z3 Camera

[heygeorge]

I purchased a z 3 camera and when I went to download the software noticed "Zenmuse Z3 Preinstall Firmware V01.09.01.30 (Inspire 1)"

What is this? Do I need it? What does it do?

The FAQ's don't address this and the manuals don't mention it.

Also will my x3 camera be interchangeable once I install the z3 or will I have to do a software update if I want to use the x3?

 

[mike34787]

X3 and Z3 are interchangeable. Use one one flight, switch to the other next flight without any changes. Z3 worked fine on my Inspire. Not sure about "preinstall". I don't remember doing anything special.

 

[heygeorge]

That's what I thought, but the pre install thing has me concerned.

 

[SkyNetWest]

Mike34787, you have no issues flying and recording with the Z3?

 

[mike34787]

No issues. Got an Osmo handle for Christmas, worked fine with it.

 

[lake_flyer]

No issues. Got an Osmo handle for Christmas, worked fine with it.

Good. Don't touch it

 

[InspireMax]

I purchased a z 3 camera and when I went to download the software noticed "Zenmuse Z3 Preinstall Firmware V01.09.01.30 (Inspire 1)"

What is this? Do I need it? What does it do?

The FAQ's don't address this and the manuals don't mention it.

Also will my x3 camera be interchangeable once I install the z3 or will I have to do a software update if I want to use the x3?

Unfortunately I purchased the Z3 and I have lotsa issues... I had to send it back to DJI for a replacement...

No way to fix with software updates...

 

[SkyNetWest]

I have issues with lag while making videos. I have no idea what i should do.

 

[InspireMax]

I have issues with lag while making videos. I have no idea what i should do.

I had lotsa lag depending on distance and video signal losses...