Firmware V1.4.0.10 released 7th September

Clampit · Sep 7, 2015

Just out of curiosity, was you a beta tester

how the hell did you know all that or is it written down somewhere?

Hats off to you for your answer

ACA2B2 · Sep 7, 2015

Way points is junk. You have to fly the route first before you can have the autopilot actually fly the mission. The phantom 2 series has a better way point setup than this. What was DJI thinking? It took how long to get this firmware released and this is what we get...I'll stick with the Autoflight Logic team. They have a better setup already (beta testing currently). I can do without way points.

Luis Morales · Sep 7, 2015

ACA2B2 said:
Way points is junk. You have to fly the route first before you can have the autopilot actually fly the mission. The phantom 2 series has a better way point setup than this. What was DJI thinking? It took how long to get this firmware released and this is what we get...I'll stick with the Autoflight Logic team. They have a better setup already (beta testing currently). I can do without way points.

i think waypoints are ok its the go app not a ground station app, what its really junk is that they ware actually enforcing the BS of being in the air before uploading waypoints on the SDK so third party ups can't be fully autonomous.

Scotflieger · Sep 7, 2015

ACA2B2 said:
Way points is junk. You have to fly the route first before you can have the autopilot actually fly the mission. The phantom 2 series has a better way point setup than this. What was DJI thinking? It took how long to get this firmware released and this is what we get...I'll stick with the Autoflight Logic team. They have a better setup already (beta testing currently). I can do without way points.

I can only offer my opinion of DJI design decisions. I believe it was assessed that the risk of someone planning a route offline presents too greater risk of the aircraft flying into something either by the lack of detail on the available maps or intentionally. By having to plot a route in the air ensures that the airspace at each waypoint is clear of any obstructions. The routes can be saved and flown multiple times. Other third-party company can take the risk someone having an accident using their software.

turbodronepilot · Sep 7, 2015

Scotflieger said:
I can only offer my opinion of DJI design decisions. I believe it was assessed that the risk of someone planning a route offline presents too greater risk of the aircraft flying into something either by the lack of detail on the available maps or intentionally. By having to plot a route in the air ensures that the airspace at each waypoint is clear of any obstructions. The routes can be saved and flown multiple times. Other third-party company can take the risk someone having an accident using their software.

Hey Scotflieger..
do you know if this is a mandatory firmware update? ?

Mani · Sep 7, 2015

A kind suggestion. The best and safest way to understand new GS features is to use simulator mode first.
Before real test flight time, just take some time and check each new feature in sim mode, it will really help you understand all new intelligent navigatiin features.

Scotflieger · Sep 7, 2015

turbodronepilot said:
Hey Scotflieger..
do you know if this is a mandatory firmware update? ?

Not to my knowledge.

Tj_ · Sep 7, 2015

Mani said:
A kind suggestion. The best and safest way to understand new GS features is to use simulator mode first.
Before real test flight time, just take some time and check each new feature in sim mode, it will really help you understand all new intelligent navigatiin features.

Using the simulator first would be nice, but it's not an option for android users. :-(

Soflms · Sep 7, 2015

Some may know, but for a while absolutely none of my modern android devices worked for my DJI Pilot app. It was super glitchy, making it impossible to obtain a smooth shot. It was like trying to watch an HD movie in 56k. Anyways as soon as the GO app auto updated on my phone I was happy to find that all my android devices worked again. I could follow a moving object and the camera would not lag or glitch at all. I'm shooting the aerials for a music video on a yacht tomorrow and Wednesday and really don't want to mess anything up since its finally working normally. My questions are,

1) Can I ignore the firmware update required until this shoot is over Thursday? Or will it lock my motors up on set telling me mandatory FW update is required?
2) Also I wont have any problems taking off from the ship, will I? I remember this used to be an issue.

I know some have said they dont think it's mandatory, but i'd really like to know for sure... @The Editor probably will...but has also probably answered it in 30 other threads I couldn't find haha

Heres some screenshots of the way things are right now, where everything is working as it should. Thanks in advance!

Clampit · Sep 7, 2015

ACA2B2 said:
Way points is junk. You have to fly the route first before you can have the autopilot actually fly the mission. The phantom 2 series has a better way point setup than this. What was DJI thinking? It took how long to get this firmware released and this is what we get...I'll stick with the Autoflight Logic team. They have a better setup already (beta testing currently). I can do without way points.

I think all the new features are a bonus, we never had them before but have them now

Sorry you fill that way about waypoints

Scotflieger · Sep 7, 2015

Soflms said:
My questions are:
1) Can I ignore the firmware update required until this shoot is over Thursday? Or will it lock my motors up on set telling me mandatory FW update is required?
2) Also I wont have any problems taking off from the ship, will I? I remember this used to be an issue.

To my knowledge, FW 1.4.0.0 is not mandatory as it does not change the flying characteristics of the Inspire 1 and there should be no lock out. I can not answer your ship question.

MikeK · Sep 7, 2015

After the firmware upgrade, did anyone else notice a drop in picking up satellites?
Before the upgrade I was getting 15-18 now only get 9 or 10.

Soflms · Sep 7, 2015

I think I'll ride this one out as is for now.

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk

Scotflieger · Sep 7, 2015

@MikeK The number of satellites will vary due to changes in the GPS/GLONASS constellations. You only need 6-9 satellites in view for a good fix.

MikeK · Sep 7, 2015

Scotflieger said:
@MikeK The number of satellites will vary due to changes in the GPS/GLONASS constellations. You only need 6-9 satellites in view for a good fix.

Why I was concerned is we took the Inspire 1 outside and did a test and had 15 satellites....brought it indoors for the upgrade and then took it back outside and thats when we came up with 9 satellites. All done within 60 minutes or less.

Scotflieger · Sep 7, 2015

MikeK said:
Why I was concerned is we took the Inspire 1 outside and did a test and had 15 satellites....brought it indoors for the upgrade and then took it back outside and thats when we came up with 9 satellites. All done within 60 minutes or less.

The GPS satellites move fast (14000 km/hr) so the constellation is constantly changing. Check out the UAV Forecast website to see how many satellites you can expect to see from your location at any given time.

ACA2B2 · Sep 7, 2015

Scotflieger said:
I can only offer my opinion of DJI design decisions. I believe it was assessed that the risk of someone planning a route offline presents too greater risk of the aircraft flying into something either by the lack of detail on the available maps or intentionally. By having to plot a route in the air ensures that the airspace at each waypoint is clear of any obstructions. The routes can be saved and flown multiple times. Other third-party company can take the risk someone having an accident using their software.

I understand that point, but when you have an aircraft like the phantom 2, that has proven itself (in a way point fashion) why second guess yourself. DJI is already flashing a disclaimer (no liability waiver) that removes the risk from DJI. My simple point/question is "why go backwards"?

BTW: Not trying to pick a fight with anybody here....Just a little disappointed.

Clampit · Sep 7, 2015

MikeK said:
Why I was concerned is we took the Inspire 1 outside and did a test and had 15 satellites....brought it indoors for the upgrade and then took it back outside and thats when we came up with 9 satellites. All done within 60 minutes or less.

Hey MikeK,

You may already be using this but it's a great free app if not. I use it all the time & works great

You can get it in the apps store if your running iOS, should be able to get it for android. It's called GPS plan.

MikeK · Sep 7, 2015

Clampit said:
Hey MikeK,

You may already be using this but it's a great free app if not. I use it all the time & works great

You can get it in the apps store if your running iOS, should be able to get it for android. It's called GPS plan.

View attachment 3521

Thanks Clampit, I'll check that out