I need a cell phone or pro controller. I have a Samsung z fold phone that I don't believe supports the drone app. Should I buy the 1200$ remote from DJI or buy a cell phone? Any and all advice is welcome.
Need cell/remote advice
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I should have mentioned I have several ipads I could use. Do I need a cell service for maps?
It's not on djis list of approved. You telling me it might work? Ty.
Would still love advice on what to purchase if it doesn't work.
Would still love advice on what to purchase if it doesn't work.
I haven't the slightest clue either way but testing seems the glaringly obvious thing to do, I see absolutely no drawbacks to that idea.
I bought a second hand Samsung S6 to use with the fly app, in fact several, I think the cheapest was £30 and the most expensive was £90. I have 1.5.4 on one of them and earlier versions on the others.
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Welcome to Mavic Pilots! 
Enjoy the forum! 
What Ipads do you currently have? It would be advised that you use a 4th generation Ipad or higher when using the fly app.
Enjoy the forum! What Ipads do you currently have? It would be advised that you use a 4th generation Ipad or higher when using the fly app.
No. Load your maps with your home WiFi prior to leaving the house.
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Do maps upload through the firmware update or is there a specific process for updating new maps? I use DJI Fly and I can't find a method to update the maps.
I have Ipad air 16gig.Welcome to Mavic Pilots!
What Ipads do you currently have? It would be advised that you use a 4th generation Ipad or higher when using the fly app.
Thank you for the warm welcome
Anyone have more advice?
Doesn't look like the z fold 2 is compatible. Tried to install the app and wouldn't work.
Doesn't look like the z fold 2 is compatible. Tried to install the app and wouldn't work.
Some on this forum have suggested the TriplTek 8” for this. It has a 1200 nit display. At $800 it is a reasonable alternative to Pro controller.
Here's something to get you started: Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO & DJI Fly (Updated Daily) | Phantom Help
The app you use for flying will load local maps when/if it has internet access.
Maps aren't really important any for most flying.
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I use a Tripltek 8 pro and it is pretty amazing. Bigger and brighter than the RC Pro. You can use it for multiple drones too.
How long does a full charge last with the TriplTek 8 pro? Does it charge from the controller?
A full charge is about 12 hours Full Brightness. No, it does not charge from the controller. It has a protocol that does not allow the controller to charge the Tripltek
While waiting for DJI to update its software for Android 12 and my Pixel 6, I used an older android phone without a sim card with no problem, even during a cross country trip. I figured I could always hot spot to my new phone if I needed to, but never did need to do that.
My advice is to buy a cheap older phone to use as your display.
My advice is to buy a cheap older phone to use as your display.
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It can I believe but you really won’t need to. It has a massive battery that I used for more than 3 hours of flight and still had most of its battery.
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