Ipad pro or Ipad mini?

[Tuckyford]

Im new to the drone world but Im trying to decide between a Ipad pro and an Ipad mini. Im interested in hearing everyone elses thoughts? Im not above getting an android tablet as well Ive even considered getting a new phone and use my Iphone XS for a drone. I'm getting a DJI Mavic Pro 2 as well as a Under water drone so I want something dedicated to only my drone use really.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots Enjoy the forum!
I personally use a IPad Mini4. It’s size is perfect for me and does not require a separate mount for the controller. A pro would require one.

 

[Alan_M]

I went for the option between the Mini and the Pro and got the new iPad Air. I never really intended using it to fly with though. The Air offers most of what the Pro does at a more affordable price. Anyway, I’ve been very happy with it so far.

 

[buddb55]

I too use a mini 4, works great.

 

[Dale D]

Im new to the drone world but Im trying to decide between a Ipad pro and an Ipad mini. Im interested in hearing everyone elses thoughts? Im not above getting an android tablet as well Ive even considered getting a new phone and use my Iphone XS for a drone. I'm getting a DJI Mavic Pro 2 as well as a Under water drone so I want something dedicated to only my drone use really.

I've been using this 32 GB iPad without a problem for about 2 years. At first with the Mavic Air, and now with the Mavic 2 Pro. I get a nice big image. It is mounted on a Skyreat holder. Picture attachment. No problem with DJI Go4 app installation. I turn off the cache to save memory on the iPad.

 

[Flash Grundelore]

I have both, and think the mini is best for flying. The 12.7 is a beast, both in weight and in unneeded processing power.
I’ve seen used/refurb mini2s for as little as $100 on eBay
I certainly wouldn’t buy the iPad Pro just for flying. If you want to bigger size go for the standard iPad.

 

[SandiSCE]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots Enjoy the forum!
I personally use a IPad Mini4. It’s size is perfect for me and does not require a separate mount for the controller. A pro would require one.

totally agree/ happy with mine. The others are a bit clunky and heavy.

 

[Jovito]

iPad mini 4 128gig with my Mavic 1pro.
Bought both used.
Both seem to work great together.
Happy Camper here!
Happy New Year 2020!!!

 

[pmshop]

Im new to the drone world but Im trying to decide between a Ipad pro and an Ipad mini. Im interested in hearing everyone elses thoughts? Im not above getting an android tablet as well Ive even considered getting a new phone and use my Iphone XS for a drone. I'm getting a DJI Mavic Pro 2 as well as a Under water drone so I want something dedicated to only my drone use really.

iPad Mini 5 with a data line

 

[shorttimer]

I use the iPad mini 4 with all my drones. I have never had any issue and they are very stable. Both are pretty much just dedicated to the DJI Go & Fly apps. It just seems that the Apple devices work so much better with the DJI apps.

 

[Dale D]

I have both, and think the mini is best for flying. The 12.7 is a beast, both in weight and in unneeded processing power.
I’ve seen used/refurb mini2s for as little as $100 on eBay
I certainly wouldn’t buy the iPad Pro just for flying. If you want to bigger size go for the standard iPad.

My iPad is not really a beast. It is 9.5 inches -see photos

 

[Tuckyford]

thank you everyone for your replies.

 

[MaxE1955!]

iPad mini 4 works perfectly and ample screen landscape to view Go4 app. I have a iPad Pro and is unwieldy mounted on a controller.

 

[J Paul]

I use the iPad mini 4 with all my drones. I have never had any issue and they are very stable. Both are pretty much just dedicated to the DJI Go & Fly apps. It just seems that the Apple devices work so much better with the DJI apps.

I wish they made an MM simulator for the Mac!

 

[Canardian]

Hi, Everyone -

I too am new to the forum and have some basic questions about Mavic Mini and DJI's 'Recommended Devices" list. I am trying to decide, for example, which tablet to purchase for flying the Mini. I like the iPad Mini, but the DJI compatibility list says only the iPad Mini 4 will work. Of course, the latest from Apple is the Mini 5. Does anyone have experience using the Mini 5 with the DJI Fly app?

 

[buddb55]

Hi, Everyone -

I too am new to the forum and have some basic questions about Mavic Mini and DJI's 'Recommended Devices" list. I am trying to decide, for example, which tablet to purchase for flying the Mini. I like the iPad Mini, but the DJI compatibility list says only the iPad Mini 4 will work. Of course, the latest from Apple is the Mini 5. Does anyone have experience using the Mini 5 with the DJI Fly app?

I do not have a Mavic Mini, but my iPad Mini 5 works great with my Mavic Air 2.

 

[Hawkeye.]

Hi. Would a apple air work with a mavic air 2

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

I've been using this 32 GB iPad without a problem for about 2 years. At first with the Mavic Air, and now with the Mavic 2 Pro. I get a nice big image. It is mounted on a Skyreat holder. Picture attachment. No problem with DJI Go4 app installation. I turn off the cache to save memory on the iPad.

I too have a iPad mini 5. How do you turn off cache. Thanks in advance.