Uncle Stumpy
lvl.3
Flight distance : 140315 ft
United States
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endotherm Posted at 2017-6-19 20:41
Don't panic, that's fine. The remote controller communicates with the iPad via the same USB to [lightning apple connector] cable you use to charge/sync it, not via wifi like the standard. You might need to update the version of Go in the app store, it needs to be compatible with the firmware in the aircraft. It will work, that's what I use, just take your time.
You don't need a iPad with cellular for it to work either. I have an iPad mini 3 wifi-only as well. The only time you need a cellular model is if you need to use mobile data when you are out and about (I just download the maps beforehand and cache them while I'm at home, then sync and upload the flight later using my wifi connection) or use a mobile hotspot like a pocket wifi (both of these need a phone contract, otherwise not). The other thing you get in the cellular models is a GPS unit in the iPad (it is built on the same daughterboard as the cell phone circuit). You ONLY need this if you are updating your home point to your current position if you are moving around a lot and constantly updating your position (e.g. in a boat), or you want to do a "follow me" flight. The aircraft uses its inbuilt GPS receivers to determine its position, and it uses the tablet's GPS to know where you are, and where to point its nose and follow that object. There are other methods to do that too -- I use a small bluetooth GPS in my pocket linked to the iPad. The Ipad takes its coordinates from that and it works exactly the same as a cellular pad. The external GPS is slightly special to work with apple devices and a little pricey, but it is actually a more capable GPS that the one in a cellular pad. There are threads on the forum about it if you want to investigate that later--it really is a small part of the equation and you actually won't use it that much if at all.
I did try the usb cable from my ipad to the controller. I also tried to update the DJI GO app but there was no update. Still nothing. The controller and drone won't sync up, therefore no camera function. I know to click to change the drone to Advanced on the app, but the page just sits there that tells me how to connect the controller to the drone. I bought the P3 Advanced from a guy who only flew it a couple of times and didn't really want it. It looks like he NEVER flew it - not a speck of anything on it and certainly no damage.
Actually the motors fire up correctly, just no camera and no hookup on the app. I am more sure than ever that my iPad is too old of a version - I have heard that this is a problem.
So thanks for all the information - again. I have a line on a 4th generation mini ipad. |
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