Phantom 3 standard still thinks there's geofencing

[TexasJohn]

Finally got a new camera on my P3S working. But now it won't let me start the motors manually because it still thinks I'm a warning zone. The P3S will take off and hover when I use the take-off button in the DJIGo app. It will hover at about 4 feet and then land when I used the app's landing button. All this is happening without any input response from the sticks on the controller.

Since DJI did away with geofencing, how do I get my P3S to ignore the warning zone? Are there other Phantom 3 owners observing this issue. Tried to search the forums but didn't get any results.

Should I downgrade the firmware? If so, to what version. Currently 1.9.20 is installed. Would using Litchi work any different?

If I downgrade the firmware do I need to downgrade the controller??

My Mavic Air and Mini 3 work just fine.

Thanks in advance.

 

[captainmilehigh]

Finally got a new camera on my P3S working. But now it won't let me start the motors manually because it still thinks I'm a warning zone. The P3S will take off and hover when I use the take-off button in the DJIGo app. It will hover at about 4 feet and then land when I used the app's landing button. All this is happening without any input response from the sticks on the controller.

Since DJI did away with geofencing, how do I get my P3S to ignore the warning zone? Are there other Phantom 3 owners observing this issue. Tried to search the forums but didn't get any results.

Should I downgrade the firmware? If so, to what version. Currently 1.9.20 is installed. Would using Litchi work any different?

If I downgrade the firmware do I need to downgrade the controller??

My Mavic Air and Mini 3 work just fine.

Thanks in advance.

Have you updated the "Fly Safe" database in the GoApp? That should eliminate any remnants of Geofencing.

 

[TexasJohn]

Have you updated the "Fly Safe" database in the GoApp? That should eliminate any remnants of Geofencing.

I tried, but so far wasn't able to. Connected my tablet to my home wifi and went into the DJI Go app. I could see where the fly safe database was listed but nothing happens when I tab on it.

 

[captainmilehigh]

I would advise NOT messing with the firmware.

Does the GoApp say 'Safe to Fly' with any airspace warning messages?

Maybe delete the GoApp and reinstall on your device. Be sure to update the fly safe database when app starts if it has that option.

Change location to a known safe flying area.

 

[TexasJohn]

I would advise NOT messing with the firmware.

Does the GoApp say 'Safe to Fly' with any airspace warning messages?

Maybe delete the GoApp and reinstall on your device. Be sure to update the fly safe database when app starts if it has that option.

Change location to a known safe flying area.

thanks for replying again. Changing firmware is my last option. If I remember correctly there is a warning message. I'll check to see what it says (again). Forth Worth Thunderbirds flying field is a FRIA. Might go try there.

If that doesn't work I'll try reinstalling the app. I think I'll try connecting to the controller and internet at the same time and see if that allows me to update the FlySafe database.

 

[captainmilehigh]

I don't see any airspace restriction in the Benbrook area, other than the normal 400' maximum altitude limit due to DFW class B airspace. (Blue)

(I use Aloft Flight Control for all my LAANC FAA clearances in restricted or controlled airspace.)