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Suitable upgrade to my Mavic air 2

fluro78

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If I am very happy with the features and functions of this model, but I would like to do away with using my phone as the screen, what would be the suggested model to upgrade to to get the all inclusive transmitter?
 
I use a iPad mini 5 with mine. Zero problems. I use the HoodMan base for a sunshade at times. Adapter is needed for using this setup.
Great drone, very reliable and great fun to fly. I use a landyard as well, heavier than the iPhone setup. Mine went obsolete and failed to work so that’s why switched to the iPad.
 
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I use an Air 2S with goggles best way to go ..if you have a spotter.
 
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If I am very happy with the features and functions of this model, but I would like to do away with using my phone as the screen,

Until you upgrade, you could purchase the RM500 remote that is compatible with the MA2.



You'll get a better drone and controller if you upgrade in the future since the MA2 is an older drone.

I have a MA2 and still enjoy flying it with my standard controller and a TriplTek tablet.

Have fun shopping. :)

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Until you upgrade, you could purchase the RM500 remote that is compatible with the MA2.



You'll get a better drone and controller if you upgrade in the future since the MA2 is an older drone.

I have a MA2 and still enjoy flying it with my standard controller and a TriplTek tablet.

Have fun shopping. :)

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I did ask DJI about this option, but they advised it was not compatible. Rather confusing.
 
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Use this link to access DJI’s very own compatibility chart. You will see The Smart Controller is for the M2 and MA2.

 
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Use this link to access DJI’s very own compatibility chart. You will see The Smart Controller is for the M2 and MA2.

Sorry, but I must be reading it wrong, but it refers to the 2S, not the Mavic air 2
 
I did ask DJI about this option, but they advised it was not compatible. Rather confusing.

It is confusing. I thought I chose the correct one. Sorry about that. :rolleyes:


Do you still need to use it with the transmitter. If so, how do you attach to transmitter?
Mine will only accept the size of a mobile.


They make after market mounts that will work with the controller to fit lager screens.

I use the Lifthor mount from Thors Drone World for my TriplTek tablet.

I customized my case to accept the rig without having to take it apart for storage.

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Yes I use a adapter mount for the transmitter so I can attach the iPad to the mount. The mount is spring loaded just the transmitter. It’s a bit awkward but works very well for me.
 

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