So I finally bit the bullet and updated from FW v1.8.1.00 to v1.9.1.30.

I've been out for two test flights and both times the video signal keeps dropping or I get green banding or it freezes for a few seconds or only half of the video shows on the iPad. It doesn't matter if the inspire is 1m away or 100m, same story. The signal strength seems excellent and there were no obstructions.

Incredibly frustrating and makes it difficult/impossible to get any work done. I didn't have any issues with v1.8.1.00, the signal way always rock solid. I even updated my USB cables to ANKER just recently to ensure a good connection from transmitter to iPad (yes I did try my old cables too, same dropouts).


Has anyone had this happen? I'm waiting for DJI support to come online, but any advice in the mean time would be much appreciated.

If this has been posted before please give me a link, I did have a good look though.

Cheers.

EDIT - This is with the Inspire Pro, X5.

yes DJI have said and done nothing my craft lost signal straight after new fw update and Failed to RTH when set correctly and and Failed to connect to craft while during flight. The power ran down on the battery as the craft did NOT respond to anything i tried to reconnect to craft. As i was filming near the sea it landed in a rock pool...... ( i could not access at the time due to the tide) 23 weeks now it has been with DJI and only now they are saying to me it is water damage!!!!!! ( I'AM NOT VERY HAPPY ) as there are lots of issues with new firmware and SIGNAL LOSS from lees than 200m away i should add also.  

michael_chatham Posted at 2016-9-16 04:24
yes DJI have said and done nothing my craft lost signal straight after new fw update and Failed to R ...

Sorry to hear that mate, but my issue is only with the video link, not the RC signal. I did testing after the update and the flight controls and RTH works fine. I always film my first flight after an update just to be safe

I have this issue too, downgraded RC, and craft to the previous versions, still the same. This would suggest a hardware issue, as firmware changes nothing. However, my problems only started after the latest firmware upgrade, so I'm wondering if that within the latest firmware, was a permanent file that remains even after a downgrade? Too many people have the same issue, all after upgrading to the latest firmware, so it can't be hardware, can it?

I downgraded the FW to the pervious version and then re-upgraded to the 1.9.1.30 and my initial testing was successful. No dropouts. I'll run through a few more batteries today and put it through its paces.

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-18 17:16
I downgraded the FW to the pervious version and then re-upgraded to the 1.9.1.30 and my initial test ...

Yes, there are many threads discussing this issue and DJI R&D is working on a solution. Meanwhile most folks are downgrading the RC to 1.6 and AC to 1.81.
links:
http://forum.dji.com/thread-62472-1-1.html
http://forum.dji.com/thread-59914-1-1.html
http://forum.dji.com/thread-63114-1-3.html
http://forum.dji.com/thread-61483-1-4.html
http://forum.dji.com/thread-52361-1-3.html

I have run some testing using the latest DJI Go App 2.92 and iOS 10 with good results.

We are waiting for DJI to release the FW fix

Rich

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-9-19 13:42
Yes, there are many threads discussing this issue and DJI R&D is working on a solution. MEanwhile  ...

Looks like I spoke too soon. Went out for a fly just then and still it's back to being glitchy and laggy.

I'm going back to 1.8 where it's safe and warm.

Cheers Rich

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-20 01:54
Looks like I spoke too soon. Went out for a fly just then and still it's back to being glitchy and ...

MS

So far, we are waiting on the DJI R&D team to release the FW fix this. But I have seen an improvement using the iOS 10 and the versions showing in the this screen shot

Rich

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-9-21 00:39
MS

So far, we are waiting on the DJI R&D team to release the FW fix this. But I have seen an impr ...

Will this FW fix be for the X3 or X5 (or both?)

My problems are with the X5.

adrian@vancols. Posted at 2016-9-18 14:24
I have this issue too, downgraded RC, and craft to the previous versions, still the same. This would ...

I rolled back to version 1.8 from 1.9 and carefully went over the logs from my ORIGINAL  1.8 Log and compared it to the ROLLBACK version  1.8 and found them to be identical .  

Were you able to rollback the AC from 1.9 to an earlier version than 1.8 ?  if so How , it was my understanding that this could not be done , not saying you didn't just wondering How.

Thanks,donnie

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-23 03:30
Will this FW fix be for the X3 or X5 (or both?)

My problems are with the X5.

I have seen a few guys reporting this issue with the X5, but it seems to be more with the X3 / Z3 series cameras.

I believe the X5 camera has a stand alone ((camera only FW)) update that can be downgraded. Have you tried that? I think Donnie was going to try this on another thread. At least this could by you some time until the new FW is finished.

DJI is working on the FW and we are waiting for them to release the fix. They have not commented on the extent of the changes needed or what aircraft will be involved so far.

Rich

I was having the same issue you describe in your original post. I experienced the issue when I had the video channel mode set to Auto. If I had it on Manual and selected one of the channels with no interference, I had no problems at all.

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-9-24 00:37
I have seen a few guys reporting this issue with the X5, but it seems to be more with the X3 / Z3  ...

I just did 4 flights back on 1.8 and the video signal is solid as a rock. I never had any major issues with 1.8 so I'm happy to stay on it until a fix comes along.

cinematic_aero Posted at 2016-9-24 00:51
I was having the same issue you describe in your original post. I experienced the issue when I had t ...

Hmm that's an interesting idea. I do have it on Auto only because it's always worked for me. The odd thing is as soon as I did all the upgrades while the bird and RC was still on my table the signal was bad, but minutes before it was fine on 1.8.

If it starts happening again I'll look at switching channels!

Cheers

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-23 19:21
I just did 4 flights back on 1.8 and the video signal is solid as a rock. I never had any major is ...

MS, that is great news and I am assuming you are using the X5 camera. Have you tested it with the X3 to? Or you are only using the X5 camera...

I am hoping the DJI will release the new FW fix soon. They must be focused on their new drone release and or they are fixing other stuff at the same time which is delaying  the FW release......

Rich

We have the same problem ! 1.9.1.30 is causing this problem ! DJI FIX THIS FW PROBLEM !!!!

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-23 22:26
Hmm that's an interesting idea. I do have it on Auto only because it's always worked for me. The o ...

Yeah maybe it's something to do with the update causing Auto mode to have issues with that update.

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-23 19:26
Hmm that's an interesting idea. I do have it on Auto only because it's always worked for me. The o ...

No good for me, I posted another thread with video. This is with the FW downgraded to 1.81AC 1.6RC

http://forum.dji.com/thread-64560-1-1.html

Rich

I am having the same problem with my inspire.  When I use the Inspire with just one controller and no slave I have no problem. Is everyone using the two controller setup?

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-9-27 00:47
No good for me, I posted another thread with video. This is with the FW downgraded to 1.81AC 1.6RC ...

Man that sucks. I imagine you're quite peev'd.

I'd be!!!

Dido, Same Problem!

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-27 00:54
Man that sucks. I imagine you're quite peev'd.

I'd be!!!

TB47 battery with 18 charge cycles
AC 1.81
RC 1.6
iOS 10.02
Go App 2.92
iPad mini 4 cell/Wi-Fi version 128gig
Inspire 1 V2 X3 with SanDisk extreme plus 32gig U3 HC1

new cable (original Apple cable) today and cooler temperatures 80*F,  first flight went about 8 min with hardly any drop outs. Then it started. So I parked into a hover and checked the HD signal and it was on channel 14 with the slider in the worse position. So I went to manual and put it on channel 10 with the best signal transmission. No more drop outs for the rest of the flight of 4mins.
just updated the new DJI Go App 3.0 but have not tried it yet.





Rich

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-9-30 10:47
TB47 battery with 18 charge cycles
AC 1.81
RC 1.6

Hmm wonder if that would work with 1.9?

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-29 23:05
Hmm wonder if that would work with 1.9?

I really do not know the answer to that question and am leery to go back to the latest FW. I am waiting for DJI to issue the FW fix first...  1.93 had issues for me
Rich

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-9-29 23:05
Hmm wonder if that would work with 1.9?

MS
PS, I just flew an 13 minute flight today with the 2.92 Go App on my iPad mini 4 with new cable and video HD set in manual mode on channel 14 (in my area) cooler weather no drop outs at all.

So, I have the new Go App 3.0 loaded on my iPhone 7 and will try this tomorrow also. I see some issues being reported with the gimbal leveling feature missing etc. But I have not tried this yet.

Rich

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-10-7 11:14
MS
PS, I just flew an 13 minute flight today with the 2.92 Go App on my iPad mini 4 with new cable ...

Cheers for the update. It's been too windy/rainy to fly where I am the past week so I have't done any more testing.

On a different subject, is there any good threads or pages that discusses gains and expo tuning? I'd like to read up before I start tinkering.

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-10-6 18:54
Cheers for the update. It's been too windy/rainy to fly where I am the past week so I have't done  ...

not sure where the inspire 1 gains are discussed. It is hit and miss on the forum. Here are some setting screen shots that I use.

But I am sure that others can help you too  
http://forum.dji.com/thread-14254-1-1.html







Rich

So my Inspire Pro went in for a service and they updated the firmware to v1.9.1.30 from 1.8, so I gave it another go.

The signal warning popped up again, but this time as per the forums advice I tried setting the frequency manually. I was surprised to see that all channels were weak, even though I was in an area that I always go for testing and has always been rock solid on v1.8. I then went to an open space specifically for RC flying and even though I was the only one there the signal on all channels was weak. I checked the Kp index and it was very low that day, so it's not that either.

Am I the only one having this problem with the X5? I see there was a FW update for the Z3 to solve this issue but not for the X5.

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-11-25 02:56
So my Inspire Pro went in for a service and they updated the firmware to v1.9.1.30 from 1.8, so I ga ...

Same  here, it sucks.

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-11-25 14:56
So my Inspire Pro went in for a service and they updated the firmware to v1.9.1.30 from 1.8, so I ga ...

Just to clarify, what mobile device do you use? What Go app version are you running?

I've been having the same problem with my Inspire 1 Pro, signal loss on every flight. I called DJI and was told to downgrade FW on RC & AC, deleted DJI APP and reload. Updated FW on AC first, reload APP and lastly upgraded the RC to the latest FW. I took it for a test flight and all worked well for 2 flights then all went down hill, lost Signal, screen blanking out, turning green...Too many people are having the same issues, there must be a FW to resolved this defect in the making... DJI Please fix!!!!

DJI-Jamie Posted at 2016-11-26 11:08
Just to clarify, what mobile device do you use? What Go app version are you running?

3.1.0

iPad mini 3

RudeBoyVI Posted at 2016-11-26 11:31
I've been having the same problem with my Inspire 1 Pro, signal loss on every flight. I called DJI a ...

Yup sounds like the exact same thing.

I think we are well overdue for FW fix DJI, it's coming up to 5 months since the last update. This has been an issue for too long now.

MrSilicon Posted at 2016-11-27 10:16
3.1.0

iPad mini 3

Is the iPad updated to the latest software as much as possible?

DJI-Jamie Posted at 2016-11-27 13:08
Is the iPad updated to the latest software as much as possible?

Yes it is, iOS 10.1.1

I updated it and the app before I went testing after the service.

So no fix?  I'm having the same problems.  My iPad Air is on the latest IOS version as well as the DJI GO app and firmware is current as well....

QuadBart Posted at 2016-11-28 10:47
So no fix?  I'm having the same problems.  My iPad Air is on the latest IOS version as well as the D ...

Apart from downgrading I haven't come across a fix.

I don't think DJI will address this issue. They have to much going on with the mavic and inspire 2 now. If I upgrade my RC to the latest version will it be ok to keep my inspire 1 x5 on the 1.8 firmware?

fans339492ca Posted at 2016-12-1 07:19
I don't think DJI will address this issue. They have to much going on with the mavic and inspire 2 n ...

The best combination in my opinion is 1.8 on the AC  and Camera   .  On the RC stay at 1.6 and the current Go APP for the Apple devices works the best in my humble opinion .
So if you are at 1.6 stay there .  DJI does not state ALL changes in there PDF for each upgrade , I leaned this the hardway .  Stay with the combo most of us are recommending  and this  seems to be the  consensus among the seasoned veterans here .  

It works the treat if you ask me.

donnie

Thanks for that. I noticed a few times now it won't hold in a mild breeze in gps, keeps drifting and when I put full throttle in to come back it hardly moved forward, it's never been like that but I don't really go out on windy days. But others have this issue to. I just wish DJI would fix an issue without making others!