Can P3 Standard be flown using just controller alone?

[Shapula]

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Phantom3 standard. All i really want to do (for the time being) is to fly the drone!

The thing is I have a windows phone and I keep reading about the DJI go app requiring certain android or ios smartphones to use it.

Obviously, I could go out and buy one but my question is this: I know I'd be missing out on live-video feed and all the other goodies etc, but..... can I just fly the P3 standard using the included controller?

Thanks very much in advance for any info.

 

[msinger]

You could fly with just the remote controller after registering your Phantom in DJI GO, but it's not a good idea to do this since DJI GO provides a lot of valuable information as you fly. If you're set on doing this, it would be better to consider a different quadcopter brand.

 

[Dirty Bird]

As mentioned once registered you CAN fly it with just the remote. Kind of sucks without the FPV & telemetry though. Perhaps pickup an inexpensive or used Android or Apple tablet?

 

[msinger]

An Android tablet will be your best bet if you want something inexpensive. You can find a list of commonly used Android devices here.

 

[Shapula]

Thanks Dirty Bird and msinger for the replies!

I have android phones that sadly dont fit recommended specs, and only bought a lumia phone for Christmas (great phones btw)
I was mainly just curious about the whole interaction between tablet & controls setup. Completely new to the world of drones and just trying to get my head around it all haha. Beginning to to understand it a little more.


I've just been reading through the android device list a few moments ago. Will try and hunt down some bargains

 

[Mark The Droner]

When I first bought my Vision, I flew it without the monitor for the first week or so. I wanted to concentrate on learning how to fly. After I became confident with the controls, I started using the FPV. To this day, I still have all my original props intact.

 

[mikep2323]

I bought a used nexus 7 2nd edition for 100 dollars on Craigslist, works great.

 

[DJFriar]

I bought a used nexus 7 2nd edition for 100 dollars on Craigslist, works great.

This is what I own as well. Not only should it work for the P3S (from my reading on here, I haven't gotten my P3S yet to test myself), it makes a fantastic GPS for the car due to its nice size. I use CoPilot ($15, not service required other than WiFi when you first install it to download the maps). I use mine all the time on longer trips so the kids can keep an eye on where we are going.

Maybe it can help you justify it. I also got mine from Craigslist for $100. Its a great tablet at that price (this is coming from an Apple user for everything, too).

 

[Shapula]

Thanks DJFriar and mikep2323 and Marknmd for replies and great suggestions. Am totally new to the drone world.

Even though I really want to start shooting some great aerial footage I'd rather take the time and learn to fly safely & correctly first - especially with all the new regulations and changes brought in over here in Ireland which make it sound like drones are not exactly welcome!

I just received a little syma quadcopter this morning and I'm going to practice with it for a bit til I get comfortable flying before splashing out on the Phantom 3 + new tablet in a few months or so.

Once again, thanks for the help.

PS: great site btw!