remove the Sim card.

 

[black_magic100]

why would you want to remove the Sim card.

I am buying a used one on ebay no sim card.

 

[normr]

No just turn off cellular data

 

[black_magic100]

No just turn off cellular data

roger that

 

[wytnyt]

whats a good small device that can be used for gps while flying ?,i assume it has to have a monthly subscription fee?

 

[normr]

Nope, you can buy a cellular iPad which has GPS in it, you do not need to activate the cellular function, make sure you look at the DJI recommended list, You can look on msingers www.phantomhelp.com, the specific link is Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily) - Phantom Help

 

[black_magic100]

Nope, you can buy a cellular iPad which has GPS in it, you do not need to activate the cellular function, make sure you look at the DJI recommended list, You can look on msingers www.phantomhelp.com, the specific link is Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily) - Phantom Help

They do not make a mini though with GPS

 

[JoostGT3]

They do not make a mini though with GPS

Yes, they do. The cellular version has GPS.

 

[black_magic100]

Yes, they do. The cellular version has GPS.

Right, but you need a sim card and you have to pay monthly.

 

[JoostGT3]

Right, but you need a sim card and you have to pay monthly.

Nope. Apparently, you don't need to activate the cellular functionality at all, just use it without a sim installed/activated. The GS functionality is independent of the cellular functionality, it is just that the only models to contain GPS are the ones that also have the cellular...

 

[black_magic100]

Nope. Apparently, you don't need to activate the cellular functionality at all, just use it without a sim installed/activated. The GS functionality is independent of the cellular functionality, it is just that the only models to contain GPS are the ones that also have the cellular...

Unless I am completely misunderstanding.... Msinger said that was not the case. THe drone itself has GPS, but the ipad mini 4 does not.

 

[MichiganMavic]

Unless I am completely misunderstanding.... Msinger said that was not the case. THe drone itself has GPS, but the ipad mini 4 does not.

This might help. I just asked Google, and it lead me back to this Forum [emoji38]

Ipad Min 4 Wifi non-cellular GPS?

 

[webjeff04]

I ran my mini 4 without a sim card and gps worked fine.

 

[black_magic100]

I ran my mini 4 without a sim card and gps worked fine.

Okay now I'm confused beyond belief (this is one reason I despise apple products).

From my extensive research and talking with other members on this sub I was made to believe you need a sim card for cellular service along with gps. When I called Verizon they said it is $10 a month to add for cellular service, but you are telling me I need no sim card in my MINI 4 (not iPad 4, mini 4) to use gps features in djigo?

 

[JoostGT3]

Okay now I'm confused beyond belief (this is one reason I despise apple products).

From my extensive research and talking with other members on this sub I was made to believe you need a sim card for cellular service along with gps. When I called Verizon they said it is $10 a month to add for cellular service, but you are telling me I need no sim card in my MINI 4 (not iPad 4, mini 4) to use gps features in djigo?

OK, so I'll try to make it more clear:
There are two iPad mini 4 models

1. ipad mini 4 WiFi
2. ipad mini 4 Wifi + Cellular

It just so happens that the ipad mini 4 WiFi does not have a GPS, and the ipad mini4 WiFi + Cellular does have GPS.

So, if you want to have an ipad mini 4 with a GPS module so you can use the functions of the Mavic that require the RC to have a GPS, you need to have the iPad mini 4 WifI + cellular.

If you use the iPad mini 4 WiFi + cellular, the GPS functions work, regardless whether you activate the sim/cellular functionalities.

So when this is clear, it is time to confuse you again:
It is perfectly possible to fly the mavic using a non-cellular and non-GPS device. The results are:

1. The app will not show the map overlay when flying out of range of a WiFi internet point (it will show you the route you are flying though, just without a map as background)
   BUT: if you set the ipad to connect to personal hotspot (like your phone) that does have internet access, this is solved.
   
2. You can not set the homepoint to the controller location (as this requires the app to know the GPS position of the controller, based on the GPS location of your device)
3. You can not use active GPS track functionality, where the Mavic follows the controller based on the device's GPS position

If you buy the WiFi + Cellular device, but don't activate the cellular stuff, then:

1. The app will not show the map overlay when flying out of range of a WiFi internet point (it will show you the route you are flying though, just without a map as background)
   BUT: if you set the ipad to connect to personal hotspot (like your phone) that does have internet access, this is solved.
2. You can set the homepoint to the controller location (as this requires the app to know the GPS position of the controller, based on the GPS location of your device)
3. You can use active GPS track functionality, where the Mavic follows the controller based on the device's GPS position

And lastly, if you buy the WiFi + Cellular device AND you activate the cellular with a simcard and a dataplan, then all three issues will function.

I hope this clarifies it, can't make it any clearer!

 

[black_magic100]

OK, so I'll try to make it more clear:
There are two iPad mini 4 models

1. ipad mini 4 WiFi
2. ipad mini 4 Wifi + Cellular

It just so happens that the ipad mini 4 WiFi does not have a GPS, and the ipad mini4 WiFi + Cellular does have GPS.

So, if you want to have an ipad mini 4 with a GPS module so you can use the functions of the Mavic that require the RC to have a GPS, you need to have the iPad mini 4 WifI + cellular.

If you use the iPad mini 4 WiFi + cellular, the GPS functions work, regardless whether you activate the sim/cellular functionalities.

So when this is clear, it is time to confuse you again:
It is perfectly possible to fly the mavic using a non-cellular and non-GPS device. The results are:

1. The app will not show the map overlay when flying out of range of a WiFi internet point (it will show you the route you are flying though, just without a map as background)
   BUT: if you set the ipad to connect to personal hotspot (like your phone) that does have internet access, this is solved.
   
2. You can not set the homepoint to the controller location (as this requires the app to know the GPS position of the controller, based on the GPS location of your device)
3. You can not use active GPS track functionality, where the Mavic follows the controller based on the device's GPS position

If you buy the WiFi + Cellular device, but don't activate the cellular stuff, then:

1. The app will not show the map overlay when flying out of range of a WiFi internet point (it will show you the route you are flying though, just without a map as background)
   BUT: if you set the ipad to connect to personal hotspot (like your phone) that does have internet access, this is solved.
2. You can set the homepoint to the controller location (as this requires the app to know the GPS position of the controller, based on the GPS location of your device)
3. You can use active GPS track functionality, where the Mavic follows the controller based on the device's GPS position

And lastly, if you buy the WiFi + Cellular device AND you activate the cellular with a simcard and a dataplan, then all three issues will function.

I hope this clarifies it, can't make it any clearer!

Ahh interesting. So I actually just purchased a wifi+cellular version. Will I need to enable mobile data in order to get option 2 and 3. Based on your message, it sounds like I can DISABLE mobile data, but still have GPS similarly to how a phone works, but if I want the maps to show I have to cache them beforehand OR connect to a hotspot?

 

[ChipDjipro]

Just have the thing activated and Call it a day.

 

[black_magic100]

Just have the thing activated and Call it a day.

For $10 a month I'll pass.

 

[ChipDjipro]

It cost me $20 a month. Less than a dollar a day. I use my iPad Pro for my MP and my Inspire. I’m not worried about $20 a month.