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I had heard a lot of good things about the iPad Mini 4. It seemed to be the go-to display for the Mavic and Anafi. I found one for sale locally at a really good price. It had cellular capability as well as Wifi. I installed the Free Flight app and had to purchase the extra flight mode app and Flight plan app again even though I had already bought them for my android devices. The apps installed and worked fine but I discovered something I had not thought about with the iPad. The aspect ratio is like 4 x 3 and does not match the 16 x 9 feed from the camera, so you end up with black bars at the top and bottom and wasted space on the display.
I bought a Moko cover/case for the iPad and rigged up a simple way to mount it to the controller using a rubber band. I added two plastic sides to the cover flap to make a fold up hood. This setup was lightweight, simple and very compact when folded.
I tested the setup outside and it worked OK. The display was not as bright as my phones but certainly usable with the hood.
The other device I had been considering is the Samsung s5e 10.5" tablet. I had read that it worked with the Free Flight app and was visible in sunlight. I checked one out at the local BestBuy and was impressed with the size, weight and narrow bezels. The aspect ratio was perfect and it seemed very bright. I read that Samsung had a trade in deal and I found an old tablet that would net me $50 off the regular price, so I ordered one.
It arrived in a few days and I installed the needed apps. I did not have to pay again for the extra ones. The app connected easily and worked fine, no delays or other problems. I tested it outside in the bright sun and was amazed to see that it was usable even without a hood, much brighter than the iPad. I have ordered a Moko case for it and will rig up a similar mounting arrangement and hood as I made for the iPad. The s5e is a bit larger and heavier than the iPad. The processor is newer and faster, probably more future proof. It has GPS without buying a cellular model. It has more memory and a card slot. I should be able to view videos and photos easily. The larger screen area will be better for my aging eyes and should make setting waypoints easier for my fat fingers.
I posted the iPad for sale locally and quickly sold it for more than I paid. So if any of you are considering these devices, I would easily recommend the s5e.
I bought a Moko cover/case for the iPad and rigged up a simple way to mount it to the controller using a rubber band. I added two plastic sides to the cover flap to make a fold up hood. This setup was lightweight, simple and very compact when folded.
I tested the setup outside and it worked OK. The display was not as bright as my phones but certainly usable with the hood.
The other device I had been considering is the Samsung s5e 10.5" tablet. I had read that it worked with the Free Flight app and was visible in sunlight. I checked one out at the local BestBuy and was impressed with the size, weight and narrow bezels. The aspect ratio was perfect and it seemed very bright. I read that Samsung had a trade in deal and I found an old tablet that would net me $50 off the regular price, so I ordered one.
It arrived in a few days and I installed the needed apps. I did not have to pay again for the extra ones. The app connected easily and worked fine, no delays or other problems. I tested it outside in the bright sun and was amazed to see that it was usable even without a hood, much brighter than the iPad. I have ordered a Moko case for it and will rig up a similar mounting arrangement and hood as I made for the iPad. The s5e is a bit larger and heavier than the iPad. The processor is newer and faster, probably more future proof. It has GPS without buying a cellular model. It has more memory and a card slot. I should be able to view videos and photos easily. The larger screen area will be better for my aging eyes and should make setting waypoints easier for my fat fingers.
I posted the iPad for sale locally and quickly sold it for more than I paid. So if any of you are considering these devices, I would easily recommend the s5e.