I used an iPad mini 2nd generation to fly a Phantom 4 and started to have recurrent problems while flying. Mainly two problems, screen freeze up and screen turned all green. I did all kind of things to resolve the problems, for instance I unloaded all the applications and few photos I had in the tablet to clear some memory, I updated the software DJI GO, I turned the Airplane Mode ON while flying, I removed all applications and left only the default applications and the DJI apps but nothing help to solve the problem.
Well, I resort to replace my iPad Mini 2nd generation for the iPad Mini 5th generation. The results couldn't be better. ALL MY PROBLEMS WENT AWAY!!!
I flew for about 45 minutes in total and used 3 batteries to test the new tablet and I'm glad to report everything was smooth and with no glitches.
What I learned is that the DJI applications are very demanding apps, they require a machine capable to handle high speed information transfer, a lot of memory, and dependable video managing. Think about all the things that are happening behind scenes when you fly: Uplink and downlink communications, mapping update, video streaming in HD just to mention a few.
My advice is if you have similar problems use a dedicated tablet to fly the drone, I know it's another expense but it's worth it, specially when you have invested a couple $1000 and you have that investment zipping and zooming "in the air."
Well, I resort to replace my iPad Mini 2nd generation for the iPad Mini 5th generation. The results couldn't be better. ALL MY PROBLEMS WENT AWAY!!!
I flew for about 45 minutes in total and used 3 batteries to test the new tablet and I'm glad to report everything was smooth and with no glitches.
What I learned is that the DJI applications are very demanding apps, they require a machine capable to handle high speed information transfer, a lot of memory, and dependable video managing. Think about all the things that are happening behind scenes when you fly: Uplink and downlink communications, mapping update, video streaming in HD just to mention a few.
My advice is if you have similar problems use a dedicated tablet to fly the drone, I know it's another expense but it's worth it, specially when you have invested a couple $1000 and you have that investment zipping and zooming "in the air."