Firmware update - risk of bricking ?


Apperently the IOC button suppose to be greyed out because that function is now in the new intelligent navigation options as Home Lock.

Yes the waypoint function doesn't seem to be all that, apparently you need to fly manually to your chosen waypoint before you can save it as a waypoint, so you can not chose the waypoints directly from the map.
But the waypoint route can be saved so next time you want the same route you don´t need to fly it manually to the waypoints.
This is done for safety according to DJI.
 
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I'm not sure what's going on with the IOC. That's a bit disturbing. The only thing I can think of (without one in-hand) is that the new waypoint navigation somehow supersedes the functionality of the IOC. Maybe the IOC is now obsolete??
The IOC function has been replaced by the new Intelligent Navigation (IN) modes (WP, PIO, HL, CL) selected using the P-A-F being switched to F. The IOC menu options have been disabled and I'm told by DJI will be removed in a new GO version.
 
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As to the original subject... updates bricking birds...
I lost my first one on it's first reflash (see sig below)
I'm convinced (my opinion) that IF a component is such that it will not except a reflash... I.O.W. defective...
And if that component is a key component... you will get a doorstop...
If your bird survives a major update like 1.3 was (about everything is reflashed)...
...It is likely a "good one" and will survive whatever stable FW you throw at it down the road...
 

So you think that only units that are defective can get bricked? Maybe you are right?
But i think most drones has never had any previous signs of faulty components until the bricking happens.