When 2.7k arrived on advanced?

[Καλλιστώ]

Hello! My brand new advanced is just arrived, and I would like to keep it without all this geofencing madness, at least until dji adjust all the glitches...
I'm using Android with dji go 2.0.2 and firmware 1.4.10+, but it seems possible to film @ 1080 max.
So when the 2.7k feature came? On which app or firmware version?
Thanks!
P.S.:As far as I could see I've no yellow zone at all, just the red ones above airports etc...

 

[msinger]

It was added in firmware version 1.4.

 

[Καλλιστώ]

It was added in firmware version 1.4.

Wow! That's a fast answer! If it so, I should see the option, or my firmware is not 1.4?

 

[msinger]

You definitely have 1.4 installed. You need to be running DJI GO 2.1 or higher though.

 

[Καλλιστώ]

You definitely have 1.4 installed. You need to be running DJI GO 2.1 or higher though.

Thanks, I'll upgrade the app

 

[Καλλιστώ]

I've tried, without great expectations, the dji chat. Spoken with two geniuses, they kept telling that the latest firmware is 1.6, to keep firmware and app updated....

 

[msinger]

I don't know of any related fixes in 1.5 or 1.6, but using the latest firmware is not a bad suggestion. If you run into issues like this, DJI is obviously going to recommend trying the latest firmware. It's the easiest thing to try since it's the most bug-free version in their eyes. However, if you upgrade to 1.6, you cannot go back to 1.4 (if that's a concern of yours).

 

[Καλλιστώ]

I don't know of any related fixes in 1.5 or 1.6, but using the latest firmware is not a bad suggestion. If you run into issues like this, DJI is obviously going to recommend trying the latest firmware. It's the easiest thing to try since it's the most bug-free version in their eyes. However, if you upgrade to 1.6, you cannot go back to 1.4 (if that's a concern of yours).

I'm really new to this game..
I would like to avoid this geofencing stuff, at least to postpone it..
Here in Italy their nfz and maps are really not consistent with the real nfz, to abide to local laws.
I'll slowly update the app, and i'll stop when all my needs are satisfied (actually i need just 2.7k..)
If that will not be enough i'll update the firmware too.

P.S.: Generally speaking, i don't like to buy an item with specific features (like 2.7k video) and don't find in the package, or otherwise indicated, clear instructions on how to achieve what should be included, because is what they advertise...

 

[Kcam]

P.S.: Generally speaking, i don't like to buy an item with specific features (like 2.7k video) and don't find in the package, or otherwise indicated, clear instructions on how to achieve what should be included, because is what they advertise...

I think the idea of clear instructions from a company in China is a pipe dream. For a unit that is $1000 I expect much better customer service but all dji cares about is the margins. They sell tons of these so they really don't care how they work when you get it. China just pushes the pieces of sh#@ they built to service centres in the US for repair knowing we have no choice.

I'm sick of dji bullsh#@. I think I am selling and may scratch build something that actually works.

 

[Καλλιστώ]

I think the idea of clear instructions from a company in China is a pipe dream.

Ahahah, you're probably right.

 

[Καλλιστώ]

You definitely have 1.4 installed. You need to be running DJI GO 2.1 or higher though.

Yes sir, you were right.
Tried 2.1 and here it is 2.7k video.

P.S.:RC 1.4.30+ , reasons to/not to update?

 

[Dirty Bird]

If you are happy with the way she flies then I suggest you leave things right where they are. If you go to 1.5 you get the battery shutdown issue & 1.6 you get the Geofencing. The problem is you can't go back to 1.4 if you go to 1.6...at least not easily.

You should also disable Auto-updating of the app on your device.

Yes sir, you were right.
Tried 2.1 and here it is 2.7k video.

P.S.:RC 1.4.30+ , reasons to/not to update?

 

[John Locke]

Don't ever fly 1.5, it's the kiss of death. Don't do it. 1.4 or 1.6, those are safe to fly.


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[marzipana]

Don't ever fly 1.5, it's the kiss of death. Don't do it. 1.4 or 1.6, those are safe to fly.


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There seem to be too many GPS dropout issues with 1.6...


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[RedHotPoker]

Don't ever fly 1.5, it's the kiss of death. Don't do it. 1.4 or 1.6, those are safe to fly.


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Perhaps for some, but not for everyone of us. I have had wonderful flights and enjoyed all of the updates. So far never had a glitche problematic flight or any of the disasterous results that numerous others have lamented about.

Sorry that all Phantom 3 pilots haven't experienced what these birds were meant to accomplish, and supply. It's been absolutely great here. Couldn't be any happier with my initial investment towards all this fun. ;-)
Only ever lost my video connection a few times, but other than that, has been ultra-smooth sailing. I always hope, gee maybe this next firmware update will alleviate everyone's problemed Phantom, and they will finally experience these same utmost thrills, from their drone too. As of today, sadly that update hasn't arrived yet. Maybe soon?

RedHotPoker

 

[John Locke]

1.5

Perhaps for some, but not for everyone of us. I have had wonderful flights and enjoyed all of the updates. So far never had a glitche problematic flight or any of the disasterous results that numerous others have lamented about.

Sorry that all Phantom 3 pilots haven't experienced what these birds were meant to accomplish, and supply. It's been absolutely great here. Couldn't be any happier with my initial investment towards all this fun. ;-)
Only ever lost my video connection a few times, but other than that, has been ultra-smooth sailing. I always hope, gee maybe this next firmware update will alleviate everyone's problemed Phantom, and they will finally experience these same utmost thrills, from their drone too. As of today, sadly that update hasn't arrived yet. Maybe soon?

RedHotPoker

1.5 firmware reads the battery voltage wrong, lower than reality. At 3.0v on any cell the battery protection routine is triggered, sometimes shutting off all power. That's why birds have been falling from the sky, only on 1.5. That's why 1.5 was only out for a week or two when they replaced with 1.6. If you're flying 1.5, think of me when it falls from the sky. It's not like you weren't warned. This info came from DJI guys who were willing to talk about it at CES last weekend.

 

[RedHotPoker]

I have updated the morning of, with every update that has been released and never had a hiccup. ;-)

I am not afraid to fly my trouble free drone with any new firmware or Go app.

RedHotPoker

 

[DaGunn]

Don't ever fly 1.5, it's the kiss of death. Don't do it. 1.4 or 1.6, those are safe to fly.

John, are you referring to the public 1.5.30 or the SDK 1.5.11 on the phantom. Too many different version numbers to keep track of as to whats on your tablet, rc, bird, batteries. Thank you in advance for any clarification.

Dave

 

[John Locke]

The public 1.5.3

 

[John Locke]

I have updated the morning of, with every update that has been released and never had a hiccup. ;-)

I am not afraid to fly my trouble free drone with any new firmware or Go app.

RedHotPoker

It's possible to not have a problem if you start with a just charged battery and you don't go full throttle when the battery is less than 40%. If you're conservative it works, however there's a huge risk because nobody knows exactly where the limits as when battery protection kicks in, turning off all power, mid flight. Good luck if you ever fly 1.5.