Need Help Picking 8" Tablet

General Beadle · Dec 28, 2016

Mavic arriving in about a week. After reading the forums and watching videos, I want to go with an 8" tablet.
Problem is, I know nothing about them! I don't need a phone, as I have my trusty flip-phone, and do not want to "move up". I need to know which tablet to buy that will do everything I will need, without spending more than necessary. When I look at the descriptions, I do not understand the terminology that is used.
Please give me a couple of ideas of what I should buy.
Thank you in advance.

msinger · Dec 28, 2016

You can find a list of 8" tablets that are compatible with DJI GO here. Some of them will be too thick to fit in the remote controller, so you might need a tablet mount or need to modify the remote controller like this or this to get the tablet to fit.

Crusader · Dec 28, 2016

If you like a clean and simple setup with good support, Apple ipad mini 2 wifi version 16GB (without cell service).
Look online for an 8" right angled lightning to usb cable to connect controler's bottom usb port with ipad. (be sure to remove any other cable frome controller if you use bottom usb)
And use it as a dedicated display (no other apps then for flying).
Mini 2's can be found for a nice price as they are on version 4 now.

stealle · Dec 28, 2016

Pretty easy choice I think. If you want android, get the Nvidia Shield K1. If you want Apple, get the iPad Mini 2 or newer.

General Beadle · Dec 30, 2016

If I purchase the ipad, without phone, won't I lose GPS capability?

msinger · Dec 30, 2016

If you use a Wi-Fi only mobile device, you will not be able to use the Follow Me feature or be able to reset the home point to your current location after takeoff. If you don't need to use either of those functions, then a Wi-Fi only device will be just fine. The Mavic uses its internal GPS receiver for all other GPS-related functions.