Micro USB vs USB Advantages/Disadvantages

[Doug D]

Will using the standard USB RC connection on the bottom prevent RC from charging my phone. I find micro to micro drains my RC to quickly. TIA

 

[msinger]

Will using the standard USB RC connection on the bottom prevent RC from charging my phone.

No.

 

[Haloweenhamster]

But the advantage of using bottom USB is that you can charge the RC while flying using a USB battery on the side USB

 

[MountainMan2017]

My controller charges my Cell when plugged into the Bottom USB , but that’s cool because I use a usb to micro to charge the controller while I fly . ( plugged into the side) using a aux power pack or my DJI usb converter dingy. So basically I can fly for a very long time without worrying about my controller or Galaxy S8+ from going dead. I think I can do the same with my iPad mini 4 too. I’ll have to check that out next time I head out to fly.

 

[msinger]

I think I can do the same with my iPad mini 4 too. I’ll have to check that out next time I head out to fly.

The remote controller is not able to charge Apple devices.

 

[MountainMan2017]

The remote controller is not able to charge Apple devices.

Ahhh I just checked that out. That sucks. But at least the mini 4 has a good battery. Unlike the Apple S6plus. That thing wasn' worth walking out in the cold with .

 

[HiKen51]

The remote controller is not able to charge Apple devices.

But if I'm not mistaken, it does drain them--seems my iPhone 6s gets drained very quickly when plugged in to the side USB-c. Am I correct that the controller draws power form an iPhone?

 

[DaveId]

But if I'm not mistaken, it does drain them--seems my iPhone 6s gets drained very quickly when plugged in to the side USB-c. Am I correct that the controller draws power form an iPhone?

No. This is just the phone draining appropriately for the heavy usage, it is not charging the controller.