Notice to all Pilots that plan on buying a Used DJI Drone…
On June 19, 2025, DJI implemented a new, and stricter policy on supporting the Process of Re-Binding, Unbinding, and Binding DJI Drones when they are submitted by the Original Bound Account Holder.
That means these services will no longer be provided to any party other than the bound Account Holder. If you receive a DJI Drone through a "second-hand transactions" (gift, purchase, corporate sale transfer, etc…) and it is still bound to the Account Holder then DJI will only honor the Ownership of the Original Account Owner.
Even if you buy a DJI Drone that is bound to another's account and that drone is flying just fine on the old account, your problem might just be the next DJI Fly App update…
Some DJI Fly app updates may require you to log in again after installation. This is often necessary for the app to function properly with the updated firmware and access crucial information like the FlySafe database, which helps ensure safe and compliant drone operation.
Reasons why logging in might be required after a DJI Fly app update:
*** Firmware activation and data verification: Updates may include changes to the drone's firmware, which needs to be activated through your DJI account after the app update.
*** Access to FlySafe database: Logging in allows the app to download and update the FlySafe database, which contains important information regarding restricted flight zones and other flight regulations.
*** General login frequency: DJI also encourages users to log in periodically (some say at least every 90 days) to receive updates, which can include updates for the FlySafe database.
If you don't log in after a required app update, especially one involving a firmware update, your drone's flight functionality may be restricted. This can include:
*** Live camera streaming being disabled.
*** Flight being limited to a restricted radius and height. If a DJI drone is not bound to a DJI account and not connected to the DJI Fly app during flight, its flight is restricted to a maximum altitude of 30 meters (98.4 feet) and a maximum distance of 50 meters (164 feet).
DJI provides a Web Site in which you can submit the Drone's Serial Number to see the Drone's Bound/Unbound Status…
And DJI provides a Web Site with the instructions to Bind and Un-Bind a Drone…
DJI Fly App Account and Device Binding/Unbinding Guide
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On June 19, 2025, DJI implemented a new, and stricter policy on supporting the Process of Re-Binding, Unbinding, and Binding DJI Drones when they are submitted by the Original Bound Account Holder.
That means these services will no longer be provided to any party other than the bound Account Holder. If you receive a DJI Drone through a "second-hand transactions" (gift, purchase, corporate sale transfer, etc…) and it is still bound to the Account Holder then DJI will only honor the Ownership of the Original Account Owner.
Even if you buy a DJI Drone that is bound to another's account and that drone is flying just fine on the old account, your problem might just be the next DJI Fly App update…
Some DJI Fly app updates may require you to log in again after installation. This is often necessary for the app to function properly with the updated firmware and access crucial information like the FlySafe database, which helps ensure safe and compliant drone operation.
Reasons why logging in might be required after a DJI Fly app update:
*** Firmware activation and data verification: Updates may include changes to the drone's firmware, which needs to be activated through your DJI account after the app update.
*** Access to FlySafe database: Logging in allows the app to download and update the FlySafe database, which contains important information regarding restricted flight zones and other flight regulations.
*** General login frequency: DJI also encourages users to log in periodically (some say at least every 90 days) to receive updates, which can include updates for the FlySafe database.
If you don't log in after a required app update, especially one involving a firmware update, your drone's flight functionality may be restricted. This can include:
*** Live camera streaming being disabled.
*** Flight being limited to a restricted radius and height. If a DJI drone is not bound to a DJI account and not connected to the DJI Fly app during flight, its flight is restricted to a maximum altitude of 30 meters (98.4 feet) and a maximum distance of 50 meters (164 feet).
DJI provides a Web Site in which you can submit the Drone's Serial Number to see the Drone's Bound/Unbound Status…
And DJI provides a Web Site with the instructions to Bind and Un-Bind a Drone…
DJI Fly App Account and Device Binding/Unbinding Guide
If you like this, Please "LIKE" it and leave a comment on your experiences.
