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gary.garynmille
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Newbie to the quad world. I had hoped that my Nexus 7 (original) would work for the P3 but apparantly it may not be compatible as I can't see DJI Pilot on the Play Store and only the Nexus 7 II is listed on the Pilot compatibility page. If I am going to have to invest in another tablet are there suggestions for ones that may wiork best on the controller in real life conditions? I don't want to break the bank but I don't want to waste money on something that won't work well in the field or may not work for future software upgrades either. Any suggestions for optimum Android devices?
2015-4-17
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Brandon00151
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the 2013 model of the Nexus 7 is only $165 on amazon. Pretty sure it should be able to handle the app.
2015-4-17
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Jerdel
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I will be using galaxy tab 8.4 pro.  You can pick them up for around 200 bucks or so.
2015-4-18
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Gary
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Jerdel Posted at 2015-4-18 22:01
I will be using galaxy tab 8.4 pro.  You can pick them up for around 200 bucks or so.

Didn't realize the Galaxy had come down to that price range.  Good suggestions both as I also did not realize that the newer 7 was that improved either.  Ordering a factory reconditioned Galaxy 8.4 for the stronger processor and great screen edge.  Future proofing. Thanks to both of you for the help.
2015-4-18
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Jerdel Posted at 2015-4-18 22:01
I will be using galaxy tab 8.4 pro.  You can pick them up for around 200 bucks or so.

does iy have a GPS chip?
2015-4-19
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xguy4ku Posted at 2015-4-19 21:20
does iy have a GPS chip?

yes it does
2015-4-19
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jorski
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I have order Phantom 3 Advanced. I am also trying to find tablet for DJI Pilot app. On the Inspire forum, somebody has using Acer A1-840 tablet. It should work (Full HD display, 2GB RAM...)  http://www.gsmarena.com/acer_iconia_tab_8_a1_840fhd-6424.php. It cost only 199€.

I think, I am going to try it....
2015-4-19
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dirienzo
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jorski@netti.fi Posted at 2015-4-20 05:06
I have order Phantom 3 Advanced. I am also trying to find tablet for DJI Pilot app. On the Inspire f ...

You may want to check out the Samsung Galaxy S 8.4  32gb version. It comes with GPS INABLED.
2015-4-19
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cziakas
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I heard on a forum that DJI hasn't rolled out the fight simulator on Android, only IOS.  Is that still true and if so, wouldn't an iPad mini be a better choice? And no, I'm not an Apple fan. I have a Galaxy Tab S 8.4 that I plan on using.
2015-4-20
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On the DJI specs page for the P3 it only mentions two Samsung products that are currently recommended for use with the DJI Pilot App.  The Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Note 3.   I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7" that I've been using with my Vision + that I want to use with the P3.  Does the "recommended" mean that we might have some issues with using something other than the S5 or Note 3?  I'll be using this on the P3 Pro if that makes any difference.    Thanks for the help...
2015-4-20
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WhirlyBirdImage Posted at 2015-4-20 17:08
On the DJI specs page for the P3 it only mentions two Samsung products that are currently recommende ...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jo2c95biyI

Tab 4 works
2015-5-2
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2015-5-3
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coreynach
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If you look at DJI's compatibility details, they list iPad Air and Air 2 as working!
2015-5-3
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Jerdel
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cziakas@gmail.c Posted at 2015-4-20 16:28
I heard on a forum that DJI hasn't rolled out the fight simulator on Android, only IOS.  Is that sti ...

No GPS on ipad mini....android>IOS
2015-5-3
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avcm@jps.net Posted at 2015-5-3 12:22
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jo2c95biyI

Tab 4 works

I have a Tab 4 and the dji Pilot app I downloaded has only Inspire info and videos. There is no pilot training simulator. Seems worthless for P3.

The only thing that seems to work is the Map. Yep, there's my house. Great.

Now what??????
2015-5-3
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johnwarr
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Pilot app works on the Nexus 9, and yeah there is no simulator for Android its only on iOS.
Now all I need is a Phantom 3
2015-5-3
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johnwarr@live.c Posted at 2015-5-4 03:04
Pilot app works on the Nexus 9, and yeah there is no simulator for Android its only on iOS.
Now all  ...

Yeah, hahahaha, but the iOS isn't available yet!!??

This is the biggest cluster I have ever been sucked into. Is this company run by 12-year-olds?
2015-5-3
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Hi there
Has anyone used the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 8" (SM-T365Y) with the Phantom 3? Is there any reason why this wouldn't work?

I've currently got the original Nexus 7 (which works with the Pilot app), but I want a tablet that is android, weather proof and GPS.

Cheers
2015-5-10
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ivan.tvrtko
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maxverschr@gmai Posted at 2015-5-12 01:45
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 hope it wil work ...

Is it working ?
2015-5-12
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snsjets
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I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 running 4.2.2 and it works fine with my P3 Advanced. I also have an iPad Air and it will fit in the holder on the DJI controller. The size and weight of the Tab 3 is preferred though.
2015-5-13
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sms14411
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I have an older Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1   Its android and has gps.  Anyone know if that one will work?    I am supposed to get my P3 on Friday, I'd like to use something larger than my Samsung Galaxy S5.
2015-5-13
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yvesvn
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sms14411@gmail. Posted at 2015-5-14 08:06
I have an older Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1   Its android and has gps.  Anyone know if that one will wor ...

My Nexus 10 is working just fine. Hope they get HDMI out quickly Nexus 10 has HDMI out
2015-5-29
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pporter6054
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NVidia shield is great, I own the Samsung tabs, but I bought the NVidia shield just for the P3, its perfect...it records the screen nicely, I can record in low, med, high or ultra high quality at the press of one button.
2015-5-29
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jjungphotograph
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pporter6054@aol Posted at 2015-5-29 23:00
NVidia shield is great, I own the Samsung tabs, but I bought the NVidia shield just for the P3, its  ...

I have a Galaxy Tab a, but honestly the android version of the pilot app isn't as good as the apple one.
Apple is layed out nicer, has more options, and even gives the # of satellites you're connected to, android doesn't.
2015-5-29
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jjungphotograph Posted at 2015-5-30 10:34
I have a Galaxy Tab a, but honestly the android version of the pilot app isn't as good as the appl ...

My android tells me the number of  satellites.
2015-5-30
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Spankybear Posted at 2015-5-31 01:12
My android tells me the number of  satellites.

Really? Did you download the app from the google store, or from the website
2015-5-30
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Spankybear
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jjungphotograph Posted at 2015-5-31 07:59
Really? Did you download the app from the google store, or from the website

From DJI's web site
2015-6-2
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mdazel
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Hello there:

How is the lag...? I heard that you can not fly with the Samsung tab s because of really bad lag...?
2015-6-27
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mdazel
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snsjets Posted at 2015-5-13 22:43
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 running 4.2.2 and it works fine with my P3 Advanced. I also have a ...

Hello there:

How is the lag...? I heard that you can not fly with the Samsung tab s because of really bad lag...?
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dirienzo Posted at 2015-4-20 13:24
You may want to check out the Samsung Galaxy S 8.4  32gb version. It comes with GPS INABLED.

Is the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 w/16 GB sufficient for the Phantom 3 Advanced?
2015-6-28
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clkilljoy1
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Nvidia Shield tablet.  Works great, no issues with caching. No battery issues.  Rock stable, no crashes,   no reboots. HDMI out.  SSD slot for more RAM. Screen recording.
2015-6-30
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Jerdel Posted at 2015-4-18 22:01
I will be using galaxy tab 8.4 pro.  You can pick them up for around 200 bucks or so.

Have you actually used this Tab and how did it perform vis a vis, time lag, video feed, etc ?
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avcm@jps.net Posted at 2015-5-3 12:22
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jo2c95biyI

Tab 4 works

My Tab2 works like this also, with the drone on the ground and only a few feet away, but when I fly out beyond 0.5km the video freezes and the app becomes unresponsive. Have you flown any distance with the Tab4 and how is the video feed at a distance?
2015-7-11
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snsjets
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mdazel Posted at 2015-6-28 06:23
Hello there:

How is the lag...? I heard that you can not fly with the Samsung tab s because of re ...

Sorry for the late response. Overall the app ran good on my Tab 3, however there was lag back to the tablet even after changing the video feed settings. The lag was mildly annoying but I wouldn't describe it as really bad.
Before the Android app update I caved and shelled out for a dedicated iPad Mini 2. Not an Apple fan but at the time the iOS app had more features and steady video feed. Only problem with the Mini 2 now is occasional overheating which causes reduced video quality.   
2015-7-13
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Phantomen3
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Anyone know if dji go app is working for Gigaset QV830 tablet? or if they will fix so it will work on that tablet?
2015-9-13
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ghoonk
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ronaldrice Posted at 2015-7-11 16:49
My Tab2 works like this also, with the drone on the ground and only a few feet away, but when I fl ...

That's really odd isn't it

The tablet is pretty much an interactive screen, nothing more. It gets the video feed from the aircraft via the RC using the Lightbridge connection and simply sends it to the tablet. As such, distance shouldn't really make a difference

I have a Tab S 8.4 that performs extremely inconsistently with my Inspire 1 and my Phantom 3 Pro, to the point where I nearly lost the Inspire after losing video signal completely. I'm not sure if the Tab S isn't powerful enough to render the video feed, or if it was caused by something else, but I'm sticking to my iPhone 6 Plus for flights from now on.
2015-9-15
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clkilljoy1@nets Posted at 2015-6-30 17:09
Nvidia Shield tablet.  Works great, no issues with caching. No battery issues.  Rock stable, no cras ...

Are you referring this version of the Shield?

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2 ... s-Tablet-Computers/

tl;dr version:

Hazard:  
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
2015-9-15
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PaulChin.BlueCh
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After the latest firmware update, my Tab S8.4 (non-LTE) has improved a bit but the lag is still bad.
As for my Galaxy Note 4, it plays reasonably well. I prefer a bigger screen. Might consider a new iPad.
2015-9-16
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