DJI IOSD Mini vs. Mark II

[Idahobell]

What is the difference between the DJI IOSD Mini and the Mark II?

 

[Tahoe Ed]

The iOSD mini cannot record flight data, the MK II can. The MK II has two can bus ports, the mini does not. The MK II can switch between two camera inputs the mini cannot.

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

Basically the Mark II is awesome, the mini less so. :nevreness:

 

[Tahoe Ed]

The mini does not require connection to a power supply and runs off of the can bus. The MK II requires you connect it to power. The mini is lighter. This is important for installations on smaller craft.

 

[Idahobell]

I'm not too concerned about recording the data. Does the mini run off the can bus or can it operate directly off the Naza-M V2? Does it transmit directly to an Ipad or does it need anything else to do so?

 

[Tahoe Ed]

It runs off the Can Bus. Yes you will need a video source, a video down link and a monitor. the iPad does not enter into the equation.

 

[jimmygixxer]

If you buy the mini i think you will need to purchase the Can Hub unit for more Can Bus ports. If you get the IOSD 2 you don't need the hub because you have 3 Can Bus ports and you might save some weight.

 

[Topflight]

Basically the Mark II is awesome, the mini less so. :nevreness:

How accurate is the altitude reading? I've read where some of the OSD don't get accurate readings. Also, is the reading in meters only or can it be switched to feet?

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

How accurate is the altitude reading? I've read where some of the OSD don't get accurate readings. Also, is the reading in meters only or can it be switched to feet?

It's only in meters (as far as I know). I find the readings accurate enough. Just have a conversion chart with you from ft to m and you'll be fine. I've done a few height specific jobs for architects and they were more than happy!

 

[Topflight]

Thanks for t hat information. Do you rely on the voltage reading of your main batteries? Have you checked the readings and compared them to a volt-meter?

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

Thanks for t hat information. Do you rely on the voltage reading of your main batteries? Have you checked the readings and compared them to a volt-meter?

I have telemetry from the iOSD, the transmitter (Spektrum) and I check with a volt-meter before and after each flight. The iOSD has been very reliable so far (one-year old this month).

Cool?

 

[Topflight]

I have telemetry from the iOSD, the transmitter (Spektrum) and I check with a volt-meter before and after each flight. The iOSD has been very reliable so far (one-year old this month).

Cool?

Thanks for the information. I think I'll get one.

 

[PeteDee]

If you buy the mini i think you will need to purchase the Can Hub unit for more Can Bus ports. If you get the IOSD 2 you don't need the hub because you have 3 Can Bus ports and you might save some weight.

No it just plugs into the PMU.

 

[PeteDee]

How accurate is the altitude reading? I've read where some of the OSD don't get accurate readings. Also, is the reading in meters only or can it be switched to feet?

The ascend/descend reading is parts of a meter and appears to be quite accurate, I know that the EZOSD altitude readings are awful.

 

[Idahobell]

Does the Mark II have an BTU?

 

[Tahoe Ed]

Does the Mark II have an BTU?

It does not. But you can add a BTU.

 

[Idahobell]

Considering I don't do Apple products and the BTU is only compatible with the IPAD I will just go with the Mini by itself.

 

[jimmygixxer]

BTU is completely different unit.

 

[Idahobell]

I would love to have the DJI Mini but the fact that is is only in metric is a deal breaker.

 

[jimmygixxer]

Meters only dude thats not a problem I've not used the mini only the IOSD 2, Being able to change from metric to imperial would be a nice option to have