Recent content by Felix le Chat

It's also not clear what happens with smaller drones that now have to carry a green night strobe, they reckon there's a +/-4grm leeway, but all strobes I've looked at weigh in between 8 and 12grms... The smallest one I found (and bought) was 8grms... pushing my mini 3 pro out of C0 equivalent...

Factory reset the device. Switch off Google play protect and make sure you allow "Unknown Apps" in your security settings. Re-install the DJI app.

I think the core of the problem lies in the updated security settings when the phone/tablet gets bumped up to the newest firmware/security updates. Google play protect and the 'unknown app' setting seem to be causing the problems (android user). Had this happen with both phone and tablet three...

Which DJI app are you trying to use with the Mavic pro? If it's DJI FLY: no wonder you're stuck. The original Mavic pro (and the Mavic 2) use DJI GO4.

Insurance? If you're looking for 3rd party public & private liability: head over to the Grey Arrows forum. The UK broker connected with them is 'Drone Cover Club'. Low annual premium: excellent standard of cover.

Not booted up ready for flight? All drones: always on. No exceptions. The mini 3/4 is a doddle compared to the Mavic 2 pro & zoom (can be a bit fiddly). If you want a real stress-fest: try the original Mavic pro - two part gimbal protection... The gimbal lock (tiny clear plastic wedge that...

".... Until December 2027, if your drone has an EU C‑class marking, you can operate it under the same rules as the equivalent UK class..." Pay attention to "...until December...". The inference seems to be that after December 2027 - the rules on EU Class drones will change. Maybe you'd be...

For the purposes of clarification (2026 CAA revisions) Response directly from: CAA Permissions and Approvals Team. Part #1: Original e-mail with set questions. Re: Drone regulation from 01.01.26 For the attention of: Manager - The Permissions and Approvals Team, I write to you representing...

...and yet.... in accordance with the 2026 revisions: the original Mavic pro (MTOM: 734 grams) falls into the C1/UK1 weight category. Which means it is a sub-900grm drone and can be flown O/C sub-cat A1 between 2026 and 2028. This is one of the questions I've requested clarification on. Should...

To respond to your second post on the same question: the drone is toast. You do not have access to the original DJI account it is bound to. The UUID (Unique User IDentification) is specific to the person it was originally registered by. Unless they unbind the drone from their unique account...

Unless he gave you the log-in details for his DJI account, or was generous enough to unregister his ownership... what you have is a drone that you might be able to fly a couple of times, after which you'll never be able to use again. Or if he's reported it lost or stolen: you won't be able to...

At the time, did he ask if you would give him permission to recover it? or ask if you'd be kind enough to find it and give it back?

Global mini 3 pro IFB specs* Capacity Intelligent Flight Battery: 2453 mAh Intelligent Flight Battery Plus: 3850 mAh Weight Intelligent Flight Battery: Approx. 80.5 g Intelligent Flight Battery Plus: Approx. 121 g Nominal Voltage 7.38 V Max Charging Voltage 8.5 V Type Li-ion *source: DJI.com...

Have you checked the location using the Drone Assist app? That will show you (usually at least five days in advance) if there is any GPS jamming hardware being run in that area. Don't discount this suggestion - this is happening a lot in the UK just lately. Drone Assist shows all warning areas...

Reading your posts over the last few months, it's clear you go through drones like an 'oss goes through sugar lumps. I'm pretty certain you're trying to blame the manufacturer for producing a drone that you can't use like a bumble ball. I've been using the same two DJI drones for the last...