Time to update my SmartPhone and would like to go bigger. Any recommendations?

Tim B

November 01, 2022 00:50
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My oldish Samsung Note 9 works ok, but there's a couple of issues. Firstly the small screen as well as the fact that there's no way to take a screen capture (Volume down + Power!) when in the holder.

As a steadfast PC & Android guy I've never owned any devices from the "other side" but...

I've seen where some use what looks like a full size (10" or so) tablet? Obviously that would require some kind of special holder for my Air 2. Sweet spot might be a mid-size tablet. Any recommendations along those lines would be most appreciated.

Also, am I correct in assuming that WiFi only would be less desirable than a device with a data plan?

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Martin Reading Dronelink Expert
- November 01, 2022 07:23
I fly my mini2 using a Galaxy Tab 7FE 5G, loads of room on the screen

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heinrich
- November 02, 2022 16:25
I'm also looking at new Android devices.

Martin Reading which 7FE 5G are you using: 2021 model, or the latest?

And does anyone have experience with running Dronelink on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (regular or Lite) or A8 models?

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Mike (Arizona Wyldwest) Dronelink Expert
- November 02, 2022 16:36
Heinrich. Should not have any issue if you purchase a device which was released within the last year or two as described here.

https://support.dronelink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025829933-What-are-the-system-requirements-Supported-drones-and-devices-

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Martin Reading Dronelink Expert
- November 02, 2022 19:02
heinrich, I think it's the 2021 version, I've had it a while

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Tim B
- November 02, 2022 19:54
Martin Reading
12.4" screen?! Yikes-- do you have an assistant to help you carry it around? :-)

But seriously, What kind of an adapter do you use to connect to your controller? I have to admit, something that large is tempting...

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Martin Reading Dronelink Expert
- November 02, 2022 20:46
But seriously, What kind of an adapter do you use to connect to your controller? I have to admit, something that large is tempting...

Tim B, here's a few photos that show the benefit of such a nice size screen, and also the mount

Modern dashboard open

On fly menu open

Function wizard open

Side view of the mount https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B092VK6NX3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

It may look quite big, but its nicely balanced, most of the time i just fly with it in one hand

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Tim B
- November 03, 2022 02:30
Martin Reading

here's a few photos that show the benefit of such a nice size screen, and also the mount

Nice! Thanks for the photos. I'm thinking I could do a picture-in-picture and watch a Netflix video while running a long Mission. :-)

I'll definitely keep this model in mind as I continue my research.

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heinrich
- November 12, 2022 02:45
Still looking at low budget Android options - do anyone have any experience running Dronelink on the following Android based tablets:

A. Lenovo Tab P11 Plus - 11" WiFi Tablet 64GB: https://a.co/d/3PayYgs

B. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Wi-Fi Tablet 64GB: https://a.co/d/02OLaw1

I can find the list of IOS legacy devices to avoid, but can't find a list of Android devices to avoid - does this exist somewhere that anyone can point me to?

Thanks!

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