To update or not to update - FlySafe Database?

[MEFfly]

Trying to get a consensus on value or possible pitfalsl of updating the DJI Flysafe database. I've been prompted multiple times in the past few months, but choose to ignore the update.

However, over the weekend, I was flying in/near restricted airspace near my local airport. I requested and received my LAANC clearance, but when I went to fly, the controller indicated I was in an NFZ and prompted me to self-unlock.

Any thoughts on whether the latest FlySafe update fixes some of these misplaced NFZ's now that recreational flyers can access LAANC?

Or is it better to just not update FlySafe?

 

[dannybgoode]

Meh - I always update but then the UK doesn’t have the issues that US folk seem to have with Geo being a bit over the top in its requests to unlock.

 

[ZX14-R]

Best to Update me thinks.

 

[brett8883]

Never update.

 

[Bill combs]

Trying to get a consensus on value or possible pitfalsl of updating the DJI Flysafe database. I've been prompted multiple times in the past few months, but choose to ignore the update.

However, over the weekend, I was flying in/near restricted airspace near my local airport. I requested and received my LAANC clearance, but when I went to fly, the controller indicated I was in an NFZ and prompted me to self-unlock.

Any thoughts on whether the latest FlySafe update fixes some of these misplaced NFZ's now that recreational flyers can access LAANC?

Or is it better to just not update FlySafe?

never

 

[silverdragon]

Trying to get a consensus on value or possible pitfalsl of updating the DJI Flysafe database. I've been prompted multiple times in the past few months, but choose to ignore the update.

However, over the weekend, I was flying in/near restricted airspace near my local airport. I requested and received my LAANC clearance, but when I went to fly, the controller indicated I was in an NFZ and prompted me to self-unlock.

Any thoughts on whether the latest FlySafe update fixes some of these misplaced NFZ's now that recreational flyers can access LAANC?

Or is it better to just not update FlySafe?

When I first started flying DJI stuff I couldn't wait to update it was most likely good, BUT, now when I update I tend to screw myself someway or another. I get that also....I ignore....

 

[dawgpilot]

I requested and received my LAANC clearance, but when I went to fly, the controller indicated I was in an NFZ and prompted me to self-unlock.

Any thoughts on whether the latest FlySafe update fixes some of these misplaced NFZ's now that recreational flyers can access LAANC?

DJI's system doesn't have any connection to LAANC and so it doesn't know if you received a LAANC authorization. You will always need to confirm in DJI GO 4 that you are authorized to fly even after you get the LAANC authorization.

 

[ChrisOutdoors]

Never, ever update. Learn how to read sectionals and/or use Airmap to identify surrounding airspace. Then when your confidence grows concerning regulations, patch your UAS with Bretts wonderful super patcher 2.0.

 

[MoneyMonk]

I say Update.

 

[WithTheBirds]

I say Update.

Reasons?

 

[rangemaster728]

Reasons?

There are ongoing updates as errors are reported and verified by DJI...

I was recently in Milwaukee doing a Part 107 job and noticed a private airport in the database (Geo Zone) that closed years ago; 9WI4, Faken Airport.

I submitted the correction and supporting documentation (screenshot from their Geo Zone site, updated sectional chart excerpt and email from FSDO saying it closed); DJI’s response was it has been corrected in the next release:

Thanks for your reply.
The no fly zone of this airport will be removed in the new flysafe database 01.00.01.18.
But we haven't get the notice about the release date.

Please also offer us the SN of your drone, we will help you unlock it for 3months.
If you have any further question, please feel free to contact us. We are always here to help.

The lesson here is if you find an error, report it.

Besides...I couldn’t resist asking DJI to “delete the Faken airport...”

LOL.

 

[scoble08]

Never update.

Does this mean you can update bird firmware, RC, DJI Go 4, BUT not the Fly Safe database to avoid issues?

 

[brett8883]

Does this mean you can update bird firmware, RC, DJI Go 4, BUT not the Fly Safe database to avoid issues?

No. The firmware updates include the latest flysafe at the time the firmware update is released.

Flysafe updates occur during firmware updates and ALSO can be updated independently of the firmware.

 

[Thomas B]

No. The firmware updates include the latest flysafe at the time the firmware update is released.

Flysafe updates occur during firmware updates and ALSO can be updated independently of the firmware.

Interesting experience. Mine is different. Running current everything, but when I power up the drone it still asks if I want to update the flysafe database. I have been dismissing the pop up message on my CS.

 

[brett8883]

Interesting experience. Mine is different. Running current everything, but when I power up the drone it still asks if I want to update the flysafe database. I have been dismissing the pop up message on my CS.

That could just mean that there was a flysafe update since when the firmware came out.

 

[scoble08]

No. The firmware updates include the latest flysafe at the time the firmware update is released.

Flysafe updates occur during firmware updates and ALSO can be updated independently of the firmware.

Hey Brett. Would be much appreciated if Super Patcher included the Mavic Air!

 

[Shivers]

Hey Brett. Would be much appreciated if Super Patcher included the Mavic Air!

What’s supper patcher!? I get that it patches something, but what hack unlock tool is this!? Lolol.

 

[Alotofbigtoys]

Trying to get a consensus on value or possible pitfalsl of updating the DJI Flysafe database. I've been prompted multiple times in the past few months, but choose to ignore the update.

However, over the weekend, I was flying in/near restricted airspace near my local airport. I requested and received my LAANC clearance, but when I went to fly, the controller indicated I was in an NFZ and prompted me to self-unlock.

Any thoughts on whether the latest FlySafe update fixes some of these misplaced NFZ's now that recreational flyers can access LAANC?

Or is it better to just not update FlySafe?

invest 54.00 and get the nolimitdrones software, then enable the NFZ patch. If you update,you run risk of Dji locking out any attempt to change the drone software.With the NFZ patch you can fly anywhere at any time. No hassle. Still obey the laws ofcoarse, just easier .

 

[brett8883]

Hey Brett. Would be much appreciated if Super Patcher included the Mavic Air!

I’d love to but it’s too different from the other aircraft and not that much research has been done on that platform. It’s so different almost none of the research done from the Phantom 2 -Mavic 2 applies to the Mavic Air ?

 

[brett8883]

What’s supper patcher!? I get that it patches something, but what hack unlock tool is this!? Lolol.

Here this was developed right here in the forum.

It’s also free

GitHub - brett8883/DJI_Super-Patcher: Liberate DJI drones. Height limit, NFZ limit, enable Galileo Satellites + more

Liberate DJI drones. Height limit, NFZ limit, enable Galileo Satellites + more - GitHub - brett8883/DJI_Super-Patcher: Liberate DJI drones. Height limit, NFZ limit, enable Galileo Satellites + more

github.com

To see our threads on it you have to go into your MavicPilots Account and check the box that you want to see the software modifications section, wait about 30 mins and then search for Super-Patcher.

All the most up to date info is on GitHub though