Requirement for internet connection before 10 flights mini se

[wps72701]

I did not know it when I purchased my Mini SE, but I’m required to connect to the internet before I fly 10 flights offline. Is this a requirement for other DJI drones? And what is it for? Was Marketing in the room when this requirement was dreamed up? Or other data collection? Most importantly, is there a way around it? I keep getting the message that I must connect to the internet before the next X flights. I fly in some very remote places and would hate to run out of flights!

 

[Kilrah]

This only shows up before you first log in to the app, once done it won't ask again, it's not "have to connect every X flights".

Earlier DJI aircraft restricted you to 30m height / 50m distance until you logged in.

 

[old man mavic]

it is so that you can register the drone to your Email address and DJI account ,most drone makers need you to register with them ,there is nothing sinister about it ,where you fly is irrelevant,its a one off thing ,and no different to tacking your trust test and paying the $5 fee to the FAA

 

[Deleted member 103366]

There is an additional point that you should perhaps remember. If you ever log out of your app any flights flown without being logged in are, even if possible, likely to be severely restricted* in their range and height.
You will need an internet connection to login again.

*This assumes the drone has a GPS lock at take off, if it doesn't and subsequently gains a GPS lock whilst at distance it is possible you could be in deep do do.

 

[ashyt16]

Litchi doesn't seem to need to be connected to the DJI server, even though it mentions something about it in first use. I don't think I'm logged in when I use it.
It still seems to give full control even if not connected to the internet at any point.

However no internet means no map unless cached.

 

[Meta4]

Litchi doesn't seem to need to be connected to the DJI server, ....
It still seems to give full control even if not connected to the internet at any point.

Neither do the DJI apps

However no internet means no map unless cached.

No maps is no big deal, but if you really want/need them, you can cache them ahead of time.

 

[ashyt16]

No maps is no big deal, but if you really want/need them, you can cache them ahead of time.

Yes that what I said lol.

 

[wps72701]

This only shows up before you first log in to the app, once done it won't ask again, it's not "have to connect every X flights".

Earlier DJI aircraft restricted you to 30m height / 50m distance until you logged in.

I’m thinking there’s a problem with my account then because I get the ten flight countdown constantly. And then when I connect to the internet the count resets to ten.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

If all else fails try uninstalling the app and then reinstall it.
If you are using an Android device then you likely have a choice of app versions available to you, via APK's on the likes of DJI Fly APKs - APKMirror
But check which versions of the app are compatible with the SE first.
I would also back up your FilghtRecord folder to computer etc. before you do the unistall, it might survive the uninstall reinstall but there is no point in taking chances.

 

[tlswift58]

I’m thinking there’s a problem with my account then because I get the ten flight countdown constantly. And then when I connect to the internet the count resets to ten.

Are you logging in or logged into your DJI Account #1? If you log into the account via Internet thru wi-fi connection or phone cell service - do not log out. Why, because there may be times you will be flying in either a DJI geozone or other restricted area and a message will pop up asking you to verify / confirm you understand that restriction. If not logged in - you can't verify / confirm without some kind of connection via phone cell service / etc. Otherwise, the drone has a very restricted flight zone.

Have you tried checking the FlyApp and firmware for updates? That too will tell you if you are logged into your account or not if using the FlyApp settings.

I don't remember ever getting such a message on my Mini or even my Air2, as I created my account and registered the drone via DJI on initial setup. You may need to read your manual or watch a YouTube video on doing all that to make sure everything is properly setup.

 

[wps72701]

This is what I’m seeing. The number decrements with each offline flight and restores to 10 after connecting to internet. Signing out and back in doesn’t fix it.

Here’s what i’m seeing.
Here’s what I’m seeing. The 9 decrements with each flight.

 

[Meta4]

This is what I’m seeing. The number decrements with each offline flight and restores to 10 after connecting to internet. Signing out and back in doesn’t fix it.

Here’s what i’m seeing.Here’s what I’m seeing. The 9 decrements with each flight.

The message appears to be self-explanatory.
But I'll try to put it in other words for you.

The message saying that you have not confirmed your drone's binding status, and you need to.
This is not about flying without internet connection.
It's about confirming your drone's binding status for the DJI flyaway insurance that you signed up for.

Confirm and as the message says, you can continue flying without an internet connection when your drone's binding status is confirmed.

 

[tlswift58]

View attachment 137965
This is what I’m seeing. The number decrements with each offline flight and restores to 10 after connecting to internet. Signing out and back in doesn’t fix it.

Here’s what i’m seeing. View attachment 137965
Here’s what I’m seeing. The 9 decrements with each flight.

Pretty self explanatory on sequence and what needs to happen. If you've tried exactly what is asks, then you need to call / email DJI Tech Support for them to troubleshoot with you. Very well could be something on their end or maybe not - they should be able to walk you thru the whole thing,

 

[wps72701]

evidently the mini se one that requires connection as per paragraph 4. That was not part of the specifications I read when doing my buying research. I think it’sa problem for those who fly in remote areas. (I hope the screenshot posts properly. Been having some problems with that, too)

 

[Deleted member 103366]

Do you have a link to the whole document, please?

 

[wps72701]

Do you have a link to the whole document, please?

One of the fixes I tried was to unbind and then remind the drone. Didn’t help. Then I started to unbind the controller and the screenshot was one of the ones that came up. So there is no document, only a screen during the unbundling process (which I did not go forward with since the answer to my issue is in paragraph 4.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

I see two identical pages, did you mean to do that?

Being frank that is a badly worded document. "After verification, you can continue flying the asircraft without a network connection for a certain number of times."
How chuffing many is a "certain number"?
Are they trying to say that this is a repetitive process and will carry on indefinately, if so I would be returning such a drone double quick time.
Half the places I fly or intend to fly have no wifi and no phone connection!!!!

 

[wps72701]

I see two identical pages, did you mean to do that?

Being frank that is a badly worded document. "After verification, you can continue flying the asircraft without a network connection for a certain number of times."
How chuffing many is a "certain number"?
Are they trying to say that this is a repetitive process and will carry on indefinately, if so I would be returning such a drone double quick time.
Half the places I fly or intend to fly have no wifi and no phone connection!!!!

No, I didn’t mean to do it, but evidently I did! It seems the certain number is 10. And the process so far goes on indefinitely. And, yes, same here on the remote flights. I’m concerned about that.

 

[stevenws]

Neither do the DJI apps

No maps is no big deal, but if you really want/need them, you can cache them ahead of time.

I have been trying to cache maps for months now, with maybe 50% success. I have an iphone 8, a mavic mini & a Mavic pro), no sim card, but cache map at home with wifi. Then, leave the phone on till I get to flying location, & still having the phone on) then only see a blank map on the phone with the fly apps for either drone, turned on. Happens with both. Any good step by step links available to follow on this? Thanks

 

[julian55]

Pretty self explanatory on sequence and what needs to happen. If you've tried exactly what is asks, then you need to call / email DJI Tech Support for them to troubleshoot with you. Very well could be something on their end or maybe not - they should be able to walk you thru the whole thing,

Not very self explanatory, my iphone shows sme statement even when I am connected to the internet. Also the comment about flyaway insurance is wrong, its not even available where I live !