Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 08:23
I am doing the updating right now and can report that it is an update for both Spark and the batteries. For me it goes very smoothly and I recommend doing it with DJI Assistant.

Ok thank you Watchberger, did not see your post...

Viking-Pilot Posted at 2017-12-21 08:35
So is this a battery FW? do we have to update all the batteries? I'm asking because I'm still at work and have not had the chance to check it out.

As reported above: It's an update for Spark and the batteries. You have to do it for all your batteries, but it goes fast once the Spark is updated (and even that one is pretty fast).

Raploc Posted at 2017-12-21 08:33
Well I wouldn't hold my breath, that way if DJI doesn't fix the problem you don't get disappointed (again). We are at the mercy of DJI, nobody is going to report this to the their local EU FCC equivalent. Why would you want to run the risk by breaking the law getting caught and them knowing that you know the thing uses an unlicensed 5Ghz channel. You would probably be fined and lose the equipment.

I'm just waiting for app 4.1.22 .. If the problems are not resolved, I immediately return Spark and I notify the local authorities .. I have all prepared and from the local law authority confirmed..

Viking-Pilot Posted at 2017-12-21 08:38
Ok thank you Watchberger, did not see your post...

You are always welcome amigo! :-)

Raploc Posted at 2017-12-21 08:33
Well I wouldn't hold my breath, that way if DJI doesn't fix the problem you don't get disappointed (again). We are at the mercy of DJI, nobody is going to report this to the their local EU FCC equivalent. Why would you want to run the risk by breaking the law getting caught and them knowing that you know the thing uses an unlicensed 5Ghz channel. You would probably be fined and lose the equipment.

That's an interesting take on it.   Indirectly though DJI are pushing people to using more reliable, but potentially illegal solutions.   In the EU, the Spark performs no better than a £50 toy, despite all if it's amazing technology.
It's normal that people will want to maximise the Spark's capability, especially when they see other users across the world doing amazing things with it.

DJI should take some responsibility, instead of ignoring it completely.

Viking-Pilot Posted at 2017-12-21 08:35
So is this a battery FW? do we have to update all the batteries? I'm asking because I'm still at work and have not had the chance to check it out.

Yes each battery has to updated it prompts you on DJI Assistant  2 when you put in each battery.

This should be the result after latest firmware update on iOS.
DJi GO 4 app 4.1.22 still pending..

JMR58 Posted at 2017-12-21 09:15
This should be the result after latest firmware update on iOS.
DJi GO 4 app 4.1.22 still pending..

Thank you JMR58, this way everybody can check easily.

Just updated the firmware on my spark to .0900 and tested it with my iphone running Dji Go4 V4.1.20 with an otg connection and the otg works, will try with android and post back

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 08:41
As reported above: It's an update for Spark and the batteries. You have to do it for all your batteries, but it goes fast once the Spark is updated (and even that one is pretty fast).

Thank you ;-)

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 08:43
You are always welcome amigo! :-)

Hahaha...muchas gracias ;-)

BROLL Posted at 2017-12-21 08:52
Yes each battery has to updated it prompts you on DJI Assistant  2 when you put in each battery.

Thanks BROLL for responding

I wonder if this takes care of the possible brownout issue that was causing some Sparks to drop out of the sky while in full throttle/hard maneuvering situations?

I'm not sure about upgrade the batteries. My Spark don't change a upgrade, freeze at 99% in Assistance 2.

Giovanni Yukio Posted at 2017-12-21 10:32
I'm not sure about upgrade the batteries. My Spark don't change a upgrade, freeze at 99% in Assistance 2.

When I did my update it would get to 99% freeze for a moment then reboot the spark and then would jump to 100%.

Thank you, JMR58.  Your screen shot was helpful.  And thank you to everyone else for the feedback on the firmware update.  It made my time updating the Spark and batteries very easy.

Another update.. I have not had a chance to fly on the last update!..  Ok.. I will do this one tonight... Seems all the time I have with my spark is spent doing the updates.

Battery FW - Yes I have 3 batteries, updated the whole "system" using DGI assistant,  disconnected the assistant and tested system, put another battery in and app says inconsistent FW Found and auto updated the system with the different battery in it (middle 2 lights on battery will be on when its updating)

Arcicorsa Posted at 2017-12-21 08:09
This link not have latest app... Only malfunction 4.1.18 app!!! Not any repair..

If you will take a breath and then click on the iTunes Store link, you will see the latest app.  4.1.20.   You guys need to relax a bit.  This isn't life and death stuff.  It's supposed to be fun.  

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 08:41
As reported above: It's an update for Spark and the batteries. You have to do it for all your batteries, but it goes fast once the Spark is updated (and even that one is pretty fast).

The update for the batteries has to go through the spark, so...

But the point is that all firmware modules except the battery are identical to .800, so it is not changing or updating anything else on the aircraft itself apart from showing the new version numbers if you were already on 800.

LeeWireless Posted at 2017-12-21 11:22
If you will take a breath and then click on the iTunes Store link, you will see the latest app.  4.1.20.   You guys need to relax a bit.  This isn't life and death stuff.  It's supposed to be fun.

Not for android.
And it's not fun when it doesn't work properly...

I normally use the app. myself to download the latest firmwares,which i just did,question is ? is there anything special that has to be done to update batteries ?  i put them back into the Spark and everything seems as usual , the app didnt say anything about them being out of update is it safe to fly ? seems ok to me, i use older app version OTG/ NVidia no problems on my end,just curious about battery update at this point.

All updated and ready for a test flight tomorrow morning. Update went smooth.

N8m888 Posted at 2017-12-21 06:01
IOs app store still only showing as v4.1.20

Mine showed as 4.1.22 on iOS

Don't know if this is the right place to post my issue but anyway. Just updated to 900 and thought id just test hover in the house. Flew perfect but the lag on my screen between movement of the drone and whats on the screen must be around 2 seconds, and very jerky image too. Any suggestions on a fix?
Cheers,
Nick.

djiuser_eTzQuFA Posted at 2017-12-21 13:29
Don't know if this is the right place to post my issue but anyway. Just updated to 900 and thought id just test hover in the house. Flew perfect but the lag on my screen between movement of the drone and whats on the screen must be around 2 seconds, and very jerky image too. Any suggestions on a fix?
Cheers,
Nick.

Try formatting the sd card through the app.

Seen a few people having lag up to 6 sec on older firmware, and this was the fix.

nymuscle Posted at 2017-12-21 12:27
I normally use the app. myself to download the latest firmwares,which i just did,question is ? is there anything special that has to be done to update batteries ?  i put them back into the Spark and everything seems as usual , the app didnt say anything about them being out of update is it safe to fly ? seems ok to me, i use older app version OTG/ NVidia no problems on my end,just curious about battery update at this point.

Connect your Spark with each single battery to DJI Assistant and check. It will tell you immediately if further update is required. You are not safe to fly if you haven't checked each single battery. Also see the screenshot posted further above. If each of your batteries shows .85 firmware, you should be ok.

Thanks Lyons90 ill give that a go.

Arcicorsa Posted at 2017-12-21 08:17
Ok but when is Dji going to solve other problems? There is a huge problem in the EU of 5.8Ghz WiFi, which makes more than half of EU users able to fly barely 150m. Why does not this also solve this problem?

They won't fix this issue it's a selfy drone with hand gestures, not a serious photographic tool, so 150m range should suit how it's being marketed.

Maybe an upgrade to a mavic might be in future for you

lannes Posted at 2017-12-21 13:45
They won't fix this issue it's a selfy drone with hand gestures, not a serious photographic tool, so 150m range should suit how it's being marketed.

Maybe an upgrade to a mavic might be in future for you

and 150m is pushing the VLOS capability of a normal person, for a device so small

Lyons90 Posted at 2017-12-21 13:49
and 150m is pushing the VLOS capability of a normal person, for a device so small

Yes definitely , especially in OZ where they are clamping down on the regulations

lannes Posted at 2017-12-21 13:45
They won't fix this issue it's a selfy drone with hand gestures, not a serious photographic tool, so 150m range should suit how it's being marketed.

Maybe an upgrade to a mavic might be in future for you

What you say is irrelevant .. I bought a drone which has 600m specifications in the EU .. If there were mentioned 150m I would never buy it for 800USD !! If it's the way you say it's a scam for customers and a deceptive ad!! In addition, it is possible in CZ to fly with a spotter calmly for 10km ...

Lyons90 Posted at 2017-12-21 13:49
and 150m is pushing the VLOS capability of a normal person, for a device so small

It is possible in CZ to fly with a spotter calmly for 10km...

Arcicorsa Posted at 2017-12-21 13:56
It is possible in CZ to fly with a spotter calmly for 10km...

as in spotter with binoculars?

Lyons90 Posted at 2017-12-21 13:57
as in spotter with binoculars?

No, the spotter is following a drone and is connected (phone etc) with a pilot .. This procedure is absolutely legal with us .. It does not change that if it is so as lannes claims it's a scam on Dji customers!!

Arcicorsa Posted at 2017-12-21 14:03
No, the spotter is following a drone and is connected (phone etc) with a pilot .. This procedure is absolutely legal with us .. It does not change that if it is so as lannes claims it's a scam on Dji customers!!

Wow, sounds interesting! Are there any videos on youtube of this? interested to have a look.

I personally don't engage in the DJI scam/rip off/lie conversations. My experience with the Spark has been positive, and is the best RC aircraft I have ever personally owned.
I have flown (admitting illegal function here) to 2kms on my property, and I have never used OTG. So, I will not defend DJI or people arguing against DJI, as my experiences don't align.

Viking-Pilot Posted at 2017-12-21 08:35
So is this a battery FW? do we have to update all the batteries? I'm asking because I'm still at work and have not had the chance to check it out.

Yes, you update all batteries.

Just updated my Spark with 0900 firmware - very smooth with Assistant 2 - no issues! Updated all my 3 batteries too in the way mentioned before from Wachtberger in this thread - also no issues. As weather will be bad here I will try my Spark tomorrow indoors - and I'm not awaiting any problems with Go4 4.1.15 and OTG

Lyons90 Posted at 2017-12-21 14:08
Wow, sounds interesting! Are there any videos on youtube of this? interested to have a look.

I personally don't engage in the DJI scam/rip off/lie conversations. My experience with the Spark has been positive, and is the best RC aircraft I have ever personally owned.

I'm not saying that I'm flying this way but this option here is .. By the way, I do not know what you would like to see on the video.

Yes you do not have problems because this problem concerns people in the EU where more than 50% of people can not connect with Spark RC to 5.8Ghz and therefore we are limited to 150m.

I understand, if you do not have problems it's OK and there's no reason why you should complain.

But then I do not understand why you are telling me here that 150m is fine when Dji says (here https://www.dji.com/spark/info) 500m in EU on 2.4Ghz link RC-AC .. This can not be accomplished for more than 50% of people in the EU ... I do not want to fly 2Km but I want to have a reliable connection to 500m. Or do you think, that I require too much for my 800USD?

Arcicorsa Posted at 2017-12-21 13:55
What you say is irrelevant .. I bought a drone which has 600m specifications in the EU .. If there were mentioned 150m I would never buy it for 800USD !! If it's the way you say it's a scam for customers and a deceptive ad!! In addition, it is possible in CZ to fly with a spotter calmly for 10km ...

I understand your comments, but I think the issue is that they have targeted the Spark for a certain part of the market, they won't make it anywhere near as capable as the Mavic and other more expensive models so that everyone buys Sparks instead of Mavics.

One thing I noted in the marketing around the 2km range, they made this comment "Unobstructed, free of interference, with remote controller when FCC compliant." they didn't mention anything around CE areas and it's capabilities unfortunately.