phone for display

[REC]

I am fine with my stock display most of the time but was thinking of maybe getting a refurb android phone without cell service just to use as a display. Is this a good or bad idea. If good, what is the largest android phone that will fit into the stock controller phone holder? Looking for cheaper if they display is still clear. I am an iphone user so am not familiar with android stuff. I assume i can use it on wifi like an iphone and download the app.
Thoughts?

 

[FDS Pilot]

I recently upgraded from a Samsung Note 5 to a Galaxy 10+ so I cleaned out all the apps, paused all the ones I could and deleted anything else that I didn't need freeing up lots of memory on the Note.
Downloaded the Autel Application on the Note and it's a perfect working 1080 screen and with wi-fi everywhere it keeps me and my EVO connected to the internet while flying.

 

[REC]

will it work without active wifi

 

[REC]

The GPS can come from the controller, right? Cause it gets GPS without any phone i think.
Not clear yet on how everything works with other components.
I was thinking it all works without a phone attached so I was hoping I could just use the phone to communicate with the controller and through the controller to the Evo itself.
Thus enhancing the control of the drone and getting a nicer screen.

 

[Tufargon]

Yes. You can fly without any connectivity besides the usb cable to RC. That's actually how I fly so I don't get bothered by text messages, phone calls or any kind of updates to apps etc...
GPS is from the drone, not your phone.

 

[REC]

Thank you
It sound like I almost understand eh?

 

[Tufargon]

Lol. Kinda almost hehe.

 

[FDS Pilot]

I can also make my 10+ a wi-fi hub to connect the display phone or NFC connect them which is more secure.

 

[Ansia]

The controller does not have GPS. It's the drone who has one and sets home point when taking off. If you have a cellphone attached to your controller, you can use the built in GPS to change home point at a later time. Most cellphones come with A-GPS, so make sure you get the right coordinates when you change home point, since A-GPS isn't very accurate compared to a dedicated GPS like the drone has.