Updating the Firmware on DJI Phantom P3 Advanced & Pro. How to Avoid Problems

[@John-of5sh]

A MILLION THANK YOU'S, SIR!!! I have spent a week trying to get my Phantom up and running. Any and every different attempt to update using the SD card and reader failed. I find your page, hook the Phantom directly to the PC as instructed, run through your easy to follow instructions, and like magic everything works now!! I was so frustrated I was ready to give up, I was trying to figure out the best place to ship it off to and have it "repaired"! Just pure dumb luck I found your answer to all problems. Not sure if DJI is paying you for posting this, but if not they should be. If anyone from DJI reads this , GIVE THIS MAN A BIG RAISE!!!

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+John Archer Glad it helped for you. DJI dont support me in any way unfortunately. I do the videos to help my customers with common issues.

[@John-of5sh]

+Marionville Multirotors That's just wrong! I would wager you have saved DJI a ton of money with your brilliant, easy to follow video's. It would be interesting to know just how many people you have saved from sending there Quads in for unneeded repairs or updating. Were I not on the wrong side of the "pond" I would be a loyal customer. The best I can offer is you have a loyal friend in the USA. I will make sure to share your information with as many owners as I can and hope that someone from DJI is made aware of your contributions.

[@kalidilerious]

All the other videos I've watched require an SD card reader. I almost made an extra trip to the store just to get one. Thanks for saving me $$$ and some time, best vid!!!!

[@passivlyassertive9696]

I really appreciate it man, thanks for being the only guy who evidently doesnt use an sd card reader!

[@SpectreAirsoftMedia]

I bought my P3S from you last week - this firmware update looks far easier than the Standard version! I kept having issues updating mines, but found that it was purely because I was too close to my router etc. DJI Go app wouldn't connect to my IPhone 6 (Would either not see the wifi connection or simply would not connect!) After moving away from my computer/ router etc - it upgraded no problem! Interference is real, the cake is not a lie! Rossco PS - Those who are using a mac to update their Phantom Advance and Pro, need to use Disk Utility to format their SD card to MS-DOS (FAT) Hope this helps!

[@NumanSyed]

It's an absolute tip that I was looking for to update my Phantom properly. Thanks for a brilliant video!

[@chrispearl1473]

Man.... What a mindblower. This whole time I have been so frustrated. Thanks for breaking this down for everyone. I hope to be able to fly it soon then. EXCELLENT! Thanks again!

[@roberthunter9676]

Totally agree with everyone. Your simplistic video is excellent. So many erros derive from using SD cards and their holders. Your video makes everything clearer to understand. If people realised how complicated these drones are, I don't think they would buy them. I certainly wouldn't have.

[@brido8312]

Thank you. I was wondering what that little cord was in the box. I was just about to go buy a usb-sd reader but not I don't have too. Thanks again.

[@joecool7t7]

I watched 6 other videos even DJI but the way you do it is the easiest and easy to understand. For some reason I couldn't find the download link on their site no matter where I looked.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

It's updated the product page under the download tab.

[@oscarparker330]

Great video very easy to understand. I have constantly tried to download the firmware directly to the sd card and it has always failed.

[@jman382us]

Thanks very much for this video.Only option that worked for my new DJI 3Advanced

[@Ter1000zx10r]

Thanks a lot Rick the video really helped me out. Updated my phantom three with ease once I deleted the ghost file.

[@MrPetercooknh]

Video still relevant today... watched a few others and this was first to get me squared away... also... when the 4 beep tone changes you will notice the little light that was flashing red and green alternately will have gone to just green when it's done. thanks for this video... i'm 57 and still feel like some of this technology is beyond me... Still can't set clock on micro-wave! lol... j/k

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Lady Dog and Me glad your embracing this new technology.

[@newjerseycop]

Thank you for showing me how to use the usb wire to update versus using an adapter and the micro card....it's much easier. But during your demonstration you never say to turn off the controller or drone.....but you then say to turn the unit back on, when you never said to turn it off. Now.....do I attach the controller into my ipad to check it for the app updates??

[@GotFreight]

I found your video to be very helpful. Thank you from Alaska.

[@aldinopiasi3608]

Thanks man for a very important video on how to update the Phantom 3 adv/pro without a card reader

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Aldino Piasi glad it was of help still. It’s an old video.

[@ZenonZolek]

Thank you, after watching a few You Tube videos you have made this very clear

[@ellaskins]

thanks for the video

[@nicolettalandsurveyors5095]

I have heard of the flight control app refered to as the DJI Go app, and also the DJI Pilot app. Are these two one in the same?

[@randyboy50]

For the April 2016 Phantom 3 Advanced firmware update I tried your method which worked flawlessly with the quadcopter but not at all for the controller. After starting up the controller with my ipad mini 2 reconnected the DJI app prompted me for the firmware update which downloaded and completed successfully with the ipad.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

For firmware updates on the controller from 1.4 onwards it updates through the app.

[@OldDadProductions]

Thanks a heap for your helpful vids. :-) On the DJI site they seem to have a few different firmwares for the Advanced. Would I need to download and update them in order, or just update with the latest version to cover everything?

[@rustyquad513]

Davilia7 .>...I can sure use an answer to that question myself......

[@MRLAWBREAKER1]

Do you not have to put the same firmware in all your batteries as well,i seen another video where this was done?. This is a much easyier way of doing it than using the sd card.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Yes update all your batteries in turn.

[@MRLAWBREAKER1]

Thank you.

[@nicolettalandsurveyors5095]

I have heard of the flight control app refered to as the DJI Go app, and also the DJI Pilot app. Are rhrse two one in the same?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

The Pilot App was the older version. You now use the Go app.

[@Kfmediagroup]

just updated with this video and everything went exactly as it should have, even took the same amount of time as yours did in the video, but when i took the sd card out of the remote and put it back in the computer to check the update there is no txt file... there was a txt file that said success when i did the drone first, but no txt file after updating the remote, but ti turned green after the blue and stopped beeping and did everything yours did?

[@omarlava1600]

thank you so much I spent days finding a video

[@shubbymanila]

Hi Rick... very useful video but when I connected my brand new Professional to my PC using the white cable, although Windows 10 made the usual 'found a device' noise, nothing popped up on screen and I couldn't find the Phantom anywhere on my PC, which, after enjoying your tutorial and looking forward to doing my firmware update the non-SD card way, was a tad frustrating. I've now done it successfully using the SD card method but that seems so much more of a faff than yours. Any ideas why I couldn't locate the Phantom...? Many thanks...

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

That is odd. I use win 10 in store and works fine. May just be s bug.

[@jeagle215]

Massive help thanks a lot.You'd think DJI would actually have something this detailed but nope.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

They don't tend to bother.

[@nicolettalandsurveyors5095]

I have heard of the flight control app refered to as the DJI GO app, and the DJI pilot app. Are these two one in the same, or are they two different applications?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+Nicoletta Land Surveyors The correct App you should use is the DJI Go app.

[@sixfoursoul2538]

This would have been great, how my phantom wont read as an external hard drive I have tried several cables. ( thats not the issue ) and everything else reads just fine. So going to plan b whatever that is

[@libertyquest]

great vid first time p3a pilot updating as i a type

[@havocmwf]

I was unable to update using a USB and did it by using the RC update method no problem.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Only the craft updates through the USB now. Controller through the app.

[@EireialCreations]

Hahaha what happened at the end when you swore.? That was hilarious. Great video by the way, thanks.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

I was hoping no one saw that. I never noticed till the video uploaded.

[@HayabusaGSXR-cv6ig]

Yes I went back to listen & he did that's funny some one probably wanted him lol but the guy does great video with clear instructions

[@kalelissuperman]

great video i followed all the instructions, but every attempt i have made to up date the firmware has failed. my applications that an up date is required. This is frustrating. any way can help? thanks!

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+Marcos Enrique II Ruiz Rivero (Aviel is Superguide) Format your sd card and try agian.

[@kalelissuperman]

+Marionville Multirotors I just did it again, and in less than a minute what i get this long DDDDDDDDDDDDDD and red light. I don't know what else to do?????????? pls help!

[@kalelissuperman]

+Marionville Multirotors this si the last up date i did Phantom 3 Professional Firmware v1.5.0030 before that it was working fine but i was force to up date and ever since nothing...

[@TheUofAfan]

Are they going to start offering a backpack with the Phantom 3 pro with extra battery bundle for the same price? Or will they charge more?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Yes there is a bundle with back pack and vectors battery but it does cost more.

[@TheUofAfan]

Thanks. Are you seeing a lot of people having issues with the new 1.2.6 ?

[@av8rcaptmd11]

My firmware updated on my P3A perfectly but it keeps saying the RC needs to be updated and to update firmware. I have tried as instructed but it will not update.

[@kurtpeats4611]

Thanks Rick. Very helpful.

[@fin0328]

Hi did you update the P3 with the RC on? I see you have green flashing lights.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

You only need the controller on when your updating the controller.

[@BradSol-c7f]

Hi - hoping you can help. I have a Phantom 3 Advanced drone and need to get a copy of the software update. DJI are not supporting this model any longer. Any idea where I would be able to download a copy of the updated firmware and my drone is not not working

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

@@BradSol-c7f I’d try forum groups and see if any one uploaded a copy.

[@BeeStingerRMH]

Hello, I havent updated my phantom 3 in 4 years.. Ive been really busy working inside the hospital. Whats the best way for me to do this so I dont mess up my firmware?

[@dannybeekeeper5990]

Yes I've already done all these reset methods and still nothing changes

[@FusionMusicMan]

Only vid that helped, thank you, ya deserve this like :)

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Thank you.

[@davidrofa4875]

Hi. Do u leave the sd card in it while updating

[@jeffd.7618]

I just got mine today, should they come with most recent update and if not do I have to upload all three updates or just the latest one?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

They usually require an update.

[@jeffd.7618]

The DJI website shows 3 updates for the Phantom 3 pro., do I need all three or just the newest one.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+Jeff D. You can jump to the latest

[@lindachiquilla3]

thank you it took me 3 hour to do it , but i dit it .. thankyouuu!!

[@TamaquaareaWebsite]

Important. I troubleshooted for about 2 hours because my android devices with DJI Go app didn't recognize the controller? I turned on USB debugging and tried numerous micro usb cables. I think the cables (4 of them) were just crap. I eventually found one that worked. Who would have thought USB cables would give this issue. Working now on both my mobile devices.

[@naveedch5217]

hi .how can tel me that why my phantom 3 4k remot power is not work

[@lucas503es7]

Hello I can used this process for a phantom 3 advanced too ? Because I just updated and and I lost the signal from my remote control.i did the first process but dont work . Thank u for your video and plz if u can answer my question I’ll appreciate

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Watch me If you can lol yes this is for Advance and Pro versions.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Watch me If you can lol you’ll need to update your controller to. This is done via the app.

[@lucas503es7]

Marionville Multirotors I did and the light is gree but the drone light is green and red

[@lucas503es7]

Thank you for answering my question

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

It may need reconnected. Under the controller menus in the app there is a Link Rx button. Press this and then on the drone on the side there is a red flashing light and a button inside a hole. Push this to remind.

[@tomstrb]

I tried to update like you showed..but when I plug in the micro USB in the gimbal the USB can't find a driver...how do you get the driver?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

It should install automatically.

[@chrispearl1473]

I can't get my radio to recognize that I have the USB with the .bin file hooked into it OR that it's hooked to my Phantom 3 Pro... The radio just sits there and nothing changes. No lights doing anything, no noise.. Is there anything I can do to fix this? My Phantom updated just fine. Chris

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

From firmware 1.3 onwards the controller is updated through the app. If it doesn't say it needs one then the update is for craft only.

[@edhaselrick1762]

I purchased extra batteries, do I need to do this for each battery?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Fit each battery in turn and they will update.

[@deathski2]

Thank you for the video. Much appreciated

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Glad it helped.

[@Elmercuaton]

i broke my phantom 3 pro. and i sent back to china for fixing and just arrived last night after 2 mos. of waiting. then lastnight i tried to fly but need upgrade this morning i tried to upgrade the remote control because that's what appear in the lcd but it doesn't work the upgrading what i do is i just link the RC to my remote and it works i dont know why i think this is only temporary but i did fly.

[@user-pb2yk5tx5u]

I tried to read through most of the comments to see if there was a solution but I couldn't find one. My brother gifted me his used P3P and I have tried to update the firmware as shown in your video but with no success. I downloaded the latest firmware to my macbook desk top and unzipped the file then plugged in the craft with the micro usb cable with the micro SD card inserted. I dragged the unzipped (or so i think) file to the root file of the SD card. I ejected the File from my macbook, unplugged the craft from the usb and restarted the craft. NOTHING HAPPENED. I plugged the craft back up to check for the text file and there is nothing there...please help what am I doing wrong. Ive watched about 100 videos and nothing seems to help

[@Hardballleather]

How do you remove the old firmware from the RC? Does any old firmware stay on the aircraft if you format the sd card while it is out of the aircraft?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Check out my other videos and you will see on on rolling back the firmware on the RC.

[@BWWGL9]

This is Dec 2016, can we still Update Frame ware.... using this same procedure?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

BWWGL9 the craft updates in the same way but the controller updates through the app.

[@jikeistucker276]

@@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors how do you update it in the app

[@dannybeekeeper5990]

hi rick,,i did what showed in this video and something went wrong...the aircraft did exactly as you described but the remote controller did nothing,,,now I have a red/green flashing light on the rc and cant get into the app,,its stuck on the ,,how to connect ,,page,,,help

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

danny buckfast the controller should update through the app now.

[@dannybeekeeper5990]

Afraid not.. Can't get into the app, it's only get to the.... How to connect... Page. I press and hold the 3 lines at the top left of that page and there is nothing in the firmware box. It's says.. No firmware to upgrade... Wish I hadn't done this firmware downlod

[@dannybeekeeper5990]

Top right I ment

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

danny buckfast to reset your controller hold the C1,C2, left shutter button and push in right roller wheel. Hold all these in and turn the controller on.

[@lucas503es7]

hello whats the web that you used for the donwlod dji

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Watch me If you can lol it was the product page on the DJI website but I’m not sure if it’s there now.

[@artsta8089]

hi there, ive p3advenced hawe an issue with the update: i got the update on the controller, then on the aircraft done. after a while, i got the message that the controller have to be update again, done it, then it asked me to update the copter again and so on and so on....., at the moment the copter sims to be fine but the controller needs an update agin ! how can i fix it??? please help, thx

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

If you close down your app completely and then open it. That should clear the message.

[@tommyfrank6872]

Firmware Failure Message: Trying to update firmware [P3S_FW_V01.03.0020 ] on the unit that I received yesterday [8/19/15]. Front 2 LEDs - solid red Rear LEDs - blinking yellow [fast] LED on camera gimbal - no color - flashing or otherwise. Everything done by the book - video online & manual ... i.e. batteries charged fully, etc. Any Ideas or help would be great!

[@jonguarnery3677]

+Tommy Frank Did you ever get this fixed? Same issue here - just curious.

[@mexicodjipuebla3124]

Should I re-format the sd card after updating?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

MEXICO DJI PUEBLA yes reformat after updating. Make sure you do all your batteries.

[@mexicodjipuebla3124]

Thank you!

[@Elmercuaton]

i tried your idea man but it doesn't work i reformat the micro Sd again still doesn't work how to do any help pls. much appreciated.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

This method only works on the craft and not the controller which now updates through the app.

[@Elmercuaton]

yah i know but still doesn't work i tried many times i don't know happen but still i can fly i'm just afraid maybe i will lost the signal while flying. just arrived my drone yesterday from china for fixing and i don't to break this again.

[@mjpicard00]

Much appreciate your video.

[@t-mac6061]

is this necessary for a new phantom? In short what does the update actually do?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Ideally you want to be upto date but it doesn't have to be the first thing you do.

[@billyblonko1]

so do I have to do the firmware update process twice if I have 2 batteries

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Once you are finished with the craft update just change the battery and it will update to. Only takes a few seconds.

[@billyblonko1]

Cheers bud much appreciated 👍💯

[@bmbr31927]

You forgot to mention about deleting .bin file after update completed.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Yes that's correct but remember to install each battery in turn to update batteries if required.

[@bmbr31927]

+Marionville Multirotors Thanks for the quick reply. Im going to use this method all the time from now on.. Thanks.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+Bristol Guy just remember to update through the app for controller updates.

[@thehd3622]

Hi my phantom advance yellow light is flashing and the rc is connected but i can't controll gimbel or trottle, and the status is No Signal :(

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Have you updated the firmware recently.

[@thehd3622]

What firmware?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+TheHD 36 1.8

[@thehd3622]

No haven't, I haven't use my drone, I have only used 7 times, Soo if i update Firmware 1,8 will it work? :)

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+TheHD 36 worth trying to see if it helps. Also worth re linking the controller.

[@dzodzo2709]

Thanks

[@diegocovantes]

My Phantom3A will update but my RC won't, whats going on here?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+Diego Garcia Update your controller through the app and not via the gimbal

[@bigyeet9308]

Mine don’t beep or anything don’t know what’s going on

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Check your SD card or USB stick as it’s not reading the Bin file. Also make sure the Bin file is not in a folder. It has to be on the root.

[@bigyeet9308]

@@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors was able to sort it out but why all of sudden it wants updating from 2015 to 2017 makes no sense

[@vishnu5871]

Hi i am using DJI Phantom P3 . I try to upgrad Firmware but it is not working. i did 4 times but it is fail . can you help me for this please how can i do this ..... please help me.....

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

If your having issues, always start with a formatted sd card.

[@mikestephany1173]

Thanks mate!

[@tomstrb]

ok I figured out what I did wrong...I bought my p3p used and I had a advanced camera that I had from a project,installed it and finally decided to use the advanced firmware and it worked...so if you have a advanced camera on a pro you will need the advanced firmware. ..

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Correct. The only difference between firmwares is the camera part

[@neilkelly2925]

the drive is not showing up on my computer any ideas?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

+Neil Kelly Check your usb lead or change it to be sure.

[@focalpointvideo]

I have updated my PH3 Pro several times successfully since i bought it & I'm very experienced with UAV's, but right now all i get is Flashing yellow lights & 1 beep, or no beeps depending. Flies fine but i know if i fall behind too far i won't be able to update in the future. Tried brand new SD cards, tried doing it your way by plugging directly into gimbal. Is there a Master Re-set i can do before sending it back to DJI? I use this for work so can't really afford to be Phantomless!!! Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

SkyCaptureAerialimaging There no hard reset on the Phantom 3 sadly. There is a reboot file for the controller but not the craft.

[@arodriguez4192]

I have a problem i follow this intriction but i can update my rc , stay whit the red ligth , and the app have a warning : rc need update somebody can help me im very desapointed whit this situation and i dont want return my ph3 but whitout update on rc i can't fly helpme please

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Ernesto Rodriguez If you have tried formatting the sd card and still no joy you can get a bin file that hard resets the controller. Contact DJI for the file.

[@TheLeanBerets]

Marionville Multirotors I have tried everything they said and reformatted the SD and it still won't work! They will not answer the phones due to high call volumes, so $1400 for the 3 Advanced and it won't get off the ground dammit!!! I'm NOT happy with DJI's customer service which amounts to NOTHING.

[@arodriguez4192]

Whit the new update problem solved now i know dji have 2 model of contrl model a and model b model a can update whith flash drive , model b only can update whith the dji go app, i hope that information helpyou

[@skillz2tthemaxx157]

my firmware keeps failing on my phantom 3 pro i need some help

[@TheUofAfan]

Mine too

[@aguilaazulgrana]

Hey. Bro do You Fix it? I have the same problem i insert the sd card and it seems work but only for some seconds and appears the red light

[@skillz2tthemaxx157]

I actually figured it out years ago

[@skillz2tthemaxx157]

I just purchased a phantom four+version 2.0 with racing goggles

[@knightduesvult7770]

I am so intimidated by this firm ware thing 😞

[@brucejordan9073]

What brand of medication has this DJI narrator overdosed . He plugs in a data cable between the drone & computer USB port , downloads the DJI Phantom firmware to what appears to be a lap top computer. , then if I fallowing his procedure description correctly , then transfers the firmware download to the drone . I don't know what version of Windows he is using , but my desk top with Windows 10 in devices & drives doesn't show the drone as device E, when the cable is connected between the two devices , so nothing to transfer the update download too. Then latter on in his switching files back N forth narrative . he refers to format a SD card to clear whatever files might be already downloaded . OK what part of the update video did I miss where he was handling ,inserting , or downloading too a SD card. My take on this video was , the whole firmware update was downloaded to his laptop , then from the laptop via USB data cable , transferred to the drone . So I don't understand all the positive comments by individuals who supposed had success following the steps in Marionville Drones tutorial

[@nicolettalandsurveyors5095]

I have heard of the flight control app refered to as the DJI Go app, and also the DJI Pilot app. Are rhrse two one in the same?

[@nicolettalandsurveyors5095]

I have heard of the flight control app refered to as the DJI Go app, and also the DJI Pilot app. Are these two one in the same?

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Dji Go app is the one you want.