Got my 2nd battery today.

cardboard66 · Jan 20, 2017

Charged it, turned the controller on and the drone. Tried everyway I could think of to do a update with my Note 4 in it.
And it wouldn't show me that there was a update.
It was the 53ah Battery.

Xenomorph · Jan 20, 2017

Are you trying to update the battery? Batteries don't require updates. Just charge it up, plug it in and fly!

Kirby Johnson · Jan 20, 2017

Xenomorph said:
Are you trying to update the battery? Batteries don't require updates. Just charge it up, plug it in and fly!

HUH? When did that stop? My 3A would not even talk to me before the batteries were updated, as they are the "Intelligent" Flight battery

Gulfstream · Jan 20, 2017

Xenomorph said:
Are you trying to update the battery? Batteries don't require updates. Just charge it up, plug it in and fly!

In fact... some batteries DO require Firmware updates. I've had to perform it on two of my DJI OEM batteries purchased locally. Cardboard, make sure that you read the manual on how to do it correctly.

Xenomorph · Jan 20, 2017

So wait, P4 batteries require updates?? I just bought 2 additional batteries for my P4, charged them up and I was on my way. How would I know if the batteries needed an update?? I thought only the P4 craft/ controller need updates.

My mistake if I'm wrong on this.

Gulfstream · Jan 20, 2017

Xenomorph said:
So wait, P4 batteries require updates?? I just bought 2 additional batteries for my P4, charged them up and I was on my way. How would I know if the batteries needed an update?? I thought only the P4 craft/ controller need updates.

My mistake if I'm wrong on this.

All Intelligent Flight Batteries may "potentially" require a firmware update from time to time, just like the bird and controller. When you launch the DJI Go app, you'll be notified if it's needed.

Kirby Johnson · Jan 20, 2017

Oh, OK, Xeno probably bought his stuff all lately and everything was already up to date.

Whoa, I was corn-fused. Thanks G V.

Xenomorph · Jan 20, 2017

Kirby Johnson said:
Oh, OK, Xeno probably bought his stuff all lately and everything was already up to date.

Whoa, I was corn-fused. Thanks G V.

Yea sorry bout that. I did just buy all my stuff, including my P4 recently. I guess it's all up to date. Go to know though and sorry to derail the thread.

Kirby Johnson · Jan 20, 2017

It's all good brother.

ryantrax · Jan 20, 2017

Your new battery may have already had the latest firmware on it, as mentioned DJI Go will tell you if the firmware update is needed.

Loz · Jan 21, 2017

I'd add that the intelligent batteries being used are just that - there is a processor running firmware code to keep batteries safe, manage charging etc etc, from time to time DJI provides updates for this battery firmware.

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