Airdrop users on ipads

I am new to the Apple iPads, and a senior. Can anyone tell me if airdrop only works in your own home, that is to share files, videos, and pictures between lets say your iPhone , iPads, or your apple desktop, or perhaps you have others visiting with apple devices, and they want to receive the airdrop information as well.


What I was hoping to do was to send a large number of photos, and the occasional video to my sister, who lives in a small town approx. 35 miles from us. She too has an ipad, and we have, I believe our settings set up properly. Blue tooth, and Wifi turned on, and receiving from anyone. I appreciate any help.


Thank you.


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 2:44 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 3:03 PM

Hi highriver2020, thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.


AirDrop is a great option to share media with others. However, it can only be used when sending to nearby devices which is explained in the following link https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iphcd8b9f0af/ios


To send multiple media to your sister may also be an issue via email depending on the size of the media. As such you may want to consider other options such as 'WeTransfer' or USB storage devices.

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Jan 9, 2022 3:03 PM in response to highriver2020

Hi highriver2020, thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.


AirDrop is a great option to share media with others. However, it can only be used when sending to nearby devices which is explained in the following link https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iphcd8b9f0af/ios


To send multiple media to your sister may also be an issue via email depending on the size of the media. As such you may want to consider other options such as 'WeTransfer' or USB storage devices.

Jan 10, 2022 8:21 AM in response to highriver2020

Perhaps the easiest native method of sharing photos, files and other content with other users of Apple devices - without reliance upon third-party file sharing platforms - is to use functionality that is already built-in to iOS/iPadOS/macOS using iCloud.


More information can be found here:

Share folders with iCloud Drive - Apple Support

How to share albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad and Mac – Apple Support

Share photos and videos on iCloud.com – Apple Support


https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-easiest-way-to-share-iphone-photos-and-videos/

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