DJI Spark - Tablet Recommendation?

[sovamoonspark]

Hi guys,
thinking to buy a tablet ( not expensive one ) to connect with the Spark ( I'm only using OTG ). So I found cheap Ipad 3 32gb and interesting it will work and how with a Spark? Also If you have any other suggestion I'll appreciate Android Is also ok for me. So far I was using Huawei 10 Mate Pro and worked very good! Thanks

 

[Tander]

Having a look at the DJI Go 4 app on the store - it shows a list of compatible devices there. So from he iPad Air upwards seems to be fine. A lot of people use the iPad mini 4.

I'm considering getting a tablet too and will probably go with a cheaper iPad Air as it just needs to run the apps.

Edit:
It seems the iPad Air range will be too big to fit into the controller; so It's the iPad mini you want.

 

[sovamoonspark]

Yea, need extender for ipad and actually looks very nice. P. S. I totally forgot on list of the comp devices on dji.com )

Having a look at the DJI Go 4 app on the store - it shows a list of compatible devices there. So from he iPad Air upwards seems to be fine. A lot of people use the iPad mini 4.

I'm considering getting a tablet too and will probably go with a cheaper iPad Air as it just needs to run the apps.

Edit:
It seems the iPad Air range will be too big to fit into the controller; so It's the iPad mini you want.

 

[Tander]

Yea, need extender for ipad and actually looks very nice. P. S. I totally forgot on list of the comp devices on dji.com )

No need for anything else. The iPad mini will fit just fine.

Quick summary:

• Compatible with iPad mini 2 and upwards (iPad mini 1 OS is too low (iOS 9) and DJI Go 4 app need iOS 10 and upwards)
• Will fit without any modifications or accessories.

 

[sovamoonspark]

Aaaa ok, ok. Now its clear

 

[msinger]

@sovamoonspark, you can find a list of commonly used tablets here:

Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily)

 

[Tander]

@sovamoonspark, you can find a list of commonly used tablets here:

Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily)

That list should be updated. It's not 100% accurate. The iPad mini 2 can run the DJI Go 4 app as well; thus making it compatible with the DJI Spark.

 

[msinger]

That list should be updated. It's not 100% accurate. The iPad mini 2 can run the DJI Go 4 app as well; thus making it compatible with the DJI Spark.

The lack of the green dot means DJI does not support the iPad Mini 2 when using DJI GO 4. However, as you can see under the "DJI GO" column, people are using it with both DJI GO 3 and DJI GO 4.

 

[Tander]

The lack of the green dot means DJI does not support the iPad Mini 2 when using DJI GO 4. However, as you can see under the "DJI GO" column, people are using it with both DJI GO 3 and DJI GO 4.

On the App Store the app is listed as compatible with the iPad mini 2. Has DJI stated that it will not work?

 

[msinger]

On the App Store the app is listed as compatible with the iPad mini 2

That just means it's technically possible to install it on the iPad Mini 2.

Has DJI stated that it will not work?

No. They don't support the iPad Mini 2 -- meaning they won't help you if you run into issues and contact DJI Support for help.

 

[Saigondroner]

I am using an iPad 2 64gig, Wifi only. iOS almost always beeps and says 'This Accessory may not be supported' when connected via OTG. I have never had a problem using any of my DJI drones.

 

[Saigondroner]

Hi guys,
thinking to buy a tablet ( not expensive one ) to connect with the Spark ( I'm only using OTG ). So I found cheap Ipad 3 32gb and interesting it will work and how with a Spark? Also If you have any other suggestion I'll appreciate Android Is also ok for me. So far I was using Huawei 10 Mate Pro and worked very good! Thanks

I suggest an Apple device, vs. an Android tablet. Apple controls their iOS tightly. Android comes in many different variations, and versions. I have use 5-6 brands with DJI, with no troubles....but I have read many stories from others. And OTG is the way to go ;-)

 

[Andre Levite]

Hi guys,
thinking to buy a tablet ( not expensive one ) to connect with the Spark ( I'm only using OTG ). So I found cheap Ipad 3 32gb and interesting it will work and how with a Spark? Also If you have any other suggestion I'll appreciate Android Is also ok for me. So far I was using Huawei 10 Mate Pro and worked very good! Thanks

The OP states he is inquiring about an iPad 3. Not an iPad Mini

iPad 3 (2012) and iPad MINI 3 (2014) are completely different specs. The iPad 3 was regarded as a flawed device and stopped production after only 8 months.

Needs clarification because all the answers are about a MINI and that's not what he's looking at

 

[sovamoonspark]

Thanks a lot for clarification. Anyway will spend little more and buy one of the newer ipad

 

[Saigondroner]

The OP states he is inquiring about an iPad 3. Not an iPad Mini

iPad 3 (2012) and iPad MINI 3 (2014) are completely different specs. The iPad 3 was regarded as a flawed device and stopped production after only 8 months.

Needs clarification because all the answers are about a MINI and that's not what he's looking at

OP asked for 'tablet suggestions', asked about a cheap Ipad3, and any other tablets might be a better option, including Android ;-)

Cheers

 

[Andre Levite]

OP asked for 'tablet suggestions', asked about a cheap Ipad3, and any other tablets might be a better option, including Android ;-)

Cheers

Yes. I read the original post and quoted it directly. The question was pretty straightforward.

iPad 3 has the reputation of "worst iPad ever". It's a dog. Could barely run a single app at a time when it was brand new. Not recommended now that it's 7 years old.

 

[Saigondroner]

Yes. I read the original post and quoted in directly. The question was pretty straightforward.

iPad 3 has the reputation of "worst iPad ever". It's a dog. Could barely run a single app at a time when it was brand new. Not recommended now that it's 7 years old.

Well noted, I have used the the following devices on DJI4, Litchi, Trello,. Tello EDU, Parrot preflight Mini, Preflight Pro (3&4) using:

Orignal Ipad, with both Wifi and 3G HSDPA with memory)

Ipad model ME278X/A (64gig only)

Iphone 4

Iphone 5, 6, 7+

Iphone XS Max, Special Hong Kong/Macau physical dual-SIM (no eSIM)

Most have iOS 12.3.x....I7+ is on 12.4.1 (I'm in beta program). XS in on 12.3.

Samsung i9300- AOSOP 5.x

Samsung Galaxy 7, 8, 8+. 9, 9+. 10+

Huawei Honor (something X)

Lenovo A6000 Android 7.x


Not ONE single phone/tablet has acted unusually, using DJI software...Litchi, et al, tend to trail behind capability.

 

[Andre Levite]

Well noted, I have used the the following devices on DJI4, Litchi, Trello,. Tello EDU, Parrot preflight Mini, Preflight Pro (3&4) using:

Orignal Ipad, with both Wifi and 3G HSDPA with memory)

Ipad model ME278X/A (64gig only)

Iphone 4

Iphone 5, 6, 7+

Iphone XS Max, Special Hong Kong/Macau physical dual-SIM (no eSIM)

Most have iOS 12.3.x....I7+ is on 12.4.1 (I'm in beta program). XS in on 12.3.

Samsung i9300- AOSOP 5.x

Samsung Galaxy 7, 8, 8+. 9, 9+. 10+

Huawei Honor (something X)

Lenovo A6000 Android 7.x


Not ONE single phone/tablet has acted unusually, using DJI software...Litchi, et al, tend to trail behind capability.

So you've tested every tablet...

...except the iPad 3? LOL

That's awesome!

 

[Saigondroner]

I heard it was crap.....LOL! best :-D

 

[SaigonDude]

Darn embarrassing, when listed. My most hilarious phone is a Lenovo P629-dual SIM, gold plated that makes fake background noise. Wanna tell wifey you’re on the train, not in a hotel. It’ll do it. Not DJI certified. ;-)