# Firmware Update Guide V1.4



# PHANTOM **3** Series 

# INSPIRE **1** SeriesNotes:

● Ensure your Micro SD card is inserted into the gimbal and has at

least 100 MB of free space. Do not remove the Micro SD card from the gimbal during the firmware update.

● The firmware update process takes around 30 minutes. We

recommend finding a comfortable environment to carry out the update.

● Check, in the DJI GO app, that you have the latest firmware installed

before every flight.

● The firmware update requires an internet connection. Connect your

mobile device to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible.

● Wait for the progress bar to reach 100% to ensure the firmware

update is complete.

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

update is in progress. 

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## Using the DJI GO App to Update All Firmware Always use the latest version of the DJI GO app to update your firmware. STANDARD 

# PHANTOM **3**

Update Successful Power off the aircraft. Updated Failed Restart the aircraft and try again. The camera status indicator will become solid green and the aircraft will sound ‘D DD’ when the update is complete. D The camera status indicator will become solid red and the aircraft will sound ‘D ’ if the update has failed. D D D

● If you failed to update the firmware after multiple

attempts, contact your local dealer or DJI Support: http://www.dji.com/support Updating Multiple Intelligent Flight Batteries Insert the remaining batteries into the aircraft and power them on to update their firmware. V1.4

# Firmware Update Guide

Overview

Using the DJI GO app to update the remote controller 

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* If your **INSPIRE 1**  remote controller firmware is below v1.3.00 or

**PHANTOM 3**  Advanced or Professional remote controller firmware is below v1.3.20, use a Micro SD card to update the firmware instead.
● To check your current firmware version, launch the DJI GO app and

tap through Camera View > System Status Bar > Overall Status. Page 3



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### Using a Micro SD card to update older remote controller firmware below v1.3.00 ( Inspire 1 ) or below v1.3.20 ( Phantom ) Pages 8-9 

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## PHANTOM **3** PRO 

## INSPIRE **1** 

## INSPIRE **1** V1.4Notes:

● Only the **INSPIRE 1**  remote controller 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 necessary, update your remote controller using a Micro SD card. To check your current firmware version, launch the DJI GO app and tap through Camera View > System Status Bar > Overall Status.

● The firmware update process takes around 10 minutes. We

recommend finding a comfortable environment to carry out the update.

● Check, in the DJI GO app, that you have the latest firmware installed

before every flight.

● The firmware update requires an internet connection. Connect your

mobile device to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible.

● Wait for the progress bar to reach 100% to ensure the firmware

update is complete.

● The remote controller status indicator glows solid blue during the

update. 

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## PHANTOM **3** ADVANCED 

## PHANTOM **3** PRO 

## INSPIRE **1** 

## INSPIRE **1**

Using the DJI GO app to update the remote controller Always use the latest version of the DJI GO app to update your firmware. 

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Update Successful Power off the remote controller. Updated Failed Restart the remote controller and try again. The remote controller status indicator becomes solid green when the update is complete.

● If you failed to update the firmware after multiple

attempts, contact your local dealer or DJI Support: http://www.dji.com/support The remote controller status indicator becomes solid red if the update has failed. V1.4Notes:

● 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 is v1.3.20 or above, you must 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 Status Bar > Overall Status.

● The firmware update process takes around 30 minutes. We

recommend finding a comfortable environment to carry out the update.

● Check, in the DJI GO app, that you have the latest firmware installed

before every flight. 

## 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. 

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4 V1.4Download the firmware update package.

Unzip and copy the downloaded files into the root directory of your Micro SD card. 

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.bin
Insert your Micro SD card into the SD card slot on the aircraft. Prepare the Firmware Update Files Only download the update package from the official DJI website. 

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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 100 MB of free space.

**INSPIRE 1**  www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/download **PHANTOM 3**  www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/download V1.4Power on the aircraft to begin the firmware update. Do not power on the remote controller.

Update Successful Power off the aircraft. Update Failed Restart the aircraft and try again. ● If you failed to update the firmware after multiple

attempts, contact your local dealer or DJI Support: http://www.dji.com/support 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 DD’ when the update is complete. Update the Aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power. 

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D The camera status indicator will become solid red and the aircraft will sound ‘D ’ if the update has failed. D D D

● The Zenmuse X3 on the INSPIRE 1 does not

have a camera status indicator . Use the beeping sounds to determine the update status. Updating Multiple Intelligent Flight Batteries Insert the remaining batteries into the aircraft and power them on to update their firmware. 

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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 100 MB of free space. V1.4Notes:

● 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 is v1.3.20 or above, you must 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 Status Bar > Overall Status.

● The firmware update process takes around 10 minutes. We

recommend finding a comfortable environment to carry out the update. 

## Using a Micro SD card to update older remote controller firmware INSPIRE 1 remote controller firmware below v1.3.00 PHANTOM 3 remote controller firmware below v1.3.20 Ensure your Micro SD card has at least 100 MB of free space. 

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.bin .bin Card reader USB Flash Drive or or

Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card slot on the aircraft and connect the Micro USB port on the camera to the USB port on the remote controller. Insert your card reader, containing your Micro SD card, into the rear USB port. Insert your USB flash drive, containing the firmware update files, into the rear USB port. If neither a card reader or USB flash drive is available: Prepare the Remote Controller Firmware Update Files 

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## Using a Micro SD card to update older remote controller firmware INSPIRE 1 remote controller firmware below v1.3.00 PHANTOM 3 remote controller firmware below v1.3.20 Ensure your Micro SD card has at least 100 MB of free space. V1.4Power on the remote controller and wait about a minute for the update to start.

Update Successful Power off the remote controller. Updated Failed Restart the remote controller and try again. The remote controller status indicator becomes solid green when the update is complete. Update the Remote Controller Ensure the remote controller has at least 50% power. 

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The remote controller status indicator becomes solid red if the update has failed. The remote controller status indicator glows solid blue during the update. The firmware update process takes around 10 minutes.

● If you failed to update the firmware after multiple

attempts, contact your local dealer or DJI Support: http://www.dji.com/support PROFESSIONAL 

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## Using a Micro SD card to update older remote controller firmware INSPIRE 1 remote controller firmware below v1.3.00 PHANTOM 3 remote controller firmware below v1.3.20 Ensure your Micro SD card has at least 100 MB of free space. V1.4This content is subject to change. If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com
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## FAQ 

# Firmware Update Guide

Q: Can I use the DJI GO app to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery firmware for my Phantom 3 Professional or Advanced? A: No, this feature is not supported yet. Q: Why can’t I use the DJI GO app to update the remote controller

firmware? A: If your remote controller firmware is below v1.3.00 (Inspire 1) or

below v1.3.20 (Phantom), you can only use a Micro SD 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 remote controller to the aircraft? A: The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after

the firmware update. Refer to the user manual on how to re-link the remote controller to the aircraft. Q: Can I receive incoming calls or hide the DJI GO app in the

background during the firmware update? A: Avoid leaving the app while an update is in progress, or else it may

be disrupted. Q: How long does it take to update the Intelligent Flight Battery? A: It takes up to 5 minutes per battery. Q: How do I know when the firmware update is complete? A: The camera status indicator will become solid green and the aircraft

will make a ‘D-DD’ sound when the update is complete. Also, the text ‘result: success’ will appear in the ‘.txt’ file that is automatically generated in the root directory of your Micro SD card. 

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