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Firmware Update Guide 

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~10- Updatng Multlplo Intelligent Flight Batteries 

Insert the remaining batter~«~ 1nto the aircraft and 

po'WI:'Ir them onlo update their lirtnwara 

• If you fatted to update the firmware after muntPie 

attempts, contact your k:ICIIII d~H~Ier or OJI Support~ 

http://www.djl.com/support 

Using the DJI GO App to Update All Firmware 

Always usa the latest version of the DJI GO app to update your 

firmwai'C!. 

Notes: 

• Ensure your Micro SD card Is Inserted lrrlt:l the gimbal and has at 

least 1 00 MB of free space. Do not remove the Micro SO card from 

tl'le gimbal during the 1lrmware upd<~.te. 

• The fii'O'llrVt!fe update process tam around 30 minutM. We 

recommend finding a comtortabie environment to carry ovt the 

update. 

• Check, in the DJI GO app, that you have the latest firmware tnS19Ued 

before every flight. 

• The firmware update requln;~s an Internet connection. Connect your 

mobile device to a WI· A 1'1Siworl< whenever possible. 

• W&jt for the progress bar to reach 100% to ensure the firmware 

update is complete. 

• The camn status indicator will blink red and green to show that the 

update is In progress. 

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The camera status indicator will 

become solid sreen and the 

aircraft wiU sound 'O-DD' 

whel"' the update is complete. 

Update Successful 

Power off the aircraft 

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The camera st<rtus Indicator 

will become solid red and the 

aircraftwillsound 'D-'11 

the update has failed. 

Updated Failed 

Restart the aimdt/Xld lly .ag:illn. 

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Firmware Update Guide 

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Overview 

U$11'lg the DJI GO app to update the remote controller • 

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* Jf your INSPIRE 1 r.mote controller firmware is below v1 .3.00 or 

PHANTOM 3 Advanced or Prof~;~$$ional remote oontrollar firmware 

Is below v1 .3.20, usa a Micro SO card to updatE~ the firmware 

Instead. 

~To chock your current fil'l'TlWQI'9 version, launch the OJI GO app and 

tap through Qamera View:> System Statl,lS Bar> Overall Status, 

Using a Micro SO card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Right Battery 

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Using a Micro SO card to update older remote 

c::ontroller firmware below v1.3.00 (Inspire 1) or below 

v1 .3.20 (Phantom) 

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• If you ranee~ to update the firmware after mufilple 

atterrpta, contact your local dealer or 0.11 Support: 

http:llwww.dji.comlsupport 

Using the DJI GO app to update the remote 

controller 

AJways U$9 the latest vQon of the OJI GO app to update your 

firmware. 

Notes: 

• Only 1he INSPIRE 1 Nitmote controllGr firmware v1.3.00 or 

PHANTOM 3 ProfeSSional or Advanced remote controller firmware 

v1.3.20 or later support updating through the DJI GO app, If 

n~. update your remote controller using a Micro SO card. 

To check yo1,1r current "firmware version, launch the OJI GO app and 

tap through camera Viaw :>System Btatus Bar> O~~erall Status. 

• The firmware update process takes around 10 minutes. We 

reoommel"ld 'finding a oom1ortable environment to carry out the 

upd;,te. 

• Check. In the DJI GO app, that you have the latest firmware Installed 

brlfm every flight 

• The firmware update reqult'Gil an Internet connectlon. Connect your 

mobile device to 01 Wi·Fi network whenever possible. 

• Wait for the pi'OQress bar to reach 1 OO% to ensure the firmware 

update is complete. 

• The remote controller $t$tus ll'ldicator glows sOlid blue during lhO 

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The remote controller status 

indiCator becomes sOlid gi'Eien 

when the update Is complete. 

Update SVccenful 

Power off the remote oorrtroUer. 

The remote controller status 

lndic<nor beooma$ solid red H 

the update has failed. 

Up~F;UI~ 

Restart the remote controller 

and try again. 

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Firmware Update Guide 

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INSPIRE 1 

PHANTOI'-13~ 

PHANTOM3~~ 

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Ensure your Micro SD card has at least 100 MB of free space. 

Notes: 

• This method does not apply to ttle Phant011'13 Stendoud. 

• If y~:~ur INSPIRE 1 remote controller firmwam is \1,,3,00 or above, or 

PHANTOM 3 Profe$slonaJ or Advanced remote controller firmware 

Is v1.$.2(1 or above, you must use the OJI GO app to update thft 

firmware. 

To check your current11rmware version, launch the OJI GO app and 

tap through Camera View> System Status Bar> Overall Status. 

• The flrmwere upd<lte prOO!Ol$S ~ arol,lnd 30 minutes. We 

recommend finding a comfortable environment to carry out the 

update. 

• ChecK. In the OJ! GO app, that you helVe the latest firmware installed 

before every flight 

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Firmware Update Guide 

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Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Ensure your Micro SO card has at least 100MB offr&e space:. 

(D Prepare the Firmware U"date Flies 

Only download the update package from the official DJI website. 

INSPIRE 1 www.djl.com/productlinspire·11download 

PHANTOM 3 www.djl.oom/product/phantom·3/download 

Dovmload the firmware update package. 

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Unzip 81'ld copy the downloacleCI files into 

the root directory of YQUr Micro SD card. 

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Insert your Micro SD oard Into 1tte SD card 

slot on the alrorOift. 

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lnslilrt Ill$ rern$1nlng b<ltterle$ lllto ~ aircraft m<1 po~oWr them on to updata tl1$1r flrmW$1'8, 

A • The Zllnmuse X3 on the INSPIRE 1 don not 

hMM • wme..a status ln(l'lcator, IJ~~e the bo;leplng 

SOtJnds tc determine the update status. 

• If you Mlild to ~,~pd;~t~,~ thl;l flrmw~u1,1 .,. munlple 

attarnpt.s. contact your local dealer or DJI SUpport: 

http:ilwww.djl.com/support 

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

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® Update the Aircraft and Intelligent Right Battery 

Ensure the Intelligent A19ht Battery has at least 50% power. 

Power on the aircraft to begin the 'firmware update. Do not power 

on the remote controJier. 

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The camera status indicator will blink red and green to show that the 

update is In progress. 

The camera status Indicator will 

become solid green and the 

aircraft will sound 'D-OD' 

when the update is complete. 

Update Suce&saful 

Power off 1he aircraft 

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The camera status indicator 

wli! become sOlid red and the 

aircraft will sound ·o-· it 

1he update has failed. 

Update Failed 

Re~ the aircraft and try again. 

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Firmware Update Guide 

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Using a Micro SD card to update older remote 

controller firmware 

INSPIRE 1 I"EEmote controller firmware below v1.3.00 

PHAHTOI-1 3 remote CQntroller firmware below v1.3.20 

Ensure your Micro SO card has a.t least 1 00 MB of f'" sl*)e. 

Notes: 

• This method does not apply to the Phantom 3 Standard. 

• If your INSPIRE 1 remote controller firmware Is v1.3.00 Of above, or 

PHANTOM 3 Profes:sional or Advanced remote controller firmware 

is v1.3.20 or above, you tnust use the DJI GO app to update the 

firmware. 

To check your current firmware version, launch the DJI GO app and 

tap through Camera View:> System S1atue Bar> Overall Status. 

• The firmware upda1e process takes around 10 minutes. We 

recommend finding a comfortable environment to carry out the 

update. 

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Firmware Update Guide 

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Using a Micro SD card to update older remote 

controller firmware 

IMSPJREi 1 remote controller firmware below v1,3.00 

PHANTOM 3 remote controllerfirmW$1'$ below v1.$.20 

Ensure YQI.lr Micro SO o-.n:l has at least 100MB of free ~paee. 

G) Prepare the Remot. Controllar Firmware Update Files 

Insert yoor cwd 

reader, 

containing your 

Micro SO card, 

Into the r$&r 

USB por1. 

Insert YQUr U$8 

flash drl\le, 

containing the 

firmware update 

fl~. Into the 

rear USB port, 

ff neither a card reader or 

USB flash drive !::1 availabl~ 

Insert the Micro SD card 

into the SD card slot on the 

aircraft and conn$01 the 

Micro USB port on the 

camera to the USB port on 

the remote con'lroller. 

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• If you ~lifJ:l fo f.lPd~e the firmware after multlpJe 

attempt:\, t'lt'JI'ltact your local dealer or OJI Suppon: 

h\tp:ltwww.dJl,QOm/$1..1pport 

Using a Micro SO card to update older remote 

controller firmware 

INSPIRE 1 remote oontrollerfinnware below vu.oo PHANTOM 3 remote oontroller firmware below v1.3..20 

Ensure your Micro SO card has at least 100MB offrM $paofo1. 

® Update the Remote Controller 

Ensure the remote corrtroller has at least 50% power. 

Power on the remote controller and wait l!bout a minute tor the update 

to start. 

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The remote corrtroller $1i,itus Indicator glows solid blue dul1ng the update. 

The firmware update process takes around 10 minl.lles. 

The remote controller status 

indicator becomes solid green 

when the update is complete. 

Update Sucebllsful 

Power off the remote controiJer. 

The remote r.x;~ntroller status 

Indicator becomes solid red If 

the update has tailed. 

Updated Failed 

Restart the remote controller 

and try a.gOlin. 

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This content Is subject to change, 

If you tlav& 111'11' quesllocm about this dooumool. 

pklfloo contacl DJI tly oondiniJII m~ to OocSupport@dji.oom. 

FAQ 

o~ Can I use the DJJ GO app to update the aircraft and Intelligent 

Right Battery firmware for my Phantom 3 Professional or 

Advan09d? 

A: No, this feature Is not supported yet. 

Q~ Wl'!y can 'I; I U$8 the DJI GO app to update the remote controller 

frnnware? 

A: lfYQUr J'(tmote r::ontmllarfirmware Is belowv1.3.00 {Inspire 1) or 

below v1.3.20 (Phantom), you can only use a Micro SO card or 

USB flash drive to update the firmware. You will be able to use the 

DJI GO app for your next update. 

Q: Why can't I connect the !'$mote controller to the aircraft? 

A: The remote oontroller may become unlinked from the aircraft efter 

the firmware update. Refer to the user manual on how to re-lirlk the 

remote controller to the aircraft 

Q: Can I receive incoming calls ot hide the DJI GO app In the 

background during the firmware update? 

A: Avoid looving the app while an update Is In prog~. or else~ me.y 

be diSI'llpled. 

Q; HOVIIIong doe~; tt taklit to update the Intelligent Flight Battery? 

A: It takes up to 5 minutes per battery. 

Q: How do I know when the finnwar41 updat0ls complete? 

A: Tho camera s1a1us indicatOf will become solid green and the aircraft 

will make a 'D-OD' sound when the update ls complete. Also, the 

text 'result: succt!$s' will appear in the '.tld' 'file that Ia automatle&lly 

generated In the root directory of your Micro SO carcl. 

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