Annoying DJI Pop-ups
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fansdcc0ce23
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Seems that during my most receint outings, that I'm getting these DJI pop-ups occuring on my iphone at the beginning of the flights around lift-off.

1.  Some safety quiz that switched to a different app (web browser)
2.  Terms and Conditions of flying in the air space that I already checked that I was given the 'Ok' for.   Even then I couldn't clear the 'acknowledgement' and the terms were blocking my screen while already operating.   Ended up having to close and reopen the DJI application while already in flight... dangerous.

Both of these are big hazards to us operating our vehicles as it distracts, confuses, can't read accurate telemetry.

I understand that DJI is covering itself but if anything they should look to the pilot's profile.   The number of hours flown should be a pretty good indicator of experience and perhaps their safety record.

2018-3-18
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scruffs dad
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if they are going to do this they should do it before you take off not straight after it is very distracting
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Rustic17
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1.  Just take the test and get it out of the way...it should popup before you're ready to takeoff.
2.  The terms box is a real pain...if you're in bright sunlight you might not see the small circle to the right of each statement...tap the circle which makes it a checkmark...then hit the Yes/Accept/Acknowledge.

I would always land first before closing the app...better safe than sorry.
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Cookster670
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I haven’t seen this yet, but thought it was when yuo started the app before you started flying ?    I actually support the use the popups (before takeoff) as more and more people are flying illegally...some on purpose, some without realising and governments will continue to tighten drone regulations if pilots don’t follow them
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A CW
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Agreed - just take the test to get it over and done with - it's very easy.
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fansdcc0ce23
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Thanks for the replies.   Taken the test and have it out of the way.    Didn't recall that safety test on the app from the Phantom 3 Pro days and thought it would just go away.
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dansmar
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scruffs dad Posted at 2018-3-18 11:30
if they are going to do this they should do it before you take off not straight after it is very distracting

I agree, I was in a bright area and the warning came up after take off - what a pain could barely read the screen. Definitely a safety concern
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Langner91
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A CW Posted at 2018-3-18 11:54
Agreed - just take the test to get it over and done with - it's very easy.

What test?

Is this something for only certain countries?

The pop-up is very annoying because the little circle is very hard to see.
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fansdcc0ce23 Posted at 2018-3-18 14:10
Thanks for the replies.   Taken the test and have it out of the way.    Didn't recall that safety test on the app from the Phantom 3 Pro days and thought it would just go away.

The safety test will disappear when you done it. I think some knowledge in the test will be helpful for your flight. Thanks for your understanding.
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Langner91 Posted at 2018-3-18 15:59
What test?

Is this something for only certain countries?

The quiz test will appear in US after activation. If users refuse to answer it for five times, they have to finish it to use the drone.
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Coppertop
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As others have said, take the test and get it over with to eliminate that pop-up window.
The others I have no issues with. It's easy to become complacent and I like the reminds of any flight cautions/warnings, high wind advisories, etc.
I wouldn't mind having a function button customized to close out these windows a little faster though.
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