Apple iPad

merdok14 · Nov 10, 2016

Hey everyone, getting ready to pull the trigger on a P3P and have a question about the tablet of choice. I currently have an iPad 3 64GB which to my understanding will not run the app as the iPad is too old. I am looking at buying another iPad but not sure which one to buy. I would only really be using it with the Phantom. Any suggestions on which iPad to buy? Thanks in advance.

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msinger · Nov 10, 2016

All of the iPads listed here are compatible with DJI GO.

Kvanoss · Nov 10, 2016

merdok14 said:
Hey everyone, getting ready to pull the trigger on a P3P and have a question about the tablet of choice. I currently have an iPad 3 64GB which to my understanding will not run the app as the iPad is too old. I am looking at buying another iPad but not sure which one to buy. I would only really be using it with the Phantom. Any suggestions on which iPad to buy? Thanks in advance.

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I use the iPad Pro 12.9 inch and love it!

mshick68 · Nov 10, 2016

merdok14 said:
Hey everyone, getting ready to pull the trigger on a P3P and have a question about the tablet of choice. I currently have an iPad 3 64GB which to my understanding will not run the app as the iPad is too old. I am looking at buying another iPad but not sure which one to buy. I would only really be using it with the Phantom. Any suggestions on which iPad to buy? Thanks in advance.

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I use the approved Samsung Tab A 7 2016 version. 119 bucks at WalMart. Internal GPS chip too. Works perfect!

msinger · Nov 10, 2016

mshick68 said:
I use the approved Samsung Tab A 7 2016 version.

FYI, that's not a device approved by DJI. Many people are successfully using it though.

Tommy Iversen · Nov 10, 2016

merdok14 said:
Hey everyone, getting ready to pull the trigger on a P3P and have a question about the tablet of choice. I currently have an iPad 3 64GB which to my understanding will not run the app as the iPad is too old. I am looking at buying another iPad but not sure which one to buy. I would only really be using it with the Phantom. Any suggestions on which iPad to buy? Thanks in advance.

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I use the iPad Air 2 (4G). Runs the GO and Litchi app without problems and never crashed. I also have a iPad mini, but this is 1.gen, and to slow. If it was the latest generation, i probably use instead, as weight/size is perfect for this. Bottom line, my suggestion for a new iPad (for Phantom use) would be latest gen. iPad mini.

gosports1 · Nov 10, 2016

I Fly a Phantom 3 Pro and had to update my I-Pad
I bought an I-Pad Mini 2 -32 gb with WIFI at Best Buy

Look on their site for ( Type ) Open Box ) merchandise. I got it cheaper than what I see on Amazon tonight .Plus It had the New Warranty The screen size fits Great in my Remote Controller holder =

VaporTrail · Nov 10, 2016

I have a phantom 3 pro and use a iPad mini 4 and absolutely love it.

VaporTrail Drone

merdok14 · Nov 10, 2016

Thanks guys for all of the help.

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merdok14 · Nov 10, 2016

Is just wi-fi ok, 16gb?

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Kvanoss · Nov 10, 2016

If you want to edit in iMovie in the iPad get as much storage that you can. My iPad Pro is almost maxed out with video even though I have the 256 gb model. I have an SD card reader I transfer the full res videos onto the iPad with.

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merdok14 · Nov 11, 2016

OK, but will just the wifi model work? Is there a way to transfer from the ipad to my Mac desktop and edit my footage there on the desktop? Say if I only wanted to spring for a 32GB.

Kvanoss · Nov 11, 2016

AirDrop works great and transfers really quick, one of the great features of Apple. As far as a WiFi only model, not sure on that one. Mine has cellular.

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mshick68 · Nov 11, 2016

msinger said:
FYI, that's not a device approved by DJI. Many people are successfully using it though.

really, this is right off the list from the website:

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) Tablet 7 inches 1.5 GHz 1.5 GB Yes

MacCool · Nov 11, 2016

merdok14 said:
OK, but will just the wifi model work? Is there a way to transfer from the ipad to my Mac desktop and edit my footage there on the desktop? Say if I only wanted to spring for a 32GB.

You just plug the iPad into any USB port on the Mac. You can transfer any video on your iPad to the Mac using the Image Capture utility.

But, why are you storing video on your iPad? Normally, your video would be stored to the SD card on the drone and you'd transfer it by plugging the card into a card reader. If you're simultaneously screen capturing for some reason, 32 gig won't be nearly enough. If you're trying to edit on the iPad using iMovie, likewise, but why would you edit on the iPad instead of your home computer?

You don't have to have cellular, just make sure you cache any maps you need before you go out to fly. But do note that if you won't have cellular you also won't have GPS so you won't have any Follow function.

msinger · Nov 11, 2016

mshick68 said:
really, this is right off the list from the website

That's my list here

The devices DJI approves are marked as such.

mshick68 · Nov 11, 2016

msinger said:
FYI, that's not a device approved by DJI. Many people are successfully using it though.

msinger said:
That's my list here

The devices DJI approves are marked as such.

which the tab a 7 is listed.

msinger · Nov 11, 2016

Sorry -- I'm not trying to be pedantic. I was only pointing out that device is not approved by DJI. I thought that's what you were saying above.

mshick68 · Nov 11, 2016

msinger said:
Sorry -- I'm not trying to be pedantic. I was only pointing out that device is not approved by DJI. I thought that's what you were saying above.

OH np SIr. Im confused tho. It is listed on the link you noted. So why is it not approved. I thought all listed on the link you sent are approved. What am I missing?

mshick68 · Nov 11, 2016

mshick68 said:
OH np SIr. Im confused tho. It is listed on the link you noted. So why is it not approved. I thought all listed on the link you sent are approved. What am I missing?

Also I appreciate the fact that you are active on this board and helping. Way to go!