Phantom 3 Professional Firmware v1.6.0040

FredzMaxxUAV · Dec 22, 2015

Seems version 1.6.0040 was released today, see Phantom 3 Professional - Specs, FAQ, Tutorials, Downloads and DJI GO | DJI
Can't see release notes yet.
Who will be the guinea pig? ;-)

Direct link: http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/P3X_FW_V01.06.0040.zip

Jezz · Dec 22, 2015

Hopefully it will fix some of the problems from 1.5, mainly vibration for me. Depends if we can still downgrade or not too.

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msinger · Dec 22, 2015

The release notes are up:
http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_Release_Note_en_12.22.pdf

Jezz · Dec 22, 2015

Oh wow, so no mention of all the problems being fixed, and only downgrade to 1.5, that's disappointing.

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FredzMaxxUAV · Dec 22, 2015

New battery firmware it seems!

msinger · Dec 22, 2015

Jezz said:
Oh wow, so no mention of all the problems being fixed

Check out the release notes for more details.

Jezz · Dec 22, 2015

I have, that's why I said no mention of any problems being fixed

just a battery update, they need to fix the stability and vibration problems!

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FredzMaxxUAV · Dec 22, 2015

I can't believe it went up from 1.5 to 1.6 only for battery problems. There sure must be a hidden agenda (eg less power, less altitude, less distance, more or stricter no fly zones etc.)

Mordor · Dec 22, 2015

Defenily the stability and bad vibes....

Anyone?

And about P3A??? Why no updates??

msinger · Dec 22, 2015

Mordor said:
And about P3A??? Why no updates??

The P3A firmware has been updated too.

MikeON · Dec 22, 2015

I've noticed previously that if you click on Downloads in the Professional & Advanced support page, it brings you to a page titled PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL DOWNLOADS, with no mention of Advanced.
Clicking Downloads here:

Brings you to this page:

Also odd that the release notes say the iOS app updated to v2.4.2 when the downloads page offers 2.4.3.

Mordor · Dec 22, 2015

Weird.....
I still own that 1.5 diferent from the final release.....

msinger · Dec 22, 2015

I always found it easiest to get to the downloads like this:

Mordor · Dec 22, 2015

Advanced:

Phantom 3 Advanced - Specs, FAQ, Tutorials, Downloads and DJI GO | DJI

ScopeTech · Dec 22, 2015

Seems to me they may be addressing the recent issues with sudden power loss, etc. that people have been experiencing. Hope this update solves that issue.

jasonb777 · Dec 22, 2015

Decrease in vertical and horizontal speed? Say what?

I like being able to fly at 30 to 34 mph. 5 mph can make a big difference if you fly long range and get caught in some air currents. When somebody has tested the new firmware, please confirm the new speed.

alokbhargava · Dec 22, 2015

DJI is usually silent on bug fixes as afraid of filing claims due to bugs.

Anyway, I will download the latest FW and update my P3. I can't fly today it's raining in San Francisco. Don't mind to be a Guinea Pig.

MoOriginal · Dec 22, 2015

I for one will be leaving the upgrade this time for early adopters! Learnt from my mistakes to 1.5. [emoji41]

4wd · Dec 22, 2015

jscope said:
Seems to me they may be addressing the recent issues with sudden power loss, etc. that people have been experiencing. Hope this update solves that issue.

Seems plausible, it sounds as though they think the motors called on too much power at full speed in some circumstances.

DJI release notes said:
2015.12.22 Overview：
1. All-in-One firmware version updated to：v1.6.0040
2. DJI GO app iOS version updated to: v2.4.2 3. DJI GO app Android version updated to: v2.4.3

What’s New：
1. In cold environments, propulsion output is automatically adjusted based on battery temperature and cell voltage. Horizontal and vertical speed is also decreased to avoid triggering battery protection.
2. Optimized battery management.

Notes： 1. Users are advised to update all the Intelligent Flight Batteries with this All-in-One firmware.
2. The firmware can be downgraded to v1.5.30.

J.James · Dec 22, 2015

Seems to me they may be addressing the recent issues with sudden power loss, etc. that people have been experiencing. Hope this update solves that issue.
Seems plausible, it sounds as though they think the motors called on too much power at full speed in some circumstances.

HUmm that could be plausible being the only two times I ever had erroneous power issues and warnings pop up then it trying to auto land with a perfectly good battery and still at over 90% just so happened to be when I was hammering it full speed ahead while also ascending.