Phantom 2 Vision Waypoint Update?

null69 · Feb 4, 2014

In December 2013, DJI announced a new firmware coming to the P2V in December, early January...
The FW was to include Waypoint functionality.

Does anyone know the progress on this? If and when the FW is released, will any additional hardware need to be purchased to make this work?

Been real excited since the announcement.... Heard nothing since.

netphreak · Feb 4, 2014

The new firmware isn't out yet, but it should be any day now. You'll need to buy the DJI datalink, and you should be good to go!

dkatz42 · Feb 4, 2014

netphreak said:
You'll need to buy the DJI datalink, and you should be good to go!

I don't think this will be necessary for the P2V since you've already got a datalink...

netphreak · Feb 4, 2014

The waypoint datalink is sold as a separate product, it's not included with the Phantom 2.

OI Photography · Feb 4, 2014

netphreak said:
The waypoint datalink is sold as a separate product, it's not included with the Phantom 2.

Currently that's correct, but there's speculation that the feature may be available using the existing data connection in the Vision (no extra hardware needed). However, there's been no confirmation it will or won't.

netphreak · Feb 4, 2014

What data connection in the phantom? Unless you're running a multiplexed transceiver, there's no way to send and receive any data for a ground station. You have a receiver for your controls,and possibly a transmitter for your FPV solution. You'd need a new piece of hardware to allow the craft to send telemetry data down, unless a waypoint system is almost useless.

OI Photography · Feb 4, 2014

In the Vision, the 2.4GHz connection currently used for sending video and receiving input from the iPhone.

netphreak · Feb 4, 2014

Touche, I should've read the title closer

OI Photography · Feb 4, 2014

No worries...I thought maybe I had my info confused there for a min

null69 · Feb 5, 2014

It's a rather exciting addition to this all in one package. I'm still having loads of fun with my phantom and taking some really incredible footage.

Can't wait for the new addition...

Firestat · Feb 5, 2014

Will this be a free app? Do anyone know what the cost might be?

Thanks

null69 · Feb 12, 2014

So january has come and gone... When is the update coming? Anyone with some inside info?

netphreak · Feb 12, 2014

null69 said:
So january has come and gone... When is the update coming? Anyone with some inside info?

The dealers are kept in the dark just as everyone else... I hope the firmware update is soon.

AnselA · Feb 12, 2014

DJI news:

"Additionally, a separate firmware and mobile phone App update will be released providing the Phantom 2 Vision with Ground Station capabilities including waypoint editing and autonomous waypoint navigation."

I understand that it's a software solution. Just an update needed to implement GS functionality.

netphreak · Feb 12, 2014

That's all it is; a new version of the phantom 2 firmware to unlock the waypoint ability.

GMANNZ · Feb 12, 2014

I think will be great addition no doubt ..... but is going to be some awesome carnage coming, given people crash everywhere now, .... imagine whats going to happen when loads of people send their drones off into the ether unsighted autonomous .... I cant wait to read the threads compaining its ALL DJI's fault when they dont come back

dbcch · Apr 6, 2014

So, the firmware update is here. Yay!

To be clear ... if I purchase the DJI Datalink, it will be compatible with the Phantom 2 Vision?

On their site it currently says (maybe not updated yet): "The iPad Ground Station app is fully compatible with the DJI Phantom 2, Naza-M V2, WooKong-M and A2. It makes complex waypoint flying as simple as a few taps on a screen."

That list doesn't include the P2V.. but I guess that's what this recent firmware update was all about.

So, I buy the $250 DataLink, install the groundstation software on a PC or iPad, then we're good?