Important update

[Martin Lines]

I see DJI has just released an important update, so important that they are disabling your drone in 10 days time if you do not update!

 

[wim]

I see DJI has just released an important update, so important that they are disabling your drone in 10 days time if you do not update!

I can not find any update!

 

[Martin Lines]

Neither can I, they have made the announcement but the update is not showing yet.

 

[BelGer]

Just checked, no update available.

 

[wim]

Well, they have just made an announcement.
DJI Spark Firmware Update Enhances Flight Safety

 

[nicholas hickman]

nothing for me here in the UK

 

[michalszwed18]

I will check tonight

 

[Martin Lines]

New release note has appeared

https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Spark/20170821/Spark_Release_Notes_EN.pdf

 

[jleone15022]

I got the update here in the US. In the process now.

 

[Mike]

FROM the DJI Spark Forum on the DJI Site posted by DJI ADMIN:

Overview

• Aircraft Firmware: V 01.00.0600
• Remote Controller Firmware: V 01.00.0400
• DJI GO 4 App iOS: V 4.1.7
• DJI GO 4 App Android: V 4.1.5.3

What’s New?

• Added support for DJI Goggles.
• Fixed issues where users cannot set the flight distance, as well as insufficient ascent for Dronie and Helix
  QuickShots in some regions.
• Optimized PalmLaunch.
• Optimized battery management to improve stability.
• Fixed an occasional issue where the remote controller wouldn’t function normally after updating firmware.

Notes:

• This firmware update includes new battery firmware. Make sure to insert each of your batteries into the
  aircraft and update their firmware separately. Check DJI GO 4 to ensure updating completes successfully.
  This update must be installed before 2017-9-1, otherwise the aircraft will not be able to take off.
• Restart the aircraft and remote controller when the update is complete.
• If the firmware update fails, restart the aircraft, remote controller and DJI GO 4 or DJI Assistant 2, then try
  updating again.

DJI will be releasing a new firmware update today to further enhance flight safety and performance of the DJI Spark.

The new firmware update enhances Spark’s battery management system to optimize power supply during flight . In addition, the new firmware has added support to fully integrate Spark with the DJI Goggles, optimized the PalmLaunch function for better stability after takeoff, improved the accuracy of controls under the QuickShot Dronie mode and enhanced the compatibility of the remote controller when syncing up with new firmware updates.

When prompted on the DJI GO 4 App, users with internet connectivity will be able to download the new firmware to update their aircraft’s and battery's firmware. The aircraft and battery firmware updates can also be done via the DJI Assistant 2 desktop software. If the firmware of either the aircraft or the battery is not updated by September 1, Spark will not be able to take off. DJI decided on the option of a mandatory firmware update in order to maximize flight safety and product reliability which we consider as top priorities.

The update comes after DJI released new features for its Spark in early August to deliver a more powerful combination of video and photo improvements including a new gesture to start and stop video recording and enhanced QuickShot video features for more cinematic control.

 

[jleone15022]

Just completed the updates to the controller, aircraft, and both of my batteries. I will be testing later on as I have things to do this morning. I'll report back later with my take on the updates.

 

[Martin Lines]

All updated here as well. I normally do not like to be an early adopter but as it appears the DJI are putting a very firm emphasis on this update I can only conclude that the "Battery Management" update is probably more of a serious fix than the wording in the release note implies

 

[BelGer]

Netherlands, just downloaded and installed the update, going for a flight now,

 

[Dronason]

Got it. Upgrade done, there is no downgrade possible after, but there is no other way.
I assume their service cases statistics showed them how important it was to fix it.

 

[Xtian1206]

darn im working and cant do update right away... im following though and hoping this update yields positive results.

 

[wim]

Downloaded and updated. Flew it indoors. I noticed that the sensors do not make the beeping sound anymore when activated. I kind of like it because they used to annoy me!

 

[Pac]

Two Questions:

1. Can you still go back to .500? However, in few days it won't make sense anymore.
2. Does force FCC still work?

 

[Buddy411]

Such BS. Update or die. LOL

 

[Riskywolf]

****..... currently my spark is working fine with current update, and I'm bringing my spark for my bike tour from 31 aug to 3 sept.... I better pray the new update don't cause problem for me... otherwise my holiday video won't be that great!

 

[webvan]

Two Questions:

1. Can you still go back to .500? However, in few days it won't make sense anymore.
2. Does force FCC still work?

I'm slightly concerned you won't be able to cancel out of the "Wrong WiFi" splash screen anymore...