TIPS For Phantom Advanced and Pro as well as Inspire 1 Updates will look like this when complete: ( Keep in mind ,I try to keep this up to date, but may fall behind ) App version 3.0.1 I pad etc. ( Android ? not sure 2.9? ) Aircraft version 1.9.1.30 or the old FW with a + at the very end of it RC version 1.7. OR SOME PREFER TO Stay AT 1.6 (On Inspire 1) 1.6 on Phantom 3 &4 If you have a + sign after the old firmware it means it has loaded but must get confimed with DJI servers. You are safe to fly. It may take a day or so. When the aircraft data on the Go App "Syncs" with the DJI servers It will roll to the proper FW versions , make sure the Device with go app has WI- Fi access and the GO App can "Auto update" also I find by having my sytem in flight ready mode with my I pad still in range of My Wi fi that the Go app updates quickly . - Keep in mind you do not have to update, I for one have found the latest update of 1.9 for the AC and 1.7 for the RC have caused some glitches in the system. I am currently on the latest go app 1.6 for the RC and 1.8 on the AC. So if you are happy with the performance of your sytem you can just stay put, you will have a warning in the go app that you are not up to date but no big deal. Please keep in mind you can only rollback to the previous firmware in order, so just keep this in mind before updating, I go into more detail in the description below.
-Before updating anything (IF you have a NEW System) , be sure to register with DJI on the Go App First. If you fail to do so , it can cause the motors not to start. So register first, this will also make sure you have proper internet connection with DJI Servers.
-If you own a brand new system before you update , test fly and make sure it works, also register with DJI, to often pilots who upgrade from the phantom line ( to say the Inspire ) immediatly jump to updates and skip the register process, this can screw things up. Just go slow , register, test the system, then update.
- 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. This is Mandoatory in some cases during updates. For example on the Inspire 1 update 1.8 it must be done in this order to prevent problems with the aircraft getting stuck in Travel mode . TRANSMITTER .
-DO NOT UPDATE THE RC AND THE AIRCRAFT AT THE SAME TIME. I realize you want to do this quickly but the transmitter will still be putting out signal and the aircraft will be looking for one. This is a sure way to damage the equipment . DO ONLY ONE AT A TIME
-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 Raw, 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 AIRCRAFT is OFF . Then turn on aircraft, the firmware will then begin load. For example : 1- Load sd card with firmware to the aircraft 2- turn on aircraft
-You can jump FROM 1.3 TO 1.6 or ** (1.9 ) .*** dont forget if you go from 1.3 to 1.9 there are battery updates . You must load the batteries one by one to the aircraft, it will only take a few minutes once the Aircraft has been updated.
-All the firmware numbers for the RC - aircraft- Go App - Camera WONT ALWAYS BE THE SAME MATCHING NUMBERS . for example 1.6 for the Transmitter and 1.9 for the Aircraft. Just understand these numbers may or may not be the same ( match )
-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 main screen open the tool icon , on near bottom is Format SD card option. MAKE SURE YOU DO THE FAT 32 ON MACS IF SO INCLINED
-When Updating has begun 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 green 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 , this idicates it is finished . ( 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 tool magnifying glass and find "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: 1.7.04.00+) or any recent update with the + sign after it. 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. ( This may take a couple days though because of all the updates)
-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 RC 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. This takes some of the strain off the processor for better performance.
-Be sure to calibrate the IMU , Gimbal and RC before you fly . Anytime there is a FW update this is recomended. Thanks to MJLstudios for the "Tip"
-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. If at 1.7 can only rollback to 1.6 etc.
- Updates are all in one , so when you update to the latest it has all the data from all the previous versions as well " All in One " so you can jump from say 1.3 to 1.9, just remeber to update ALL your batteries as well.
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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