Firmware Update Guide

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PHANTOM 3 Series

INSPIRE 1 Series
Notes:

● 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. 

Firmware Update Guide

Using the DJI GO App to Update All Firmware 1

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

firmware.

PHANTOM STANDARD 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.

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Firmware Update Guide

Overview

Using the DJI GO app to update the remote controller * 

*

 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

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 

Intelligent Flight Battery

Pages 4-6

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 PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

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Notes:

● 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.

Firmware Update Guide

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 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.

3

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. 

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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 

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.

Firmware Update Guide

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

4

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Download the firmware update package. 

Unzip and copy the downloaded files into 

the root directory of your Micro SD card. 

.bin

.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. 

1

Firmware Update Guide

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 5

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

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Power 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. 

2

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.

Firmware Update Guide

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

Using a Micro SD card to update the aircraft and 6

Intelligent Flight Battery

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

V1.4
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 

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.

Firmware Update Guide

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

7

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.bin

.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:

1 Prepare the Remote Controller Firmware Update Files

Firmware Update Guide

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

Using a Micro SD card to update older remote 8

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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Power 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. 

2

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

PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL 3

PHANTOM ADVANCED 3

PRO INSPIRE 1

INSPIRE 1

Firmware Update Guide

Using a Micro SD card to update older remote 9

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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If you have any questions about this document, 

please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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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