DJI officially announced on November 17, 2025, that it is phasing out its proprietary GEO Zone geofencing system in favor of an "operator responsibility" model, with the rollout expected to be completed in early 2026. This global update removes most automated takeoff restrictions (hard locks) in favor of advisory in-app warnings, aligning with regulatory principles that place the legal burden of airspace compliance entirely on the pilot. As a critical part of this transition, DJI confirmed it will permanently retire the entire GEO Unlock Request service in early 2026, meaning pilots will no longer need to—or be able to—request custom or self-unlocks through the FlySafe portal for modern firmware-compatible drones.
Source: DJI Newsroom - DJI Expands GEO System Update to Remaining International Markets Worldwide
Updating the FlySafe database is the primary way to "unlock" your drone under the new system. By updating to the latest version (typically v01.00.01.39 or higher), your drone will transition from the old "Hard Lock" system to the new "Enhanced Warning" system.
How to Update via DJI Pilot 2 app
Home Screen: From the main menu, tap the Max Altitude / GEO Zone Map button
Database Menu: Tap the FlySafe Database button on the left sidebar.
Update: Tap Check for Updates. If a new version is available, the app will prompt you to install it.
Power Cycle: Always restart your hardware after the update to ensure the old geofencing parameters are cleared.
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