# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 1 Date : May 29 th, 2015 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.5 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2.5 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 2.6 A2 GPS Module Firmware Version : 2.6 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2.1 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1. 8 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.2 4 iOSD Mark II Firmware Version : 3.02 PC Ground Station : 4.0.11 iPad Ground Station : 1.4. 62 A2 User Manual Version : 1.2 2 Upd ates: Software  Fixed issue of the Motor Test Function automatically triggering when DJI Assistant v1.6 is connected to the A2 flight controll er with firmware v2.3 or earlier. Notes: (1) DJI Assistant iOS version v1.1.24 has the same problem, but will be fixed in version v1.1.26 very soon.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 2 Date : May 8 th , 2015 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.5 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2. 5 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 2.6 A2 GPS Module Firmware Version : 2.6 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2.1 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1. 6 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.2 4 iOSD Mark II Firmware Version : 3.02 PC Ground Station : 4.0.11 iPad Ground Station : 1.4. 62 A2 User Manual Version : 1.2 2 Upd ates: Firmware  Added support for Zenmuse gimbal channel control , allowing users to control the aircraft and gimbal using a single remote.  Mod ified Home Lock control mode that creates a no - fly zone of 10m radius around Home Point. This is to prevent the pilot from becoming disorientated .  Added data recording for GNSS coordinates and aircraft attitude. U se the latest iOSD Data Viewer to export t his data for post processing .  Fixed PC ground station display and waypoint related issues .  Changed the default action for the first level voltage alarm from a flashing light to RTH.  Fixed heading problem during initialization when using the GPS - COMP - PRO - PL US module. Software  Added a Zenmuse channel page to the PC Assistant.  Display GPS SNR Health and SNR Fluctuation status in the DJI Assistant and iPad Ground Station. User Manual  Added information on connecting the gimbal to the CAN2 port and relevant ch annel mapping.  Added description of GPS SNR Health and SNR Fluctuation . Notes: (2) The g imbal ’ s firmware should be updated as below : a) H3 - 3D GCU V1.12 or above , b) Z15 - 5D GCU V2.4 or above , IMU V1.8 or above , c) Z15 - 5D II GCU V2.4 or above , IMU V1.8 or above , d) Z15 - GH3 GCU V2.4 or above , IMU V1.8 or above , e) Z15 - GH4 GCU V2.4 or above , IMU V1.8 or above , f) Z15 - BMPCC GCU V2.4 or above , IMU V1.12 or above , g) Z15 - 5N, Z15 - GH2, Z15 - 7N and Z15 - 5R do not support connection with CAN2 port. (3) Backup parameters before each upgrade since t he parameters may be reset during upgrade. When upgrade is complete, check the configuration of A2 controller unit then unlock the controller unit in A2 Assistant. (4) Once upgraded, calibration parameters saved in the A2 controller unit will be cleared. Recal ibrating the IMU and the compass is required.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 3 (5) Use with the latest version of the DJI A2 Assistant Software, Ground Station and gi mbal firmware.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 4 Date : November 14th , 2014 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.4 m1 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2.4 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 2. 6 A2 GPS Module Firmware Version : 2. 6 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2.1 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1.4 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.2 1 iOSD Mark II Firmware Version : 3.02 PC Ground Station : 4.0.11 iPad Ground Station : 1.4.59 A2 User Manual Version : 1. 2 What is new? Firmware  Removed fast start - up feature for self - tightening propellers .  Solve d the problem that the a ssistant software fails to cancel the flight limit in some airports.  Improved GNSS positioning threshold to enhance the initial positioning stability.  Optimized integrity monitoring for satellite receiver.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 5 Date : November 7th , 2014 A2 Controller U nit Firmware Version : 2. 4 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2. 4 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 2.4 A2 GPS Module Firmware Version : 2.4 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1. 1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2. 1 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1. 4 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.21 iOSD Mark II Firmware Version : 3.02 PC Ground Station : 4.0.11 iPad Ground Station : 1.4.59 A2 User Manual Version : 1. 2 What is new? Firmware  New “Cruise Control” feature wh ere the aircraft will lock into its current horizontal speed when users release the control sticks. The cruise speed can be adjusted by the remote control at any time.  New “Banked Turn” mode . The roll and yaw sticks are combined to help perform banked turn s.  Added a “H ome F ence ” feature that prevent s the aircraft from entering the area directly around the Home point .  Support for F - Channel and Action settings in the DJI PC G round S tation.  Support for the Dropsafe system.  Added the ability to control the ai rcraft during R eturn T o H ome procedure s .  Emergency position of the mode switch is set to Atti. Mode by default instead of Manual Mode .  Added flight limits and airport No - Fly Zones .  Obtain initial receiver coordinates more quickly, in cold starts, low s atellite signal (foliage/canopy).  Greater satellite tracking reliability in poor visibility conditions (urban canyon/tall buildings, bridges/underpasses, etc.) .  Home L ock and P oint of Interest performance upgraded . Assistant Software  “Cruise Control” fun ction added to the IOC page.  “Home Fence (H - Fence)” page and “Airport Limit” page in “Limits” tag added.  “Parachute” tag added. Notes:  En sure controller unit firmware matches IMU firmware. Otherwise there is a potential aircraft damage risk.  Upgrade GPS module to the latest version to enhance the GPS performance in harsh conditions.  Upgrade gimbal firmware to the latest version ( v2 .0) to use with the latest A2 firmware (v2.4).  Use with the latest version of the DJI A2 Assistant Software, Ground Station a nd gi mbal firmware.  Mac users should use the latest A2 Assistant software on Mac OS X 10.9 or above.  When upgrade is complete, check the configuration of A2 controller unit then unlock the controller unit in A2 Assistant.  Once upgraded, calibration paramet ers saved in the A2 controller unit will be cleared. Recalibrating the IMU and the compass is required.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 6 Date : May 30th, 2014 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.4 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2.2 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version A2 GPS Module F irmware Version : 2.2 : 2.2 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2.0 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1.3 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.16 What is new? Firmware  Removed airport flig ht restrictions.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 7 Date : May 8th, 2014 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.2 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2.2 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version A2 GPS Module Firmware Version : 2.2 : 2.2 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Fir mware Version : 2.0 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1.3 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.15 A2 Flight Control System User Manual : 1.16 What is new? Firmware  Propulsion allocation optimization and flight stability enh ancements.  New compass algorithm further reduces the impact of strong magnetic interference.  Fixed gimbal servo travel limit. Assistant Software  New IMU calibration function.  “Upgrade All” button added. User Manual  Instruction for IMU calibration. Im portant : Upgrade GPS module firmware to the latest version for better GPS performance in harsh environment. Previous versions of DJI Assistant App were not compatible with the current A2 firmware. Upgrade to the latest version to ensure compatibility.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 8 Da te : December 27, 2013 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.1 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2.1 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version A2 GPS Module Firmware Version : 2.1 : 20.1 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2 .0 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1.2 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.14 A2 Flight Control System User Manual : 1.12 What is new? Firmware 1. Enhanced performance of A2 flight control system in data loss situations that a re caused by abnormal communications. 2. Optimized e control performance, if the command of Yaw control stick is zero, the command variation of Elevator, Roll and Thr ottle will not change the aircraft attitude around Yaw. 3. Optimized IOC function and POI algor ithm to improve user experience. 4. Optimized communication protocol. 5. Support to upgrade A2 GPS Module. 6. Fixed the attitude jitters during Failsafe and Go Home. Assistant Software 1. Added RC status display. 2. Assistant Software released with support for Mac OS X 10.6(Lion) or above. Assistant software usages on Mac and Windows are exactly the same. User Manual 1. Added installation and usage instructions for A2 Assistant Software on Mac OS X. 2. Added Failsafe settings for traditional receiver users. 3. Added RC status de scription. 4. Revised the control mode introduction. 5. Added trouble shooting list of motors start failures. 6. Added a note that if the second level low voltage alerts occur when the aircraft is during Failsafe and Go Home process or th e aircraft is controlled by Ground Station, the aircraft will descend automatically. 7. Revised the recording conditions in IOC function. 8. Added a system error LED indicator shown in continuous 4 red blinks. 9. Revised the attitude status LED indicator, there is no blinks if the attitude s tatus is good and continuous 3 white blinks if bad. 10. Added the note that when using with A2, the firmware of iOSD Mark II should be V3.0 or above and OSD Viewer should be V4.0 or above. Notes for Upgrade 1. For safety reasons, do not use the power battery for power supply during firmware upgrade. Reconfigure all parameters in the Assistant Software after firmware upgrade. 2. When using the A2 flight control system firmware version V 2.1, the firmware of other DJI products used in conjunction must be matched with th e requirements in the table below. Other DJI Products Firmware/Software Version (or above) Assistant Software( use to upgrade) iOSD Mark II V3.0 iOSD V4.0 & OSD Viewer V4.0 iOSD mini V1.04 iOSD V4.0

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 9

Zenmuse H3 - 2D GCU V1.6 & IMU V1.6 & CMU1.0 H3 - 2D V1.0 2 Z15 - GH3 GCU V0.12 & IMU V1.4 Z15 - GH3 V1.00 Z15 - 5D GCU V0.12 & IMU V1.4 Z15 - 5D V1.00 Z15 - 5N/7N/GH2/5R GCU V0.0.12 & IMU V1.0.18_beta Z15 V1.4 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink The Ground end V1.0.1.5 & The Air End V1.0.1.1 & BTU V1.0.1.2 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink V1.0.0.6 iPAD Ground Station V1.3.56 3. When launching for the first time on Mac OS X, please open the Assistant Software in the Finder. After the first successful launch, the application can be launched by double - clicking the A2 icon in the Finder or usi ng Launchpad. 4. Please download the application installer in DMG format from the download page of A2 on the DJI website. 5. The Assistant Software for Windows and Mac OS X will updated simultaneously in the future.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 10 Date : 2013.10.2 5 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 2.0 Beta A2 IMU Firmware Version : 2.0 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 2.0 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 2.0 A2 Assistant Software Version for PC : 1.1 DJI Assistant App Version for iOS Device : 1.1.13 A2 Flight Control System User Manual : 1.10 What is new? Firmware 1. Support of Ground Stations, providing 50 waypoints for use. To utilize the Ground Station function, plea se connect the Air end of the Datalink module either directly to the port labeled CAN2, located on the A2 Controller unit or the CAN port, located on any m odules which are already connected to the CAN2 port using a CAN - Bus cable. 2. Support of a remote confi guration feature by using the DJI Assistant App on iOS through Bluetooth, which requires the A2 LED firmware version 1.1 or above. 3. Support of the DJI Zenmuse H3 - 2D gimbal. (The firmware of the H3 - 2D should be upgraded, which is coming soon.) 4. Option to dedi cate nose or tail direction to point towards Home Point while performing the Go - Home procedure. 5. A control mode indicator added to the system, the LED will blink blue when the aircraft is utilizing the Ground Station function. Assistant Software 1. Option t o dedicate nose or tail direction to point towards Home Point while performing the Go - Home procedure on the Failsafe page. The tail of the aircraft points towards Home Point when performing Go - Home by default. 2. H3 - 2D channel added to the Channel Mapping pag e, specialized for the H3 - 2D gimbal pitch control. 3. Channel Mapping button added to every page for convenience. 4. Display RC STATUS in the bottom of the A2 Assistant Software page. User Manual 1. Add the connection of H3 - 2D and A2 Flight control system. To util ize the H3 - 2D gimbal, please connect the GCU module either directly to the port labeled CAN2, located on the A2 Controller unit or the CAN port, located on any modules which are already connect ed to the CAN2 port using a CAN - Bus cable. 2. Add the usage descr iption of the H3 - 2D channels. 3. Add the description of DJI Assistant App on iOS device, including introduction, download, installation, and usage. 4. Revise the LED Indicator description; the control mode indicator will blink blue when the aircraft is utilizing the Ground Station function. 5. Add the descriptions of RC STATUS displayed on the bottom of the A2 Assistant Software page. Important:  Must upgrade the iPad Ground Station to the version 1.3.56 when using with the A2 Flight control system and the firmwar e of A2 Flight control system and 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink should be upgraded to the latest version.  Please upgrade the firmware of A2 Flight control system to the latest version before using the DJI Assistant App on iOS devic e to configure.  For safety rea sons, do not use the power battery for power supply during firmware upgrade.  Reconfigure all parameters in the Assistant Software after firmware upgrade.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 11 Date : 2013.09.26 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 1. 0 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 Receiver Firmware Version : 1.1 A2 LED Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 Assistant Software Version : 1.0 A2 Assistant App Version for iOS : 1.0 ( Coming soon ) A2 Flight Control System User Manual : 1.08 What is new? Receiver Firmware  Support DSM2 satellite Receivers used with all SPEKTRUM Transmitters, e.g. DX6I DX7S DX8 DX18 etc., as well as JR Transmitter s, e.g. DXS9II DXS11 User Manual  Add the supported DSM2 Receivers and linking procedures  Add th e descriptions of the control mode configuration in the Assistant software

Cautions:  When using the DSM2 satellite Receivers, it is no need to enable the Failsafe function in the Transmitter. Once the Receiver loses the signals from the Transmitter, the controller unit will enter into Failsafe automatically, and the aircraft will hover or Go - home as configurations of the Failsafe in the Assistant software.  For safety reasons, do not use the power battery for power supply during firmware u pgrade.  Re - configure all parameters in the assistant software after firmware upgrade.

# A2 Product Release Notes

© 2014 DJI . All Rights Reserved. 12 Date : 2013.09.04 A2 Controller Unit Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 IMU Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 GPS PRO Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 Receiver Firmware Versio n : 1.0 A2 LED Firmware Version : 1.0 A2 Assistant Software Version : 1.0 A2 Assistant App Version for iOS : 1.0 ( Coming soon ) A2 Flight Control System User Manual : 1.00 Functions  Various configurations of multi - rotors supported  Quad - r otor ( I4 , X4 ), Hexa - rotor ( I6 , V6 , Y6 , IY6 ), Octo - rotor ( X8 , I8 , V8 )  Customized mixer  Remote gain adjustment  From transmitter  From a mobile device via Bluetooth link  One - key Go home 

##  “Height Limit" and "Distance Limit" function  Voltage monitoring  2 levels low - voltage protection  Automatic go home  Landing protection  Fail - Safe protection  Hover  Auto Go home and landing  Motor failure tolerance for Hexa - rotor  For Hexa - rotor IY6 or Y6 : Keep balance of attitude (roll, pitch and yaw)  For Hexa - rotor I6 or V6 : Keep roll an d pitch attitude, possible with spinning  Intelligent Orientation Control(IOC)  Course lock(CL)  Home point lock(HL)  Point of interest(POI)  S800 EVO Intelligent landing gear supported  2 - axis gimbals supported  iOSDMark II , and all series Z15 gim bals products Supported  Receiver  Built - in Receiver DR16 : Futaba FASST series Transmitter supported  External Receivers  S - bus Receiver  PPM Receiver  SPEKTRUM Satellite DX6I DX8 Receiver ( more DSM2 series receiver s will be supported ) Cautions:  For safety reaso ns, disconnect the power battery during firmware upgrade.  Re - configure all parameters in the assistant software after firmware upgrade.  Power cycle procedures  Power off: Disconnect the USB cable first, and then disconnect the external power battery.