Activation Notice in DJI GO App

[timesnaps]

Time to make sure you givem a fake name? lol, they don't ask for an address when you activate the drone right? I don't recall, if they don't they can track all they want they won't really know who did it and where to find them.

Bought it with cash and my registration details consist of a name and email, so would have to agree to that so far ;-)

 

[SeaComms]

Note that this is wrong. Chinese flyers are exempt. It is only international customers I read, meaning the US, Europe, etc.

Found it:

That's actually incorrect. Chinese users actually have to log in every 3 months regardless of an update as part of the new crackdown on drones over there

 

[Matchlock]

That won't prevent anything because they have your email address. Any law enforcement agency can find your real name from the email address.

You can no longer hide in this electronic age.

Bud

Time to make sure you givem a fake name? lol, they don't ask for an address when you activate the drone right? I don't recall, if they don't they can track all they want they won't really know who did it and where to find them.

 

[wa5tef]

Litchi

 

[Blades]

DJI Mavic privacy / backdoor
DJI Mavic privacy / backdoor

 

[TerryJ]

I suspect the entire process will result in more restrictions or limits and their using anti-carrot + stick to get people to comply.

I got a similar message via mail: (bold is my emphasis). I interpret this to mean that if you update the app w/o "re-registering" then the limit will kick in.

DJI will soon introduce a new application activation process for international customers. This new step, to take effect at the end of this week, ensures you will use the correct set of geospatial information and flight functions for your aircraft, as determined by your geographical location and user profile. All existing flight safety limitations, such as geofencing boundaries and altitude limits, remain the same.

Even if you have registered when activating your aircraft upon purchase, you will have to log in once when you update the new version of DJI GO or GO 4 App. If you have forgotten your password since your initial login, you can reset it using a function within the DJI GO and DJI GO 4 apps.

You will need a data connection to the Internet for your smartphone or tablet when you log in, in order to verify the account information and activate the updated software or firmware. If this activation process is not performed, the aircraft will not have access to the correct geospatial information and flight functions for that region, and its operations will be restricted if you update the upcoming firmware: Live camera streaming will be disabled, and flight will be limited to a 50-meter (164-foot) radius up to 30 meters (98 feet) high.

The feature applies to all aircraft (except standalone A3 and N3) that have been upgraded to the latest firmware or when using future versions of the DJI GO and GO 4 apps.

DJI encourages pilots to always follow applicable laws and regulations in the countries where they operate, and provides information about these regulations on its FlySafe website at flysafe.dji.com.​

What is A3/N3? How do I know what my Mavic is?

 

[timesnaps]

good point indeed. Would like to know that too...