Should I update Smart Controller

DBT_Drone · Apr 20, 2021

It looks like I got a notification of a new update for the Smart Controller to give capability to fly the new A2S. I have no plans now or in the immediate future to purchase a A2S, I'm happy with my Mavic 2 Pro. Should I skip this update? I don't want a software update that might screw up what is currently working for me and my M2P. Thanks!

Barbara · Apr 20, 2021

I hear you, I hate software that keeps fixing what ain't broke. (I was happy with Windows XP) Unfortunately you don't know what else they sneak into updates. At some point you will likely be forced to update whether you want to or not.

ChancBen · Apr 20, 2021

DBT_Drone said:
It looks like I got a notification of a new update for the Smart Controller to give capability to fly the new A2S. I have no plans now or in the immediate future to purchase a A2S, I'm happy with my Mavic 2 Pro. Should I skip this update? I don't want a software update that might screw up what is currently working for me and my M2P. Thanks!

I just updated it and tried synching it to my new A2s. No luck syncing. Tried everything. Ugghhhh

ChancBen · Apr 20, 2021

DBT_Drone said:
It looks like I got a notification of a new update for the Smart Controller to give capability to fly the new A2S. I have no plans now or in the immediate future to purchase a A2S, I'm happy with my Mavic 2 Pro. Should I skip this update? I don't want a software update that might screw up what is currently working for me and my M2P. Thanks!

I just updated my dji smart controller. Now my new A2s won't sync to the controller at all. Stick in paring mode. Any ideas?

Electromen · Apr 20, 2021

ChancBen said:
I just updated it and tried synching it to my new A2s. No luck syncing. Tried everything. Ugghhhh

Sync with the supplied controller first. It will go through firmware & Fly updates. After it's done them sync with SC should work. You'll also need to Bind to SC.

DBT_Drone · Apr 20, 2021

Barbara said:
I hear you, I hate software that keeps fixing what ain't broke. (I was happy with Windows XP) Unfortunately you don't know what else they sneak into updates. At some point you will likely be forced to update whether you want to or not.

Yeah, that's my fear........new update for a drone I don't have messing up my working fine M2P. Thanks for your thoughts.

maggior · Apr 20, 2021

I went through some pain getting my MA2 and smart controller to work well with each other so I am in no hurry to update. I will wait until I see some success stories or a compelling reason to update. Right now...everything just works!

KirkVoclain · Apr 21, 2021

DBT_Drone said:
Yeah, that's my fear........new update for a drone I don't have messing up my working fine M2P. Thanks for your thoughts.

I just updated last night and NOW, my MP2 is working better than it was before....I had some crazy stuff happening.....but this update fixed it.......so I would say do the UPDATE........plus, I notice there is a few new things that were not there before.....all is working great.

Pinke · Apr 21, 2021

I was having problems with my SC/MA2 combination, the map was very laggy and jerky. The latest update installed without issues and the map works fine now. I would recommend the update.

Jriley · Apr 21, 2021

I used DJI Assistant on my Mac and hookup my Smart Controller to the Mac, downloaded the update straight. No problems... went outside and flew my MA2.

DBT_Drone · Apr 21, 2021

Pinke said:
I was having problems with my SC/MA2 combination, the map was very laggy and jerky. The latest update installed without issues and the map works fine now. I would recommend the update.

I have a Mavic 2 Pro.....not a Air 2. I was asking if the new update is creating issues for the Mavic 2 Pro. My Mavic 2 Pro is operating fine. More worried if the new update for another drone will effect mine.

maggior · Apr 21, 2021

Since you guys updated and didn't have any trouble I decided to give it a go. The update loaded and I took it out for a quick up and down since it's really windy here. I tethered it to my phone and sent it up over 30 m. All good and they seem to have fixed the but that forced me to disable WiFi on the SC whenever I flew otherwise I was limited to 30m up and 50m out.

This weekend hopefully I'll have nice enough weather to go out and fly for real.

Pinke · Apr 21, 2021

DBT_Drone said:
I have a Mavic 2 Pro.....not a Air 2. I was asking if the new update is creating issues for the Mavic 2 Pro. My Mavic 2 Pro is operating fine. More worried if the new update for another drone will effect mine.

Good point, but since the thread title did not specify which aircraft, it would therefore attract all SC owners, I thought my experience would be useful to MA2 owners who may have been worried about the update. Sorry for the inconvenience of my comment no applying to you specifically.

DBT_Drone · Apr 21, 2021

Pinke said:
Good point, but since the thread title did not specify which aircraft, it would therefore attract all SC owners, I thought my experience would be useful to MA2 owners who may have been worried about the update. Sorry for the inconvenience of my comment no applying to you specifically.

No problem, Pinke. I should have clarified my question better. I'm pretty new to flying drones so I ask some silly questions sometimes, but people here are really helpful. Happy flying!!!

Spikemixture · Jun 30, 2021

Maybe it comes under "old School" but I update EVERYTHING when any update becomes available.
Windows, drones, NAS, software, hardware - anything with a chip I'm in....

Over the years it would be hundreds!
Yes a few have not gone smoothly (and were fixed).
But my thinking is what would happen if I DON'T update!

JMO Thumbswayup

V2Rotate · Aug 15, 2021

Spikemixture said:
Maybe it comes under "old School" but I update EVERYTHING when any update becomes available.
Windows, drones, NAS, software, hardware - anything with a chip I'm in....

Over the years it would be hundreds!
Yes a few have not gone smoothly (and were fixed).
But my thinking is what would happen if I DON'T update!

JMO

i tend to agree. That said, I tend to wait a couple of weeks and let the Beta testers have a go first !

iglou7 · Oct 11, 2021

Electromen said:
Sync with the supplied controller first. It will go through firmware & Fly updates. After it's done them sync with SC should work. You'll also need to Bind to SC.

same problem here and i have no other controller then the smart one, Even after a factory reset no linking to the a2s any more