Best tablet

[darinsquared]

I was using a Galaxy Tab A for my controller. Lately it has started getting screen freeze and distortion of image after I have been flying a short time. I closed all apps that were open but I think the ones running in background are still operating Ex. Gmail updates, Facebook updates etc... I took a picture when I first started the flight and the screen was working properly. I opened the image to view it after the flight and it looked okay. I tried to download it to Facebook and half the image is blacked out and of the other half most of it is distorted. I am up to date on firmware.

Is this a tablet issue or Phantom problem? What Tablet's are people using?

 

[msinger]

It should be usable if it's the Tab A 2016 model. Older models are going to lag.

You can find a list of recommended and commonly used tablets here.

 

[Sasquad]

I pad air 2. I use this with auto pilot. from autoflight. What a beast! No lag and lots of room for viewing. If you haven't used auto pilot, on an Ipad, you haven't flown autonomously!

 

[BlooDrEdCiRcLe]

Actually I'm using the ipad 4. It's good but it haven't the GPS and its quite big and heavy. Which is in your opinion the best size for a tablet? I'm guessing the ipad mini, but I'm wondering if an iPhone plus would be enough.

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[msinger]

Which is in your opinion the best size for a tablet?

The iPad Mini 4 is the largest tablet I've used. Anything larger than that would be overkill in my opinion. I use my iPhone 7 a lot too when flying my Mavic. While much smaller, I have no trouble seeing everything.

 

[Jim McDowall]

I was using a Galaxy Tab A for my controller. Lately it has started getting screen freeze and distortion of image after I have been flying a short time. I closed all apps that were open but I think the ones running in background are still operating Ex. Gmail updates, Facebook updates etc... I took a picture when I first started the flight and the screen was working properly. I opened the image to view it after the flight and it looked okay. I tried to download it to Facebook and half the image is blacked out and of the other half most of it is distorted. I am up to date on firmware.

Is this a tablet issue or Phantom problem? What Tablet's are people using?

I installed DU Battery Saver Pro.
Set it up to kill all background apps.
Works good for me.

 

[JCN1]

I use the MI PAD 2. Has a 7.9 screen, light-weight and plenty of power. $154 no shipping, no tax.

 

[sboroblu]

I currently have the ipad air 2, there have been no issues and works great,,,,, how ever I am finding quite bulky for the RC.
I'm thinking of downsizing to the ipad mini

 

[Gordon Stevens]

iPhone6s - No issue
iPad mini 16GB Gen1 - No Go! (not enough processing power) I still had the DJI Go app install and used this to sync and review the my Flight Logs.
iPad mini 64GB Gen4 - My current favorite!

The iPad mini's while more compact than the full size iPads, have plenty of screen and therefore display more data as well as the live feed images nicely.

 

[eurocenter]

I'm using the nvidia shield k1 no issues and works great.

 

[danno02]

I'm using the nvidia shield k1 no issues and works great.

Hows that Nvidia working out? Im considering a purchase.

 

[psychosunshine]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T713). While it performs wonderfully (No Lag) and has a bright AMOLED screen indoors. I find it difficult to see outdoors on nice sunny days.

Does anyone have any advice on dealing with that. Should I get a sunshield or visor? Or is there a really bright tablet that I should buy?

 

[msinger]

Does anyone have any advice on dealing with that. Should I get a sunshield or visor?

There is no tablet bright enough to beat the sun. Try to fly in the shade when possible. If you must fly in direct sunlight, a sun shade should help. A hood will definitely resolve the issue since it blocks out all outside light.

You can find a list of commonly used sun shades/hoods here.