New Firmware update!

[afreakofnature]

Will you have to plug in the phone if you just update the goggles?

 

[Kilrah]

I haven't needed to, but I'm not in the US so might not be required even if everything is up to date...

 

[afreakofnature]

Yeah I need a USA answer. I have heard/seen that out of country you don’t have the same problems………yet 😊

 

[Loki4777]

Any idea if it can fly in snow. In the midwest and expecting major snow storm thought it might make for some cool footage. I would assume no flying in the snow or heavy winds. I am assuming anything under 20 degrees could be a problem...for me and the drone LOL!!

Love the forum and thanks for everyone's advice. For the first time in years Im excited for Christmas!!

 

[Kilrah]

I wouldn't fly while it's snowing, but other than that it'll be fine, keep the batteries warm until you're using them.

 

[Loki4777]

Alright I got em both for Christmas. I did have to fully update both drones. Its kinda cold is Chicago (about 13 degrees) and 11 at night. So I will take both for test flights tomorrow provided no snow. The FPV makes the COOLEST sound when fired up. I will also say this DJI's set up is pretty nice. It seemed pretty easy to update firmware etc.

 

[Kilrah]

Cool, enjoy

Snow looks good (FPV, yesterday)

 

[rktman]

You a Canuck, @Kilrah?

 

[rktman]

Beautiful pics, @Kilrah! Santa Cruz today 😭:

 

[Kilrah]

You a Canuck, @Kilrah?

Nope

 

[Loki4777]

WOW those are truly fantastic shots of the mountains. I really wish I had something that scenic anywhere near me. Im in Illinois. the land of the flat corn fields!! LOL. Just because its the topic of discussion. I did have to do a full update complete with you need your phone. I also tried out the DJI virtual FPV app. Not bad you can fly with either the Avata or the FPV. Supposed to be decent out today so hopefully I can get out. Hope everyone is having a great holiday!!

 

[Loki4777]

I have been flying DJI for awhile I am 99.9% positive they will force you to update. They def are on the safer side of the law. That being said it would be nice if they gave you a phone cord longer than 3 ft.

 

[Barbara]

Any other Canucks out there that have updated? Sounds like we're stuck with having to connect a phone too, but would like to hear from someone who's actually done the update.

 

[Loki4777]

I did the update and you are flying with your phone attached. It has to be connected via phone before it will ever take off. Disappointing but expected.

 

[The Kid]

UH Oh...I don't have a cell phone. Never had the need for one. Got the Avata for Christmas, but it came in early December. I wonder of it has the last firmware update installed.
Weather has been terrible, so haven't flown it yet. Looks like it might be a while still, as it is snowing heavily right now. Best Buy had better take it back *IF* I have to have a cell phone. Nothing in any destructions or information that is the case.

 

[dantegl36]

UH Oh...I don't have a cell phone. Never had the need for one. Got the Avata for Christmas, but it came in early December. I wonder of it has the last firmware update installed.
Weather has been terrible, so haven't flown it yet. Looks like it might be a while still, as it is snowing heavily right now. Best Buy had better take it back *IF* I have to have a cell phone. Nothing in any destructions or information that is the case.

I don't think you can initialize anything without a cellphone.

 

[Kilrah]

You can activate using DJI Assistant on a PC.

 

[rktman]

You can activate using DJI Assistant on a PC.

But worthless if he has the RID-enabled firmware and no phone.

@The Kid, probably only need GPS, not an internet connection while flying – I'm going flying in an hour or so, I'll test – so this can be solved with a very cheap cellphone and no service plan.

Tell whoever gifted this that you need a $30 cellphone with no calling plan to provide GPS for the goggles.

 

[Kilrah]

But worthless if he has the RID-enabled firmware and no phone.

I was clarifying the post above mine that suggested you could not even get going on any firmware without a cellphone.

 

[rktman]

Verified yesterday that it's only GPS. Everything works fine with the phone in airplane mode, so not service plan is required. Just a phone that can run Fly and has gps.