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ntwaddell · 09-23-2013, 10:21 PM

Can you only use an iPad with this? Or can you use a PC also?

Empire Support 2 · 09-24-2013, 06:50 AM

You may fly using either. I like the user interface of the iPad over the PC.

ErichF · 09-24-2013, 08:01 AM

Me too, until iOS7 hit my iPad 3....now no worky. I don't see how DJI couldn't have seen iOS7 released literally the week after the iOS GS hit the stores...big ooops.

Empire Support 2 · 09-24-2013, 09:23 PM

DJI is not the only company having issues with iOS 7. There are many and only a few specifically ported for the 7.

joelr · 09-29-2013, 08:27 AM

Updated last night for iOS7.

ErichF · 09-29-2013, 07:37 PM

Just spent the day flying my 550 using just the iPad. Time retire my neckstrap?

Maybe need to design an iPad neckstrap?

Empire Support 3 · 09-30-2013, 08:35 PM

Pretty cool, right?

ErichF · 10-01-2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empire Support 3

Pretty cool, right?

Yes, it's very cool. I just need to figure out a use for the waypoint feature other than just flying around a box. I am starting to experiment with mapping and mosaic making. I need to find a low-cost mosiac software that is smart enough to stitch photos together regardless of orientation. Believe it or not, Windows Photo Gallery now has a Panorama feature that does pretty good at mosaics. I haven't tried stitching more than a couple dozen images though.

The trick is to use the Scan Route Template, and obtain the proper track width for correct overlaps. The iOS GS doesn't support the Photogrammetry Tool like the PC based GS. Also, the iPad GS doesn't have the F-Channel Controller, so you can't even do servo actions using the iOS GS. Right now, it only flies the bird around, nothing else. Once some servo functions are ported to the iOS GS, then some real fun can happen, such as dropping parachutes, or taking precision photos.

jazzboy · 10-02-2013, 10:58 AM

Just updated to iOS 7 and my iPad GS app is toast. It can no longer save height, speed, heading or holdtime. Since my A2 is a paperweight, until the 50 waypoints are available, this was the only way to do a job I had scheduled for tomorrow. I did try the PC app but really stange things like the craft shown as inverted on occasion were occurring in sim mode, so that was enough of a red flag not to try that rig outside.

The logistics were a lot more comprehensive than normal. The usual Transport Canada open SFOC I have had to have a variance issued as I am flying close to an Airport and coordination with the flight tower had to be organized. All that work and not to mention my rep with the client just went poof.

Releasing an app that clearly states "optimized for iOS7" and is basically useless is kind of irresponsible if you are aiming at a pro market.

I think a bunch of gear has to be packed for it's trip back to the retailer, Thanks DJI.

Empire Support 3 · 10-02-2013, 03:22 PM

Have you tried removing and reinstalling the iPad app? I would also try to reboot the iPad if still having issues.

jazzboy · 10-02-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empire Support 3

Have you tried removing and reinstalling the iPad app? I would also try to reboot the iPad if still having issues.

Did a full restore twice. First time with cloud restore and then a complete fresh install.

When recalling a favorite, the names are not visible until one of them is touched. The icon that is dead center top looks like it's breaking apart a little. These are not good indicators.

In iOS6 the app worked fairly well aside from a few anomalies while running the sim. So the functionality was there.

I currently have iOS7.0.2 installed and cannot do a roll back as iTunes is no longer signing in anything prior to iOS7.0.0.

jazzboy · 10-02-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzboy

Did a full restore twice. First time with cloud restore and then a complete fresh install.

When recalling a favorite, the names are not visible until one of them is touched. The icon that is dead center top looks like it's breaking apart a little. These are not good indicators.

In iOS6 the app worked fairly well aside from a few anomalies while running the sim. So the functionality was there.

I currently have iOS7.0.2 installed and cannot do a roll back as iTunes is no longer signing in anything prior to iOS7.0.0.

Easier to show than tell. Here is a quick vid. Justed posted, should be up in a bit.

DJI GS version optimized for iOS7 not working on iOS7 (2 min 17 sec)

Empire Support 3 · 10-03-2013, 04:06 PM

I am forwarding your video to DJI...

jazzboy · 10-03-2013, 07:41 PM

Tried the Naza 2 at the field with the PC version of GS and it performed absolutely brilliantly. Ran a total 16 waypoints, all with the same Lat & Long coordinates and each waypoint rotating 45 degrees for a panoramic shot of 8 waypoints and then down 5 meters for another eight.

Why on earth did they botch the iPad version when the Naza 2 performs so well. DJI almost seems like two companies. One that's frackin' brilliant ad the other that...well...simply isn't.

ErichF · 10-03-2013, 07:50 PM

Neat flight plan, I'm going to try that out tomorrow. I have not messed with headings on waypoints, yet. I'm glad to hear you were able to get your job done.

And yes, the PC ground station is pretty good, even if it doesn't look as elegant as some other ground station software suites. The photogrammetry tool is really cool, too...but the data reclamation is rather lacking for making geo-rectified mosaics.

jazzboy · 10-03-2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErichF

Neat flight plan, I'm going to try that out tomorrow. I have not messed with headings on waypoints, yet. I'm glad to hear you were able to get your job done.

And yes, the PC ground station is pretty good, even if it doesn't look as elegant as some other ground station software suites. The photogrammetry tool is really cool, too...but the data reclamation is rather lacking for making geo-rectified mosaics.

Thanks for you encouraging me to use the PC GS. I appreciate your help. I might have a second chance with the client as today was just a test. Now if only our Vancouver weather will cooperate;-)

jazzboy · 10-08-2013, 10:03 AM

The silence is deafening. Wassup DJI?

ErichF · 10-08-2013, 11:48 AM

I wouldn't expect a fix for at least a month, however the iOS7 patch was out in a week. So, who knows?

joelr · 10-09-2013, 08:24 AM

Patch for GS last night. First look seems to fix most of the quirks. Going to take it out this afternoon to verify.

ErichF · 10-09-2013, 09:04 AM

Kool, downloading now...

And, the flight plan name display is fixed

, but the Waypoint Parameters still don't save

09-23-2013, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
ntwaddell Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA	DJI \| iPad Ground Station Can you only use an iPad with this? Or can you use a PC also? __________________ Goblin Urukay Competition Align T-Rex 700 Nitro FBL DJI Mavic 2 Pro

09-29-2013, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
joelr Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2013	Updated last night for iOS7. __________________ Team Gaui USA/Empire Hobby Gaui NX7 - Gaui X7 - Gaui R5 - Gaui X5 - Gaui X4II - Gaui NX4 - Gaui X3L - Gaui X3 - Gaui X2 - Velos 880 AMA 267329

10-02-2013, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
jazzboy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Just updated to iOS 7 and my iPad GS app is toast. It can no longer save height, speed, heading or holdtime. Since my A2 is a paperweight, until the 50 waypoints are available, this was the only way to do a job I had scheduled for tomorrow. I did try the PC app but really stange things like the craft shown as inverted on occasion were occurring in sim mode, so that was enough of a red flag not to try that rig outside. The logistics were a lot more comprehensive than normal. The usual Transport Canada open SFOC I have had to have a variance issued as I am flying close to an Airport and coordination with the flight tower had to be organized. All that work and not to mention my rep with the client just went poof. Releasing an app that clearly states "optimized for iOS7" and is basically useless is kind of irresponsible if you are aiming at a pro market. I think a bunch of gear has to be packed for it's trip back to the retailer, Thanks DJI. __________________ Blade MSR Copterx/Tarot 450 Pro Belt Logo 10/400, Logo 500SE with Skookum 540...eh! Compass 7HV mit einem Vbar Silverline...schnell!

10-03-2013, 07:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
jazzboy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	Some Good News Tried the Naza 2 at the field with the PC version of GS and it performed absolutely brilliantly. Ran a total 16 waypoints, all with the same Lat & Long coordinates and each waypoint rotating 45 degrees for a panoramic shot of 8 waypoints and then down 5 meters for another eight. Why on earth did they botch the iPad version when the Naza 2 performs so well. DJI almost seems like two companies. One that's frackin' brilliant ad the other that...well...simply isn't. __________________ Blade MSR Copterx/Tarot 450 Pro Belt Logo 10/400, Logo 500SE with Skookum 540...eh! Compass 7HV mit einem Vbar Silverline...schnell!

10-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
jazzboy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010	The silence is deafening. Wassup DJI? __________________ Blade MSR Copterx/Tarot 450 Pro Belt Logo 10/400, Logo 500SE with Skookum 540...eh! Compass 7HV mit einem Vbar Silverline...schnell!

09-24-2013, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Empire Support 2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2013	You may fly using either. I like the user interface of the iPad over the PC.

09-24-2013, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
ErichF Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2004	Me too, until iOS7 hit my iPad 3....now no worky. I don't see how DJI couldn't have seen iOS7 released literally the week after the iOS GS hit the stores...big ooops.

09-24-2013, 09:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Empire Support 2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2013	DJI is not the only company having issues with iOS 7. There are many and only a few specifically ported for the 7.

09-29-2013, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
ErichF Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2004	Just spent the day flying my 550 using just the iPad. Time retire my neckstrap? Maybe need to design an iPad neckstrap?

09-30-2013, 08:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Empire Support 3 Registered Users Join Date: May 2013	Pretty cool, right?

10-02-2013, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Empire Support 3 Registered Users Join Date: May 2013	Have you tried removing and reinstalling the iPad app? I would also try to reboot the iPad if still having issues.

10-03-2013, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Empire Support 3 Registered Users Join Date: May 2013	I am forwarding your video to DJI...

10-03-2013, 07:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
ErichF Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2004	Neat flight plan, I'm going to try that out tomorrow. I have not messed with headings on waypoints, yet. I'm glad to hear you were able to get your job done. And yes, the PC ground station is pretty good, even if it doesn't look as elegant as some other ground station software suites. The photogrammetry tool is really cool, too...but the data reclamation is rather lacking for making geo-rectified mosaics.

10-08-2013, 11:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
ErichF Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2004	I wouldn't expect a fix for at least a month, however the iOS7 patch was out in a week. So, who knows?

10-09-2013, 08:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
joelr Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2013	Patch for GS last night. First look seems to fix most of the quirks. Going to take it out this afternoon to verify. __________________ Team Gaui USA/Empire Hobby Gaui NX7 - Gaui X7 - Gaui R5 - Gaui X5 - Gaui X4II - Gaui NX4 - Gaui X3L - Gaui X3 - Gaui X2 - Velos 880 AMA 267329

10-09-2013, 09:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
ErichF Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2004	Kool, downloading now... And, the flight plan name display is fixed , but the Waypoint Parameters still don't save

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