Phone rings

[G Flash]

As I wait for my Mavic to show up, something occurred to me. Maybe I missed this somewhere but I was wondering what happens when your phone rings while you're flying and you're using your phone as the display? [emoji15]

 

[msinger]

The same thing as when you're using other apps. The Mavic is flown with the remote controller, so an interruption in the DJI GO app will not interrupt your flight. You can put your phone in airplane mode so the calls don't bother you.

 

[G Flash]

Yeah that's what I figured. I just didn't know if the app automatically puts it in airplane mode or that's something you have to do manually. Can't have those pesky calls come in while I'm flying. Thanks for the info.

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[peros550]

If you put the phone in Airplane mode that would stop 3G/4G cellular connectivity. Is that ok with the app?
Wouldn't be 3G/4G necessary for downloading maps etc?

Maybe, Do Not Disturb (DND) on iphones could be another option?

 

[kmaluo]

Now it gets trickier when you're flying in wifi mode without the controller.

 

[peros550]

Wifi can be activated over Airplane mode .

 

[kmaluo]

Wifi can be activated over Airplane mode .

Yup, but let's hope your phone doesn't randomly reboot or the app doesn't freeze mid flight.

 

[Anthony]

If you put the phone in Airplane mode that would stop 3G/4G cellular connectivity. Is that ok with the app?
Wouldn't be 3G/4G necessary for downloading maps etc?

Maybe, Do Not Disturb (DND) on iphones could be another option?

With the DJI GO app if you know were you are going to fly you can cache the map in the app before you set off so you don't need to download when flying.

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Linked from another forum member.

 

[FPVJunkie]

Another thing to consider is overtemping your phone. A buddy of mine was flying his Autel X-Star one day in the direct Las Vegas sun and his iPad overheated. Luckily he was still LOS and just hit the RTH button and it came back.

 

[Glenn Johnson]

I have gotten text messages when I fly my Mavic. Annoying, but the app still works.


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[DrPeppar]

I got an incoming FaceTime call while RTH (I believe) and my Mavic paused in mid air.


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[The Editor]

I have no idea why anyone would not put their device in airplane mode whilst flying.
One, you should have as least distractions as possible and concentrate on your aircraft
Two, there is a possibility that the cellular signal (if amplitude is ramped) of the phone handshaking with a cell site could swamp the front end of the Mavic remote RX.
Three, if the App crashes/closes (possibly due to taking an incoming call/text/FaceSpace garbage it can in some circumstances take a few seconds for the USB port to release - this can temporarily hold up control via the remote to your aircraft.

Mitigate the risks - put it in airplane mode.

 

[DrPeppar]

But what if someone updates their facebook status and I miss it? Then what?



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[The Editor]

But what if someone updates their facebook status and I miss it? Then what?



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Well yes, there is important stuff like that or even someone posting up on PooTube a video of a their cat. (Filmed on a phone in portrait mode obviously).
Good point.....best keep everything switched on.

 

[Wysiwyg]

But what if someone updates their facebook status and I miss it? Then what?



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[dsd317]

But what if someone updates their facebook status and I miss it? Then what?

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What is Facebook? I'm still using Myspace

 

[earth3rd]

I have no idea why anyone would not put their device in airplane mode whilst flying.
One, you should have as least distractions as possible and concentrate on your aircraft
Two, there is a possibility that the cellular signal (if amplitude is ramped) of the phone handshaking with a cell site could swamp the front end of the Mavic remote RX.
Three, if the App crashes/closes (possibly due to taking an incoming call/text/FaceSpace garbage it can in some circumstances take a few seconds for the USB port to release - this can temporarily hold up control via the remote to your aircraft.

Mitigate the risks - put it in airplane mode.

Will the phone still work as the controller if it is in airplane mode? It would seem all that (gps, maps, etc) would be cut off. I really need to now myself because my phone rang 30 ft. off the ground on my last flight. I could see the caller name of the caller, didn't see what was happening on the flight, just hover hopefully. I didn't accept the call and it was over, all control came back to the controller. I really don't want any phone interruptions at all during flight time. What if the phone decides to up grade some random app? Yiks.

 

[Thomas B]

Will the phone still work as the controller if it is in airplane mode? It would seem all that (gps, maps, etc) would be cut off. I really need to now myself because my phone rang 30 ft. off the ground on my last flight. I could see the caller name of the caller, didn't see what was happening on the flight, just hover hopefully. I didn't accept the call and it was over, all control came back to the controller. I really don't want any phone interruptions at all during flight time. What if the phone decides to up grade some random app? Yiks.

Adjust the phone settings to send all calls to voicemail and block any software phone app DL.