Stupid Question - sunlight & seeing your iPhone or iPad screen

[Joe4flight]

I know we’ve all experienced the issue of seeing the video output on our DJI GO 4 APP’s in bright sunlight when our drones are airborne. I know I have! What are the simple or purchased solutions folks have found and used to address this universal problem? Cutting out cardboard visors is one solution I’ve thought of, but there’s gotta be something better.

 

[Captain Lou]

Hey Joe4.... there are a few solutions available at the DJI store or other sites like Amazon that have different kinds of sun shields ... I had a crystal sky monitor with sun shield that worked pretty good but very pricy... when the smart controller came out (for Mavic 2’s) (even pricier)I opted for it and I find it to be easier faster(set up) and plenty bright ... although there are certain situations where the sun is hitting the screen just so that it’s a little harder to see but much better than phone or tablet !

 

[Grumpy D]

The CrystalSky is the best solution I was able to find. No regrets, love it.

 

[msinger]

If you're able to stand in the shade, you won't need to attach anything to the remote controller to block the sunlight from hitting the screen. If you aren't able to fly in the shade, you could use a sun shade like one of these:

PGYTECH Phone Sun Shade

Notable features:

• Fully surrounds the mobile phone
• Phone is held into the bottom of the sun shade with suction cups
• Bottom of the sun shade flips down for easy access to the phone screen
• Folds up for easy storage
• See it in action here

More details can be found here on Amazon.






PGYTECH Sun Shade

Notable features:

• Sizes available to fit most mobile devices
• Slides onto the sides of the mobile device
• Bottom of the sun shade is open for easy access to the mobile device screen
• Folds up for easy storage
• See it in action here

More details can be found here on Amazon.






Freewell Phone Sun Shade

Notable features:

• Phone straps onto the bottom of the sun shade
• Easily access the mobile phone screen from the slot on the bottom of the sun shade
• Made of a durable nylon material
• Folds up for easy storage
• Connect the included strap to the sides to hang around your neck
• See it in action here

More details can be found here on Amazon.






Yx Phone Sun Shade

Notable features:

• Slides onto the sides of the phone
• Bottom of the sun shade is open for easy access to the phone screen
• Folds up for easy storage
• Exterior is made of a high-end PU leather

More details can be found here on Amazon.






DJI Hood

Notable features:

• Slides onto remote controller antennas
• Mobile device is fully accessible since the shade is mounted above the remote controller
• Folds up for easy storage
• See it in action here

More details can be found here on Amazon or here in the DJI Store.






Freewell iPad Mini Sun Shade

Notable features:

• iPad Mini straps onto the bottom of the sun shade
• Easily access the iPad Mini screen from the slot on the bottom of the sun shade
• Made of a durable nylon material
• Folds up for easy storage
• Connect the included strap to the sides to hang around your neck
• See it in action here

More details can be found here on Amazon.

 

[FatherXmas]

The CrystalSky is the best solution I was able to find. No regrets, love it.

I agree 100%. The Crystalsky works great. I was doing a job with a good friend on a very sunny afternoon, I was flying with my iPad Mini 4, he had a crystalsky. I was having a lot of trouble seeing, his screen was easy to see. When I got home, I got online and ordered mine and it's fantastic.

 

[Mossiback]

Put on a wide-brimmed hat to create your own shade and wear a dark shirt to cut reflections.

 

[bliksem]

^^ what they say.
Wide brimmed hat, stand in shade, use a hoodie etc

 

[JMagnus]

I have the Pgytech sun shade I use on my iPad mini 4 and love it. I highly recommend a version compatible for your setup.

 

[Soledamcer]

Not a stupid question at all. I notice on DLOG setting the image is so faded it is impossible to see in sunlight. I made my own shade out of a plastic milk bottle and some black cloth, but have now ordered one of the recommendations stemming from your post. I wonder how one reaches the phone to adjust settings with some of the box type shades like the Freewell

 

[Montana John]

Not a stupid question at all. I notice on DLOG setting the image is so faded it is impossible to see in sunlight. I made my own shade out of a plastic milk bottle and some black cloth, but have now ordered one of the recommendations stemming from your post. I wonder how one reaches the phone to adjust settings with some of the box type shades like the Freewell

I must use a box shade, and I use a Hoodman. You reach the screen through a flapped slot in the front of the box about an inch above the screen level. Takes some getting used to.
The Hoodman was expensive ($60) but worth it for the ease of my vision and the ability to walk around in and out of the shade. I had made a shade out of black construction paper before buying the Hoodman, but it was not durable enough, though it was very effective. If I were more able with glueguns and Exacto knives, I would have stayed with the home made model.

 

[Grumpy D]

wide-brimmed hat? Is this this big enough?

 

[NITEWULF]

wide-brimmed hat? Is this this big enough?
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As silly as that looks, I have a feeling that it would be effective.

 

[Hauptmann]

wide-brimmed hat? Is this this big enough?
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I wonder how many of us could wear this in public with complete nonchalance

 

[NITEWULF]

I could as generally I could give a @#$! what others think as long as it's effective for me.

 

[offtheback]

I wonder how many of us could wear this in public with complete nonchalance

Well,you’d likely get less people approaching you?

 

[Montana John]

As silly as that looks, I have a feeling that it would be effective.

A ten to twelve mph wind would add another dimension to what's flying.

 

[flybigR1]

Hey Joe4.... there are a few solutions available at the DJI store or other sites like Amazon that have different kinds of sun shields ... I had a crystal sky monitor with sun shield that worked pretty good but very pricy... when the smart controller came out (for Mavic 2’s) (even pricier)I opted for it and I find it to be easier faster(set up) and plenty bright ... although there are certain situations where the sun is hitting the screen just so that it’s a little harder to see but much better than phone or tablet !

Hey Joe4.... there are a few solutions available at the DJI store or other sites like Amazon that have different kinds of sun shields ... I had a crystal sky monitor with sun shield that worked pretty good but very pricy... when the smart controller came out (for Mavic 2’s) (even pricier)I opted for it and I find it to be easier faster(set up) and plenty bright ... although there are certain situations where the sun is hitting the screen just so that it’s a little harder to see but much better than phone or tablet !

I just got my drone in January , platinum pro and started using my Galaxy tab A . Had all kinds of trouble seeing the screen outside , so I ordered the screen shield and it helped some . Next thing I did was make a cover to go over the shield, cutting out the eye opening and inserting the lenses out of an old pair of glasses . I cut an old dog clipper case in half and used it to make the cover . Sounds crazy but it works great.

 

[Captain Lou]

I just got my drone in January , platinum pro and started using my Galaxy tab A . Had all kinds of trouble seeing the screen outside , so I ordered the screen shield and it helped some . Next thing I did was make a cover to go over the shield, cutting out the eye opening and inserting the lenses out of an old pair of glasses . I cut an old dog clipper case in half and used it to make the cover . Sounds crazy but it works great.

What, no duct tape ? Reminds me of the scene in Apollo 13 where they have to make a Air scrubber with things they had on hand....[emoji1303]

 

[Lou M]

I was looking for a sun shade for my Mavic Pro Controller that would shade both the controller screen and my cell phone. I didn't see any that I liked so I decided to try making my own. I made it out of a cardboard gift box (a box that you would put a piece of clothing in). The hardest part was figuring out the right size to make it. Once that was done' I made a template, so that if I want to make another one, it will only take a few minutes to cut it out. I spray painted it flat black and added some Velcro to adjust the angle of the top and also to keep it closed. When closed, it fits perfectly into my Landing Pad bag.The cardboard is light, so there is no stress on the antennas and the signal strength doesn't seem to be affected. Also, it's not covering the air vent on the controller. I've only used it a few times and it's helped a lot.

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[Kneebeard]

wide-brimmed hat? Is this this big enough?
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I think I know where they got their inspiration from...

Flip it inside out - think of the signal boost you'd get!