iPad mount for Mavic flight controller

tatmanblue · Mar 23, 2019

I am curious if anyone has used an iPad with the flight controller for the Mavic Pro 2. Such as this one (this is not an endorsement

).

I wanted to know if that extra size and weight of the iPad made it harder to hold the controller. I feel the larger display screen would be nice, but not sure it would be worth it.

Thnx
Matt

Oconnb910 · Mar 23, 2019

I use my iPad air 2 with the mavmount and I find this to set up to be perfect.

Black MavMount 3.0 DJI Mavic 2, Mavic Zoom, Mavic Pro, Mavic AIR, and Spark iPad Tablet adapter system | Mavmount brand DJI Mavic 2, DJI Mavic Pro, Spark, AIR iPad Tablet Adapter

Fleek · Mar 23, 2019

tatmanblue said:
I am curious if anyone has used an iPad with the flight controller for the Mavic Pro 2. Such as this one (this is not an endorsement ).

I wanted to know if that extra size and weight of the iPad made it harder to hold the controller. I feel the larger display screen would be nice, but not sure it would be worth it.

Thnx
Matt

I did not like the way it positioned iPad to cover the RC screen so found a mount that sets the mini-iPad above the controller (in front of antennas). This also keeps you from having to look way down at screen. Use a lanyard also.

Starz · Mar 23, 2019

From what I’ve seen and had in my hands, the PolarPro is probably the one on the top of the list. Build quality would be hard to beat, but it’s not a 30.00 unit.

Cmeflydrone · Mar 24, 2019

SKYREAT Mavic Air Pro Foldable Aluminum-Alloy 4-12 Inches Ipad Tablet Mount Holder for DJI Mavic 2 Pro,Mavic 2 Zoom/MSKYREAT Mavic Air Pro Foldable Aluminum-Alloy 4-12 Inches Ipad Tablet Mount Holder for DJI Mavic 2 Pro,Mavic 2 Zoom/Mavic Pro/Mavic Air,DJI Spark Accessories Remote Controlleravic Pro/Mavic Air,DJI Spark Accessories Remote Controller

This is what I use with my 9.7” IPad. Works great for me and folds up flat for storage.

Cmeflydrone · Mar 24, 2019

Oh, and only $16.50!

Mavicmaniac · Mar 24, 2019

+1 for the skyreat the only issue that I occasionally run into is that the locking night is hard to get off so I keep a pair of mini channel locks in the truck. Other than that I love the way it folds up and stores flat.

Oconnb910 · Mar 24, 2019

Of course it will always come down to you get what you pay for. I have the mavmount and the skyreat and they are definitely two different animals. The lock nut is always giving me issues and just slips at the worst possible times. also the two fold up arms that extend up to the not there are always wobbly I can never seem to keep them tight.

Starz · Mar 24, 2019

This was my solution.

SparkPlug · Mar 24, 2019

Mavmount all the way

Johnmcl7 · Mar 24, 2019

I asked a similar question recently and the responses may be of interest to you:

Thoughts on using a device within the controller arms or a larger device?

I've since gone with a tablet solution and I'm pleased with how it works although it does feel heavy in comparison initially compared to using a phone but I find it much easier to use the drone having both the bigger display and in a more prominent position.

Oconnb910 · Mar 25, 2019

SparkPlug said:
Mavmount all the wayView attachment 67130

Thats What I am saying!!!

Oconnb910 · Mar 25, 2019

Starz said:
From what I’ve seen and had in my hands, the PolarPro is probably the one on the top of the list. Build quality would be hard to beat, but it’s not a 30.00 unit.View attachment 66967

This one looks good, I will need to check it out!!!!

DanMc · Mar 25, 2019

I got the Skyreat mount and love it. I've been using just the controller with an iPhone 6s plus. As for weight, I've been trying to figure out why the inside tendons on my elbows ache. It's from standing there with my arms bent at 90 degrees for 20 mintues or more, supporting a not-so-heavy load. Wow. Need to start using the neck strap!!!!!!!

SparkPlug · Mar 25, 2019

Just get a tripod. Stand there with free hands. More fatigue you are more chances to make a mistake

tmgrood · Mar 25, 2019

SparkPlug said:
Mavmount all the wayView attachment 67130

I never thought of putting my mavmount on a tripod.
Thanks for sharing that!

tatmanblue · Mar 30, 2019

Starz said:
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is this custom built?

tatmanblue · Mar 30, 2019

SparkPlug said:
Just get a tripod. Stand there with free hands. More fatigue you are more chances to make a mistake

I love this idea. Seems like you will need a longer cable to connect to the ipad.

Starz · Mar 30, 2019

tatmanblue said:
is this custom built?

Yes. Just my idea of a little better fit. Not a difficult build.

Mr. Salty · Mar 30, 2019

SparkPlug said:
Just get a tripod. Stand there with free hands. More fatigue you are more chances to make a mistake

I'm in my mid 50s and I'm still not decrepit enough to feel fatigue holding an iPad that weighs less than a pound. I prefer being able to turn freely to keep the antennas facing the drone.