HT5887 Can I use Airdrop between my iPad Mini and my Mac desktop? If so how?

I am trying to use Airdrop to share files between my iPad and my Mac desktop. I can back up my iPad to the pc over the wireless network but I cannot get Airdrop to work.
Any suggestions appreciated.

No, you can only AirDrop between iDevice only (tap to enlarge image)

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