Crystal Sky Monitor

[smiller]

I should note, i dont disagree with you. im just annoyed there was no 'warning: this is a useless device that we install old versions of facebook, twitter, and instagram on but wont let you update, enjoy the potential security issues' disclaimer.

Maybe right at introduction, but at this point you'd have to be a pretty uninformed buyer to not be aware of the limitations.

I bought a P4P+ and had zero problems and felt it was exactly what it was advertised to be, but ultimately decided to return it for a standard P4P due to all the restrictions. If enough people avoid the P4P+ for that reason maybe it will impact future decisions by DJI. But then again if it is intended to be a foolproof, plug and play system for those new to the hobby then maybe not, but at its current price point it's certainly not an entry-level unit.

 

[Mier]

Yeah if I can't load litchi then I'm not interested. I'll just buy a little hood for my ipad and be done.

 

[Limp Gimble]

Here are some more photos. What isn't shown is the required USB cable from the RC to the display. However there is an interesting interconnect on the bottom of the unit that may be a clue for what's coming on future RCs.

I am curious about the switch on the side of the rth button.


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[John Locke]

That controller is for the Inspire 2. The switch is for the landing gear retracts. However if you look at the mount it's adaptable to previous controllers, except the P4P+.

 

[Advexure]

That controller is for the Inspire 2. The switch is for the landing gear retracts. However if you look at the mount it's adaptable to previous controllers, except the P4P+.

Mount seems to be compatible with Phantom 3 controllers and later (no P4P+). Sounds like we should be seeing it release sometime within this quarter so theoretically it could be another 2 months until it's out. We'll just have to wait and see.

 

[John Locke]

Mount seems to be compatible with Phantom 3 controllers and later (no P4P+). Sounds like we should be seeing it release sometime within this quarter so theoretically it could be another 2 months until it's out. We'll just have to wait and see.

Yes, it does look compatible with P3 and P4 and Inspire controllers. The self powered display is key for that compatibility. The robust mount is to handle the extra weight of a rather heavy display device. I estimate the weight of that Crystal Sky display to be over twice the weight of an iPad Mini, so a strong mounting device was designed to enable easy attachment and detachment, making it easy and portable to replay SD card video straight to a bigscreen TV via HDMI, like a DVR. I expect this to be released at the NAB show in April. I heard rumors a new drone will be released at NAB too, but it's likely an industrial type drone, the likes of M600 or something in that realm. I'll be blown away if it's a P5, but I truly don't expect that, I would almost bet money on it. But at the same time, I would have bet money at halftime the Patriots were toast. Miracles happen, glad I was wrong.

 

[KevMo Photog]

Yes, it does look compatible with P3 and P4 and Inspire controllers. The self powered display is key for that compatibility. The robust mount is to handle the extra weight of a rather heavy display device. I estimate the weight of that Crystal Sky display to be over twice the weight of an iPad Mini, so a strong mounting device was designed to enable easy attachment and detachment, making it easy and portable to replay SD card video straight to a bigscreen TV via HDMI, like a DVR. I expect this to be released at the NAB show in April. I heard rumors a new drone will be released at NAB too, but it's likely an industrial type drone, the likes of M600 or something in that realm. I'll be blown away if it's a P5, but I truly don't expect that, I would almost bet money on it. But at the same time, I would have bet money at halftime the Patriots were toast. Miracles happen, glad I was wrong.

I'll be at the NAB Show John. Was there last year too. I can't wait to see what DJI has coming up man. I hope this new monitor comes out asap!

 

[John Locke]

I'll be at the NAB Show John. Was there last year too. I can't wait to see what DJI has coming up man. I hope this new monitor comes out asap!

I'll be there the 25th and 26th myself. It will be a good time.

 

[DronePilotOne]

The Crystal sky unit will have its own battery. It will be easily removable from the RC to use as a video player for 4K videos on big screen tv's.

If it contains post production software as well it'll be the ultimate, portable package.

 

[bkushner]

Will they ever release this thing?

 

[John Locke]

Will they ever release this thing?

Someday they will. Keep in mind they are under no pressure to release it because there is nothing else like it on the market, YET. I suppose they are struggling with Android to do what they need it to do. I'm sure they have seen all of the complaints about it being a dedicated device, no access to the play store, no ability to load other third party apps. Maybe they're trying to fix that limitation. OK, I'm know I'm dreaming, but I can always hope. Someday Samsung or LG will have a 2000nit tablet. You wait and see.

 

[DronePilotOne]

Here's a few photos I took of the 7.9" Crystal Sky unit at CES.

That looks tremendous. Again, with built-in quality post production software, that would be a tremendous unit. Can't wait till they offer it.