Am I The Only One That Doesn't Put My Phone Into Airplane Mode?

[VenomXts]

I have never done it and have about 50 hours of flight time.....

Sure I have had a few disconnects at long distances etc and a few app crashes... but still... Just wonder if I'm in the minority here.

Also with a mini and a air 2 flying on a Android s8, s20 ultra and a work iPhone 8 I have only been exposed to the fly app...

 

[Davros007]

I don’t... IPhone X

 

[Motorcycle Rider]

I don't, Samsung S10.
Never had a glitch, or app crash.

 

[RadioFlyerMan]

I have never done it and have about 50 hours of flight time.....

Sure I have had a few disconnects at long distances etc and a few app crashes... but still... Just wonder if I'm in the minority here.

Also with a mini and a air 2 flying on a Android s8, s20 ultra and a work iPhone 8 I have only been exposed to the fly app...

I don’t, IPad mini 5 connected to WiFi when flying at home. Never had app crash or any other problems.

 

[Speed]

I do not either.

 

[StubbornSwiss]

Never use airplane mode.

Mavic Mini; Mavic Air 2 - Samsung Galaxy S9+; iPad Mini 5 (cellular).

 

[Greekislandlover]

I understand why it's a good idea, however I tend to forget. Nothing bad has happened because of it

 

[Mavic Mac]

I don't because I am afraid I will miss the call from the dear lady in India who has ten million dollars to donate to a worthy, God fearing person since she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and God told her I was the one ! Ever since I got her email I have been waiting.

 

[ChrisJM]

I never do it, haven't had any problems

 

[charliej]

I have never done it and have about 50 hours of flight time.....

Sure I have had a few disconnects at long distances etc and a few app crashes... but still... Just wonder if I'm in the minority here.

Also with a mini and a air 2 flying on a Android s8, s20 ultra and a work iPhone 8 I have only been exposed to the fly app...

I do - only to stop the phone ringing mid flight!

 

[SW_Drone_Guy]

I did once. Usually I just forget or can't be bothered. Notifications (text mssg, usually) bug me, but no crashes or anything. Never (yet) got a phone call, but I'd just ignore it...
Good question, happy flying

 

[Dale D]

I have never done it and have about 50 hours of flight time.....

Sure I have had a few disconnects at long distances etc and a few app crashes... but still... Just wonder if I'm in the minority here.

Also with a mini and a air 2 flying on a Android s8, s20 ultra and a work iPhone 8 I have only been exposed to the fly app...

With me, it is a moot point since I fly using my iPad which does not have a telephone! It is pretty much dedicated to the drone , but I do use it for streaming live TV too.

 

[Deleted member 114292]

I have never done it and have about 50 hours of flight time.....

Sure I have had a few disconnects at long distances etc and a few app crashes... but still... Just wonder if I'm in the minority here.

Also with a mini and a air 2 flying on a Android s8, s20 ultra and a work iPhone 8 I have only been exposed to the fly app...

Never did see a reason to ever do that.

If you’re gonna have a Wi-Fi connection then why do that?
Pretty sure it’s a myth With no actual data to back it up just somebody’s guess.

 

[hiflyer201]

I do it..I get too many calls from hotels thanking me for my recent stay..don't these people know how much trouble that could cause?

 

[Geekser]

I use my Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and occassionally I use my Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. I have never had to put into Airplane mode - I connect USB, turn on the controler and it automatically launches the ap - no muss, no fuss. Connects to the Drone quickly and I am off to the wild blue yonder...

 

[Tfrompa]

I don't because I am afraid I will miss the call from the dear lady in India who has ten million dollars to donate to a worthy, God fearing person since she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and God told her I was the one ! Ever since I got her email I have been waiting.

Quit waiting God changed her mind she sent it to me !! Lol

 

[Archon<>Procyon]

I use to not use airplane mode but I do now. Not because of anything negative happening either I turn it on to tune the world out; no messages, no calls, no notifications just the MP2 and an open sky! The only benefit I could see to not using airplane mode (just my preference) is the occasional need for cellular data to upload a map, but after downloading a few offline maps that isn’t an issue either.
Good question though because I thought the majority would use airplane mode but looks to be the opposite! Expect the unexpected seems to be a good way to end this ??

 

[Johnmcl7]

I use a dedicated device for my Mavic rather than my phone so it's not connected to anything so no calls, texts or notifications to interfere with flying.

 

[1bad]

I now use a dedicated Tab A to fly so not an issue. When I first got the drone I used my phone for a couple of months with no issues not in airplane mode!!

 

[Beepman1984]

I shut off Wifi, and turn on Do Not Disturb. Works great. DJI recommends leaving cellular data connected to be able to use the telemetry data and see your drone on the map