To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade?

cieloskye · Feb 19, 2014

Just bought a phantom 2, and I've read differing opinions on software upgrades for the transmitter+phantom. Should I upgrade immediately or fly as shipped? Lmk what you think! Thanks!

mediaguru · Feb 19, 2014

Fly it and see if you like it. Then make decisions based on the performance and what you want out of it.

C-Mac13 · Feb 19, 2014

I updated all my firmware when I bought mine and have kept it update ever since as suggested by DJI and have had no issues.

rmklaw · Feb 19, 2014

I would not fly it without first doing ALL updates. Keep in mind that these updates fix KNOWN BUGS, and all updates work correctly if you follow the directions.

LuvMyTJ · Feb 19, 2014

He may be referring to this warning that Dronfly.com has on the P2 page...

ATTENTION PHANTOM 2 OWNERS: Upon receiving your Phantom 2, we do not immediately recommend upgrading via the Phantom 2 software unless absolutely necessary. Numerous customers have filed complaints to us about bugs following plugging their devices in. The software has now been updated, but without further review.

goldfishrock · Feb 20, 2014

I believe the current advice is to update ALL the firware APART from the Zenmuse.

Ravecreative · Feb 20, 2014

Just a bit of additional info on the tx firmware update (sorry if this has already been posted)

I have been struggling with the gimbal being too fast after the last gimbal update

I connected my transmitter up to the TX assistant and it said it had the latest firmware, so i did a X1 calibration and ever since the X1 has been uncontrollably fast
I was advising not to update this due to my experience.

Yesterday, i thought to hell with it and updated the transmitter firmware, even though it said it was on the latest version... I then did a X1 calibration again, and BOOOM - its all good - smooth pans like butter

So... run the firmware update, even if it doesnt need it - it makes all the difference