Question about the Mavic and using it...

[j1nnn]

I don't actually own my mavic yet (in the process of upgrading for travel reasons) and I am curious to query you guys about something.

My intentions are to film aerial shots of travel events which I currently do with my Phantom but it's a huge hassle to lug around and actually give it the space it needs to travel. I always feel horrible about putting it in the PolarPro Dronetrekker I have for some reason lol. It's like putting a small dog in a kennel to travel with.

My question: Do you think getting/using a tablet for the mavic (like maybe getting the attachment thats lets you put a tablet basically in front of the controller) as much of a QOL improvement as it was for the Phantom series? I can imagine a world where the hassle of carrying around a tablet (keeping it charged, updated, etc) might not be worth it for the mavic.

What are your thoughts?

 

[msinger]

Do you think getting/using a tablet for the mavic (like maybe getting the attachment thats lets you put a tablet basically in front of the controller) as much of a QOL improvement as it was for the Phantom series?

Fly your Phantom with your phone and see how you like it. The experience will be exactly the same when using your phone with a Mavic.

 

[j1nnn]

Fly your Phantom with your phone and see how you like it. The experience will be exactly the same when using your phone with a Mavic.

Thanks msinger

 

[newnan3]

Snagged a iPad mini 4 128gb during the Best Buy Memorial Day sale. Love it! Everything Ive read says the iPad mini 2-4 is the way to go.

Was also a good excuse to upgrade from my first gen iPad mini. Walmart sells virtually brand new refurb mini4 32gb for $260

 

[j1nnn]

Snagged a iPad mini 4 128gb during the Best Buy Memorial Day sale. Love it! Everything Ive read says the iPad mini 2-4 is the way to go.

Was also a good excuse to upgrade from my first gen iPad mini. Walmart sells virtually brand new refurb mini4 32gb for $260

Does that mini iPad fit between the controller or do you need the tablet attachment? Sorry if that's dumb lol, I have no idea how big the controller arm things extend.

 

[newnan3]

It will fit but problem is it makes you hold the RC in an awkward manner.

Bought one of these for $20 and so far its been great. Gets good reviews for the most part too

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