I have M2P and M2Z with very old firmware - RID module or activate latest?

[pchaps]

My Mavic 2's have old firmware (perhaps 2020 year). I do some Part 107 work but also recreational. Getting back into it after some health setbacks.

It seems obvious to me to update firmware for RID inside the Mavic 2 -- but is there any advantage to keeping the oldest viable firmware and just adding a RID module? The expense of a module is not an issue.

 

[Cafguy]

If you are just the normal Drone pilot I would update the firmware You can get a module I suppose BUT If you are not using any "Hacks" then why spend the money, Just upgrade.

 

[mavic3usa]

Agreed get the update and if anything goes wrong, like the software hangs and the drone is bricked, maybe you can send it in and get another newer one.

 

[pchaps]

If you are just the normal Drone pilot I would update the firmware You can get a module I suppose BUT If you are not using any "Hacks" then why spend the money, Just upgrade.

Thanks that seems easiest. What are "hacks" for DJI?

 

[pchaps]

Agreed get the update and if anything goes wrong, like the software hangs and the drone is bricked, maybe you can send it in and get another newer one.

Thanks I updated my DJI Assistant 2 and did the firmware update for the M2 Zoom, and it was very picky about the USB-C cable as I did not get the original with the used drone. Only my latest Apple USB-C to C cable worked!

 

[pchaps]

Lesson learned: Why my Mavic 2 firmware update keeps failing? -- the cable! Must be a high-quality data cable like OG Apple USB-C to USB-C! Worked now!