I see this question come up from time to time and thought a quick how to might help future pilots. The DJI Fly Safe unlock process is a little confusing at first but works quite well in my experience.
There are 3 methods to receive an unlock certificate.
1. Self Unlocking in advance which provides a 3 day flight window. (Via website)
2. Custom Unlocking in advance which provides a 'custom' flight window (example- 6 months, 12 months). (Via website)
3. Self Unlocking via Go4 app during a flight and provides a 24 hour unlock. (Via Go4 app)
Note- the web application must be done on a desktop browser. You can do it from your mobile phone or tablet, just select Desktop mode in the browser.
Self Unlocking in advance #1
1. Navigate to DJI - The World Leader in Camera Drones/Quadcopters for Aerial Photography
2. Login to your DJI account.
3. Select your location then be sure the Self Unlock tab is selected.
4. Select your DJI aircraft model type, then navigate the map window to the area you want to unlock (you should see the airport on the map).
5. Now click on the airport icon for the one you want to unlock.
6. Scroll down the page and you will see the airport data has automatically been filled in, now you must enter your drone's RC serial number and select the date range then click SUBMIT.
6. A disclaimer will pop up, you must ACCEPT it.
7. You must Accept the two condition boxes stating you are allowed to fly in that area, then click PROCEED.
8. Select the method for verification- MOBILE or CREDIT CARD.
9. Enter your mobile phone number and country, agree to the checkbox and press SEND.
10. Usually within 20 seconds you will receive a text message with a 6 digit number code. Enter this code into the VERIFICATION CODE field and press PROCEED.
11. That is all! You have succesfully created your unlock certificate. Press PROCEED.
Custom Unlocking in advance #2
Coming soon...
Self Unlocking via Go4 App #3
Coming soon...
How to import the unlock license to your drone and fly
Note- whatever device you are using to run Go4 app (mobile, tablet, ipad, SC) must have an internet connection in order to download the new license. Once downloaded you can put the device back on Airplane mode if you prefer to fly that way.
1. Start the drone. Start the remote controller. Open the Go4 app.
2. From the top of the app, select the upper right three dots to pull up the settings menu.
3. Scroll down in the General Settings menu until you see UNLOCKING LICENSE. Select it.
4. The list may have other licenses, valid or expired already displayed, but select REFRESH (Sync in older version).
5. Now you will see the new license you just downloaded. Select the IMPORT TO AIRCRAFT option.
6. Now select the AIRCRAFT tab. This will show you the licenses on the aircraft. Flip the toggle on the correct one to enable it.
7. Go back to the main flight window in Go4 and you should be ready to fly!
There are 3 methods to receive an unlock certificate.
1. Self Unlocking in advance which provides a 3 day flight window. (Via website)
2. Custom Unlocking in advance which provides a 'custom' flight window (example- 6 months, 12 months). (Via website)
3. Self Unlocking via Go4 app during a flight and provides a 24 hour unlock. (Via Go4 app)
Note- the web application must be done on a desktop browser. You can do it from your mobile phone or tablet, just select Desktop mode in the browser.
Self Unlocking in advance #1
1. Navigate to DJI - The World Leader in Camera Drones/Quadcopters for Aerial Photography
2. Login to your DJI account.
3. Select your location then be sure the Self Unlock tab is selected.
4. Select your DJI aircraft model type, then navigate the map window to the area you want to unlock (you should see the airport on the map).
5. Now click on the airport icon for the one you want to unlock.
6. Scroll down the page and you will see the airport data has automatically been filled in, now you must enter your drone's RC serial number and select the date range then click SUBMIT.
6. A disclaimer will pop up, you must ACCEPT it.
7. You must Accept the two condition boxes stating you are allowed to fly in that area, then click PROCEED.
8. Select the method for verification- MOBILE or CREDIT CARD.
9. Enter your mobile phone number and country, agree to the checkbox and press SEND.
10. Usually within 20 seconds you will receive a text message with a 6 digit number code. Enter this code into the VERIFICATION CODE field and press PROCEED.
11. That is all! You have succesfully created your unlock certificate. Press PROCEED.
Custom Unlocking in advance #2
Coming soon...
Self Unlocking via Go4 App #3
Coming soon...
How to import the unlock license to your drone and fly
Note- whatever device you are using to run Go4 app (mobile, tablet, ipad, SC) must have an internet connection in order to download the new license. Once downloaded you can put the device back on Airplane mode if you prefer to fly that way.
1. Start the drone. Start the remote controller. Open the Go4 app.
2. From the top of the app, select the upper right three dots to pull up the settings menu.
3. Scroll down in the General Settings menu until you see UNLOCKING LICENSE. Select it.
4. The list may have other licenses, valid or expired already displayed, but select REFRESH (Sync in older version).
5. Now you will see the new license you just downloaded. Select the IMPORT TO AIRCRAFT option.
6. Now select the AIRCRAFT tab. This will show you the licenses on the aircraft. Flip the toggle on the correct one to enable it.
7. Go back to the main flight window in Go4 and you should be ready to fly!
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