Should I even be flying this old Mavic Mini?

[D-Wreck BXNY]

Hi All,

I am taking a Trip to Maine soon and I haven't flown my old Mavic Mini in over a year. I have a new phone since I last flew and when I went to Download the DJI fly app it was no longer available on the Google play store.

Through DJI website I did in fact manage to download it after giving my Android loads of security permissions to run what Android OS described as "Potentially malicious App".

My Question:

Will this new DJI app still operate my old Mavic Mini? Should I fly this old girl at all? I kept the drone in great condition and the batteries have been powered down ever since I put it into storage.

I have past my TRUST test.

Appreciate some feedback / advice perhaps from anybody still flying one of these much older DJI products. Thanks

 

[Dronecation]

If you are happy with the results you get, and feel it is safe to use, then why not? Enjoy it while you can and don't hand wring over FOMO.

 

[MS Coast]

Maine is a wonderful place to be in August and September. I'm envious, sitting here alongside the Gulf on a 91F/65% afternoon while checking the National Hurricane Center forecasts.

There are many people flying DJI drones older than yours. My old Mini 2 is still going strong. The Fly app should be downloaded only from DJI, so you did the right thing there.

I'll offer a few suggestions.

• Give the drone a good visual check for any damage or problems.
• Charge the batteries and look carefully for any signs of swelling.
• Update the firmware and software for the drone and controller.
• Be sure you can log into your DJI account.
• Do several conservative flights to confirm that everything is working as it should.
• Download one of the B4YouFly apps to check your flight locations in Maine.
• Have fun and share some photos or videos from your trip.