I have been using my cell phone and thinking about moving to an iPad Mini to increase my view. Is it an easy change? How about connection issues? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have a Mavic Pro.
I have been using my cell phone and thinking about moving to an iPad Mini to increase my view. Is it an easy change? How about connection issues? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have a Mavic Pro.
Yes, iPad Minis work well. Just plug it in and go.I have been using my cell phone and thinking about moving to an iPad Mini to increase my view. Is it an easy change?
It looks like I will have to purchase a new iPad mini as the software is not compatible with my current iPad.Yes, iPad Minis work well. Just plug it in and go.
If you run into any issues performance-wise, this guide has some helpful tips to optimize the performance:
Install DJI GO on an Apple Tablet or Phone (Step-by-Step Guide)
I did the same, move from an Android phone to a dedicated iPad mini for my Mavic Pro, no connection issues, easy change, no mount necessary, the iPad fits landscape mode in the controller arms, the corners of the iPad are in the "slot" on the wings of the controller. I also felt that there appeared to be less GO4 issues on Apple devices, did not regret the upgrade at all.I have been using my cell phone and thinking about moving to an iPad Mini to increase my view. Is it an easy change? How about connection issues? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have a Mavic Pro.
Pros: larger screen better view. Doesn’t drain phone battery. iOS usually works better than android with DJI Go 4. USUALLY!
Cons: bigger heavier more unwieldy remote. The control sticks are harder to reach if you put in the tablet holder that is part of the remote.
If you don’t get the cellular version and get cellular data for it you have to set up your phone as a mobile hotspot and connect iPad to that to get maps. iOS doesn’t cache maps after you restart the app.
Another thing you have to charge
No need for data for the cellular ones. GPS works without any service.
I don't regret going through 4 android devices and finally settling on an ipad pro. Slightly bulky but on the mount it is perfect to counter balance the remote with an aftermarket antenna and amp.
Jeff
You need “+cellular” iPad to get GPS though the cell service doesn’t need to be activated. You’ll also still need cell service to download the map one way or the other unless you want to manually download the map in wi-fi before each day of flying and hope the app doesn’t crash. iOS can’t cache maps beyond quitting the app.
I got lucky and got one of those special iPads too...no cell service, map is always there!That's an interesting concept. I have never downloaded a map or had wifi connected when flying but I always have a detailed map on screen. My ipad must be special then. This is first hand knowledge not what I read somewhere to be true.
Jeff
I don't know about the latest iPads, but my iPad 2 is wifi only (no cellular access) and the GPS functions properly. However, I would have had to upgrade to a more current version in order to get rid of the bugs, mostly a laggy screen. Plus, it's terrible in bright sunlight and I find the Pro version is not much better. I ended up with the 7.85 CrystalSky Ultra. Beautiful screen visually in direct sunlight but really poor touch response. DJI software engineers, IMO, are more oriented towards IOS rather than Android systems---which the CS is.
I don't know about the latest iPads, but my iPad 2 is wifi only (no cellular access) and the GPS functions properly. However, I would have had to upgrade to a more current version in order to get rid of the bugs, mostly a laggy screen. Plus, it's terrible in bright sunlight and I find the Pro version is not much better. I ended up with the 7.85 CrystalSky Ultra. Beautiful screen visually in direct sunlight but really poor touch response. DJI software engineers, IMO, are more oriented towards IOS rather than Android systems---which the CS is.
I looked but don't see one for the miniI got the zagg invisashield on my pro and the antiglare is top notch. Direct sun has never been an issue with the screen at max brightness.
Jeff
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