Tablet instead of iPhone

[ptim]

I hope to be getting a Mini 2 very soon, but I’d like to use a tablet instead of my iPhone, (I want a bigger screen), does the tablet have to be connected to a network, in order for me to use it with the mini 2, or will GPS and WIFI be sufficient, on the tablet.

Also, any tablet recommendations.

Thanks in Advance.

 

[BigAl07]

WELCOME to the forum

The tablet does not need to be connected to the network for flying etc. Many of us use non-Cellular tablets.

If you do need to connect (to download/update maps etc) you can use the HotSpot feature on your phone to tether the tablet and get internet access.

 

[Volatus Drones]

Welcome to the forum! You do not need an internet connection to fly the Mini 2. Here are some recommendations:
LifThor Tablet Mount
LifThor Tablet Mount Combo (Includes cables and carrying bag)
LifThor Midgard Tablet (Perfect compatibility with the LifThor Tablet Mount)
Tripltek 8 Pro Tablet (Very popular super bright drone tablet)

We have all of this in stock, including the Mini 2. We offer bundle discounts as well! Reach out and we'll send you a quote.

 

[KennethH]

I used my Galaxy S7 phone at first, but then graduated to a tablet. One I tried was an off brand Android which I found was not able to connect. I then bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. It works like a charm and the screen it just right, a bit smaller that the non-Lite version. The trick is to get a tablet that has a processor that is 64 bit. That is the key to be able to run DJI Fly. Compass and GPS work just fine. I don't connect with too many satellites, but I get by.

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!

 

[SethB]

I’m happily using an iPad Mini 5 with the stock controller for a DJI Mini 2. Very nice experience. I understand that the iPad Mini 6 will work, but the 4 will not.

I use this super lightweight and small tablet adapter to mount it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088NWT5V6/

 

[cheddar-man]

I use an old iPad Min 3, DJI approve the Mini 4 so you have a big choice.
You do NOT need a large, expensive adapter to make the Tablet attach to the controller, mine was about £4 from a 3D printer!
The Tripltek is very expensive and very HEAVY, many people needing shoulder straps to support the weight.



This is this adapter in use with an 8" tablet - very neat and light!

 

[Ron Shaw]

I use a iPad Mini 2 with my DJI Mini 2. No problems yet! The iPad Mini 2 is 64bit.

 

[cheddar-man]

Beware doing any Fly app updates as later versions get a bit heavy on RAM and the Mini 2 only has 1GB I believe. I updated from a Mini 4 to the Mini 6 to overcome this issue.