Need larger screen for MA 2

Rayray · Sep 16, 2020

I'm using a Note 8 with my MA 2, but even with glasses there's just not enough display area for my eyes.

Anyone with a reasonably-priced larger screen device which works good for you kindly advise me. Please don't recommend something you don't actually have.
Thanks...

Airmaxx23 · Sep 16, 2020

Rayray said:
I'm using a Note 8 with my MA 2, but even with glasses there's just not enough display area for my eyes.

Anyone with a reasonably-priced larger screen device which works good for you kindly advise me. Please don't recommend something you don't actually have.
Thanks...

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5" is a great tablet for flying. You can find them refurbished on Ebay for around $250 and it was recently upgraded to Android 10. You'd need a longer cable to connect the tablet to the RC and a tablet mount as well.

itallica · Sep 16, 2020

I also use a Galaxy Tab, a slightly older S3. Cord is a $2 USBC to USBC from Walmart. I use the Tablet holder I bought for my (now sold) mini. Base plate fits right where the phone would go. I also picked up a sun shade, mainly because of the summer heat.

I've used a couple different ipad minis, and apple products are ROCK solid.

ISEEu · Sep 17, 2020

I use an iPad 2019 10.2 inch 32gb version with cellular (for gps only, no service) I got from Best Buy on sale for $380. A bit heavy but works well. You will need a longer lightning cable and adapter to hold the larger screen.

Peshoa · Sep 17, 2020

I am using Huawei MediaPad M5 10"....there are 8"models as well. Works and visible perfect....but you need longer cable and additional tablet holder...
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N1tram · Sep 17, 2020

Rayray said:
I'm using a Note 8 with my MA 2, but even with glasses there's just not enough display area for my eyes.

Anyone with a reasonably-priced larger screen device which works good for you kindly advise me. Please don't recommend something you don't actually have.
Thanks...

Put your phone in a cardboard VR style phone holder called "MovieMask" or "MagiMask" - and it will blow up your screen to theater size! Works really great, can highly recommend. It's a Norwegian startup, but warehouse is in Hongkong, so delivery time takes quite some time!

Airmaxx23 · Sep 17, 2020

Peshoa said:
I am using Huawei MediaPad M5 10"....there are 8"models as well. Works and visible perfect....but you need longer cable and additional tablet holder...
Holder - US $17.91 10% OFF|PGYTECH Mavic Air 2 Tablet Pad Holder For Mavic 2/ Mavic Air /Mavic Pro/Spark Monitor Holder Stand Mount Mavic Air 2Accessories|Drone Accessories Kits| - AliExpress
Cable USB C to USB C - US $2.23 37% OFF|Mavic Air 2 30CM Remote Controller Data Cable For Tablet Phone Type C Micro USB Lightning Extend Cable For DJI Drone Accessories|Drone Cables| - AliExpress

You don't need a longer cable with the 8.4" model, the stock cable fits perfectly.

Edit: You would need the longer cable with the PGYTech mount but not with a 3D printed one.

prestonrich · Sep 17, 2020

I’m using an iPad Pro 10.5” with a 6’ $6 usb-c to lightening cable. Works great.

CFWB · Sep 17, 2020

Rayray said:
I'm using a Note 8 with my MA 2, but even with glasses there's just not enough display area for my eyes.

Anyone with a reasonably-priced larger screen device which works good for you kindly advise me. Please don't recommend something you don't actually have.
Thanks...

I find my iPad mini perfect with my MA2 and a MavMount.

Rayray · Sep 17, 2020

Airmaxx23 said:
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5" is a great tablet for flying. You can find them refurbished on Ebay for around $250 and it was recently upgraded to Android 10. You'd need a longer cable to connect the tablet to the RC and a tablet mount as well.

Thanks. Now what's probably a dumb question: I'd like to keep using my Note S9 for phone. Does the Galaxy Tab S4 require a Sim card to work with the MA 2?

Airmaxx23 · Sep 17, 2020

Rayray said:
Thanks. Now what's probably a dumb question: I'd like to keep using my Note S9 for phone. Does the Galaxy Tab S4 require a Sim card to work with the MA 2?

No, it doesn't require a sim card, it's a WiFi tablet.

Copepe · Sep 17, 2020

iPad Mini 4 ir 5. Perfect size and works beautifully.

BLBrinker · Sep 17, 2020

Nitram said:
Put your phone in a cardboard VR style phone holder called "MovieMask" or "MagiMask" - and it will blow up your screen to theater size! Works really great, can highly recommend. It's a Norwegian startup, but warehouse is in Hongkong, so delivery time takes quite some time!

How are you connecting your phone?

aokusman · Sep 17, 2020

Rayray said:
I'm using a Note 8 with my MA 2, but even with glasses there's just not enough display area for my eyes.

Anyone with a reasonably-priced larger screen device which works good for you kindly advise me. Please don't recommend something you don't actually have.
Thanks...

Asus zenpad z8s.

N1tram · Sep 17, 2020

BLBrinker said:
How are you connecting your phone?

Just use a longer cable, for my iPhone I am using an usb to usb OTG adapter.

Tufargon · Sep 17, 2020

aokusman said:
Asus zenpad z8s.

Mine will be arriving today.

medeacor · Sep 17, 2020

Rayray said:
I'm using a Note 8 with my MA 2, but even with glasses there's just not enough display area for my eyes.

Anyone with a reasonably-priced larger screen device which works good for you kindly advise me. Please don't recommend something you don't actually have.
Thanks...

I've been using an iPad Air, 1st Generation with 9.7" screen and quite happy with it - need a longer cable of course - finally big enough I can see everything OK - old eyes you know - just have to be careful on Apple stuff to make sure it can handle IOS 11 or higher as DJI Fly, Kittyhawk and others require at least 11 - was only $130 used off of Ebay (Wi-Fi, 32GB)

Michael Ainsworth · Sep 18, 2020

I am using IPad Mini with the stock Lightnening to USB C cable. Stuck a thick piece of rubber to back of Ipad and use the stock clamp to hold in place. No need for an alternative mount holder.

prestonrich · Sep 19, 2020

Nitram said:
Put your phone in a cardboard VR style phone holder called "MovieMask" or "MagiMask" - and it will blow up your screen to theater size! Works really great, can highly recommend. It's a Norwegian startup, but warehouse is in Hongkong, so delivery time takes quite some time!

Problem w/this device is you can’t easily look up to see your drone without removing the goggles.

G Randy Brown · Sep 19, 2020

Nitram said:
Put your phone in a cardboard VR style phone holder called "MovieMask" or "MagiMask" - and it will blow up your screen to theater size! Works really great, can highly recommend. It's a Norwegian startup, but warehouse is in Hongkong, so delivery time takes quite some time!

I just checked these out...it seems if you only want to use it for monitoring a drone you wouldn't want MagiMask. Which one do you own?