Take off issues for Mini 4 pro in Chelsea London

[PTpilot]

Hi there, has anyone had issues flying close to the Thames in central London? I tried recently very naively near Blackfriars bridge and my Mini 4 pro wouldn't take off, despite my controller saying take off permitted.

I have a paid gig this week in Chelsea area, across the river from Battersea Heliport. I have requested permission and had it approved by the Heliport via Altitude Angels, but I'm concerned I'll still have issues, like signals being jammed etc, and being embarrassed infront of client.

Any advise?
Thanks!

 

[Felix le Chat]

Hi there, has anyone had issues flying close to the Thames in central London? I tried recently very naively near Blackfriars bridge and my Mini 4 pro wouldn't take off, despite my controller saying take off permitted.

I have a paid gig this week in Chelsea area, across the river from Battersea Heliport. I have requested permission and had it approved by the Heliport via Altitude Angels, but I'm concerned I'll still have issues, like signals being jammed etc, and being embarrassed infront of client.

Any advise?
Thanks!

I take it that the motors wouldn't even spin up ... Have you gone through the unlock certificate routine via the DJI FLY app? Doesn't matter how much AA says 'yes'... If the area is a locked zone on the DJI map: you're stuffed without a DJI unlock cert.

 

[PHZ]

If I had this gig, I would ask for any required permissions ahead of your paid flight to make a test run, test the ability to launch and your anticipated flight/shot path.
If successful you will look like a champ on payday. If not, call the client and explain the issues that are currently out of your control and tell them you are working on it and will advise when resolved.

 

[PTpilot]

I take it that the motors wouldn't even spin up ... Have you gone through the unlock certificate routine via the DJI FLY app? Doesn't matter how much AA says 'yes'... If the area is a locked zone on the DJI map: you're stuffed without a DJI unlock cert.View attachment 181265

Thanks so much Felix, I've applied to unlock my drone via DJIFlysafe and got this reply :

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Dear DJI Users,

Your unlocking application (Tracking Number: 6abcafcd-81e3-4732-a9b4-90fe8f6d49ec) has not been passed because of the reason below:

The GEO system has been updated. DJI doesn't limit the drone in this area, the drone should take off normally. Please update the Flysafe database to the latest version, restart aircraft/controller/DJI App, and try again. Please fly the aircraft carefully while complying with the local laws and regulations.

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So fingers crossed I'll be ok. Thanks for the info!

 

[PTpilot]

If I had this gig, I would ask for any required permissions ahead of your paid flight to make a test run, test the ability to launch and your anticipated flight/shot path.
If successful you will look like a champ on payday. If not, call the client and explain the issues that are currently out of your control and tell them you are working on it and will advise when resolved.

Thanks PHZ
great shout.
I'm running out of time but I'll try that today

 

[Felix le Chat]

Thanks so much Felix, I've applied to unlock my drone via DJIFlysafe and got this reply :

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Dear DJI Users,

Your unlocking application (Tracking Number: 6abcafcd-81e3-4732-a9b4-90fe8f6d49ec) has not been passed because of the reason below:

The GEO system has been updated. DJI doesn't limit the drone in this area, the drone should take off normally. Please update the Flysafe database to the latest version, restart aircraft/controller/DJI App, and try again. Please fly the aircraft carefully while complying with the local laws and regulations.

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So fingers crossed I'll be ok. Thanks for the info!

As PHZ suggests: Definitely try a pre-gig dry-run with the most recent fly safe database installed.

 

[PHZ]

Thanks PHZ
great shout.
I'm running out of time but I'll try that today

Please let us know how it goes. I was there a year and a half ago and never even considered putting up my Mini 3 Pro as I assumed it was a locked-down area. Good luck!