Who is they that you are asking about?but wondered what they can do to the used ones as far as being able to Brick them remotely, which seems like very possible if they wanted.
Who is they that you are asking about?
Why would they want to remotely lock you out of your drone?
How could they possibly achieve that?
It sounds like someone has an overactive imagination.
That’s the app stopping you because of flight restrictions. That isn’t them targeting an inidivual user based on registrationI must be missing something. I live in Massachusetts within 5 miles of an airport and I get locked out of my MPP all the time. Then I have to go through an unlocking process which involves getting a code from DJI to unlock my drone so I can fly. So they (DJI) certainly have the ability to do it.
I sincerely apologize if I’m just missing something. ?
In Canada, you get your license and then register the drones you are flying.....registration number must be visible on the AC.In the UK also you register yourself, not the drone. I am unsure who the "they" are that would remotely brick a drone?
That’s the app stopping you because of flight restrictions. That isn’t them targeting an inidivual user based on registration
From Transport Canada's website...The original owner must de-register the drone (correctly called RPAS in Canada). When you purchase it then you MUST register it with Transport Canada. Registration has nothing to do with the functioning of the drone. But also you must have the minimum of a basic license to fly any drone over 500 grams anywhere in Canada.
I have a Transport Canada Basic License and have registered my, old Phantom 2-, M Pro and Mini. This is independent of DJI's first owner registration.Im looking to do the full training and get my proper license in Canada.
Here is the question:
If I buy a nice Mavic Pro 2 used how can I be assured (or should I) that the drone wont be remotely disabled through The software because the Original owner didn’t get licensed?
and will they eventually have a place where you have enter valid license info before they will launch? (Which I’m fine with as I would be licensed by that point).
Thanks for any insight. Just dont want to spend $ on a brick....?
Keeks
I have a Transport Canada Basic License and have registered my, old Phantom 2-, M Pro and Mini. This is independent of DJI's first owner registration.
Transport Canada cannot stop your drone from launching but you can be fined for either not having an appropriate pilot's license or TC registration. (Putting a >250g drone in the air could be +$7,000 - now)
You are right to go for the License. You might find the free Don Drones On Don Joyce useful. I also have the app but it is not much more than a check list.
I did not know about the above when I wrote my online exam but I had 4 pdf's and two browser windows open at the time I did. You are allowed 90 minutes to get +65%. I used 45.
I think the Pilot Licensing is a good thing.
That would be 250g in Canada (and most everywhere else) of course...The original owner must de-register the drone (correctly called RPAS in Canada). When you purchase it then you MUST register it with Transport Canada. Registration has nothing to do with the functioning of the drone. But also you must have the minimum of a basic license to fly any drone over 500 grams anywhere in Canada.
Where on earth do you come up with this extremely inaccurate piece of information?!(Putting a >250g drone in the air could be +$7,000 - now)
This is not correct - not all RPA flights take place at sea level...Other questions are from the general aviation exam and not applicable to a quadcopter pilot (eg. the effects on your vision of being at 10,000 feet....
Transport Canada has neither the staffing nor the interest in “leaning on DJI”.The Canadian version of the FAA is whom I’m talking about.
I believe they could easily do this unlicensed operators by simply leaning on DJI to include it in their firm wear.
If Sirius can shut off radios remotely who don‘t continue their subscriptions how hard could that be on drones that rely on satellite communication to fly?