Old MP guy with new MP3

[toucanf16]

Don’t laugh, but I purchased my third Mavic, a Mavic 3 last June and haven’t flown it yet (life priotities out of whack!). I purchased it in Hong Kong if that makes a difference and I’m now located in the states. I travel worldwide. I have not updated firmware. Will the drone fly in the US with its present firmware? If I do the upgrade, is connectivity required to fly in the USA? other parts of the world?
Current firmware…
Aircraft 01.00.0800
RC 01.00.0400
App 1.7.0

 

[Gadgetdude]

Coming from a very similar situation. I was a expat living in Beijing for 3 years and just returned to states just over a year ago. While in Beijing I purchased DJI FPV, Air2S, Mini 1/2. When I returned home, nothing changed. It does not matter where you purchase and where you fly in this sitiuation. Only thing the drone notices is the GPS location. You will be fine updating firmware no matter where you purchased.

 

[Bob in Savannah]

Update everything. +1

 

[mobilehomer]

You may not have warranty coverage. I know Care Refresh is only available in the region of purchase. I think warranty may be that way also.

 

[GFields]

You may not have warranty coverage. I know Care Refresh is only available in the region of purchase. I think warranty may be that way also.

I know this to be true with the Inspire 2 that I bought.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Don’t laugh, but I purchased my third Mavic, a Mavic 3 last June and haven’t flown it yet (life priotities out of whack!). I purchased it in Hong Kong if that makes a difference and I’m now located in the states. I travel worldwide. I have not updated firmware. Will the drone fly in the US with its present firmware? If I do the upgrade, is connectivity required to fly in the USA? other parts of the world?
Current firmware…
Aircraft 01.00.0800
RC 01.00.0400
App 1.7.0View attachment 161353

Before updating anything, consider the consequences. Currently, you have the ability to select from multiple FW versions, including hackable earlier versions. If you allow everything to update automatically, it will update to anti-rollback FW, and immediately turn on Remote ID, whether you want it on or not. Remote ID still is not mandatory in the U.S. until September 16th. Decide what features you require for your intended use, and what you are willing to sacrifice to get them.

 

[Meta4]

Yes

If I do the upgrade, is connectivity required to fly in the USA? other parts of the world?

No matter where you fly, connection to the internet is not required once you are signed into your DJI account in the app.

Current firmware…
Aircraft 01.00.0800

That firmware version is after DJI fixed the big problem that plagued the Mavic 3 early in its life so it should be fine.

 

[Starz]

I have not updated firmware

If you’re happy with the capabilities that you currently have, there may be no reason to change anything. Check the release notes for the various updates past what you have. Keep in mind that information published in release notes may include items that are not quite desirable for everyone.

 

[GadgetGuy]

If you’re happy with the capabilities that you currently have, there may be no reason to change anything. Check the release notes for the various updates past what you have. Keep in mind that information published in release notes may include items that are not quite desirable for everyone.

It's also often what is missing from the release notes that often create the Gotcha's!