It looked like you were testing this in a P2, (P3 remotes don't have a slide switch).  Maybe they work in a P3 only.

Yes, The P3s uses the same remote.
And no, it won't work in a P2.

Not to mention the P2 and P3 batteries are NOT interchangeable.

I am NOT alone...

You should have known better. Its the cardinal rule. How much did you save? Ten bucks?

Well, the DJI battery is (was?) $129, and this paperweight was $96...so $34. Substantially more than your "ten buck" comment.

And just how friggen sad is a battery that won't even let a simulation take place?

FAS1 Posted at 2016-3-13 12:00
And just how friggen sad is a battery that won't even let a simulation take place?

You won't get much sympathy around here. As Elmer said, Rule #1 is don't buy a non-DHJI battery.

Not looking for sympathy...Just stating facts.

Thanks for the heads-up!

Have you tried contacting Bangood?
My experience with their customer service has been exceptional!

I am sorry about that, I don't see how anyone is allowed to sell P3 batteries that are not DJI OEM.
I hope you are able to get your money back.

FAS1 Posted at 2016-3-13 09:00
And just how friggen sad is a battery that won't even let a simulation take place?

Thanks for the soda on my computer!

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-3-13 11:50
I am sorry about that, I don't see how anyone is allowed to sell P3 batteries that are not DJI OEM.
...

I could be wrong about this Ken, but I think it's legal for a couple reasons.

First, DJI didn't invent a lipo battery and therefore they don't have any patent on it leaving the door open for anyone to make something for it.  Same as someone that makes a backpack for DJI products.

Also, China has VERY VERY loose intellectual property law. I don't even think it's illegal to copy movies and sell them on the street there.  Most knock offs come from China.  I am not making a judgement.  A lot of people from America think we have way too strong IP laws.

Personally I like IP laws because it innovates.

But a lipo battery has been invented and the patent is up so anyone can make one.

I'll give you an example.  Turntables.  For 17 years the ONLY really good turntable on the market was the Technics 1200 and that was because they invented the direct drive rather than that belt that spins the table and almost on the day the patent ran out, there were a million fantastic, way better than Technics 1200 tables available like they were waiting for the day, I was a kid then so thats how I learned about IP law.

For 17 years, this was the only good TT.  Now there are literally 100s.

FAS1 Posted at 2016-3-13 02:18
Not looking for sympathy...Just stating facts.

Did you buy this knowing it was a copy and hoped for the best or just thought it was a good deal? I bought all the kit for my P3P from a wholesale importer and the actual P3P so got it a lot cheaper... I would still not risk any after market stuff though as its way to much money to drop out of the sky for $35 saving......

UK Retal at time of purchase V what I paid is
P3P £1185 / £730
Batteries £125 / £80

A decent discount and original. Shop around absolutely but don't get aftermarket Chinese crap.

ArtistFirst Posted at 2016-3-14 21:52
I could be wrong about this Ken, but I think it's legal for a couple reasons.

First, DJI didn't i ...

Ya, I understand. I kind worded it incorrectly.
I feel sorry for people who buy the batteries and cannot use them in P3.

Whats sucks is it appears the battery is going to work and then the error comes later after start up interupting start up. in my opinion that is not a battery problem but a DJI problem. It appears DJI is blocking non DJI batteries!!

torinodave Posted at 2016-3-14 11:55
Whats sucks is it appears the battery is going to work and then the error comes later after start up ...

Considering the liability consequences of using a "bad" battery - it doesn't surprise me that DJI won't allow 3rd party batteries.    If the aircraft unexpectedly falls from the sky, bursts into flames,  starts a ground/house fire, etc. - DJI could be held liable.

It's really not much different than Boeing and Airbus only allowing certified batteries in their aircraft.

Sid

In my opinion exist a big risk using not official batteries.

Did everyone who is having trouble actually update the firmware in the batteries? We have used SEVERAL of these batteries with 3 different Phantom 3 units and they work exactly like the DJI batteries. Of course, they did not work until we updated the firmware (which is the way intelligent batteries operate in the first place).

Update: I stand corrected. As of just a few minutes ago, I am getting the same message. This is NOT an issue with the batteries though. It's an issue with DJI. These after market batteries have worked fine for us for weeks (until today). I'll post back if I work out a solution.

BTW, DJI Go is the only app I am using that gives this error. Litchi and others still fly fine.

Update 2: I downgraded DJI Go to version 2.6.0 and I can use after market batteries again.

ArtistFirst Posted at 2016-3-14 08:52
I could be wrong about this Ken, but I think it's legal for a couple reasons.

First, DJI didn't i ...

Up vote x 100 for you knowing the history of the 1200! I had a pair decades ago.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-3-14 23:02
Ya, I understand. I kind worded it incorrectly.
I feel sorry for people who buy the batteries and  ...

But I agree. If the thing that keeps my bird in the sky is going in my bird, I'm going with the company that made the bird.

By the way, the new batteries look amazing and the vents are perfect.  Also wouldn't take a chance with warranty screw up with a non-dji bat.

thegrindlab Posted at 2016-3-15 02:07
Up vote x 100 for you knowing the history of the 1200! I had a pair decades ago.

Ha! Awesome.  I still have a studio in my garage and I will NEVER EVER get rid of my Technics. NEVER.

Technics 1200 is to me what a gun is to an NRA member.  In fact, if you come for my Technics, I'm joining the NRA

ArtistFirst Posted at 2016-3-15 03:40
Ha! Awesome.  I still have a studio in my garage and I will NEVER EVER get rid of my Technics. NEV ...

I'm sad. Seriously missing mine now.

I downgraded DJI Go to version 2.6.0 and I can use after market batteries again.

DJI needs to drop the price a bit. $149 for a battery is a bit over the top for a Quad that will be old since the P4 came out.   Why would I want to buy a P4 if the cost to upkeep a hobby Camera Drone is so much ?

My next quad will NOT be a DJI if the costs are too high to keep it maintained.

And as far as the aftermarket batteries ?  The new firmware will not allow any of them work from what I have heard.

kevinfl1959@gma Posted at 2016-3-16 10:33
DJI needs to drop the price a bit. $149 for a battery is a bit over the top for a Quad that will be  ...

If this or any update causes my investment in non-DJI batteries to go down the drain, I won't be buying another DJI product either. I was a die hard fan (I've bought 2 DJI drones, and Osmo, and was intending to buy the Ronin M and the S1000) until yesterday.

Bangood.com batteries are still being purchased and still do not work using DJI-GO app. I have replied to unhappy customers that a 3rd party app is needed to use app and Bangood has deleted each and every one. Another reason to stay far away from this company as they are just plain untrustworthy....and they lie. Said all batteries sold after March 8 2016 would work in current GO app. It of course, doesn't.

well, dji did say to only buy batteries from them

kevinfl1959@gma Posted at 2016-3-16 10:33
DJI needs to drop the price a bit. $149 for a battery is a bit over the top for a Quad that will be  ...

You can buy elsewhere for less money but you'll notice a huge difference in the product and performance

nickmedici@bell Posted at 2016-4-2 20:15
You can buy elsewhere for less money but you'll notice a huge difference in the product and perfor ...

Not necessarily true. The 4 aftermarket batteries we purchased work just as well as those with "DJI" on the side.

FAS1 Posted at 2016-4-2 15:34
Bangood.com batteries are still being purchased and still do not work using DJI-GO app. I have repli ...

I agree though that if Bangood has made claims that their batteries work with the current DJI Go app, they should refund and sales made since that claim was posted.

However, keep in mind it is DJI who has disabled use of these batteries. As you have stated, the batteries still work in apps aside from DJI Go. Perhaps you should be upset with DJI as well. I am learning to use Litchi as it's a better app anyway.

FAS1 Posted at 2016-3-12 20:58
Well, the DJI battery is (was?) $129, and this paperweight was $96...so $34. Substantially more than ...

That paperweight might self-combust on ya.

thegrindlab Posted at 2016-4-7 10:22
Not necessarily true. The 4 aftermarket batteries we purchased work just as well as those with "DJ ...

For now but you don't know how those batteries will be once they have 50 or more cycles on them

nickmedici@bell Posted at 2016-4-7 23:30
For now but you don't know how those batteries will be once they have 50 or more cycles on them

This is true. I cannot argue with that point.

Hi,

Does anyone where have a copy of or know where i can download version 2.6.0??

https://www.google.com/search?q= ... =utf-8&oe=utf-8

If you can't find a good download link in those results, let me know and I'll send you the file.

OK then. So I have had some time now using this knockoff battery using the Litchi app. As of todays last flight, and a total of 12 charges, the best this battery can output is 4037 mAh.

My original OEM battery, as of todays last flight,  after a total of 14 charges, the battery output is an extremely healthy 4382 mAh.

The knockoff battery was manufactured on 29-Jun-2015, almost a year ago.

My original OEM battery was manufactured 21-Jan-2016, one month before I purchased my P3s.

My 2nd OEM battery, that I bought AFTER the knockoff battery fiasco, was manufactured 08-Sep-2015, a full 3 months newer than my oldest battery, the Chinese knockoff.

Seeing how fast this knockoff is losing mAh, I will have to keep a running record, once or twice a month check. The OEM batteries seems to be excellent and still very close to the claimed mAh.

My advice, get OEM only. Dollar for dollar, it is the best product and value. At the rate the knockoff is deteriorating, it won't last me 8 mos...I hope it does, but I don't hold high expectations.

ArtistFirst Posted at 2016-3-14 06:52
I could be wrong about this Ken, but I think it's legal for a couple reasons.

First, DJI didn't i ...

Funny how things come back around. Today, all the really high end turntables are belt drive. I own one.....

FAS1 Posted at 2016-4-19 23:29
OK then. So I have had some time now using this knockoff battery using the Litchi app. As of todays  ...

Thanks for posting your stats.