S8+ Doesn't fit....

CaminDFW · Apr 23, 2017

Hey Guys.. I received my S8+ on the 19th and this is the first nice day I've had to go flying.. I changed out the cable on the remote and tried to mount - too tight of a fit. I then thought about utilizing a table mount that I bought but.. and that is too large.. Quite the Goldilocks situation I have going on here.

What are people that have larger phones doing?

Former Member · Apr 23, 2017

I have something like this one and it works great. Putting it on and off takes less time than putting my phone iin the clamps on the controller. You will need to buy a longer USB cable for it to reach.

Amazon.com: Owoda 360 Degree Rotatable Cellphone / Tablet Holder Adjustable Extended Bracket Support 4-12in Mobile Phone / Tablet for DJI MAVIC PRO Remote Controller: Toys & Games

EsiMavic · Apr 23, 2017

I guess it would fit my lgv10 is the same length with your s8+

CaminDFW · Apr 23, 2017

I really don't want the phone out that far from the controller.. Also.. when you rotate to fit the phone, it is off center..

EsiMavic · Apr 23, 2017

Former Member · Apr 23, 2017

What is too tight, the length or the width? If its too thick to fit in the clamps, you can remove one of the rubber pieces on each side of the controller claws and it will fit like a glove.

CaminDFW · Apr 23, 2017

Ahh.. Didn't know you could remove the rubber pieces.. thank you Rob..

CaminDFW · Apr 23, 2017

Ok.. Checked on that.. That would "damage" the controller correct?

Former Member · Apr 23, 2017

The only way youre going to damage your controller is by using the wrong screwdriver to take it out. Its a T-6 driver.

dsmpampis · Apr 23, 2017

CaminDFW said:
Hey Guys.. I received my S8+ on the 19th and this is the first nice day I've had to go flying.. I changed out the cable on the remote and tried to mount - too tight of a fit. I then thought about utilizing a table mount that I bought but.. and that is too large.. Quite the Goldilocks situation I have going on here.

What are people that have larger phones doing?

I can't believe that your S8+ doesn't fit on the controller! I have a 7 plus with Apple case and it fits. I can send a photo if you want to see how you can mount your Sammy.

CaminDFW · Apr 23, 2017

It is the thickness of the phoned coupled with the length of the USB-C connection.

dsmpampis · Apr 23, 2017

First take the cable out, so you can first plug your phone.

Then just insert the phone and close the claps gently. It doesn't have to be all the way in, your phone isn't going to fall down.

Former Member · Apr 23, 2017

You will need to connect to the full size USB on the bottom of the controller with a different longer cable.

4wd · Apr 23, 2017

I wouldn't take the rubber grips out (having tried it) - your phone won't feel any more secure than simply bumping the arms onto the ends.
Since you are holding it anyway it's unlikely to move far, just be careful not to slingshot it when picking the controller up.

dv8ed · Apr 23, 2017

CaminDFW said:
Hey Guys.. I received my S8+ on the 19th and this is the first nice day I've had to go flying.. I changed out the cable on the remote and tried to mount - too tight of a fit. I then thought about utilizing a table mount that I bought but.. and that is too large.. Quite the Goldilocks situation I have going on here.

What are people that have larger phones doing?

My S8+ fits fine into RC using original DJI type-c cable. Make sure phone is more towards left side, remove metal slider that holds phone cable into RC, light sensor is not blocked either.

Montana · Apr 23, 2017

dv8ed said:
My S8+ fits fine into RC using original DJI type-c cable. Make sure phone is more towards left side, remove metal slider that holds phone cable into RC, light sensor is not blocked either.

My S8 fits fine too.

Shaw10 · Apr 23, 2017

Mine too let's hope Go4 app plays ball with the new phone.

Aerial Gopher · Apr 27, 2017

AARARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ok the S8+ fits the mavic controller. But DJI Go4 app crashes on start says unsupported resolution.

So Sad..
my s7 Edge has broken screen.

dv8ed · Apr 27, 2017

Aerial Gopher said:
AARARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ok the S8+ fits the mavic controller. But DJI Go4 app crashes on start says unsupported resolution.

Delete app/re-install app to get latest build.