CE TO FCC

AroundTheWorld · Mar 17, 2023

Hello

I have a few questions regarding the switch from CE to FCC mode:

1) Does the hack concern the controller? The drone? Or both?

2) If I have 2 controllers, can I set one to CE mode and the other to FCC mode and be able to switch between both modes without changing anything on the drone ?

3) Without any hack, does the mode depend on the location which means that if I travel in the US, it will automatically switch to FCC mode?

4) How can I perform the hack? (If it's allowed to talk about it)

Thanks in advance

waynorth · Mar 17, 2023

We need to know what drone you have. I use the stable and reliable FCC-hack from drone-hacks.com , but it does not work on all drones.
On my Mavic 2 the answers are:
1. The drone
2. No
3. Yes (maybe depends on what drone)
4. Depends. There are different hacks.

DARKSeifer · Mar 17, 2023

I've been using FCC hacks since the beginning, is the best accessory you can purchase for any drone if you are under CE regulation.

I use the one from Drone-Hacks, the best way to hack your DJI Drone but there's also the Home | Drone Tweaks

AroundTheWorld · Mar 17, 2023

waynorth said:
We need to know what drone you have. I use the stable and reliable FCC-hack from drone-hacks.com , but it does not work on all drones.
On my Mavic 2 the answers are:
1. The drone
2. No
3. Yes (maybe depends on what drone)
4. Depends. There are different hacks.

Thank you for your answer

It would be on a Mavic 3 Classic

AroundTheWorld · Mar 17, 2023

DARKSeifer said:
I've been using FCC hacks since the beginning, is the best accessory you can purchase for any drone if you are under CE regulation.

I use the one from Drone-Hacks, the best way to hack your DJI Drone but there's also the Home | Drone Tweaks

Thanks. And is it complicated or risky to do? Cause I know someone who can do it to me for 35 dollars

Exphantomflyer · Mar 18, 2023

AroundTheWorld said:
Thanks. And is it complicated or risky to do? Cause I know someone who can do it to me for 35 dollars

No Risk just check your firmware allows it and follow the steps shown

howardK · Mar 18, 2023

I use No Limit Drones (NLD). They offer that as well

AroundTheWorld · Mar 20, 2023

Thank you very much for your answers. Once I receive the drone, I will first check how is the reception and range in CE and if I'm not satisfied I will switch to FCC mode

Jaime Zapata · Apr 10, 2023

Disculpa mi desconocimiento, qué es CE y el modo FCC ?

JeeHaa · Jul 1, 2023

Just a FYI...

On my recently purchesed second hand Mini 2 I seem to have permanent FCC mode in the EU:
- From DJI Assistant downgrade the FW from 01.07.0200 to 01.06.0200
- Install latest version of the DJI Fly app (I had v1.10.1)
- Use the free "Mavic Air 2 fcc" apk to set it to FCC (verify from DJI Fly App)
- Don't turn off the drone/RC, but upgrade the FW from the DJI Fly App

Now even after turning the drone off and on again it still is in FCC mode.
Not sure if this will keep to working, but for now it does.

00raq00 · Nov 22, 2023

JeeHaa said:
Just a FYI...

On my recently purchesed second hand Mini 2 I seem to have permanent FCC mode in the EU:
- From DJI Assistant downgrade the FW from 01.07.0200 to 01.06.0200
- Install latest version of the DJI Fly app (I had v1.10.1)
- Use the free "Mavic Air 2 fcc" apk to set it to FCC (verify from DJI Fly App)
- Don't turn off the drone/RC, but upgrade the FW from the DJI Fly App

Now even after turning the drone off and on again it still is in FCC mode.
Not sure if this will keep to working, but for now it does.

it works

thx

Squiggledot · Nov 23, 2023

00raq00 said:
it works thx

Are you referring to the FW for the controller or the drone itself?

00raq00 · Nov 23, 2023

Squiggledot said:
Are you referring to the FW for the controller or the drone itself?

Drone

Squiggledot · Nov 23, 2023

00raq00 said:
Drone

Just checking - which version did you upgrade from and to? A couple of months ago I saw a post saying the new FW update broke the FCC mode so seeing as mine works fine as is I never upgraded. Now I have an Avata and to be able to fly the Mini 3 Pro with the goggles I need to upgrade the FW but I won't do it if it means losing FCC

Stevenareda · Apr 10, 2024

Plz where i can downlosd apk patch

00raq00 · Apr 11, 2024

Stevenareda said:
Plz where i can downlosd apk patch

2.9 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

Exphantomflyer · Apr 12, 2024

JeeHaa said:
Just a FYI...

On my recently purchesed second hand Mini 2 I seem to have permanent FCC mode in the EU:
- From DJI Assistant downgrade the FW from 01.07.0200 to 01.06.0200
- Install latest version of the DJI Fly app (I had v1.10.1)
- Use the free "Mavic Air 2 fcc" apk to set it to FCC (verify from DJI Fly App)
- Don't turn off the drone/RC, but upgrade the FW from the DJI Fly App

Now even after turning the drone off and on again it still is in FCC mode.
Not sure if this will keep to working, but for now it does.

Just an FYI, I have tried the patching apk on 01.07.0200 and it works fine, so no need to downgrade/upgrade.

I started the drone and controller and launched the app as normal, then i moved the plug from the top socket on the mini 2 controller to the bottom socket then launched the patching apk, pressed patch and switched the cable back to the top port, for ease i am going to buy a short USB C to USB C lead and i will use that instead of switching the cabl back and forth.

However it doesnt retain the FCC mode for me once the drone is switched off i had to redo the patch

Rui S · May 9, 2024

00raq00 said:
2.9 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

Sorry to bother, I am 58 years old but brand new to the drone world.

I have already asked this in a different thread but this one is more recent.

Is this the correct apk patch for the DJI mini 2 SE (Firmware 01.00.0410), in order to get from CE to FCC?

If so, is there any disadvantages in comparison with the ones we have to purchase?

Thanks.

waynorth · May 9, 2024

Rui S said:
Is this the correct apk patch for the DJI mini 2 SE (Firmware 01.00.0410), in order to get from CE to FCC?

No. This is for the Mavic Air 2.

Rui S · May 9, 2024

waynorth said:
No. This is for the Mavic Air 2.

Thank you for your reply.

Well, out of impatience, I decided to take the risk and have just tried it. Surprisingly, it seems to be working well with the mini 2 SE too, except for one detail - If I want the drone on FCC mode, I have to use the patch every time I switch the drone on. After switching off, the next time I switch it on it goes back to CE mode.

This is something I can live with. In fact, it might even be convenient - I will just use FCC mode when I need it.

Nevertheless, I will still have to test it long range, to see how well it works.