LW UAS
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Flight distance : 858228 ft
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Thanks for everyone's input! What I am really trying to figure out are 2 things. First, is if the latest version of Go4 for iOS (4.1.5 now I believe?) has no issues with hardware that worked fine with the app pre June 2017, such as the iPad Mini 2, 3, and 4. Second, has anyone using Android hardware that had no issues with Go4 pre June 2017 tried out 4.1.4, and if so how well is it working? I plan to test all of the mobile devices I mentioned in my OP with their new apps this coming week, but would love any feedback from people who have already tried them out.
I also appreciate the recommendations for upgrading my hardware, and as I have been following other strings on this subject I know and understand your frustrations! One of the things I am trying to conclude with all of this is if it will be necessary to upgrade in order to continue working with this platform. Several people have said they believe the only solution is to use a brand new iPad Pro, and if there is only one mobile device that is guaranteed to work with Go4 then DJI needs to make that clear to all users. So here is my direct question to DJI Mindy (or any other admin), is the new iPad Pro the only mobile device fully compatible with Go4 from version 4.1.3 and up?
Ultimately this whole debacle with the Go4 app points out the biggest weakness in the DJI ecosystem, the use of mobile devices as both an interface and monitoring solution for operation. With the I1, DJI should have created a built-in interface on the RC that allowed changing flight and camera settings without requiring using a 3rd party mobile device running an app, and then a monitor could be plugged into the HDMI and mounted to the RC or on a stand. Combining it all together on non-proprietary hardware opens the door for scenarios like what I am dealing with. Now I know that the new Cendence RC and CrystalSky monitors being released will help remedy this weakness, but these items should not be add-ons, they should be part of the I2 package to begin with. When I bought my I2 I should have had an option to have either a "smart" RC, CS monitor, or both. I would have happily spent several hundred dollars more, skipped buying a new tablet, and had a working drone without fears of updates! In fact, if DJI wants good PR they should offer a discount on CS monitors to I2 owners, or an option to return their current RC for a discount on the Cendence RC. Balls in your court DJI, we spent money with you because we believed you were offering a professional solution for our clients, now you need to help us look professional and not like fools which Go4 updates have done to a lot of people! |
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