Need Refurbished iPhone/Galaxy for DJI Mini Controller

Shane034 on 16/04/2021 - 09:24

Hey guys,

My phone isn't compatible with the DJI fly app so I need a budget replacement.

Was looking at the iPhone 6-8 and the galaxy s6-8 models.

Anyone using these with the DJI fly app?

Was just wondering about getting one with a decent battery too.

Would the boost refurbished ones be ok?

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Comments

  • JimmyF on 16/04/2021 - 09:37

    My phone isn't compatible with the DJI fly app

    What do you have now?

  • Shane034 on 16/04/2021 - 10:07

    Just a $99 android lol

  • Topdog on 16/04/2021 - 10:13

    Hi, if your phone is Android. You can download the apk from the DJI website. Just turn on install from unknown sources. I just had to do this with my new galaxy 21. It works fine once installed. For iPhone. Can't tell you sorry

    • Shane034 on 16/04/2021 - 10:19

      Yeah I did that. Couldn't get it going.

      My phone's pretty crap anyway tho so I need a better unit with more grunt.

      Just need one that's cheap and compatible with decent battery :)

  • zoombie on 16/04/2021 - 10:27

    I would pick Samsung over iPhone for the this. Samsung have bigger screen makes it easier to see. With the boost refurbished, they are not really "refurbished" they are just used phone.

    • ThithLord on 16/04/2021 - 11:42

      iOS DJI App is more polished than for Android

  • Shane034 on 16/04/2021 - 12:51

    Any thoughts about an entry level brand new phone for around $300 vs a flagship from about 5 years ago for drone purposes?

  • Shane034 on 17/04/2021 - 15:00
    Merged from Will Samsung Galaxy A21s Run The DJI Fly App?

    Just curious as I need a display screen for a mavic mini and don't have the budget for high end model. They don't mention cheaper models on the DJI compatibility list either.

    Cheers.

    • jace88 on 17/04/2021 - 20:29
      +1

      I'm sure it'll run but I just can't imagine the experience being great with a low end phone, and having a decent realtime/live video feed is quite essential to flying a drone IMO (or at least, it is for someone who is casual/inexperienced). Also note that the DJI app does more than just show a video feed even if you have a controller connected - it manages a whole bunch of other settings/routines/etc.

      EDIT: I did google this a bit and others seem to say older phones do seem to work okay and saw suggestions of devices like Galaxy S7. I guess YMMV but as someone who owns an A20, I don't know how much faith I'd have in devices which have weak SoCs.

    • Shane034 on 18/04/2021 - 06:27

      Ah ok :) im looking at the pixel 3a too. Not sure if it's compatible, I'd say so. Apparently has a nice camera. Probably a better OS too?

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