Flight Distance

[Mobisave]

I have a Phantom 3 Advanced several years old but seldom used. I recently flew over water (not in Beginner mode) and found the flying distance restricted to 500m. I understood the potential to be over 1 mile particularly when unobstructed. Is this a limit imposed by the app? or firmware. Flying in Canada. Perhaps due to legislation re recreational drone laws.

 

[Fly Dawg]

Is this a limit imposed by the app?

There is a max distance setting in the app. You should be able to turn that off.

 

[3rdof5]

Flying in Canada the max distance you're allowed to fly is 500m away and 90m up. Both settings can be changed in the app though. Legally speaking you must also maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) which is almost impossible. 300m is typically the max distance where you will still be able to see the aircraft.

 

[Mobisave]

There is a max distance setting in the app. You should be able to turn that off.

Just went to app Main Controller settings "Set Max Flight Distance" parameters show (15-500m) will not accept entry over 500m

 

[Mobisave]

Flying in Canada the max distance you're allowed to fly is 500m away and 90m up. Both settings can be changed in the app though. Legally speaking you must also maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) which is almost impossible. 300m is typically the max distance where you will still be able to see the aircraft.

Flying in Canada the max distance you're allowed to fly is 500m away and 90m up. Both settings can be changed in the app though. Legally speaking you must also maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) which is almost impossible. 300m is typically the max distance where you will still be able to see the aircraft.

Just went to app Main Controller settings "Set Max Flight Distance" parameters show (15-500m) will not accept entry over 500m

 

[3rdof5]

Just went to app Main Controller settings "Set Max Flight Distance" parameters show (15-500m) will not accept entry over 500m

Turn off the slide switch to disable max distance.

 

[Mobisave]

Turn off the slide switch to disable max distance.

Thanks I was able to do that.

 

[dirkclod]

Just went to app Main Controller settings "Set Max Flight Distance" parameters show (15-500m) will not accept entry over 500m

That one is for height and will not go over 500m .

 

[DenMac]

After you slide max dictance off I think you also have to log out of your DJI account and log back in to lift the restriction. I had to on my p3 se. I don’t know if it the same for the advance.

Blue skies

 

[Mobisave]

Thanks, Haven't been able to try it yet.

 

[Dodgepkup1953]

I did the above to increase distance but haven’t logged out then back into dji account .. how do you do that? Through the app?

 

[DenMac]

Yes when you go to your go app go to main page and look for the symbol ME and hit the gear icon look at the bottom of page and you’ll see the log out button. Do the reverse to log back in. If you need more help let me know

 

[TimInCT]

There are several videos on YouTube about removing the distance limit (mainly because of antenna modifications).

I've been about 2.39 miles offshore with my P3A, (with a cheap eBay windsurfer directional antenna cover). And if anyone asks, my spotter had binoculars to maintain the line of sight(LOS).

(That's my story and I'm sticking to it)

 

[Mobisave]

There are several videos on YouTube about removing the distance limit (mainly because of antenna modifications).

I've been about 2.39 miles offshore with my P3A, (with a cheap eBay windsurfer directional antenna cover). And if anyone asks, my spotter had binoculars to maintain the line of sight(LOS).

(That's my story and I'm sticking to it)

Thanks for sharing your video. How much battery reserve after that flight?

 

[TimInCT]

Oh, not much at all, it was a calm day, and I don't think I was at dangerous levels, but I think it was in the 20% range upon landing. I wanted to make sure I wouldn't be too low on battery if I encountered a head wind.

 

[3rdof5]

There are several videos on YouTube about removing the distance limit (mainly because of antenna modifications).

I've been about 2.39 miles offshore with my P3A, (with a cheap eBay windsurfer directional antenna cover). And if anyone asks, my spotter had binoculars to maintain the line of sight(LOS).

(That's my story and I'm sticking to it)

You are brave lol. Excellent demonstration of the range of these AC.

 

[Dodgepkup1953]

Yes when you go to your go app go to main page and look for the symbol ME and hit the gear icon look at the bottom of page and you’ll see the log out button. Do the reverse to log back in. If you need more help let me know

Thx for the reply! Logged out then in .. will try flying today!

 

[DenMac]

Thx for the reply! Logged out then in .. will try flying today!

Lets us know how you made out.

 

[bdooley]

There are several videos on YouTube about removing the distance limit (mainly because of antenna modifications).

I've been about 2.39 miles offshore with my P3A, (with a cheap eBay windsurfer directional antenna cover). And if anyone asks, my spotter had binoculars to maintain the line of sight(LOS).

(That's my story and I'm sticking to it)

I think you better find another story to stick to. Spotter or not, you are not allowed to use binoculars to maintain VLOS.

 

[DenMac]

Thanks for sharing your video. How much battery reserve after that flight?

Nice video. Top shelf you the man. Now if I can ever past my fear of losing my drone when it’s past 1500 ft.