Keep seeing bricked controllers and drones.  Not sure what I should do.  Is there a way to avoid this?  A step by step guide?  have s9+

Upgrade.         

I keep it up-to-date.

Please report back if the upgrade was successful.

Fly safe.
Alex.

Which version do A/C and R/C have now before upgrade?

Im having trouble updating my RC. I havnt yet flown my spark but i will be flying for the 1st time tomorrow, will i still be able to fly using my RC even though i cant seem to update the firmware on it. Ive tried through the app by conecting to the aircraft then disconnecting so i get some mobile data but then whenever i click download a pop up appears telling me to connect to the internet. Ive tried using both my mobile data and wifi both with no joy. Ive also tried to update via assistant 2 but when i plug USB wire into my RC y laptop doesnt seem to recognise the controller. help please

You should update. congrats on the new drone. Hope you have fun.

Had similar, had to connect back the WiFi connection to the house router, the remote link turns that one off so swap it back over when it says that?

I upgraded mine (new in July) without problems. Upgrade, but watch all the info video before doing it!

Yes - both!