I am looking to get some spare USB cables for my P4 Controller.

I recently forgot the original one and used one i had to spare, but had constant video disconnecting issues, so i assume the USB must be a certain type/rating.

I looked on DJI and can't see any.

Could someone point me in the right direction to but some online somewhere, i just want to make sure i am getting the proper ones.

Thanks.

Cables should be electrically rated similar. It's all just a matter of quality. The connector wires in cheaper cables can start to fray if the cables have a history of being yanked. Look for a decent brand with reasonable bracing at the plug connection.
[edit] Also suggestion you go for short cables, so that there's less resistance.

Most of the cheap USB cables have no shielding so can give off or absorb radio interference, given that it plugs in just under the radio antennas it is worth getting a decent brand name one, although that doesn't guarantee a good one either.

Also best to keep it reasonably short, although having it the same length as the antenna or a multiple of might be a mistake.

Nigel_ Posted at 2017-4-6 23:32
... Also best to keep it reasonably short, although having it the same length as the antenna or a multiple of might be a mistake.

Yep - same issue as with speaker cable for a home theatre...

Aloha FuZZyPiLOT,

     Try this one.  $5.50 @ B&H

StarTech USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Left-Angle Micro-USB Male Cable (1')

Or

Scosche FlatOut LED USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Reversible Micro-USB Cable (10", White) for $10

     I have each one and they work like champs.

Aloha and Drone On!

I'll add that Anker makes quality cables as well.

They have many types available, but I have the USB to MicroUSB I use between my nVidia Shield and controller.

It's https://www.anker.com/products/A8131012

Thanks everyone for the recommendations.

Commodon Posted at 2017-4-9 06:18
I'll add that Anker makes quality cables as well.

They have many types available, but I have the USB to MicroUSB I use between my nVidia Shield and controller.

Hi, I've been a fan of Anker cables for a while now but we seem to lose connection between our Ipad 4 mini and P4 Pro, once we switch back to the original cable no more problems?

I think its a better quality cable but for some reason the P4 Pro setup doesn't like it?

John

Having same issue. Bought anker short cable expecting quality but it keeps having problem with ipad mini 4. Strange that with iphone SE it works well. Go figures.

Recently had problems connecting my P4 to assistant eventually sorted but out of 6 cables I had lying about only 2 worked in terms of uploading data.

i’m not sure if your android or apple  i’m apple  ipad and the only cable that works is a genuine apple cable  it’s much to long but it works , other cables none genuine apple have always given me connection issues