Question-Do you need to update each battery individually with the new firmware update?
New Firmware v1.3.0.00 Aug 4 2015
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I've had no issues flying or power wise but since the update I've been getting the odd gimbal calibration error and my mp4 files are sometimes corrupt upon playback which is frustrating when trying to work! Any ideas how I could save some mp4's that start to play then freeze and shut down? Not sure if this is directly linked to the update but it's only happened since. 
Well, i've managed to upgrade to 1.3.0.00, but can't update controllers, tried using DJI Go app and get the following message " The RC doesn't support upgrading firmware through App, please upgrade the firmware with USB Disk " and that doesn't work either even though I've used the same Micro SD card before , tried on both master and slave, master has 50% charge, Slave has 90% charge and neither works. Things just get better don't they, any ideas??
I would like to take a moment and thank all you folks who are posting their Firmware experiences and thoughts. Much appreciated it has been a great help!
Just a note, while bleeding of power by running the props an interesting thing happened. The ground effects moved a rag off a near by shelf that landed in one of my props. The prop stopped, the rag dropped out of the way and the prop spun back up in very quick order. Nice feature, can see it saving many rags, props and motors.
Just a note, while bleeding of power by running the props an interesting thing happened. The ground effects moved a rag off a near by shelf that landed in one of my props. The prop stopped, the rag dropped out of the way and the prop spun back up in very quick order. Nice feature, can see it saving many rags, props and motors.
Hi Cheeky, the firmware update through the app to the RC will not be relevant until the next FW release.
"Upgrading the remote controller firmware though USB flash drive is no longer supported after this update"
I updated with my microsd in a usbthumb reader and plugged it in the RC. I would reformat your SD or Thumbdrive and go at it with a fresh bin file in the root in the usb and keep your fingers crossed. Seems odd that it would not work on both RC. I would charge up the master more as well.
For what its worth, I hope that helps.
Are there any complications noticed so far with upgrading the firmware while using the pilot app on an android tablet? I've been in the fence on whether to upgrade the firmware since I don't have a compatible IOS device.
just turn the i1 on and walk away from it. Its systems will draw the power down. dont even put the props on.
Did you use the same bin file you used to update the AC? I finally got my AC to update, but the RC is being stubborn. I'm using the same SD card that I used for the AC update, with only the bin file on it. I've tried to update the RC via a thumb reader and the usb port, and by inserting the sd card into the camera and connecting the camera to the RC. No luck either way, would love any sugestions.
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flying two Shields, update with no problem, functions well, more stable, speed unchanged, no longer drops video and range is double what it use to be.
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Im flying 2 shields also, app crashed once since update, shield was on max power though, flying tommorow, hope no incidents then...
Have noticed after the latest update that my iPad Air does not connect to the video until after I start the motors. ie - it shows "no signal" until I start the motors then the video connects. Everything else on the iPad is displaying correctly.
I have removed the camera and checked the pins and tried another usb cable. Any advice would be appeciated.
I have removed the camera and checked the pins and tried another usb cable. Any advice would be appeciated.
Thanks for the info...so indeed....shield surrender due to heat too after several flights, guess I'd better stick a penguin on the back of the tablet to cool off
Hi everyone.
Just had an absolutely seamless experience updating the AC/camera/gimbal/ESCs, 5 batteries, and two RCs. B-E-A-UTIFUL!
I would like to thank DJI for their work.
I just need to power cycle my batteries to 'reset' them.
And, on that note - I LOVE the battery hub for juicing them up
A future model or update that could also do an active discharge (ew), that would be great! *I'm winking at you DJI*
(Yes, I know they discharge on their own after 10 days, but I want a discharge NOW function that doesn't involve flying / hovering / leaving the rotors spinning / powered up, stationary AC).
Anyway, I have noticed another nice, new (Hopefully this wasn't there before or it will be embarrassing) feature for when the RC and AC lose contact that I would like to point your attention to.
In the MC Settings > Advanced Settings > RC Signal Lost
You have three options
- Return-to-Home
- Landing
- Hover
I was really hesitant to fly amongst trees because losing the signal would typically put you in FS, and climb... straight into trees.
With 'hover' or 'land' options now on the table - that certainly relieves some stress, as it will sit there waiting for you (GPS hunting taken into consideration, and assuming you're low enough for VPS), or land. Still, better than the alternative.
Of course, if you're going to fly it long distances (which I don't have a requirement for), then setting it to RTH would be best
I would suggest making this part of your pre-flight check.
I like the look of this update - but am yet to fly it.
For your interest/curiosity - I have attached some notes / observations of my update experience.
Disclaimer: They are not intended to be instructions - follow at your own discretion.
Ryan
*EDIT* Took some snarkiness out of my post to avoid/reduce confusion.
Just had an absolutely seamless experience updating the AC/camera/gimbal/ESCs, 5 batteries, and two RCs. B-E-A-UTIFUL!
I would like to thank DJI for their work.
I just need to power cycle my batteries to 'reset' them.
And, on that note - I LOVE the battery hub for juicing them up
A future model or update that could also do an active discharge (ew), that would be great! *I'm winking at you DJI*
(Yes, I know they discharge on their own after 10 days, but I want a discharge NOW function that doesn't involve flying / hovering / leaving the rotors spinning / powered up, stationary AC).
Anyway, I have noticed another nice, new (Hopefully this wasn't there before or it will be embarrassing) feature for when the RC and AC lose contact that I would like to point your attention to.
In the MC Settings > Advanced Settings > RC Signal Lost
You have three options
- Return-to-Home
- Landing
- Hover
I was really hesitant to fly amongst trees because losing the signal would typically put you in FS, and climb... straight into trees.
With 'hover' or 'land' options now on the table - that certainly relieves some stress, as it will sit there waiting for you (GPS hunting taken into consideration, and assuming you're low enough for VPS), or land. Still, better than the alternative.
Of course, if you're going to fly it long distances (which I don't have a requirement for), then setting it to RTH would be best
I would suggest making this part of your pre-flight check.
I like the look of this update - but am yet to fly it.
For your interest/curiosity - I have attached some notes / observations of my update experience.
Disclaimer: They are not intended to be instructions - follow at your own discretion.
Ryan
*EDIT* Took some snarkiness out of my post to avoid/reduce confusion.
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Anyone notice additional twitchiness? I noticed it yesterday in small gusts of wind.
Wondering if I need to mess with the advanced gains for the first time on this craft.
Already tuned down ATTI and Brake, and sticks are .30 or .40
Wondering if I need to mess with the advanced gains for the first time on this craft.
Already tuned down ATTI and Brake, and sticks are .30 or .40
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For those of you struggling to upgrade firmware on Controllers, I tried upgrading using Micro SD card via USB micro convertor and it didn't work however I tried, just tried using standalone usb stick rather than above and its worked on both.
Thanks Schnooks for advice
Thanks Schnooks for advice
And the hits keep on coming.
'Enter travel mode' puts it into 'flight mode'.
Landing gear FULLY UP - not half way.
*breathe*
EDIT: Nevermind. It's because it wasn't on a hard surface. I was holding it up off the floor just in case it did something else silly after the update. Video still a problem.
'Enter travel mode' puts it into 'flight mode'.
Landing gear FULLY UP - not half way.
*breathe*
EDIT: Nevermind. It's because it wasn't on a hard surface. I was holding it up off the floor just in case it did something else silly after the update. Video still a problem.
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Did you by chance update the RC before the AC?
If so, you can relink via the app and red button in the fuselage.
