It's a feature of the built-in screen controllers; turns off all network connections as soon as you start the props, so there is no wifi-interference. If you have a hotspot on your phone you can connect to that for a network connection in the...
Yes. I'm flying the Mavic 3 off the smart RC that came with the Mavic mini 3 pro. When switching drones the RC makes a quick firmware switch that does not need a network connection. My RC that came with the Mavic 3 needs an iphone interface and...