Is it possible?

[Jshank]

Hey guys, I have a outdoor tv. I'm wondering if it's possible to use a USB to USB from my controller to my laptop then hdmi to the tv to use as a visual monitor. I'm sure I would need a program or app for the laptop. I use a iPad to fly and my laptop is windows based. Sorry if this question is a waste of time but I thought I would ask before I try it? Thanks


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[RémyHeli]

Hello, any particular reason why you want to use a laptop instead directly connecting from RC HDMI to TV ? To avoid buying HDMI module? Because the setup you're suggesting looks complicated and might have latency...



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[JCP10]

Hey guys, I have a outdoor tv. I'm wondering if it's possible to use a USB to USB from my controller to my laptop then hdmi to the tv to use as a visual monitor. I'm sure I would need a program or app for the laptop. I use a iPad to fly and my laptop is windows based. Sorry if this question is a waste of time but I thought I would ask before I try it? Thanks


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I've learned they do make a USB to HDMI adapter (I'm sure I saw one at my local Microcenter, in Fairfax, VA).

 

[Jshank]

Hello, any particular reason why you want to use a laptop instead directly connecting from RC HDMI to TV ? To avoid buying HDMI module? Because the setup you're suggesting looks complicated and might have latency...



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No reason. I didn't know of any other options.


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[Jshank]

I've learned they do make a USB to HDMI adapter (I'm sure I saw one at my local Microcenter, in Fairfax, VA).

Thanks, I'll do some checking.


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[DanMan32]

The USB to HDMI is basically a USB based graphics card to use on a laptop/pc and requires driver software to run on the PC.
How do you plan to get video from the controller to the laptop? I don't think there's software for a PC to link with the controller. You certainly can't connect the USB HDMI adapter.

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[RémyHeli]

This would be the solution for you

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[rocketflyer]

Short answer is no it won't work.

Either get the HDMI addon (as per the above post) or use an Nvidia Shield (which has a mini HDMI output).

 

[RémyHeli]

Here we go (bit off topic but useful in case you want record screen with it)

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[Jshank]

The USB to HDMI is basically a USB based graphics card to use on a laptop/pc and requires driver software to run on the PC.
How do you plan to get video from the controller to the laptop? I don't think there's software for a PC to link with the controller. You certainly can't connect the USB HDMI adapter.

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I think you are correct. I don't think there is a software available. That was part of what I was wondering. I think I can mirror my iPad on the tv. That may be a way to try. I'm not sure about how much lag there may be.


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[Jshank]

This would be the solution for you

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Great idea. I will check into it. Thank you.


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[Jshank]

Here we go (bit off topic but useful in case you want record screen with it)

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Very cool, Is this your video? Or channel? I would like to see more videos.


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[RémyHeli]

Channel is NeverMindYourOwn
This guy (not me) is Phantom passionate and share lot of experience. I don't know him personally, I just like he's style and the way he explore, as well candid feedbacks and no sponsors as far I know. With him you can learn and fly safe (ie right behaviors with long distance flights).

Edit, don't miss: CHALLENGE: can I fly my drone 8km to my holiday house...

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[DanMan32]

Screen mirroring the mobile device is one idea, but the TV would show the app functions. If you're OK with that, then that certainly would be a solution.
I was able to "throw" my flight recordings from my Samsung Tab E to my TV via Amazon Fire TV Stick.