Users Are experiencing DJI Mini 3 Pro range issues due to the CE mode. The drone user faces this problem because the drone is set to CE mode instead of FCC mode. Some DJI Mini 3 Pro Range units automatically switch from FCC to CE mode upon acquiring a home point.
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This switch results in reduced signal strength and contributes to reported range problems.
DJI Mini 3 Pro Range Has CE and FCC Modes:
- CE mode and FCC mode have different signal strength regulations, with FCC having stronger signals.
FCC Certification:
- Validity: Only recognized and legally applicable in the United States.
- Legal Operation: Drones with FCC certification are legally permitted to operate within the United States.
CE Certification:
- Validity: Recognized and legally applicable throughout the entire European Economic Area (EEA).
- Legal Operation: Drones with CE certification can be legally operated in any country that falls within the EEA.
Down blew here a few ways you can fix this problem.
FCC MOD
There is a website called DRONE TWEAKS, where they sell this FCC mod, They are genuine, so you can contact them and buy the Mod from them. They have the app drone-tweaks FCC, by a few steps you can Unlock FCC in DJI Mini 3 Pro.
By Android Device
- Turn On the Drone, Wait for the drone to acquire GPS and update the home point.
- Launch the drone-tweaks FCC App
- Connect to the drone to via Quick Transfer
- Exit Quick Transfer Mode on the RC
By iOS Device
- Launch the drone-tweaks FCC app and keep it running in the background.
- Then Wait For the drone to acquire GPS and update the home point
- Then Launch the official DJI Fly App.
- Connect to the drone to via Quick transfer.
- As soon as the drones connects, switch directly to the drone-tweaks FCC app.
- Exit Quick Transfer Mode on the RC.
DJI Mini 3 Pro Range Extender
By employing a range extender, you can assess an enhanced signal, particularly with Yagi antennas tuned for 5.8 gigahertz. These antennas can effectively improve the signal during flight. The flight test adheres to maintaining a visual line of sight, a fundamental safety practice in drone operation. The DJI Fly app indicates an improvement in signal strength after attaching the antennas.”
Consider updating the firmware as a common solution for addressing signal issues. Firmware updates often fix issues related to connectivity. Additionally, you can try changing the channel to see if it improves the situation
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