Really need help with my DJI Mavic Mini

[hurst01]

Hi Everyone, new to the forum. I have a DJI Mavic Mini and have had for several years. It has never been flown. I have only one battery for it until recently when I purchased several more low cycle batteries from Flysafe. I was able to charge the battery the is with the drone but it doesn't last long so I purchased more along with new battery for the RC.
I can't get the newer batteries to come above two lights on the drone. Performing a search I find that each battery has to have a firmware update before it will charge. I tried charging all the newer batteries and after about 20 hours of charging I gave up. I tried downloading the DJI update V2.0 on my Mac but it won't work citing protection from Malware.
Anyway, the firmware keeps failing. Guess that is why I gave up on it years ago. I came very close to tossing it in the trash a while ago due to frustration. When something is this difficult it is no fun. If anyone can help I would most appreciate it. I want to fly this thing but don't understand why I am having trouble. It might even be because the batteries don't have enough charge, but how can I gt it to charge? I ordered a 3 port charger but reading the description it say it takes 270 minutes to even charge with it.

Thanks

 

[RodPad]

Welcome to the forum!

DJI MM1? You bought it new like in 2020?
Never have have flown it?
Have you ever charged the battery?
Have you ever powered it on?
Will power up at all?

Skip firmware, that is last thing you ever try!!

You will get good help here!
If another member sees an error in a post, they will professionally post there thought.

Skipping firmware for now?
If a member disagrees, it be very soon on this thread.

Rod ..