iPad/iPhone lightning cable to phantom?

DarkXess · Dec 19, 2015

Hey guys, just wondering if this is possible? I know its possible on the Pro but on the Phantom 3 Standard is it able to use a lightning cable from iPad/iPhone to the controller instead of over wifi? if so then can someone link me to where I can buy it, I have searched for numerous names wording the such but haven't come across anything.

Thank you.

mandalay · Dec 19, 2015

You can't do this with P3S; only available with P3A/Pro

DarkXess · Dec 19, 2015

mandalay said:
You can't do this with P3S; only available with P3A/Pro

Ahh right, ok then... well thanks for letting me know

FotoGeek · Dec 19, 2015

If I understand you correctly, you want to connect your RC to your Phone/Tablet with a lightning cable? You will need this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YOX4JU6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

DarkXess · Dec 19, 2015

FotoGeek said:
If I understand you correctly, you want to connect your RC to your Phone/Tablet with a lightning cable? You will need this: Amazon.com: Micro USB to USB, Rankie® 3-Pack Micro USB Male to USB 2.0 Female Converter On-The-Go (OTG) Adapter: Cell Phones & Accessories

That's what I want to do yes, so it does work on the standard then? I don't want to purchase the wire and waste time if it will not work

FotoGeek · Dec 19, 2015

DarkXess said:
That's what I want to do yes, so it does work on the standard then? I don't want to purchase the wire and waste time if it will not work

Yes it works. I had a standard for about a week and that is what I ordered from Amazon. I then upgraded to the Pro.

mandalay · Dec 19, 2015

FotoGeek said:
If I understand you correctly, you want to connect your RC to your Phone/Tablet with a lightning cable? You will need this: Amazon.com: Micro USB to USB, Rankie[emoji768] 3-Pack Micro USB Male to USB 2.0 Female Converter On-The-Go (OTG) Adapter: Cell Phones & Accessories

That's not a lightning cable [emoji14]

@DarkXess, your P3S comes with a micro USB cable so you can download videos and flight data from your bird. You can't use the lightning cable on P3S for video transmission just like P3A/P/Inspire. It can only be done via WiFi. The RC does not have a USB port for you to plug in that cable.

FotoGeek · Dec 19, 2015

mandalay said:
That's not a lightning cable [emoji14]

@DarkXess, your P3S comes with a micro USB cable so you can download videos and flight data from your bird. You can't use the lightning cable on P3S for video transmission just like P3A/P/Inspire. It can only be done via WiFi. The RC does not have a USB port for you to plug in that cable.

I didn't say it was a lightening cable. I assume since the gentleman already has an iOS device that has a lightening cable.. so he will need this adaptor to connect it to his Phantom RC and iOS device. The Phantom RC only comes with a USB to MicroUSB cable for Android devices, so he can use this adaptor/convertor along with his lightning cable to connect it to an iOS device.

drquest · Dec 19, 2015

mandalay said:
That's not a lightning cable [emoji14]

@DarkXess, your P3S comes with a micro USB cable so you can download videos and flight data from your bird. You can't use the lightning cable on P3S for video transmission just like P3A/P/Inspire. It can only be done via WiFi. The RC does not have a USB port for you to plug in that cable.

I can't speak for what it will do, but yes that cable will allow you to connect the Apple lightning cable to it. It gives you a USB female connection and your lightning will plug into it. Again, probably won't do anything, maybe charge your phone?

mandalay · Dec 19, 2015

FotoGeek said:
I didn't say it was a lightening cable. I assume since the gentleman already has an iOS device that has a lightening cable.. so he will need this adaptor to connect it to his Phantom RC and iOS device. The Phantom RC only comes with a USB to MicroUSB cable for Android devices, so he can use this adaptor/convertor along with his lightning cable to connect it to an iOS device.

But what functionality does it provide by doing this?

mandalay · Dec 19, 2015

drquest said:
I can't speak for what it will do, but yes that cable will allow you to connect the Apple lightning cable to it. It gives you a USB female connection and your lightning will plug into it. Again, probably won't do anything, maybe charge your phone?

Exactly...I don't know what it will do either.

DarkXess · Dec 19, 2015

Well.... thanks guys, It seems that I would either wait or upgrade in the future

HawaiiBob · Oct 7, 2016

DarkXess said:
Hey guys, just wondering if this is possible? I know its possible on the Pro but on the Phantom 3 Standard is it able to use a lightning cable from iPad/iPhone to the controller instead of over wifi? if so then can someone link me to where I can buy it, I have searched for numerous names wording the such but haven't come across anything.

Thank you.

Try Amazon.com. My P3 standard came with a micro USB to a full size A/B plug .... the size that plugs into a charger. What I needed was a micro USB on one end, for the controller, and a lightening plug on the other end, to fit my IPhone. I found it for $7.79 on Amazon.

BTW- Mine came with no instructions. Just a quick start guide. No mention of anything to do with wifi, firmware, nor much one needs to know. I downloaded the user manual from the DJI site. Things are charging as I write this, and I will hopefully have my maiden flight tomorrow.

I've heard and seenmention on YouTube that it is important to upgrade firmware before trying a first flight. Can someone point me to a link explaining those matters, please?

Thanks,

HawaiiBob