Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO & DJI Fly (Updated Daily)

Overview

There are a wide variety of Apple and Android devices available. It's important to make sure you're using a device that is powerful enough in order to prevent DJI GO & DJI Fly from lagging, freezing, and/or crashing during use.

Here are some important tips to help you get the most out of this page:

• (1) The mobile devices currently supported by DJI for use with DJI Fly are marked with a ● in the left column below.
  
  Note: If you decide to use a mobile device that DJI does not support, that just means DJI support likely won't assist you if you contact them for help. It does not necessarily mean the mobile device will not be able to run DJI Fly.
  
  (2) If you're using DJI GO, check out the DJI GO 3 supported mobile devices or DJI GO 4 supported mobile devices to see what DJI currently supports. While not guaranteed, most of the mobile devices on this page will likely be able to run DJI GO since many have specs exceeding the specs of the mobile devices DJI recommends.
  
  (3) Newer devices or devices with better specs will most likely run better. And if there is a newer model of one of the devices listed below, that would be a better choice if it still meets your budget.
  
  (4) If you own a fairly new device that's not on this list, try it before buying something new.
  
  (5) If using an Android device, it must have a 64-bit OS if you're using DJI Fly. You can install the 64Bit Checker to verify your Android device is running a 64-bit OS.
  
  (6) Jump to the list of most liked devices here if you just want to see what other people like.
  
  (7) Leave a comment in the comment section below the list if you're using a device that works well and it's not on this list.
  
  (8) Click the heart icon in the "Likes" column for any devices you'd recommend to a friend.

Apple Devices for DJI Fly

¹ The max brightness was measured by AnandTech, DisplayMate, or GSMArena.

Note: Both Wi-Fi only and cellular iPad Air/Mini/Pro models are compatible. Only cellular models have GPS. You do not have to activate the cell service in order to use the GPS. DJI Fly currently only requires GPS on an Apple device when using the Follow Me feature or to reset the home point to your current location if you've moved elsewhere after taking off. If you're going to use a Wi-Fi only Apple device, you could attach a Bluetooth GPS receiver (like one of these) to add GPS later if needed.

Note: When flying a Phantom, tablets wider than 6.75 inches (including the case) will require an extender to be installed on the remote controller mount. The iPad Air will fit without case.

Note: When flying a Mavic, Mavic Air, or Spark, mobile devices taller than 6.8 inches or thicker than 0.34 inches (including the case) will not fit in the remote controller arms. Mobile devices up to 8 inches tall (e.g. an iPad Mini 4) can be wedged into the remote controller arms like this. If the mobile device is too thick, the inserts in the remote controller arms can be removed like this. If the mobile device is too wide, you can attach it to the remote controller with one of these mounts.

Note: Your Apple device will work better out of the box if you follow these tips.

Android Devices for DJI Fly

² The max brightness was measured by AnandTech, DisplayMate, or GSMArena.

Note: When flying a Phantom, tablets taller than 6.8 inches (including the case) will require an extender to be installed on the remote controller mount.

Note: When flying a Mavic, Mavic Air, or Spark, mobile devices taller than 6.8 inches or thicker than 0.34 inches (including the case) will not fit in the remote controller arms. Mobile devices up to 8 inches tall (e.g. an iPad Mini 4) can be wedged into the remote controller arms like this. If the mobile device is too thick, the inserts in the remote controller arms can be removed like this. If the mobile device is too wide, you can attach it to the remote controller with one of these mounts.

Note: DJI Fly currently only requires GPS on an Android device when using the Follow Me feature or to reset the home point to your current location if you've moved elsewhere after taking off.

Note: Your Android device will work better out of the box you install DJI GO like this.

Note: If you're not able to install DJI GO or DJI Fly from the Google Play store (due to your mobile device being incompatible), you'll need to sideload the APK like this.

Most Liked Tablets and Phones

Based on the votes from the lists above, here's a current list of the most liked tablets and phones over the past 3 months: