Change to c1

[kave]

In the package there are three C0 decals and a paper describing how to attach one of them to the aircraft.
It then suggests connecting the DJI Fly app from a phone to the aircraft, pressing service and then choose C1 registration.
However, that site suggests that one order the decals and wait for the 20 day delivery and then send photos as proof.
Why are there decals already in the package?
Does anyone know of a way to fast track this? I am going to the alps in three days and I need more than 120m from take off.

 

[kave]

In the package there are three C0 decals and a paper describing how to attach one of them to the aircraft.
It then suggests connecting the DJI Fly app from a phone to the aircraft, pressing service and then choose C1 registration.
However, that site suggests that one order the decals and wait for the 20 day delivery and then send photos as proof.
Why are there decals already in the package?
Does anyone know of a way to fast track this? I am going to the alps in three days and I need more than 120m from take off.

I reply to myself. DJI solved it, it seems one only needs one decal over the C0 decals and then send a photo in their support chat. After 1-3 days it should be handled.

 

[kave]

And now, less than 24 hours later my mini 5 is c1 and the max altitude is 500m. Perfect for the alps later this week.

 

[Felix le Chat]

And now, less than 24 hours later my mini 5 is c1 and the max altitude is 500m. Perfect for the alps later this week.

...hang on... Maybe I'm being a bit thick here but what your posts suggest is that as a box-fresh C0 class drone: the mini 5 pro is limited to 400' altitude unless registered with DJI as a >250grm C1 class drone which increases its ceiling to 1,640'?

The question is: as delivered, is the 'C0' mini 5 pro firmware capped at 120m? or as with all other DJI drones, can you adjust the altitude slider up to the 500m maximum before you get DJI chat involved.

 

[kave]

All C0 drones from DJI are restricted to 120m. I was not aware when I ordered this, otherwise I would have got something bigger.
Whats new with the Mini 5 is that you get stickers in the package with C1 on them.
Attach them to the aircraft and the contact support. Voila. You will. have 500m max altitude.

 

[GadgetGuy]

And now, less than 24 hours later my mini 5 is c1 and the max altitude is 500m. Perfect for the alps later this week.

Just no flying over people now, ya hear? LOL!

 

[kave]

Just no flying over people now, ya hear? LOL!

Would never dream about it, unless everyone are in on it

 

[GadgetGuy]

...hang on... Maybe I'm being a bit thick here but what your posts suggest is that as a box-fresh C0 class drone: the mini 5 pro is limited to 400' altitude unless registered with DJI as a >250grm C1 class drone which increases its ceiling to 1,640'?

The question is: as delivered, is the 'C0' mini 5 pro firmware capped at 120m? or as with all other DJI drones, can you adjust the altitude slider up to the 500m maximum before you get DJI chat involved.

Only in the EU. Not elsewhere. C0 is an EU classification, as is C1.
DJI has to unlock C0 to C1 to enable 500m instead of 120m for you, after proof you have removed the C0 sticker, and replaced it with the C1 sticker in the box. Thereafter, you cannot downgrade it back to C0, and can no longer fly over people, but you can mountain climb!

 

[Felix le Chat]

All C0 drones from DJI are restricted to 120m. I was not aware when I ordered this, otherwise I would have got something bigger.
Whats new with the Mini 5 is that you get stickers in the package with C1 on them.
Attach them to the aircraft and the contact support. Voila. You will. have 500m max altitude.

...and because it's now in a heavier weight class: as pointed out by Gadgetguy, you don't have the freedom to fly in any of the places a sub-250grm drone can under the A1 sub-category, you also are now limited to flying in accordance with A3 sub-category regulations unless you have an A2CofC... and even then, you're still a lot more restricted with regard to flying near built structures and people.

I'm just really shocked that it's sold as a sub-250grm mini drone (which attracts a lot more prospective buyers) while being limited as far as performance is concerned, unless you waive the mini drone benefits.

 

[GadgetGuy]

...and because it's now in a heavier weight class: as pointed out by Gadget guy, you don't have the freedom to fly in any of the places a sub-250grm drone can under the A1 sub-category, you also are now limited to flying in accordance with A3 sub-category regulations unless you have an A2CofC... and even then, you're still a lot more restricted with regard to flying near built structures and people.

I'm just really shocked that it's sold as a sub-250grm mini drone (which attracts a lot more prospective buyers) while being limited as far as performance is concerned, unless you waive the mini drone benefits.

Seems like a good enough reason to buy two, one for each category! LOL!

 

[Felix le Chat]

Seems like a good enough reason to buy two, one for each category! LOL!

I think the real point is that this isn't something that is made plain to prospective purchasers... I was one of those people that threw a blue-arsed fit when DJI released that firmware for the mini 3 pro that hobbled the max altitude to 400', you remember... the firmware that was a "...terrible mistake..." and ended up being patched to rectify the problem in less than a week.

I don't mind being restricted to a 400' altitude. Whenever I fly: I always choose to abide by aviation regulations because I'm a responsible operator. I do mind when someone decides to force me into 'compliance'.

If the owner of a new mini 5 pro can only use their drone to its fullest potential by re-registering it as a C1 class drone: What's the point of buying a mini? You may as well go for the Air 3S which is powerful enough to handle conditions above 400'AGL.

 

[kave]

In fact, I haven't seen reviewers mentioning this as an issue at all.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I think the real point is that this isn't something that is made plain to prospective purchasers... I was one of those people that threw a blue-arsed fit when DJI released that firmware for the mini 3 pro that hobbled the max altitude to 400', you remember... the firmware that was a "...terrible mistake..." and ended up being patched to rectify the problem in less than a week.

I don't mind being restricted to a 400' altitude. Whenever I fly: I always choose to abide by aviation regulations because I'm a responsible operator. I do mind when someone decides to force me into 'compliance'.

If the owner of a new mini 5 pro can only use their drone to its fullest potential by re-registering it as a C1 class drone: What's the point of buying a mini? You may as well go for the Air 3S which is powerful enough to handle conditions above 400'AGL.

Same point applies to a Mini sub 250g drone that really isn't sub 250g!
If you have to register and broadcast RID, I'd rather use my Mavic 4 Pro!
For me, the only benefit is it doesn't broadcast RID using the regular battery.

 

[waynorth]

...and because it's now in a heavier weight class: as pointed out by Gadgetguy, you don't have the freedom to fly in any of the places a sub-250grm drone can under the A1 sub-category, you also are now limited to flying in accordance with A3 sub-category regulations unless you have an A2CofC... and even then, you're still a lot more restricted with regard to flying near built structures and people.

Not entirely correct in EU (or more precise, countries that are members of EASA).
A C0 and C1 drone under 900 grams, have practically the same restrictions (or lack of), and can be flown under the A1 category as long as you have an operator ID. The only difference is that for a C1 drone you have to complete a basic and easy net-based exam.