Can I use Ipad Mini on mavic air? do I need LTE or just Wifi Mini?

I use a Mini 4 WIFI only

PS013 Posted at 2018-3-7 14:25
I use a Mini 4 WIFI only

Thank You!

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Hi there, may I know which generation do you refer to? Please note that the first generation is not on the support device list which means it is not compatible with DJI GO 4. Please refer to the supported device list below. Hope it helps.

Ipad Mini 4 is very good If you want to use the gps features of the mini 4 you will need the LTE version as the gps is part of the phone chip. You donot need a contract or phone service though

Also it will fit in the arms of the controller

Dennis

Bigplumbs Posted at 2018-3-7 23:05
Ipad Mini 4 is very good If you want to use the gps features of the mini 4 you will need the LTE version as the gps is part of the phone chip. You donot need a contract or phone service though

Also it will fit in the arms of the controller

If/when I need that feature, i use a Bluetooth gps with my mini 4 ( Garmin glo ). But 99% of the time, this is not needed for me

I've used my WiFi-only mini 4, which advantageously fits in the holder quote nicely. (However recently bought a Crystalsky 5.5", which doesn't but the screen is amazing)

DJI Thor Posted at 2018-3-7 22:32
Hi there, may I know which generation do you refer to? Please note that the first generation is not on the support device list which means it is not compatible with DJI GO 4. Please refer to the supported device list below. Hope it helps.[view_image]

the 4th generation, and also can i use the USB cable connector from controller to connect to iPad? Thanks!

Bigplumbs Posted at 2018-3-7 23:05
Ipad Mini 4 is very good If you want to use the gps features of the mini 4 you will need the LTE version as the gps is part of the phone chip. You donot need a contract or phone service though

Also it will fit in the arms of the controller

so wifi is not enough? good thing you said that im about to get the Wifi Ipad Mnin4. Thanks!

PS013 Posted at 2018-3-8 05:53
If/when I need that feature, i use a Bluetooth gps with my mini 4 ( Garmin glo ). But 99% of the time, this is not needed for me

Thank You!

Sproknok Posted at 2018-3-8 07:08
the 4th generation, and also can i use the USB cable connector from controller to connect to iPad? Thanks!

Yes

However, the small cable that comes with the Mavic Air is too short. So you will have to use another one that  you can connect or on the side ( micro usb ) or a the bottom of the remote ( tradionnal USB plug )

Sproknok Posted at 2018-3-8 07:08
the 4th generation, and also can i use the USB cable connector from controller to connect to iPad? Thanks!

Please refer to the answer on 12#, the cable that came with the RC might be too short to connect a tablet, you can use your device's original cable for connecting. Please note that you need to unplug the left cable when connecting to the bottom port.

PS013 Posted at 2018-3-8 07:18
Yes

However, the small cable that comes with the Mavic Air is too short. So you will have to use another one that  you can connect or on the side ( micro usb ) or a the bottom of the remote ( tradionnal USB plug )

Thanks a lot!

DJI Thor Posted at 2018-3-8 22:24
Please refer to the answer on 12#, the cable that came with the RC might be too short to connect a tablet, you can use your device's original cable for connecting. Please note that you need to unplug the left cable when connecting to the bottom port.

Thanks a lot!

DJI Thor Posted at 2018-3-8 22:24
Please refer to the answer on 12#, the cable that came with the RC might be too short to connect a tablet, you can use your device's original cable for connecting. Please note that you need to unplug the left cable when connecting to the bottom port.

Thank You!

PS013 Posted at 2018-3-8 07:18
Yes

However, the small cable that comes with the Mavic Air is too short. So you will have to use another one that  you can connect or on the side ( micro usb ) or a the bottom of the remote ( tradionnal USB plug )

Thank You!

PS013 Posted at 2018-3-7 14:25
I use a Mini 4 WIFI only

so how about the GPS issue?

PS013 Posted at 2018-3-7 14:30
you can also search the forum, as this topic is coming quite often

https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=112387&fromuid=940640

Thank You!

DJI Thor Posted at 2018-3-7 22:32
Hi there, may I know which generation do you refer to? Please note that the first generation is not on the support device list which means it is not compatible with DJI GO 4. Please refer to the supported device list below. Hope it helps.[view_image]

Thanks for the info.

Bigplumbs Posted at 2018-3-7 23:05
Ipad Mini 4 is very good If you want to use the gps features of the mini 4 you will need the LTE version as the gps is part of the phone chip. You donot need a contract or phone service though

Also it will fit in the arms of the controller

Thanks Dennis!

iPad mini 2 works but screen was crap in dAylight. Use my iPhone X

Can someone give some advice if I can fly my mavic air in Niagara Falls? thank you!

Bigplumbs Posted at 2018-3-7 23:05
Ipad Mini 4 is very good If you want to use the gps features of the mini 4 you will need the LTE version as the gps is part of the phone chip. You donot need a contract or phone service though

Also it will fit in the arms of the controller

Hi Dennis, how do you fit the iPad Mini to the AIR remote control?
I tried doing it on mine and the Mini is at least 3/4" wider than the fully extended arms.

nywrecker Posted at 2018-3-17 05:38
Hi Dennis, how do you fit the iPad Mini to the AIR remote control?
I tried doing it on mine and the Mini is at least 3/4" wider than the fully extended arms.

It will fit if you open the holders all the way on an angle. I have a video on this. Fits like a glove!

nywrecker Posted at 2018-3-17 05:38
Hi Dennis, how do you fit the iPad Mini to the AIR remote control?
I tried doing it on mine and the Mini is at least 3/4" wider than the fully extended arms.

you can do it exactly like this just take out the little plastic square that holds the cable in normally as well



The mavic Pro and Air remotes are exactly the same size

Of course you can, still use DJI Go 4 app anyway, LTE is not necessary. I've been using my iPad Mini wifi and works great.

Mikem691 Posted at 2018-3-17 06:39
It will fit if you open the holders all the way on an angle. I have a video on this. Fits like a glove!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0rmxlhBOWw

Excellent.
I will give it another try.
Thanks!