Samsung non cellular tablet for Mavic controller

[J-Man]

I just bought a Samsung 8" tablet (non cellular .... wifi only) for use with the Mavic controller. I have downloaded Google maps (region) onto the tablet and wondering if anyone has any experience with the Samsung. Of course in remote areas with no wifi, am anticipating that the downloaded google maps will work ---- not sure about GPS on the tablet. New user .... thanks.

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

I just bought a Samsung 8" tablet (non cellular .... wifi only) for use with the Mavic controller. I have downloaded Google maps (region) onto the tablet and wondering if anyone has any experience with the Samsung. Of course in remote areas with no wifi, am anticipating that the downloaded google maps will work ---- not sure about GPS on the tablet. New user .... thanks.

I would first test it out with the DJI app in order to ensure that it doesn't "lock/freeze up" on you

 

[Kilrah]

Your downloaded Google maps won't work since DJI stopped using Google maps a couple of months ago.

You'll have to browse the areas in the app itself.

 

[PropPilot]

DJI is now using HERE (WeGo) maps

 

[Former Member]

You should use your mobile device as a hotspot and connect your wifi tab to that. A 20 minute flight wont use too much data.

 

[SteveT]

I had go 4 on my Samsung S5, heremaps and google installed. Go4 would only work with here maps. Two weeks ago I purchased an ipad mini 2 (new) which had no maps installed. I installed google maps and go4 uses it no problems.

 

[SteveT]

The Samsung might do the same if heremaps has never been installed.

 

[Cimriver]

I just bought a Samsung 8" tablet (non cellular .... wifi only) for use with the Mavic controller. I have downloaded Google maps (region) onto the tablet and wondering if anyone has any experience with the Samsung. Of course in remote areas with no wifi, am anticipating that the downloaded google maps will work ---- not sure about GPS on the tablet. New user .... thanks.

I tried my Samsung Tab3 and didn't have a lot of luck, but it is a pretty old Android Version (4.4.2 KitKat). Also tried my Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Version 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Better luck with it, but did have some lockups. Hope your experience is better than mine was. I personally think the problems lie more with the DJI GO 4 app for Android, rather than any issues with Android devices.

Pretty sure your Samsung Tablet will have a GPS receiver, so yes you should be able to use cached maps. I personally turn off Wi-Fi on my tablet when flying to avoid any possible interference with the RC. Have fun!