How to Upgrade the DJI Smart Controller (with DJI GO 4/Assistant 2)

This tutorial is the perfect guide for upgrading your DJI Smart Controller, no matter using the DJI GO 4 App or DJI Assistant 2 software.

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[bernardg]

I'm good to go! Concise video! No fluff!

[uptowndisco]

Have you fixed the not saving the time between reboots ? always defaults back to 2013 !

[etw]

Will there be added support for the Mini 2 on the smart controller?

[falconwod]

is it ok to update the smart controller now ?? when was the new update released ?

[Round-P-Mint-City-E-Kilbride]

Facebook messenger link doesn't work. My issue is the RC for my Mini 3 Pro keeps overlaying my flight screen with Fly More screen as I fly along! Happens several annoying times in a flight. Inconvenient to have to tap the edge of the screen to get back to my view. A bit dangerous to be flying blind for few seconds! I take care not to accidentally touch the screen as I use the joy sticks. I have the extended warranty still but don't know if it's something requiring sending back. I spotted others on YouTube who had experience it. I checked my firmware today and it says it is up to date. Any idea what to do?

[Photography_jbp]

Hello sir, I updated my smart controller, now it is not connecting to any drone.

[JPerks]

My smart controller will not how up in "DJI assistant 2".


My controller just says "Updating (0%)" forevvvver.

[cooljazzhd]

What's the anticipated release date for a Smart Controller update that has Mavic Air 2 support? Thanks, Jim.

[RutgerJonaker]

When does the Pilot app coming to the Smart controller???

[jimschneller]

I am using Smart Controller with Mavic 2 Zoom and only updated the firmware to Version V01.00.0880, figuring the two newer upgrades were for aircraft I do not have (e.g., Mavic Mini, etc.). Is this ok or should I upgrade to the newest versions that support aircraft I do not have?

[CharlesSartori]

Friend, congratulations on the video !! Do you know how to activate the dynamic home point in the Smart Controller so that the drone comes up to control?

[SteveT__]

I followed all this but in General settings it says the App is still 4.3.16?

[ericmoore]

Will this update allow other apps to connect to the Mavic 2 Pro, like Pix4D? The current firmware will not allow any other non-DJI flight apps to connect to the UAV.

[tommybahamax]

Says 0% forever, try to hook it to my laptop (which has no issues at all) and just says downloading, then gets halfway through transmitting then just gets stuck... ridiculous, just spent almost 2 grand on this mavic 2 zoom and dealing with this crap, i have a inspire 2 and last time i updated it i had these stupid types of issues, i thought dji got their act together finally, guess not, back to amazon it goes...

[martinbarrenecheawong]

Dji Assistant 2 won't run on my Windows Laptop. What is the problem???

[markwilkins]

This update has been available for a year and I still can’t update my smart controller. Having followed ALL the instructions, my smart controller does not show up in the DJI Assistant 2 application. Terrible

[jeromeborras]

bonjour, je viens d’exécuter la mise a jour dupuis le smart controleur, il reste bloqué sur "updating ..." . Controleur chargé a 100 %

[cincinnatidronephotos]

I have had to update my Mavic 2 to V01.00.0530, as requested by my Smart Controller now 4 times. I update it, then somehow the update gets lost, them the Smart Controller notifies me of needing the update again weeks later. Frustrating.
I also have a problem with the correct time on the Smart Controller. The correct time never registers correctly on my flight records, ever. Tried resetting it, the time shows correctly on the screen when turned on, but never on each flight. Again, frustrating.

[henrikpaersch]

Why does DJI suggest updating via Wifi is possible when it's not! But even DJI Assistant 2 does not recognize the SC

[dhargarten]

I had to do the big update via DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic with a macOS computer, here's what worked for me:
Use the USB A to USB C cable that came with the Mavic 2 and an adapter for the USB C socket in my Macbook. Do not use a USB C to USB C cable.
Turn off the Smart Remote Controller. Plug it into the computer. Start DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and log in. Turn on the Smart Remote Controller, don't touch anything. It should then show up in the DJI Assistant, and the update should be possible.