How can I remove the altitude and distance limits?

[dirkclod]

And we’re getting away from the OP’s issue again.
@eappell do research the laws and regulations.
Do as Meta said In post #6
But guys let’s see what his issue is before this thread goes OT. Thanks ?

 

[obistevekenobi]

Those regulations still don't stop the drone.
It's up to the flyer to do that.

I can't raise my Air2S above 120m which is the regulated maximum height in Europe, I presumed it was locked via the drone knowing where it was using GPS :|

 

[Meta4]

I presumed it was locked via the drone knowing where it was using GPS :|

It's not.
Your drone has two altitude limits.
One is the hard limit of 500 metres and the other is a user-configurable Max Altitude limit.
The drone comes with it set to the default value of 120m, but you are able to change that very simply in the app settings to any height up to 500m.

Since it's the height above the level of the launch point, rather than height above ground, it wouldn't make sense to have it automatically locked.

 

[obistevekenobi]

It's not.
Your drone has two altitude limits.
One is the hard limit of 500 metres and the other is a user-configurable Max Altitude limit.
The drone comes with it set to the default value of 120m, but you are able to change that very simply in the app settings to any height up to 500m.

Since it's the height above the level of the launch point, rather than height above ground, it wouldn't make sense to have it automatically locked.

I rushed home to power up my drone to take a screenshot of the 120m being locked in and low and behold, I can change it now. I swear on one of my kids that I tried a million ways to increase it in the past (over a non populated area, away from any restricted zones, to get a quick wide shot ) and I couldn't - so I assumed it was locked based on local restrictions and you had to apply to have it unlocked via Self Unlocking - Fly Safe - DJI

Apologies for the confusion and thanks for the correction @Meta4

 

[eappell]

Ok, sorry it's been a few days since I posted back, it was a busy week... I took my drone out today and did what slup recommended, which was to change the max altitude and distance from the status indicator. That actually worked for me! I was able to fly as high as I wanted (or was comfortable with, around 400m), and as far away as I wanted, until I got a warning that it was losing signal. I understand I am required to keep my drone in sight, I just wanted to know how to remove the limitation, and now I know. Thank you to everyone for your gracious help!

 

[Moozer]

Ok, sorry it's been a few days since I posted back, it was a busy week... I took my drone out today and did what slup recommended, which was to change the max altitude and distance from the status indicator. That actually worked for me! I was able to fly as high as I wanted (or was comfortable with, around 400m), and as far away as I wanted, until I got a warning that it was losing signal. I understand I am required to keep my drone in sight, I just wanted to know how to remove the limitation, and now I know. Thank you to everyone for your gracious help!

Please note that there's also a 400 ft above takeoff point altitude limit - 400m is way too high.

 

[chakalakasp]

Please note that there's also a 400 ft above takeoff point altitude limit - 400m is way too high.

I'm sure he knows, the UI basically screams this at you with a pop up the moment you exceed 395ft

 

[JMMath]

I've used my Mini 2 a few times and every time I use it I find that I am limited in altitude and distance. I believe the altitude limit is 100m and the distance is 250m. I've logged in on the Fly app, and it's not set to beginner mode, so I don't know how to remove those limitations. Clearly people are flying higher and further than this, but I've searched and searched and have had no luck finding the setting that will disable those limitations. Can someone help? Thanks!

Speak American…… (please) ?

 

[Meta4]

Speak American…… (please) ?

Why?

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

Can you still see the drone at 500m (over 1600 ft.) away?

Doesn’t answer the OP’s question. Let’s stay on track. ?

It could be related though.

As an example I am pretty sure in the UK there is a 'rough guide' that 500m is about VLOS for most drones.
And I think I have read here on the forum about such a warning, like getting an altitude warning when approaching 120m, there is possibly something for distance (on some of the smaller drones perhaps ?).

Talking about a warning on the screen only, no limit on distance unless set to a specific distance in the app settings.
And it might not actually limit distance flyable, just warn about VLOS.

Here's one thread I recall not long ago.

Flight distance may exceed line-of-sight warning

Has anyone been seeing the recent GO4 warning flight distance may exceed line of sight? I started seeing this a couple of months ago. I find it very distracting, as it obscures my screen. Is there a way to disable this or downgrade the firmware?

mavicpilots.com

Yes the above thread is GO4 related, and the OP has a Mini 2, still Fly might do the same thing ?

 

[Tufargon]

Speak American…… (please) ?

Ouch. What is American?

History of English - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[eappell]

I'm sure he knows, the UI basically screams this at you with a pop up the moment you exceed 395ft

Please note that there's also a 400 ft above takeoff point altitude limit - 400m is way too high.

I do know, thank you. Just wanted to see the max height. I will fly around 100-150m most of the time. This was just to test the limits.

 

[dirkclod]

Just wanting to test the limits will bite you in the butt.
Tryed it with the wife and learned better quick. ?

 

[JMMath]

Ouch. What is American?

History of English - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Not metric

 

[JMMath]

Why?

But Not in America……

 

[Tufargon]

Not metric

He said "speak" American. American is not a language. I wasn't referring to measurements.

 

[Meta4]

But Not in America……

The forum is an international one, perhaps you don't appreciate that.

 

[dirkclod]

Guys in post # 21 I asked for this to stay on topic.
Seems it has slipped back off so let’s try and get back

On The Original Post Please ?​

 

[JMMath]

The forum is an international one, perhaps you don't appreciate that.

I do but in America……. I use American terms. Like “how many miles from Miami to Nebraska“ ???

 

[umanbean]

I do but in America……. I use American terms. Like “how many miles from Miami to Nebraska“ ???

My God, what are you - 10? Childish bickering over NOTHING!

I learned very little about the metric system in grade school, but thought "Multiples of ten, hmmm, that's so easy, why doesn't America use it?

The more I've learned it since, I still wonder why the US didn't change to metric >60 YEARS AGO!

Learn it, or not... but get over it f'chrissakes...