Smart Controller Firmware to Work With Mavic Air 2

[Robrink]

I’ve been tempted to do the same thing. It’s like you get the zoom for around $1000

I got tired of waiting for DJI and 'invested in' a Mavic 2 Zoom that I could fly right away with the Smart Controller I bought to use with the MA2. I'm sure FW will come eventually for the MA2/SC combo, but in the meantime I am loving the Zoom too...and I'm flying a lot more as all I do is switch on the SC and the drone and fly....no more cell phone in the MavMount holder and USB C cables. Game changer for me living in Vermont where there's a lake, mountain or incredible vista around seemingly every corner. Best yet, no one gives darn where you fly pretty much.

 

[mavicpro@2018]

I’ve been tempted to do the same thing. It’s like you get the zoom for around $1000

The question is if DJI has promised too much regarding the update of the Smart Controller, it does not look particularly promising?

 

[mavicpro@2018]

Positive message from Dji:

Thank you for contacting DJI Technical Support.

I'm happy to tell you that the Smart Remote will soon be compatible with Mavic Air 2. For further information, please follow the DJI website for updates.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to let us know.

Thank you for choosing DJI! Have a great day!

Viele Grüße / Best Regards,
Elizabeth Burke
Technical Support
DJI GmbH

 

[suade8880]

Positive message from Dji:

Thank you for contacting DJI Technical Support.

I'm happy to tell you that the Smart Remote will soon be compatible with Mavic Air 2. For further information, please follow the DJI website for updates.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to let us know.

Thank you for choosing DJI! Have a great day!

Viele Grüße / Best Regards,
Elizabeth Burke
Technical Support
DJI GmbH

Appreciate the update. Unfortunately, it still doesn’t change the fact that we are still waiting for something that could take days, weeks, or months. Would love to get some sort of timeframe.

 

[mavicpro@2018]

Appreciate the update. Unfortunately, it still doesn’t change the fact that we are still waiting for something that could take days, weeks, or months. Would love to get some sort of timeframe.

It depends on how you define soon. Soon should not be far in the future

 

[suade8880]

It depends on how you define soon. Soon should not be far in the future

Keeping my hopes up. At the very least it is a lot more promising to be very soon versus “sorry, we have no information on it right now”.?

 

[mavicpro@2018]

Keeping my hopes up. At the very least it is a lot more promising to be very soon versus “sorry, we have no information on it right now”.?

Absolutely?

 

[mavicpro@2018]

Absolutely?

I think we will get the update in August. MA2 + SC will be a perfect combination. ?

 

[zeusfl]

I am waiting to see if is compatible to buy both units.

 

[joe8012]

Wonder if SC will work with my Eachine EV200d goggles via the hdmi ports? I guess I can buy a SC and return it if it does not work.

 

[russellg]

I took a chance, and ordered smart controller and MA2. I know support for this is promised to be forthcoming, anyway. Ordered smart controller from Amazon 5/6, fulfilled by VancityUAV, It arrives Thursday 5/14. I ordered MA2 directly from DJI 5/2, it arrives Friday 5/15. Should be a fun weekend coming up!

I have seen other posts saying it is possible to download FLY Android APK (i.e. not via Google app store) to Windows. It is one of the links on the download page. And then it is supposed to be possible to install the APK file on the Smart Controller. No other details given. If true, that would mean it requires a back way to get FLY on the SC. But of course FLY is required for MA2. It is my understanding the GO 4 app already on the controller has been OPTIMIZED for the SC. Purely theory of mine, but my guess is FLY is not yet fully optimized for SC (hence the future release), but may work? I will know soon.

Has anyone else installed FLY on SC?

I did the same as you in June and I am patiently waiting for the update.

 

[robinbanks]

And here we are, 1st week of Sept. and still no update

 

[mavicpro@2018]

And here we are, 1st week of Sept. and still no update

Yes, in the worst case, the update will not come until the launch of mavic 3?

 

[Colin_Peachey]

sent this a few days ago:
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Chewstoke

2020年9月10日 GMT+80:08

I was just about to order the smart controller, but its not compatible with mavic air 2. Will there be an update to make it work ?
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got this reply:

Mae （DJI Support） 2020年9月11日 GMT+81:07 Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting DJI Technical Support. I hope that by receiving my message you are doing well. We truly appreciate you showing interest in buying the DJI Smart Controller. We understand you would like to know if there will be an update that will happen on it for it to work with the Mavic Air 2. Kindly allow me to assist you with your concern. With much regret, we do not have information yet if the DJI Smart controller will support the Mavic Air 2 in the near future. I'm very sorry. We would appreciate it if you can stay tuned to the latest news and events by subscribing to DJI official website at www.dji.com or following us on social media: Facebook: Security Check Required Twitter: https://twitter.com/djiglobal YouTube: DJI Also, you can check some news on this link: What’s New – DJI News, New Products, Reviews, and Stories – DJI. We're hoping for your kind understanding. Should you have further inquiries on this matter, please feel free to let me know. I'll do my best to help. I hope you and your family are staying healthy considering the current pandemic gripping the world. Stay out of harm's way. Thank you for choosing DJI products. Have a nice day and take care! Best Regards, Mae DJI Technical Support Website: DJI Support – Here for You – DJI Youtube: DJI Support

 

[Robrink]

I got a reply from chat over a month ago that said something like:

"rest assured it is my pleasure to let you know the update for the smart controller for Mavic Air II will be out very soon."

 

[Colin_Peachey]

I got a reply from chat over a month ago that said something like:

"rest assured it is my pleasure to let you know the update for the smart controller for Mavic Air II will be out very soon."

yes,, now its With much regret, we do not have information yet if the DJI Smart controller will support the Mavic Air 2

 

[Robrink]

yes,, now its With much regret, we do not have information yet if the DJI Smart controller will support the Mavic Air 2

Actually they added "in the near future". So it sounds like they will eventually support it. Lol...

 

[mavicpro@2018]

Actually they added "in the near future". So it sounds like they will eventually support it. Lol...

They can not take it back, they have promised that the update will come!

 

[anon67]

Maybe they just wanted to get their SC numbers up, with no intention. The SDK is suppose to release this month, but since they have already pushed back a big press conference to next month who knows.

 

[Tomcat16]

I understand DJI has committed to updating the Smart Controller to support the Mavic Air 2....Anyone else looking forward to using them together? I guess I'll have to try and get my Samsung Note 9 into the new springy phone holder on top of the new controller until they update the Smart Controller. Hope it fits in its cae.

I have the Note 10+ and it works great!