Owning a Canadian Mini 5 Pro in the US

[drwerner]

I live close enough to Canada to drive up and pick up a Mini 5 Pro. Are there any issues I should be considering having a "Canadian" drone in the US? (Registration, flying, warranty, etc.?)

 

[mavic3usa]

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Will the Mini 5 Pro obtained from England work in the U.S?

Today at 1:08 PM

Hello all.

My brother-in-law, who lives in England, is coming to visit me in the U.S.

If he buys a Mini 5 Pro there and brings it here, will it work ok?

Anyone know? Any guesses?

Thanks in advance.

Livingston

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[alfo2010]

The UK and EU have more restrictions on drones than Canada and the USA, there are some differences. Check some YouTube reviews from the UK.

 

[drwerner]

Keeping it on track here...

Will there be any issue with a Mini 5 Pro purchased from a DJI authorized Canadian retailer for use primarily in the US regarding:
1) US registration
2) US flying?
3) US warranty?
4) any other considerations I should be thinking of?

Thanks all!

 

[MS Coast]

Keeping it on track here...

Will there be any issue with a Mini 5 Pro purchased from a DJI authorized Canadian retailer for use primarily in the US regarding:
1) US registration
2) US flying?
3) US warranty?
4) any other considerations I should be thinking of?

Thanks all!

DJI honors warranties only within the country in which the drone was purchased. Same for Care Refresh. At the least, you'd have to send and receive the drone using a Canadian address to receive coverage.

Since the Trump tariffs went into effect, I'm not aware of anyone reporting a problem flying or registering a drone in the US that was purchased elsewhere. There's nothing in the FAA registration process regarding place of purchase.

I've not traveled to Canada in a few years, but I suspect that the same US Customs declaration is required of citizens returning to the US from Canada that are in effect for other countries.

Tell us how you like the Mini 5 Pro.

 

[drwerner]

Thank you, will do. I get my drone insurance through State Farm, so country of origin will not be an issue