So I was wondering what the advantage is to using the Smart Controller over using an iPad Mini? I have the iPad...not anxious to drop $750 if the advantage is not really there.
I appreciate any advice on this.
I appreciate any advice on this.
Ditto! Brighter display and quicker setup. Love the SC.
What 3rd party apps for flying are of particular value that are not available on IOS?Availability of 3rd party apps. SC is Android based, iPad gets apps from Apple store.
I've got the same monitor and absolutely love it. I use it most of the time as well. The only problem with it is that it takes away one of the advantages of the SC over using an iPad....no wires or bracket to setup.
The Smart Controller is a marvel. Amazon is accessible on it; therefore, I purchased Litchi, probably the most popular third party app. What apps do you have in mind that are not available?Availability of 3rd party apps. SC is Android based, iPad gets apps from Apple store.
convenience only. SC has a screen you see way better, it is not falling apart, easier to carry - but - it does not do anything that a combination of the stock radio with an ipad would not do.So I was wondering what the advantage is to using the Smart Controller over using an iPad Mini? I have the iPad...not anxious to drop $750 if the advantage is not really there.
I appreciate any advice on this.
convenience only. SC has a screen you see way better, it is not falling apart, easier to carry - but - it does not do anything that a combination of the stock radio with an ipad would not do.
essentially instead of spending 2-3 minutes to setup hardware for the flight you are ready in 15 sec.
very true, i used hdmi output with my fatshark goggles several times now - it works amazingly well.It's more than just convenience. It will not shut off in cold temperatures like an iPad mini will - that is not convenience related IMHO, it's operational. It also has HDMI out and other features that are not possible with the stock remote. No doubt it is more convenient, but many of the advantages are operational/safety related.
As post #5 suggests, sell your regular controller and iPad Mini (if you already have it), and the cost of the SC drops significantly. The SC also has a brighter screen than an iPad and the all-in-one form factor is super convenient. Extreme temperature performance is also a plus, and the build quality is fantastic.
Everyone mentions the cost for extra's in making the iPad Mini work.. the only things I needed was a cheap bracket for less than $10, plus the iPad as less than half the price of the Smart Controller. More importantly, the iPad mini does everything my iPhone does, but better. As for flying in direct sunlight, move to a shaded area to fly it from. Problem solved, and way more comfortable. But heck, all solutions work.All in one unit, no cable to connect or to break the socket off while trying to fit. Plus no overheating problems that are sometimes associated with the iPads. And size for storage. But just think, only having two things with you to be able to fly... nice. When thinking of the cost, remember if you take into account the cost of your original controller plus cables to attach to the iPad Mini and the cost of that iPad, then add those up and compare it to the cost of the smart controller. That is the real way to compare. then sell all your other parts and you will be much closers to just a small additional charge for using the SC after you have sold your other stuff, you once used. Nice long battery too with the SC.