Recent content by Omnipotent

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    Inexpensive fix: GPS function with the iPad WiFi only tablet

    Hmm, that's odd. My iPad mini 2 works great, the FPV live camera feed coming back is crystal clear, regardless of the distance the phantom is from me. On the other hand, my Samsung Android phone is so-so. How are your antennas on your RC remote when your flying? Are they both vertical and...
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    Inexpensive fix: GPS function with the iPad WiFi only tablet

    Its not a bad idea to turn off the WiFi during your flight just to be safe, however, before you take off enable the hotspot and open your DJI app to populate your maps. When everything shows up, you may turn off your hotspot and go fly. Don't forget to calibrate the compass before each flight ;)
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    Inexpensive fix: GPS function with the iPad WiFi only tablet

    You beat me to it by just a few seconds ;) lol thanks.
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    Inexpensive fix: GPS function with the iPad WiFi only tablet

    If by the Google Earth, are you referring to the smaller map data in the lower corner of the pilot app? That app is sourced not by GPS data, but by a WiFi connection. Because our iPads are WiFi only (with no cellular, or roaming data service), you need to be connected to a wireless internet...
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    Inexpensive fix: GPS function with the iPad WiFi only tablet

    I would agree there are far better all-in-one solutions out there, but if your stuck with what you have then this works well. Having just bought the iPad, I didn't really want to take a loss and sell it right away. As far as it being awkward, I have to disagree, its so easy to use, push one...
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    Inexpensive fix: GPS function with the iPad WiFi only tablet

    Hey everyone, first post here. I made a video for YouTube that I figured would help some people who were in the same boat as I was. Like many people I got the iPad mini 2 WiFi-only tablet, and was a bit disappointed to find out the features I was missing, when out in the field for a flight...