List of "must have" accessories

[NAZty]

Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread to compile a list of accessories that people recommend/advise against and maybe a link to the actual product as there are a lot of options. There's no better feedback than real word use from genuine owners. I find the reviews on the sites can't be trusted most of the time.

 

[msinger]

My most used must-have item is the cable I use to connect my iPhone to the Mavic Mini remote controller. I like this RCGEEK cable because it has 90 degree bends on both ends and the Lightning end is long enough to fit through the opening in my Otterbox phone case.

 

[rehkram]

All the Mini flight accessories I've got are mothballed until the crazy weather we've been having here in the Mohawk Valley of NY turns to Spring. I'm talking primarily about high winds, but also snow.

A lot of people would agree that the Mini flies better in wind without any extra weight so when I do fly at present it's completely naked. The drone that is, not me. Accessories I did get and do use were a spring loaded landing pad which I use a lot, a hood that clips around the camera & gimbal for controlling side light falling on the lens when the sun is lower in the sky, undercarriage extenders, and a range extender mirror thingy. All of these seem to work well.

Mac OS software. I bought a Final Cut Pro X license after running the free trial for a month. During that time I got far enough into it to reach first base. My main goal with drones is to create publicity for our farm and products. Working with FCPX tends to keep me thinking more like a film maker when practising flying, planning flights, watching the FPV in real time, & when reviewing clips later.

iOS software. UAV Forecast I'm finding to be accurate and indispensable. I shelled for the annual license to get the extended forecasts.

Things I'll be getting soon include a set of filters, ND- and an ND/CPL, and a big external directly-attached drive for storing clips and FCPX projects. Currently I'm offloading clips to our Synology NAS. The NAS doesn't support mac OS tagging of media files which I think is essential for getting clips organized in FCPX. The NAS is also a tad slow for heavy media applications. It works though.

 

[Sixgun89]

The one I discovered by accident has become my most important drone accessory for any daylight day! A black shirt! It’s amazing the difference it makeS with seeing the display. Even with a shade it is a critical Item.
Try it and let me know!
Stupid but effective.

 

[Deleted member 113929]

Neck strap(Ebay), support for iPhone 6S(Ebay), sunscreen that my friend Matheus made for me. I am happy with my MM.

 

[EyesWideShut]

I agree with @Adembar and use a neck strap. When hiking I can attach the mini with a velcro strap and its ready to fly in a few seconds then the display it rotated for viewing. Simple, light weight and hands free.

 

[Birds-in-Flight]

I agree with @Adembar and use a neck strap. When hiking I can attach the mini with a velcro strap and its ready to fly in a few seconds then the display it rotated for viewing. Simple, light weight and hands free.

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Looks great. Where do you attach the strap onto the controller???

 

[Deleted member 113929]

Looks great. Where do you attach the strap onto the controller???

Hello, Here.??

 

[EyesWideShut]

Looks great. Where do you attach the strap onto the controller???

You can almost see where in the second photo. I loop each side around the FC's arms.

Here's a couple more photos that show it more clearly. I don't always use the extended mount for the otter-box defender. I found I could jam the iPhone 7 in the FC's arms with just a little force...

 

[Birds-in-Flight]

Thank you both for uploading pix. I wasn’t aware that you needed to use an extender to attach your phone as well. I use an iPhone XsMax with the apple leather case and it fits into the FC very snug.

 

[Deleted member 113929]

I use iPhone 6S. And I have connections for recharging control, without having to change the control cable.
Lightning female to USB Female to USB Male, see photos. Best Regards from Brazil.

 

[Bobaloo]

You can almost see where in the second photo. I loop each side around the FC's arms.

Here's a couple more photos that show it more clearly. I don't always use the extended mount for the otter-box defender. I found I could jam the iPhone 7 in the FC's arms with just a little force...

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I like that phone holder! Where can I get one? I would rather use that then have to take my case off my Pixel 3A XL every time. Thanks for any help.

 

[EyesWideShut]

I like that phone holder! Where can I get one? I would rather use that then have to take my case off my Pixel 3A XL every time. Thanks for any help.

I 3D printed the holder. I believe I got the idea here on the forum. Having trouble finding my files but let me know if you want to print your own and I look further.

 

[Bobaloo]

Thanks but I do not have a 3D printer.