Apple iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi good enough for P4?

[iSilentP]

I have one laying around that I don't use. Wondering if it is good option. I also have a 12.9 iPad Pro 128 GB and also 6s Plus 64GB that are obviously newer (faster), but wondering if the iPad 2 would be acceptable from a performance perspective. If so, and since it is only 16GB, I would re-initialize and only install the DJI and Litchi apps along with B4UFly and Airmap apps. Thoughts?

Plan on using the Go 4 app as well as Litchi. Newbie. Have yet to actually fly the P4. Getting my confidence and knowledge up by reading manual and viewing Youtube videos.

 

[iSilentP]

I just saw this:
Best Tablets/Phones for DJI GO | Phantom Help

Appears to be a no-go. Oh well.

Anyone want to buy a used iPad II? ;-)

 

[Ed Hahn]

I use an Ipad 2 works great

 

[Limp Gimble]

I use iPad mini 2 with retina and it works great [emoji106]


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[iSilentP]

I use an Ipad 2 works great

Thanks for the reply, Ed. I wonder why it is not on the list of supported/recommended devices? Do you have the 16GB version? Any pointers as to performance? Able to keep up with the graphics (viewing the image from the camera in real time) or any lags you've experienced?

 

[iSilentP]

I use iPad mini 2 with retina and it works great [emoji106]


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Thanks,. The one I have is the pre-retina. It was my daughter's which upgraded to the retina. I get the hand-me-downs, even though I pay for everything. ;-)

 

[iSilentP]

I just re-checked. The iPad 2 (non-retina) I have is a 32GB, not 16GB if that makes any difference.

 

[iSilentP]

For others that may have the same question. Here's the scoop.

What loaded on the iPad was the following Droid apps:

http://screencast.com/t/nljRvsD2s

The DJI Go 4 did not load due to iOS incompatibilities, but the legacy DJI Go app loaded and worked.

 

[AikenP4]

I also use IPad2 mini with no issues.


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[John Locke]

You need at least the A7 CPU for iOS, which comes in the iPad Mini2. I believe the iPad2 has the A5 CPU, which is non compatible.

The iPad Mini2 works good, but it will overheat in temps over 90F, without a case installed (important to fly without case).

When you get up to the A8 CPU (iPad Mini4, iPad Air2), that processor runs on less power, it's cool enough to work OK in ambient temps up to 100F (that's as hot as I've been able to test).

 

[Rich C.]

I have one laying around that I don't use. Wondering if it is good option. I also have a 12.9 iPad Pro 128 GB and also 6s Plus 64GB that are obviously newer (faster), but wondering if the iPad 2 would be acceptable from a performance perspective. If so, and since it is only 16GB, I would re-initialize and only install the DJI and Litchi apps along with B4UFly and Airmap apps. Thoughts?

Plan on using the Go 4 app as well as Litchi. Newbie. Have yet to actually fly the P4. Getting my confidence and knowledge up by reading manual and viewing Youtube videos.

I also use the iPad mini 2 (retina), it connects solidly every time, and it's fast enough to do what's required of it. You can't go wrong. Cheers

 

[John Locke]

I also use the iPad mini 2 (retina), it connects solidly every time, and it's fast enough to do what's required of it. You can't go wrong. Cheers

Well, not everywhere. I would not recommend an iPad Mini2 for someone living in Phoenix or Vegas. You wouldn't be able to fly in the summer, unless you flew from inside your car with the air conditioning running

 

[tberton]

My iPad 2 wouldn't work on p3 haven't tried it on p4 . I use a iPad 4 mini works great


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[ricphoto]

I use a mini 2 retina 32gb and it works fine...
tried my wifes mini 2 16gb and Go 4 won't load...says incompatible

 

[PhantomRX]

Use the Ipad mini 2 and have had not issues connecting to my P3P or my P4. Have not experienced the over heating issues that some complain of either.

 

[RémyHeli]

User experience can vary dependings GO app settings (some options are more CPU demanding) and the device itself that might run some consuming background tasks at the same time depending installed apps and their respective settings. iDevice is reputed managing well background processes but some app can still be very active in background.

If you wanna use it as dedicated device look for iOS full factory reset so it get clean.

So if you use lower than A7 you are more exposed to problems as less power buffer. Also per example some DJI function such as hardware decode are not supported by old processors but user don't see any difference until using standard real time video feed setting.






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