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<blockquote data-quote="Dan H" data-source="post: 25429" data-attributes="member: 5770"><p>HI all - I'm new here and to drones. Have spent the last week since getting my Spark reading, watching tutorials, more reading, experimenting under super controlled situations. Now have a handful of simple low and slow flights under my belt. Really fun. </p><p></p><p>I feel like I'm missing something critical in the area of <strong>self-unlocking geo zones</strong> and <strong>mobile phone connectivity</strong> to realize the unlock. Sorry in advance for the length but I'm trying to be as clear as possible with the problem.</p><p></p><p>I live right on the edge of a YELLOW authorization zone according to DJI FlySafe site. So from what I can tell, even just to fly the Spark indoors, for selfies, etc. I need to unlock the zone (it won't take off - never goes green when I'm in this yellow zone - makes sense). So I use the DJI FlySafe site to self-unlock the zone, verify phone number, etc. and get SUCCESS, have unlocked for the next couple days.</p><p></p><p>Good - <strong>I can see the unlocked zone listed in the Go 4 app, the Me tab (before going into fly mode), and zone says VALID</strong>. </p><p></p><p>Flying with a mobile phone (Android, Google Pixel) not a remote controller, connect WiFi to the Spark, and go into Fly Mode. Try taking off and I can't - <strong>says I'm in not authorized to unlock this zone</strong>. In fly mode menu, I see the list of unlock "applications" and there is nothing listed there. A refresh link/button right under the list, but it doesn't work - says my phone is not connected to the internet.</p><p></p><p>...which brings me likely to the underlying problem or misunderstanding. There are a couple features in the Go 4 app in Fly Mode that seem to need an internet connection (the mini map in the bottom left for one, and this Geo zone unlocking list for two). I can't seem to use either one. My phone is connected WiFi to the Spark which has no internet access, so how is it I can use these features? </p><p></p><p>I have seen mention of phones being in "dual network mode" or some such, both WiFi to the Spark AND cellular data. I have found and turned on all such settings I can find on my Pixel phone (including a couple in the developer options)</p><p></p><p>Anyway - like I said, feels like I'm missing something. Network connection related. If I'm not connected to the Spark, I can't get to that Fly Mode list of unlocked Geo zones. If I'm there and not on the internet, I can't refresh the list. (How is this list different than the one out in the home screen of Go 4 - Me section?)</p><p></p><p>If you made it this far, I'm really hoping you've seen or heard of this before and can point me in a good direction. Really wanting to understand these authorization zones -- and even better - see the mini map in the bottom left when I'm flying! </p><p></p><p>Thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dan H, post: 25429, member: 5770"] HI all - I'm new here and to drones. Have spent the last week since getting my Spark reading, watching tutorials, more reading, experimenting under super controlled situations. Now have a handful of simple low and slow flights under my belt. Really fun. I feel like I'm missing something critical in the area of [B]self-unlocking geo zones[/B] and [B]mobile phone connectivity[/B] to realize the unlock. Sorry in advance for the length but I'm trying to be as clear as possible with the problem. I live right on the edge of a YELLOW authorization zone according to DJI FlySafe site. So from what I can tell, even just to fly the Spark indoors, for selfies, etc. I need to unlock the zone (it won't take off - never goes green when I'm in this yellow zone - makes sense). So I use the DJI FlySafe site to self-unlock the zone, verify phone number, etc. and get SUCCESS, have unlocked for the next couple days. Good - [B]I can see the unlocked zone listed in the Go 4 app, the Me tab (before going into fly mode), and zone says VALID[/B]. Flying with a mobile phone (Android, Google Pixel) not a remote controller, connect WiFi to the Spark, and go into Fly Mode. Try taking off and I can't - [B]says I'm in not authorized to unlock this zone[/B]. In fly mode menu, I see the list of unlock "applications" and there is nothing listed there. A refresh link/button right under the list, but it doesn't work - says my phone is not connected to the internet. ...which brings me likely to the underlying problem or misunderstanding. There are a couple features in the Go 4 app in Fly Mode that seem to need an internet connection (the mini map in the bottom left for one, and this Geo zone unlocking list for two). I can't seem to use either one. My phone is connected WiFi to the Spark which has no internet access, so how is it I can use these features? I have seen mention of phones being in "dual network mode" or some such, both WiFi to the Spark AND cellular data. I have found and turned on all such settings I can find on my Pixel phone (including a couple in the developer options) Anyway - like I said, feels like I'm missing something. Network connection related. If I'm not connected to the Spark, I can't get to that Fly Mode list of unlocked Geo zones. If I'm there and not on the internet, I can't refresh the list. (How is this list different than the one out in the home screen of Go 4 - Me section?) If you made it this far, I'm really hoping you've seen or heard of this before and can point me in a good direction. Really wanting to understand these authorization zones -- and even better - see the mini map in the bottom left when I'm flying! Thank you! [/QUOTE]
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