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Gentlemen, I was unable to find a clear answer to this question, especially in light of the last few rounds of FW updates. What people said in 2016 does not necessarily apply to us at the end of 2017.
As we all know, we now have to be logged into our DJI Go account in order to fly. This can be done either before we actually leave the house since we stay logged in even if we have no web access where we are going to fly as long as we keep the app open or alternatively, if we have a data plan on our cell we can just use that. It's a major pain in the neck, particularly when out and about in a foreign country or some kind of remote area but at least in theory it's kind of doable nevertheless.
Now, imagine all web and cell phone services are down and there is no access to DJI servers whatsoever. Thinking about it, we might as well just assume DJI is no more for whatever reason. Anyway, let's call it a SHTF scenario. I'm aware that in a situation like this flying our drone might or should not be our first concern, I get that, but let's say we still have some kind of power source to keep it charged at least for some time and it's not about playing around but rather for potentially life saving surveillance.
Based on the information I currently have it's fair to assume in such situation our drone is turning into an unusable piece of junk. Despite having the potential of being used as a survival tool it just won't be able to fly. Is this assumption correct?
As we all know, we now have to be logged into our DJI Go account in order to fly. This can be done either before we actually leave the house since we stay logged in even if we have no web access where we are going to fly as long as we keep the app open or alternatively, if we have a data plan on our cell we can just use that. It's a major pain in the neck, particularly when out and about in a foreign country or some kind of remote area but at least in theory it's kind of doable nevertheless.
Now, imagine all web and cell phone services are down and there is no access to DJI servers whatsoever. Thinking about it, we might as well just assume DJI is no more for whatever reason. Anyway, let's call it a SHTF scenario. I'm aware that in a situation like this flying our drone might or should not be our first concern, I get that, but let's say we still have some kind of power source to keep it charged at least for some time and it's not about playing around but rather for potentially life saving surveillance.
Based on the information I currently have it's fair to assume in such situation our drone is turning into an unusable piece of junk. Despite having the potential of being used as a survival tool it just won't be able to fly. Is this assumption correct?