Firmware Update Guide 

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INSPIRE 1 Series 

PHANTOM 3 Series 
Firmware Update Guide 

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PHANTOM 3 (STANDARD 1 

:;_\j Updating Multiple Intelligent Flight Elatlerlee 

Insert the remaining batteries i'lto ltle airaalt and 

power thorn on to L4Jdale their firmware. 

• If you failed to update ltle fii1TM9J'e after multiple 

attemptB, contact your local dB!IIer or DJI Support: 

http://www.djl.oamlllupport 

Using the DJI GO App to Update All Finnware 

Always Ull8 tha 1-varalon at tha DJI GO app to update your 

ftnnwara. 

Notaa: 

• Eilsura your Micro SD card is inserted into the gimbal and hB8 at 

least 1 00 MB offrae space. Do not ramow the Miao SD card from 

the gimbal during the firmware update. 

• The ftrmware upda1e process takas around 30 minutes. We 

racommend ftndlng a comfortable environment to cany out the 

update. 

• Check, in the DJI GO app, that you have the latest firmwar& installed 

before every flight. 

• The ftrmware upda1e requires an Internet connection. Connect your 

mobile diNice to a WI-FI network whenavar possible. 

• Wait for the progress bar to raach 100% to ensura the flrmwara 

update is complete. 

• The camera ata1us Indicator will blink rad and graen to show that the 

update Is In progress. 

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The camera status indicator will 

become solid green and the 

aircoaft will sound 'D-00' 

when the update is oomplete. 

Update Sucoessful 

Power ofl the aira-aft. 

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The camera status indicator 

will become solid md and the 

aircraft will sound 'D-' if 

the update has failed. 

Updated Failed 

Aesla11tle EtmJft El1d 1ry egal"l. 

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Overview 

Using the DJI GO app to update the ramota controller* 

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* If your INSPIRE 1 nomote oontroller firmware is below v1.3.00 or 

PHANTOM 3 Advanced or Professional rwmote controller firmwarw 

is below v1.3.20, use a Micro so card to update the firmware 

instead. 

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

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

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Pagas4-6 

Using a Micro SD card to update older ramota 

controller tlnnw11n1 below V1.3.00 (lnsplra1) or below 

V1.3.20 (Phantom) 

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• ~ YQU fslled to updatE! the ftrmwere after mu~lple 

attempts, corrtact your local deeler a DJI Support: 

hltp:l!www.dji.c:amlaupport 

Using the DJI GO app to update the remote 

controller 

Always use the latest venlion of the DJI GO app to update your 

ftnnware. 

Notes: 

• Only the INSPIRE 1 remote controller firmware v1.3.00 or PHANTOM 3 Profasslonal or Advanced remote controller ftrmware 

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

neceseary, update your remote controller using a Micro SO card. 

To check your current nrmware version, launch 1he DJI GO app and 

tap 1hrough Camera View > System Status Bar > Overall Status. 

• The firmware update proces$ takas around 10 minutes. We 

racommend ftndlng a comfortable environment to ceny out the 

update. 

• Check, in 1he DJI GO app, 1hat you have the lateat firmware installed 

bafore fiiiBrY flight. 

• The firmwaru updEJte requires an intennet connection. Connect your 

mobile devioe 10 a Wi-R network whenaver possible. 

• Walt for the progl'988 bsr to reach 100% to ensure 1he nrmwsre 

update is complete. 

• The remote controller status indicator glows solid blue during the 

update. 

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The remote controller status 

indicator becomes solid green 

when the update is complete. 

Update Succeeeflll 

Power oft the remote controller. 

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The remote controller status 

indicator becomes solid red W 

1he update has failed. 

Updated Failed 

Restart 1he remote controller 

and try again. 

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Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Ensure your Mioro SO card has at least 100 MB of free space. 

Notes: 

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

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

PHANTOM 3 Professional or Advanced remote controller firmware 

Ia v1.3.20 or above, you must use the DJI GO app to update the 

flrmware. 

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

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

• The firmware update process takas around 30 minutes. We 

racommend finding e comklrtable environment to cany out the 

update. 

• Check, in tha DJI GO app, that you hall9the latest firmware installed 

belor9 9VfKY flight. 

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Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Ensure your Micro SD card has at least 1 00 MB of free space. 

Prepare the Firmware Update Files 

Only download the update package from the official DJI website. 

INSPIRE 1 www.dji.com/producVinspire-1/download 

PHANTOM 3 www.dji.com/producVphantom-3/download 

Download the firmware update package. 

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Unzip and copy the downloaded files into 

the root directory of your Micro SD card. 

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Insert your Micro SD card into the SD card 

slot on the aircraft. 

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~\F Updllling Muftiple Intelligent Aight -ri• Insert the remaining battaieo into the aircraft and 

powa' them on 1o updele their nrrT1WIII'9. 

,6 • ThB Zen""""' X3 on the INSPIRE 1 d""" not 

h,.... a Dllm .. BIBIIBBindl-or. Usa1he beeping 

sounds 1o d-.nlne the update status. 

• If }IOU failed to update the flrmware lift'"' multiple 

Bt1lrrl>IS. oontact }'OUr 10081 dealer or OJI SUpport: 

http://Www,dJI.comlllupport 

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Ensure your Mioro SO card has at least 100 MB of free space. 

® Update the Aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery 

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

Power on the aircraft to begin the firmwara update. Do not power 

on the remote controller. 

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The camera status indicator will blink red and green 1o show lhat the 

update is in prog1868. 

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The earners status Indicator will 

become solid green end the 

alrallft will sound 'D-00' 

when the update is complete. 

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Update SucceufUI 

Power off the alraan. 

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will become solid red end the 

aircraft will sound 'D-' ~ 

the update has failed. 

Update Failed 

Rastert the aircraft and try again. 

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Using a Micro SD card to updata older remota 

controller firmware 

INSPIRE 1 remota controllerfinnwant below v1.3.00 

PHANTOM 3 remota controller fil'lllWln below v1.3.20 

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

Notes: 

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

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

PHANTOM 3 Professional or Advanced remote controller firmware 

Ia v1.3.20 or above, you must uaetha DJI GO app to update the 

flnnware. 

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

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

• The firmware update process takas around 10 minutes. We 

recommend finding e comfortable environment to cany oul the 

update. 

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Using a Micro SD card to updata older remota 

controller firmware 

INSPIRE 1 remote controllerfinnwant below v1.3.00 

PHANTOM 3 remota controller fil'lllWln below v1.3.20 

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

G) Prepare the Remote Controller Rnnware Update Fllee 

cj e r neither a card reader or 

USB flash drive Is available: 

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Insert your card Insert your USB Insert the Micro SD card 

reader, flash drive, into the SD card slot on the 

conlainirg )Qur contalnlrg the aircraft end connect the 

Micro SD card, flrmware update Micro USB port on the 

Into the rear flies, Into the camera to the USB port on 

USB port. rear USB port. the rumote controller. 

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A • ~you failed to update the firmware after multiple 

&a attempts, contact your local dealer a DJI ~: 

hllp:IIWww.dJ.oomlsupport 

Using a Micro SD card to updata older remota 

controller firmware 

INSPIRE 1 remota controllerfinnwant below v1.3.00 

PHANTOM 3 remota controller fil"lllWln below v1.3.20 

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

® Update the Remote Controllw 

Ensure lhe remote controller has at least 50% power. 

Power on the remote controller and wait about a minute mr the update 

to start. 

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The remote controller status indicator glows solid blue during the update. 

The firmware update process takes around 1 0 minutes. 

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@ > @ 

The remote controller status 

Indicator becamBS solid green 

when the update Is complete. 

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Update Succ:euful 

Powl:lr off the remote controller. 

• 0 0 0 0 

The remote controller status 

Indicator becomes solid red W 

the update has failed. 

Updated Failed 

Restart the remote controller 

and try again. 

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Tilis content is subject to change. 

W you hiM> any questions about tljo clocnment, 

p-OClnlacl DJI byoondhg a ""'""-to ~rtO<l)l.oom. 

FAQ 

Q: Can I UINI the DJI GO app to update the aircraft and Intelligent 

Right Battery firmware for my Phantom 3 Prufessional or 

Advanced? 

A: No, this feature Is not supported yet. 

Q: Why can't I use the DJI GO _,P to update the remote conlloller 

tlnnwara? 

A: If your remote controller flrmware Is below V1.3.00 Onsplre 1) or 

below V1 .3.20 {Phantom), you can only use a Micro SD caru or 

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

DJI GO app tor )lOUr miX! update. 

Q: Why can't I connect the remote controller to the aircraft? 

A:. Tile remote controller may becane unlinked from the Blrcrefl efler 

the flrmware update. Refer to the user manual on how to r&-link the 

remote controller to the alrcrefl. 

Q: Can I reoeive inooming calls or hide the DJI GO app in the 

background durtng the firmware update? 

A:. Avoid leaving the app while an update Is In progress, or else n may 

be disrupted. 

Q: How long dOH It take to update the Intelligent Flight BaHery? 

A:. It takes up to 5 minut99 per battery. 

Q: How do I know when the firmware updllle Ia complete? 

A: Tile camera status Indicator >Mil becane eolld green and the aircraft 

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

tliX! 'resun: success' will appear In the '.txt' flle that Is automatically 

generated in the root directory of your Micro SO card. 

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