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Frosty Of The North

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I recall seeing some discussion about a few problems with the latest firmware. That leaves me wondering if it's safe to update. How many of you are running the latest firmware?

Does DJI maintain release notes for each firmware release? A Google search is bringing up hit-or-miss results, rather than a list of each release with pertinent notes.
 
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I've installed it and have run into no problems.

DJI's firmware and software release notes are famously and consistently brief and vague.
The more those restrictive No Fly Zones proliferate the more cheerful and optimistic each successive DJI firmware release note sounds. If it ain't broke, I prefer not to "fix" it
 
Having worked with computers and similar devices since the 1970's I make it a practice to wait 30 days before installing a released version of the firmware. Engineers make mistakes and few companies do any amount of quality control (Microsoft eliminated its Windows QA group entirely).

Often a patch is released to fix bugs in a prior general release. Seldom is there a risk in delaying the installation of a general code release.
 
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Having worked with computers and similar devices since the 1970's I make it a practice to wait 30 days before installing a released version of the firmware. Engineers make mistakes and few companies do any amount of quality control (Microsoft eliminated its Windows QA group entirely).

Often a patch is released to fix bugs in a prior general release. Seldom is there a risk in delaying the installation of a general code release.
An excellent approach! Totally agree with your sentiments.
 
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The more those restrictive No Fly Zones proliferate the more cheerful and optimistic each successive DJI firmware release note sounds. If it ain't broke, I prefer not to "fix" it

Reminder that geo restrictions are not specified in the firmware, so there's no risk updating the firmware will cause new places to be restricted.

Restricted airspace is specified in the FlySafe database, which is downloaded to both the drone and the RC, and updates MUCH more often than the firmware.
 
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Having worked with computers and similar devices since the 1970's I make it a practice to wait 30 days before installing a released version of the firmware. Engineers make mistakes and few companies do any amount of quality control (Microsoft eliminated its Windows QA group entirely).

Just checked with a friend in MS R&D. This is a bit misleading.

MS has not eliminated or cut back on QA activities. Rather, as part of an effort to reduce middle-management bloat (a trend in tech right now), the separate QA depth in R&D has been eliminated (along with the managers), and moved directly into the development teams.

Regression tests are still being run against builds, and bugs being found and fixed.
 
The more those restrictive No Fly Zones proliferate the more cheerful and optimistic each successive DJI firmware release note sounds. If it ain't broke, I prefer not to "fix" it
The new (UK) CAA Drone Code will remove that option by requiring all operators to keep drone firmware and software up to date. But I guess that will be enforced by a firmware update which will prevent take-off until FW is updated so you may never see that if you never update. But then you run the risk of being fined if your drone should ever be examined by police.
 
The new (UK) CAA Drone Code will remove that option by requiring all operators to keep drone firmware and software up to date. But I guess that will be enforced by a firmware update which will prevent take-off until FW is updated so you may never see that if you never update. But then you run the risk of being fined if your drone should ever be examined by police.

@Conservative Nihilist lives in some hut on stilts in a Malysian swamp that is only accessible via airboat during high tide. So I don't think the UK rules will be of concern.

Just poking fun at ya, @Conservative Nihilist, although reading your posts I don't think I'm that far off 😁😁😁
 
Having worked with computers and similar devices since the 1970's I make it a practice to wait 30 days before installing a released version of the firmware. Engineers make mistakes and few companies do any amount of quality control (Microsoft eliminated its Windows QA group entirely).

Often a patch is released to fix bugs in a prior general release. Seldom is there a risk in delaying the installation of a general code release.
Yep. I worked in IT for many years. I prefer letting early adopters work out potential bugs with new releases.

In this case, I wanted to see if I was missing out on new features but the release notes are laconic so I'll stick with the current firmware.
 
The new (UK) CAA Drone Code will remove that option by requiring all operators to keep drone firmware and software up to date. But I guess that will be enforced by a firmware update which will prevent take-off until FW is updated so you may never see that if you never update. But then you run the risk of being fined if your drone should ever be examined by police.
Interesting. That puts extra onus on manufacturers like DJI to get things right.
 

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