Hello, so I've been thinking of getting a iPad Mini 4 to fly the Mavic since the app tends to crash on the Google Nexus 6P quite often (I'm assuming its something between my device & the Go4 app). I do have a few questions before the purchase, esp since this would be my first apple product!
1) Majority of this ppl on this thread seem to favor the iPad Mini 4 for flying; has anyone had any reoccurring issues with the app and/or lost of connection mid flight (RC works, but tablet freezes?)? Seems like the Ipad mini 4 is the most favorable tablet for the Mavic compared to other ones; thoughts?
2) Is it worth getting the cellular? I've flown the Mavic several times now and haven't needed to use my data, BUT I do think its nice have the map if the Mavic is far away or something. Seems like ppl have been using their phone to tether wifi which seems like a clever idea.
3) Besides getting the real time maps when flying, is there any other benefit of having cellular data when flying the Mavic? Does the Go4 app even use data???
4) If I purchase the cellular option, how does the data service work? Do I just contact like Tmobile? Can I purchase the Wifi Ipad mini 4 (w/o cellular) and in the future get cellular capabilities installed into it without purchasing a new one?
4) Does the iPad mini 4 have a "real" & dedicated GPS?
5) I only plan to use it for flying; is 16 gb enough? Its nice to have the video cached to my device, but not the end of the world.
6) I know the Mini 5 come out in March, but I found a few good conditioned used ones for ~$250-270. Is that a reasonable price for a used+like new condition?
Thank you!!!
1) Majority of this ppl on this thread seem to favor the iPad Mini 4 for flying; has anyone had any reoccurring issues with the app and/or lost of connection mid flight (RC works, but tablet freezes?)? Seems like the Ipad mini 4 is the most favorable tablet for the Mavic compared to other ones; thoughts?
2) Is it worth getting the cellular? I've flown the Mavic several times now and haven't needed to use my data, BUT I do think its nice have the map if the Mavic is far away or something. Seems like ppl have been using their phone to tether wifi which seems like a clever idea.
3) Besides getting the real time maps when flying, is there any other benefit of having cellular data when flying the Mavic? Does the Go4 app even use data???
4) If I purchase the cellular option, how does the data service work? Do I just contact like Tmobile? Can I purchase the Wifi Ipad mini 4 (w/o cellular) and in the future get cellular capabilities installed into it without purchasing a new one?
4) Does the iPad mini 4 have a "real" & dedicated GPS?
5) I only plan to use it for flying; is 16 gb enough? Its nice to have the video cached to my device, but not the end of the world.
6) I know the Mini 5 come out in March, but I found a few good conditioned used ones for ~$250-270. Is that a reasonable price for a used+like new condition?
Thank you!!!