It's not just network compatibility, it's DJI allowing access to their server, this is what routes the controller to the device over the internet. I can get the dongle to connect to the internet, I just can't get it to control my drone in Aus.
RC Pro Cellular Dongle / LTE USB Modem Notes
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I ordered this from the ebay site above. It arrived within the week of my order. I was amazed at the speed. They must have these warehoused in California.
I took it over to T-mobile. They tested it with an activated SIM. It worked very well. So this works at least on the DJI RC Pro in the United States. Thanks for doing all this research before I needed it.
I took it over to T-mobile. They tested it with an activated SIM. It worked very well. So this works at least on the DJI RC Pro in the United States. Thanks for doing all this research before I needed it.
The RC Pro side has always worked everywhere, obviating a need for hot spotting to a phone for maps. Unfortunately, it's always the drone side dongle that won't work to supplement O3+ during signal obstruction. The RC side dongle isn't even needed for the drone side dongle to function, if one hotspots to a phone, or is using the RC-N1 with a phone, if the drone side dongle only worked!
I recently bought one of these cellular modules for my mini 3 pro on aliexpress, and was sad to see that I waited too long to buy it, and now it won't work outside of China. I am in Mexico, and the dongle connects just fine when I put my telcel sim in it, but it won't allow the drone to connect to the remote unfortunately. I hope DJI decides to open it up again to work internationally, and just allow each individual country to decide if they'll allow it or not.
Thanks to your info, I ordered the DJI modem from a DJI eBay seller. Inserted my Rogers SIM and mounted it into the DJI RC Plus enterprise controller for my Matrice M30 and it worked perfectly. No more hot spotting to the cell phone - yay!
Oman
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Do you have type of dongle that you ordered , TD-LTE , TDD-LTE or FD-LTE, FDD-LTE, etc. or maybe a link to it? Oh one more question does it affect battery time much?
Thanks Doug
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Here's the eBay auction where I purchased it: 334016153192
Original DJI Cellular Dongle (TDD-LTE USB Modem) For DJI Mavic 3 Series
Link: In Stock Original DJI Cellular Dongle (TDD-LTE USB Modem) For DJI Mavic 3 Series | eBay
I didn't see any effect on the battery life. Although I'm using the RC Plus controller which has a pretty large battery. The load from the 1200 nit screen alone would dwarf the cellular dongle's drain on the controller.
So, it only saves the extra step of hotspotting to your phone? As I understand it, you still can't use it for supplemental 4G communication with your aircraft, which was supposed to be the most salient benefit, obviating the need for clear line of sight in urban settings with tall buildings everywhere. Sad.
Yes - that's true. It might be a long while before the FAA and other jurisdictions allow connecting to the 4G/5G network so we can take advantage of the range extension cellular networks would provide. Still, for me, it's a plus - removing steps to flight and having the convenience of onboard connection to the Internet.
Oman
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Do you have a link to what and where you I can order one ?
Thanks again Oman
Ps I think the link you posted is for says TDD LTE, but the picture you of the. dongle posted on back says TD-LTE, just want to make sure I order right one?
Thanks again Oman
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StubbornSwiss
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Oman
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Hey guys, I went to Verizon to get a nano sim card for this, but Verizon is billing me for a phone plan. When I tried to explain that it is a USB modem and not a phone, they said the system forces it to a phone plan, based on its IMEI number.
Can you guys recommend a cheap data only plan in the USA for this?
Can you guys recommend a cheap data only plan in the USA for this?
Yes you will be charged for a nano sim no matter what. Line access fee (usually $30/month) depending on the carrier.
It all depends on where you live. There is no point in putting one of these in your Controller, just tether it to your phone for free.
This is the cheapest option and more than fast enough if you're looking to download maps etc in the field.
It won't work in your drone state side. There three countries maybe 4 that this will be supported in.
It all depends on where you live. There is no point in putting one of these in your Controller, just tether it to your phone for free.
This is the cheapest option and more than fast enough if you're looking to download maps etc in the field.
It won't work in your drone state side. There three countries maybe 4 that this will be supported in.
StubbornSwiss
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When I had a dongle in my RC Pro, I used a T-Mobile data only plan. $10 a month, and you can pause it whenever you want.
EDIT: If I remember right, you get 2GB a month with that.
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