Yes, it seems to make a large difference, which size device you run the power hungry Go app on. A Bigger screen has it's distinct benefits. I have really appreciated and enjoyed using a bigger bright monitor, to see the variables well.
Using an iPad
Air2 Cellular has been great. Even thought the Sun glare mostly kills the screen on bright sunny days. Generally, I fly out in the open, not under a tent, or from a lawn chair @ tail gate. ;-)
The orientation arrow and helpful line drawn on the map, from home point to drone, both aid in Knowing direction of the nose, and general degrees of the compass.
If you lose sight of your drone, you should be able to fly if back home safely.
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