Questions using the OTG cable

[jimbug]

If I have this right Spark owners with Android phones were having connection issues. It wasn't as much of an issue with iPhones or iPads, but the OTG connection seems to improve the connection with iOS as well. I know I was getting some imperfections in the video feed on occasion that the OTG seemed to remedy. Connecting Spark to RC is quicker also with a direct connection for me.

 

[Josh Call]

If I have this right Spark owners with Android phones were having connection issues. It wasn't as much of an issue with iPhones or iPads, but the OTG connection seems to improve the connection with iOS as well. I know I was getting some imperfections in the video feed on occasion that the OTG seemed to remedy. Connecting Spark to RC is quicker also with a direct connection for me.

Thanks for the reply. I did have a few glitches but nothing too bad. Maybe I just need to try it with a cable.

 

[jimbug]

Considering how cheap the cables are, I think its worth the extra expense and trouble.

 

[shorttimer]

Jim, did you ever get a 1 piece cable that goes from the controller to the ipad mini 4 without having to use the OTG cable?

 

[jimbug]

It's on a slow boat from China

Arriving 7/17-8/7

 

[Animal]

It's on a slow boat from China

Arriving 7/17-8/7

Which one did you buy ?

 

[jimbug]

The Rantow braided nylon DJI Mavic Pro cable - 20cm lightning to microUSB:

Amazon.com : Rantow Nylon Braided Video Date Cables for DJI Mavic Pro Drone Remote Controller (20.7cm Lightning to Micro-USB) : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Hansd]

Josh, Check out some of the other topics where people experience bad video connections when using wifi between phone en rc.

 

[srcrain]

The Rantow braided nylon DJI Mavic Pro cable - 20cm lightning to microUSB:

Amazon.com : Rantow Nylon Braided Video Date Cables for DJI Mavic Pro Drone Remote Controller (20.7cm Lightning to Micro-USB) : Sports & Outdoors

That is great. With that you don't need the OTG adapter when using the Spark. Even though it is designed for the side micro USB on the Mavic, does it fit the micro USB of the Spark?

 

[Freebird32]

Tested and working perfectly.

Tested with Android or iOS/ipad/iphone?

 

[Freebird32]

Anyone found any longer cables (micro USB to lightning)? I have a tablet holder that puts the connectors about 10-12 inches apart (cable-wise). Will a standard usb 3 micro to micro cable work with the apple micro to lightning adapter?

 

[shorttimer]

I am waiting for Jim to get his Rantow cable from China as I heard good things about the cable. But I also read that 8" is not long enough so we will see when he gets his. I just want one cable and not two to connect the two just want to make sure it is not too short. Yes, I used all the 2 words in the last sentence.

 

[Goose]

Tested with Android or iOS/ipad/iphone?

iPhone 7

I'm glad I ordered these. I cannot get a stable wifi connection between the Spark and my phone or the controller and my phone.

 

[Jared Reabow]

Always connect the OTG cable LAST!

 

[Hansd]

Also ordered the Rantow cable.

 

[SSVDH]

Just sharing my OTG purchase for any fellow Aussies on here. Ordered these Monday and they arrived Wednesday (AU sellers). Tested and working perfectly.

View attachment 308

OTG adaptor:
Micro USB Male to USB Female USB OTG Adapter Cable For Samsung Android Phone Tab | eBay

Right-angle Lightning cable:
USB Cable 90 Degree Lightning / type C / micro for DJI Mavic Pro iPad Mini

bummer,sold out

 

[Dick]

Josh Call asked... " I've always connected with a cable. With the spark it just connects through wifi without the cable and it works good but wondering if I should be connecting with cable."

Josh, I have heard that the wifi can "drop out" in mid flight, thus the protection of the cable.........I bought a dongle that allows me to use my standard USB Samsung charging cable........to get everything "connected", I have had to start in wifi mode and then connect the cable and then drop wifi........

 

[Advexure]

More DJI OTG Cables just arrived in. For those looking to connect Goggles (required) or viewing devices with reduced latency these are a necessity.

DJI Goggles – Micro USB OTG Cable | Advexure

 

[jimbug]

Well the Rantow one piece iPad Mini 4 OTG cable just arrived from China and it works just fine. It is just long enough as you can see in the photos below:

 

[OCNYBob]

I bought the Ugreen package of 2, there was an Amazon link to it someplace on this site. It is USB 2.0. I think I might have a uUSB to the Apple connect in my Mavic box although I know it is too short but just might try it and see if it makes difference.

I bought the same from Amazon and it works fine