LTE 128 Gig iPad Mini 4 on Woot for $299 Today (4/12/2019)

IShouldBeWorking · Apr 12, 2019

Hi all, if you're looking for a tablet that fits in the Mavic's controller without an adapter, the iPad Mini 4 is a solid choice. This is also the LTE model that has a GPS receiver inside even if you don't activate cellular data service. It meets system requirements for DJI Go4. They're $299 on daily deals site Woot today (4/12/2019) only. The site says they're in refurbished condition but doesn't specify if they were refurbished by Apple or a third party. Not a bad deal though. Here's the link:

Apple iPad Mini 4 7.9" 128GB 4G LTE Tablet - $299.99 - Free shipping for Prime members

cochitiman · Apr 12, 2019

Just ordered one. Thx

cochitiman · Apr 12, 2019

Just noticed it has the A8 chip rather than the new A12. Will it work with the Mavic 2 do you think?

IShouldBeWorking · Apr 12, 2019

cochitiman said:
Just ordered one. Thx

You're welcome! I used to fly with one of these and loved it. I upgraded to an iPad Pro for non-flight reasons, but the Mini 4 was always rock solid for me with my Mavic. Hope you enjoy!

IShouldBeWorking · Apr 12, 2019

cochitiman said:
Just noticed it has the A8 chip rather than the new A12. Will it work with the Mavic 2 do you think?

For sure. The A8 is a 64 bit chip and will be supported by Apple and DJI for years to come. Apple only recently cut off the Mini 2s from updates because they're not making 32 bit versions of iOS anymore. Mini 4s make a great compliment to the Mavic 2.

silverdragon · Apr 12, 2019

No problem using it with the Mav2, unless there's issues with it device itself. I been using my iPad mini 4 with the Mav2 zoom. No issues to report.

silverdragon · Apr 12, 2019

Question, can the GPS still be used without getting a cellular service?

cochitiman · Apr 12, 2019

My wife has an Ipad pro wifi that of course has no gps. I have the same Ipad but with cellular but I don't have cellular service. The gps does work with that. I fly an Anafi sometimes and there is no gps on their controller so gps was a must have for me to fly the Anafi. Now, I have flown my m2 zoom with the wifi only ipad, no problems. Seems like I heard that for some intelligent flight mode, like follow me or something, u need a gps device but I never need it. Sorry for all the poor wording here.

cochitiman · Apr 12, 2019

I have always been using a tripod or something to fly with the 10.5 ipad because the controller is just so unbalanced with it, using an adapter of some sort. I am hoping the mini 4 will be more balanced and yet be large enough to actually see good. Also to go hiking it will simplify not carrying a tripod along and be lighter and hopefully fit in my case or backpack, which the 10.5 doesn't. I am hoping the brightness of the mini 4 will be enough for me.