Smart controller

[Lionfish]

Howdy.,

How long should I leave the s controller to check for updates ? .
Mine has been going about three hours .
Should I let it going , or ???.
My internet speed is around 15 to 20 mbps if that’s any help.
Thanks in advance for any info you can give me .

Just remember , don’t fly high ! .

 

[Thomas B]

On my Gigabit connection nothing for the drone or accessories ever took longer than 6-10 min. FWIW

 

[Lionfish]

Do you think I should stop and restart the search , or is there anything else I can try .

 

[LoganAir]

I went out in the front yard to fly last weekend and my SC showed that an update was ready (V 01.00.0700), so I went ahead and let it do its thing via WiFi. Within 15 minutes it was fully updated (using the home internet connection of 12 Mbps) and after I verified all my settings were correct, logged around an hour of flying with no problems. DJI Go 4 updated the next day with no difficulties either (V 4.3.36). Fingers crossed it continues without gremlins...

 

[LoganAir]

Some folks that initially had problems claimed that after clearing the onboard cache and freeing storage space/memory, the SC had no problems updating. They also ejected their SD cards. I think if you read way down in the release notes for the previous versions, DJI explained in full that there has to be sufficient storage on the internal drive. I haven't had any problems to date, but exclusively use my storage card for all videos and images. I left my card in during the update and did not have any problems.

 

[Teck]

Lionfish,
I also got problem updating my SC. It stuck at 0% in updating process.
Last night I was able to update via DJI assistant 2.
I follow the steps in my attached. Hope it works for you.

 

[Lionfish]

I should also add , it’s brand new out the box today .
Unfortunately I don’t have a computer only iPad .
I think I’ll go ahead and hit the off button and try again.
I would have thought that a search for updates shouldn’t take 4 hrs .

 

[Teck]

Perhaps u want to update apps DJI go 4 version first on your new SC.

See youtube link

Then try again to update SC firmware.

 

[Teck]

Update to DJI GO4 : 4.3.32

 

[Lionfish]

Well thanks everyone for all your help .
I think I had a bug , not a virus but a bug .
I hit the off button and put it back on and everything just loaded in no time , so I’m good now .
The info in this controller is amazing, I wasn’t expecting so much .
So far the unit is really nice in my hands , all the buttons, joy sticks are all within reach , the screen is super clear .
A nice unit altogether.
Thanks again for the assistance.

 

[Ridera]

I should also add , it’s brand new out the box today .
Unfortunately I don’t have a computer only iPad .
I think I’ll go ahead and hit the off button and try again.
I would have thought that a search for updates shouldn’t take 4 hrs .

I suggest your iPad is probably considerably faster. Try it....

 

[AJonesy]

Hi, new to the Mavic, old school with 3d Helicopters and home made drones, I must have spent 90% of my time messing around instead of using it for good photography plus all the other hassle including annoying her indoors. To the point, loving the Mavic 2 Pro and the Smart Controller, my only reservation is lack of strap for safety, wouldn't like to drop it!
Don't have a 3d printer but had some stock DIY aluminium L section. A saw, file, 600 grit wet and dry paper and 2 standard M4 allen bolts and 2 hours had it solved
Other consideration was wear around the strap hook hole, epoxied a M5 inner SS washer underneath where the hole is.

 

[raven swe]

or this for better balance

MAVIC Smart Remote

Jetzt auch für alle Mavic DJI Fernbedienungen

roboterwerk.de

 

[Ken.]

or this for better balance

MAVIC Smart Remote

Jetzt auch für alle Mavic DJI Fernbedienungen

roboterwerk.de

I would like to purchase one of theses, but their web site is in German only. Any suggestions?

Ken
SW PA

 

[ff22]

Hi, new to the Mavic, old school with 3d Helicopters and home made drones, I must have spent 90% of my time messing around instead of using it for good photography plus all the other hassle including annoying her indoors. To the point, loving the Mavic 2 Pro and the Smart Controller, my only reservation is lack of strap for safety, wouldn't like to drop it!
Don't have a 3d printer but had some stock DIY aluminium L section. A saw, file, 600 grit wet and dry paper and 2 standard M4 allen bolts and 2 hours had it solved
Other consideration was wear around the strap hook hole, epoxied a M5 inner SS washer underneath where the hole is.
View attachment 103062

Some of us prefer two points of attachment. That way, if you bend/lean over the screen does not pivot but just hangs straight down.

 

[ff22]

I would like to purchase one of theses, but their web site is in German only. Any suggestions?

Ken
SW PA

I found them on US Amazon site but there are some complaints about it interfering with touch controls on the edge of the screen.

Amazon.com: Roboterwerk Shoulder Strap with Horizontal Suspension, Accessories for DJI Smart Controller (Mavic): Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Roboterwerk Shoulder Strap with Horizontal Suspension, Accessories for DJI Smart Controller (Mavic): Toys & Games

www.amazon.com

 

[raven swe]

no problem with mine, maybe I just got small fingers

 

[Ken.]

I found them on US Amazon site but there are some complaints about it interfering with touch controls on the edge of the screen.

Amazon.com: Roboterwerk Shoulder Strap with Horizontal Suspension, Accessories for DJI Smart Controller (Mavic): Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Roboterwerk Shoulder Strap with Horizontal Suspension, Accessories for DJI Smart Controller (Mavic): Toys & Games

www.amazon.com

Thanks for the link. Some minor adjustment solves the problem. The bending should be accomplished with the mount removed from the SC.

Ken
SW PA