MM devices attached?

Stevee7270 · Dec 7, 2019

Took my MM for my first fly in the park today with iphone6s attached.....couldn't see a thing on the phone screen totally useless

So now I have to go out and purchase something bigger which is going to have its own challenges with small length cables supplied with the MM

RavenManiac · Dec 7, 2019

Same here. Getting ready to purchase an iPad mini 5 Saturday. Here is the iPad mini cable that was recommended to me, which I purchased today: DJI Mavic Mini - For Apple Devices - Custom Data Cable (30cm) - Lightning

And here's the hood that was recommended: Amazon.com: DJI Mavic Remote Controller Monitor Hood Sun Shade ‑ Part 28 (CP.PT.000589): Camera & Photo

phantomi · Dec 7, 2019

A used Ipad mini 4 could be more cost-effective alternative.

jac1957 · Dec 7, 2019

I bought 1 foot OTG cables by RCGEEK on amazon. You can get both android C type and Apple IOS cables. About $7.60 a piece.

apeel · Dec 7, 2019

Regarding the tablet hood, I had gotten one for my iPhone 6s and it did not help that much, so the brighter screen of the iPad Mini will definitely help. As for the hood, I would get a separate tablet holder and hood that places the tablet above the controller. I found when the hood is at the same level as the arms on the controller then it is hard to reach around the hood to the control sticks and buttons on the controlller.

This is the hood and setup I used (for my M2Z and 9.7 in IPad Pro. Similar products could be had for the iPad Mini 5

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR3KMPV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stevee7270 · Dec 8, 2019

RavenManiac said:
Same here. Getting ready to purchase an iPad mini 5 Saturday. Here is the iPad mini cable that was recommended to me, which I purchased today: DJI Mavic Mini - For Apple Devices - Custom Data Cable (30cm) - Lightning

And here's the hood that was recommended: Amazon.com: DJI Mavic Remote Controller Monitor Hood Sun Shade ‑ Part 28 (CP.PT.000589): Camera & Photo

What ipad mini are you going to buy? Expensive option for me, more than MM itself, cant justify atm
Will struggle with home made sun shade and iphone6s
cheers

RavenManiac · Dec 9, 2019

Stevee7270 said:
What ipad mini are you going to buy? Expensive option for me, more than MM itself, cant justify atm
Will struggle with home made sun shade and iphone6s
cheers

I was going to buy an iPad mini 5 with cellular service, but I had no idea it would cost me an extra $20/mo. I'm rethinking what to purchase now. Here's a thread I created on this subject, which may be helpful to you: 2019 iPad mini with a Mavic Mini?

tusc · Dec 9, 2019

Stevee7270 said:
What ipad mini are you going to buy? Expensive option for me, more than MM itself, cant justify atm
Will struggle with home made sun shade and iphone6s
cheers

You don't have to buy the most recent version. The mini 4 seems to be popular. I just picked one up with 64GB with cellular (just so I can use GPS) for a little over 200 bucks: Apple iPad mini 4 64GB (Unlocked/AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon) 7.9in Silver Great Cond | eBay

RavenManiac · Dec 9, 2019

tusc said:
You don't have to buy the most recent version. The mini 4 seems to be popular. I just picked one up with 64GB with cellular (just so I can use GPS) for a little over 200 bucks: Apple iPad mini 4 64GB (Unlocked/AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon) 7.9in Silver Great Cond | eBay

Do you intend to purchase cellular service for it or are you going to try to use it with just the built-in GPS?

tusc · Dec 9, 2019

RavenManiac said:
Do you intend to purchase cellular service for it or are you going to try to use it with just the built-in GPS?

The latter as I stated above.

"(just so I can use GPS) "

RavenManiac · Dec 9, 2019

tusc said:
The latter as I stated above. "(just so I can use GPS) "

Man, if I can't pay attention in a simple thread how and the hell can I avoid obstacles when flying? LOL.

RavenManiac · Dec 9, 2019

BTW, please let me know how the GPS-only solution works for you because that would be my preferred option.

tusc · Dec 11, 2019

RavenManiac said:
BTW, please let me know how the GPS-only solution works for you because that would be my preferred option.

@RavenManiac , I just received the Ipad. I like the setup. The GPS works fine and I don't have to worry about the android drain/charge issue. Prior to this I was using my S10 with the controller. The only complaint I have is you can't use it with the Ipad case attached. Then again I had the same issue with the S10.

RavenManiac · Dec 11, 2019

tusc said:
@RavenManiac , I just received the Ipad. I like the setup. I just wish the bezel was a little smaller and it offered more screen real estate. The GPS works fine and I don't have to worry about the android drain/charge issue. Prior to this I was using my S10 with the controller. The only complaint I have is you can't use it with the ipad case attached. Then again I had the same issue with the S10.

That looks good. Thanks for sharing it with me. I'm not crazy about the top and bottom black bars, but it looks like us iPad users don't have a choice. Right now, I'm debating between an iPad mini and an iPad Air. Either way, I'll likely purchase a tablet holder so I can keep it in a case.