Richard , I would not update until you log into DJI for sure and register it ( Very Important , I have seen craft bricked because pilots started updating before registering ) FIRST thing I would do after registering with DJI is fly it , make sure it works, just do a short test hop and make sure it works, then I would update . More than likely yes you will need to update. Pleaes read my updated tips sheet. Even if you have done updates it will help, feel free to add or comment as well.
TIPS For Phantom Advanced and Pro Uploading firmware: Updates will look like this when complete: App version 2.71 Aircraft version 1.7.60 or the old FW with a + RC version 1.5.80 If you have a + sign after the old firmware it means it has loaded but must get confimed with DJI servers. Make sure you have WI- FI internet connection ( Like during FW download)
- After 1.3 the update FOR the Transmitter is NOT through the SD Card it is through The DJI go app and WI-FI connection. MUST HAVE WI- FI CONNECTION WITH INTERNET ACCESS.
-Always update the aircraft first, when possible.
-When updating theTransmitter , use a dedicated reliable WI-FI system. Avoid using Cellular systems if possible (Phone calls , etc) You want to make sure to close all apps besides the GO App as well. Do NOT interupt the upload. Make sure the cable from the Transmitter to the Go App is Pristine and Perfect.
-Make sure you download the proper firmware. If you have the Pro make sure not downloading for the Advanced or Standard. Double check!
-Make sure you only download the Bin File to the FRESH FORMATTED SD CARD Root Directory. Root directory is just a fancy name for " Make sure it is not in a file or folder " Make sure the BIN file is the only thing on the SD card.
-Make sure transmitter is NOT on when downloading Firmware to aircraft (VERY IMPORTANT) and Aircraft is not on when uploading the Transmitter !
-When installing SD with firmware to the Aircraft, make sure it is off. Then turn on aircraft, the firmware will then begin load. 1- Load sd card with firmware to aircraft 2- turn on aircraft
-You can jump FROM 1.3 TO 1.6 or ** (1.7 ) BUT if you have any difficulty you must stair step from current firmware to get to the latest firmware. If at 1.2 must install 1.3 then you jump or stairstep to 1.7 .** I am getting conflicting reports and your best bet is to stop at 1.6 and do battery upgrades then go to1.7 ( I see a lot less problems when Pilots go in order.......Play it smart) This is much easier if you just stay up to date.
-All the firmware numbers for the RC - aircraft- Go App - Camera WONT BE THE SAME. For example the current aircraft firmware is 1.7.0.60 but the RC Firmware is 1.5.80. A LOT OF FOLKS GET CONFUSED ON THIS (Including Yours Truly when first starting out.)
-Sometimes only the aircraft gets an update and not RC Transmitter Read the pdf on the downloads page so you know what’s going on for example 1.6.0.40 is only for the aircraft and batteries.
-Make sure to read what each update is effecting. For example 1.6.0.4.0 will require each battery to be updated as well. Keep Informed.
-Macs’ sometimes do not format SD cards well. When Formatting Success is in doubt FORMAT ON THE AIRCRAFT, go to camera settings on dji go app , open the tool icon , on bottom is Format SD card option.
When Updating on the aircraft you will hear a "Four beat tone" dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd-dddd and flashing gren and red lights .
-Updates sometimes take a while, wait for the tone to change to a " One beat pause two beat tone" d-dd d-dd d-dd d-dd d-dd d-dd d-dd or the solid green light even better. ( Phantom Camera Gimbal Assembly )
-If you hear a long " No pause beat " dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd update has failed. Try again. Remove SD card and Place in computer and look at the File "Result" or the Hidden file to get to the Nitty Gritty. Use search magnifying glass "Hidden File" tutorial.
-Updating is not an option for just the aircraft, IF there is also an update at that time for the Transmitter you MUST do it.
-To find out your current Firmware: Make sure The Aircraft, Transmitter, and GO-APP are all on. Now go to the “Main Video Flight Screen” , Tap the right hand corner for “ Settings” on the Very Left Bottom of tab icons you will see - - - this is the “ General Settings Go to “About “ Here you will find current Firmware on each device. If you only see the “App Version it is because you did not turn everything on .
-If you load the firware with success but it does not update in the “About” section on the Go App “General Settings” be sure to Re- Boot your Device with the Go App, also restart the aircraft and Transmitter .
-If you get a + sign after you install the firmware, (ie: 1.6.040+) It is OK, re-boot and make sure your device has wi-fi and internet access. It should update once it is up to date with DJI servers. Be sure the Device with the GO APP loaded has access to the Internet so it can be updated automatically if you have the + sign. Some pilots said logging into the DJI website from the go app helped as well. I think having the device with go app connected to the internet is the key .
-Make sure when you are powering up to fly you always do it in theis order : 1 RC Transmitter 2 Aircraft 3 Go app You can have your device ( I-pad ) "on" when you place it on the Transmitter ( Mount on the Remote Control ) cradle but do NOT have that Go App opened up. Make sure you have no other apps opened in the backround. Be sure to "Enable Hardware Decode" on the go App as well . This takes some of the strain off the processor for better performance.
-Updates for the Phantom Standard are Only Done through GO-App and Wi-Fi, no SD Firmware to upload. - You cant Rollback the Battery Firmware once installed. Once Installed that’s it. ( Battery Only)
-When doing a Rollback, confirm the Current firmware on the Aircraft and then Rollback Firmware in Order. If at 1.6 you can only Rollback to 1.5. You cant do multiple rollbacks from say 1.7 to 1.4 . Even if you could DONT
I hope this helps anyone struggeling , Please add your tips and I will add them to the list.
All the best to you and yours - donnie
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