Hello when starting off, after all SAFE-TO-FLY issues are good, when should the GPS image in the lower left of the main screen
be a  google  earth image of your location and not just a grid?? I'm in the trees here and only get 10 sats in the menu. maybe google needs a more clear area to work?
Any info would be great.
Terry  

You need the internet in order for the maps to load. you can either load the map before you leave your home or do it over your cellular network when you get to your flying location

TJ10 Posted at 2016-5-16 14:33
You need the internet in order for the maps to load. you can either load the map before you leave yo ...

So even if it stays a grid because there is no internet or wifi access, its still go to go?

Yes it's good to go, you just can't see the map detail if no wifi, or not previously cached at home.

If you use a mobile as a display device then maps can download over 3G or 4G, might be a bit data hungry though.

Aardvark Posted at 2016-5-16 14:55
If you use a mobile as a display device then maps can download over 3G or 4G, might be a bit data hu ...

Quick question I have not flown for 1 month, is there a new firmware version?

DJI GO should tell you if any updates required when you connect all up and boot up.

"should the GPS image in the lower left of the main screen be a  google  earth image of your location and not just a grid"

This is not related to GPS.
GPS only provides location data, not maps.

terrygar Posted at 2016-5-17 03:04
Quick question I have not flown for 1 month, is there a new firmware version?

You will get a firmware upgrade notice in Overall Status if your drone or RC are not the latest version .

terrygar Posted at 2016-5-17 02:43
So even if it stays a grid because there is no internet or wifi access, its still go to go?

Don't confuse GPS with GPRS over 2G, 3G, 4G cellular communication or WiFi.

GPS - Global Positioning System. It is used by your phantom to get location data and stabilise the position of the craft when in P-mode. The phantom has a GPS receiver that receives and locks on to the signals transmitted by satallites above it, in space orbiting the Earth, the receiver makes calculations based on the number of satallites and signal received  and then knows where it is. You receive this signal for free..  If you loose GPS signal then the P3 looses the ability to position itself (as it does not know where it is) and goes to ATTI mode, however still maintains height via a built-in air pressure sensor called a barometer.

GPRS/2G/3G/4G/WiFi - This is the Cellular/Data Signal provided to you by your telephone/mobile/internet service provider. We normally have to pay for it via a subscription service or pay as you go. It is the way you use the Internet. (Or your mobile phone when you talk to somebody)

Your phantom can fly without the GPS signal - it will fly in ATTI - it just will not know where it is. And will be harder to control unless you know how tofly ATTI (or manual). - it takes a bit of practise.
Your phantom can also fly without a Cellular/internet connection. It will just not be able to update the map, and will show a grid.. Unless a map is cached(downloaded and stored) in your device before flying. If your phantom has a good GPS lock/signal (more then 6 satellites) but has no Cellular/wifi or cached maps, it will be able to position itself (P-mode) but you will not be able to see where it is on the map. - it will still fly ok.

Hope this helps.