Which iPad tablet holder?

[Dbez1]

Ok, so we know that some work better than others and I don’t want to reinvent the wheel. I have a 10.5 iPad Pro that I’ll be using with my Air2. I’m also thinking that a lanyard would be a good idea as will a sun hood. I would appreciate your suggestions as to what works for you as well as what doesn’t work. Thanks in advance.

 

[MA2 317]

Mavmounts are very popular.

Front Page - Mavmount brand DJI Mavic |Mini |Air iPad Tablet Adapter

MAVMOUNT adapters work with every iPad and every major android tablet device that exists. Whether you’re using the folding or newer top mount DJI controllers, Mavmount has a rock solid professional solution for you. All Mavmount adapters use precision engineering for top fit and finish, supports...

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They have the holder, lanyard, and sunhoods available for most tablets.

I have the LifThor rig myself.

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[March411]

I use this one for my iPad Pro and have been real happy with it. Light weight, easy to use and storage in my case is easy.

https://www.amazon.com/RCGEEK-Compatible-Adjustable-Controller-Accessory/dp/B08S3WXN3K/

 

[BethanyFerrell]

Because buying a Mavic 3 put me on a ramen diet 'til it's paid off, I made one. Bought a pair of Proline PLUTM tablet mounts meant to be clamped on the upright of a microphone stand (or cymbal stand or whatever) when they were Musician's Friend's Stupid Deal of the Day.

Trimmed a small, thin piece of poplar into an elongated dummy "phone" shape, sanded the edges round, made a split block to fit around the two metal rods that connect to the antennas and fix the phone to the controller — same kind the M2 Air has. I removed the mic-stand bracket, found a knobbed bolt with the same threads as European mic stand standard (3/8"–16 tpi) to clamp it all together, and added small eye bolts left and right to attach a guitar strap I disliked (too narrow when a heavy Telecaster's hanging from it, but perfect for this use). Primed the wooden parts and sprayed them with several coats of dark silver Rust-Oleum with light sanding between coats.

The guitar strap's two-point attachment is more stable than single-point lanyard-type supports, and it's broad enough to spread weight out nicely. The tradeoff is that because of the clamping bolt it takes a minute to attach and remove.

I do semi-regret not forming the wooden piece into the shape of a 1930s Granville Gee Bee racing plane's wing, but them's the breaks.

Oh, and the other tablet mount actually is attached to a mic stand near my studio computers. When working I am surrounded by displays.

 

[Purplefrog]

I use this one for my iPad min. 1/ Its small and fits in the case with the drone 2/ does not sit over the controls 3/ It works great and its cheap. found it on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YWH3PN9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

[Bryan L]

I use the Thors Drone World Baldur for my MA2 and it is absolutely great at holding my iPad. What I like is the 1/4"-20 threaded receiver on the bottom that allows me to mount it on a tripod. Alternatively, they provided a lanyard which is also good. Then I got cheap and fabricated my own hood out of some black foam core, some black Gorilla tape, and a little velcro strapping for less than $10 that works just fine.

 

[Hertzdonut]

I really like this one, and it doesn’t stress the antenna! Hanatora Tablet Holder

 

[sdfenton]

I just got the Mavmount with lanyard. Fits my iPad 10.5" and holds it securely. Highly recommend.

 

[Hodge]

I have been using this one since October of last year and have been very happy with it and how it connects to the controller.
Hanatora 4.7- 12.9 Inch Tablet Holder

 

[macfawlty]

I also use the Hanatora tablet holder for my iPad Pro 12.9.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098JPS1VJ/

 

[AlaninAZ]

Mavmounts are very popular.

Front Page - Mavmount brand DJI Mavic |Mini |Air iPad Tablet Adapter

MAVMOUNT adapters work with every iPad and every major android tablet device that exists. Whether you’re using the folding or newer top mount DJI controllers, Mavmount has a rock solid professional solution for you. All Mavmount adapters use precision engineering for top fit and finish, supports...

mavmount.com

They have the holder, lanyard, and sunhoods available for most tablets.

I have the LifThor rig myself.

LifThor Shop - Premium Drone Accessories by Thor's Drone World

Tho's Drone World - The creators and manufacturers of LifThor Products . Ultimate accessories for the Drone Industry. All our products are exclusively made and shipped from Norway. Holder for DJI Mavic Series and Autel EVO, directly from its manufacturer. Product of Norway. Lifthor Mjolnir for...

www.thorsdroneworld.com

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I started flying my mini 2 with my IPad Pro 12.9 and I used a MavMount. The mount was not without its problems. First problem was finding a cable that fit around the mount into the remote. Make sure you have plenty of extra cables because there is a lot of strain connecting it. Also, an IPad Pro 12.9” is heavy and $$$. I was not satisfied with the flimsy plastic tablet mount that MavMount provided to hold the iPad. When I contacted MavMount they really did not seem to care about my concerns with this system. I ended up purchasing a very nice aluminum tablet mount on Amazon for around $20 that is much more sturdy. Since the MavMount uses standard threads, it was trivial to replace their flimsy plastic mount with the metal one.

 

[Crow Horse]

Currently I'm using Mavmount with a Ipad Mini 4 along with a Hoodman & extension. I'm a novice but the setup seemed a bit unbalanced (it might have been the way I had it positioned). I also had difficulty keeping the tablet holder secure and it kept twisting out of position. These issues might be the result of my inexperience.

I'm now waiting on a LifThor Mjolnir and I'll see how it compares. I'm also toying with the idea of mounting the tablet on a tripod and use a longer cable to the RC. I like to sit while flying and this might be exacerbating some of the issues I'm experiencing.

 

[Dbez1]

Thanks all for your responses. After some research, I decided the Hanadora would be adequate for my needs. If not, I’ll return it and go for one of the higher end models. Thanks again.

 

[maelstrom]

I also use the Hanatora tablet holder for my iPad Pro 12.9.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098JPS1VJ/

I also use (and highly recommend) this holder for my Mini 1. However, in the UK it’s branded as Lyongtech:

LYONGTECH 4.7 - 12.9 Inch Phone Tablet Holder Mount for DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom,DJI Mini SE,Mavic Mini,Mavic Pro,Mavic Air,Spark Remote Controller, Drone Extended Control Clip Accessories: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Shop LYONGTECH 4.7 - 12.9 Inch Phone Tablet Holder Mount for DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom,DJI Mini SE,Mavic Mini,Mavic Pro,Mavic Air,Spark Remote Controller, Drone Extended Control Clip Accessories. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

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It’s the best reasonably priced holder I’ve found which can hold my iPad Air 10.5” in an Otterbox Defender case. Most budget holders don’t have deep enough clamps to cope with the extra thickness of the tablet in a case. The slightly sticky, soft rubber pads really grip securely. As a bonus, as macfawlty said above, it has the capacity to hold very large tablets up to 12.9”. It also has a nice stiff cantilever mechanism which doesn’t move once set. A great buy for the price.

 

[Dbez1]

Thank you Maelstrom. I ordered it and received it last week. It’s everything that you guys said and more. It’s perfect for my needs. Thanks all.