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Cellular Service Required on iPad?
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msoto
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Hi,
I just purchased the Phantom 3 Pro and an Ipad mini 2 and I would like to know if I should have the cellular service on the ipad turned on in order to fly the Phantom. If so, what is the benefit of having the cellular service on? I have read that if you use an iPhone you should turn your cellular off so you don't get a call when flying and interrupt the communications with the Phantom. Although I am using an iPad and will not be receiving calls, should I leave it on or off?

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Mike
2015-6-13
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buddhabelly
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Required, no.  Nice to have, sure.  The main benefit of cell service is having the capability of live updates to the maps.  As long as you can get an internet connection in the iPad through the wifi connection and get a map of the area where you're going to be flying BEFORE you go flying then you can manage without any cell service.
2015-6-15
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msoto
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buddhabelly@tam Posted at 2015-6-16 04:09
Required, no.  Nice to have, sure.  The main benefit of cell service is having the capability of liv ...

Thanks for answering.
2015-6-15
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MyNameIsFrazer
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BUT you can use a personal hotspot from your iphone to give the ipad an internet connecting. Saves you money having to pay for a data service for an ipad aswell as a cell phone. Or just know where you are going to be flying and then cache the maps before you leave the house
2015-6-23
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DJI-Dave
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I usually just cash the maps. But using your phone as a hotspot is a good idea.
2015-7-10
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clive
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I think, if you go into flight mode on the iPad, you lose the gps as well.
2015-9-27
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