Will a brand new Mini 3 only prompt for Activation if an OEM battery is installed?  (I'm using a logged-in RC/built-in screen)

Hello Wonderkat. Thank you for reaching out regarding the activation process for your DJI Mini 3. To activate the DJI Mini 3, it is essential to install the intelligent flight battery correctly. We recommend referring to the DJI Mini 3 user manual, specifically pages 5 and 6, under the topic "Using for the First Time," for detailed instructions on this process.

It is important to note that all intelligent flight batteries are in hibernation mode before shipment to ensure safety. To activate the intelligent flight battery for the first time, please connect a USB charger to the USB-C port on the aircraft. This will initiate the charging and activation process as outlined in the user manual. if you require further assistance or have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing DJI.

Is an OEM battery required for activation or not?   It's a really simple question. Please answer it.

Wonderkat Posted at 1-13 06:08
Is an OEM battery required for activation or not?   It's a really simple question. Please answer it.

Bump. Hello?

Just in case you were waiting for DJI to admit it, the answer is YES, you can ONLY activate the DJI Mini 3 if you're using an OEM Battery.  Nowhere in DJI documentation does it say this, and their customer support minions aren't allowed to say it, but the bottom line is, you have to buy a battery from DJI in order to activate one of their drones.