DJI FPV V01.02.0015 Stealth Update - Full Overview & Questions Answered

DJI have released a stealth update for the DJI FPV Drone and Goggles V2 that blocks you from downgrading firmware and rolling back. This could stop NDL and Drone Hacks working as well as other things such as the new Root Exploit for DJI FPV.

This affects V2 Googles and FPV Drone only, not V1 goggles. We also believe it has no affect on the FCC Hack or 1200mw Hack on the V2 BUT it will affect future things that may not be out yet.

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[DaynHolz]

Bought the FPV Drone 2 days after release. Activated. B3yond "installed". Never used the DJI App since then. Never change a running system is in this case the best choice I made. Thx for info.

[fpvraver]

Thank you for clearing this up.
I truly hope they don’t do any of this stuff!!!!

If they do I will never buy DJI again!!!!

[alanshearing]

Thanks for taking the time to explain everything clearly. As a newbie having just unlocked everything would have been a disaster for me to innocently to do this, so called update 😳.

[verdi]

The older goggle and vistas will be more valueable than the new ones 😁

[MartFPV]

Thanks for the warning! I activated my new Vista yesterday and had no problems.
The FCC hack also work 100% 😎
Keep up the good work! 👌🏾💪🏾

[mickeymch]

I got a new set of goggles a month or so ago so I'd have one pair specifically for the DJI fpv quad and one for all my traditional fpv quads. When I tried to activate the new goggles (they came set for the DJI FPV quad) there was no place in the menu to switch them to fpv air mode so I could activate via the dji assistant until after I activated the new goggles and updated via the fly app. I tried connecting to the assistant while they were still in "DJI FPV quad" mode and the assistant didn't come up with the activation screen I had to activate the new goggles with the DJI fpv drone connected to fly app. My older v2 goggles that I used with the DJI fpv drone did have the option to switch to the air unit mode so I switched them and updated to that firmware that ends with 606. There is always the chance that I messed something up (or just didn't find it) but I went through the menus pretty thoroughly and there was no way to switch those goggles to the air unit until I activated via the Fly app and I was even getting a popup telling me to activate via the fly app. Of course that didn't work without setting the whole DJI fpv quad and controller It definitely seemed intentional and at the time I was wondering what would happen if someone bought the v2 goggles and didn't have access to the fly app and a DJI fpv drone? Seems the problem is even more disturbing!!
My point, if someone were to get new un-actuated goggles and had to connect via the fly app they would likely be locked out if they didn't install that disturbing update that blocks users from downgrading. It's bad enough that need to keep a couple Autel (I hate Autel) camera quads handy for flying in areas that are legal to fly in the US but are locked out by DJI geo fencing but this will make me think twice before ever purchasing any DJI products. This is intentional. Never trust a communist company in a communist country full of communists. DJI can FO.

[FPVSlice]

Man, this video is an absolute gem, thank you so much for making us aware of this!!!!

[scotthines]

Thank you for the information. I accidentally installed the firmware ending in 15 thinking I was downgrading so I could install the Drone hacks license.
Boy that was a mistake. But I have another with the firmware ending in 20 and successfully installed the Drone hacks license. I love the unlimited altitude with the ability to cliff dive at almost 3, 000 ft. But you have to watch that battery level..

[bwcritch]

This is extremely frustrating. I just want to fly, acre a little here and there, but every time there is some sort of firmware update I feel like I have to spend an entire day figuring out the problems that come with the update. I understand updates to correct problems, but yes everything is working (for me at least), I shouldn’t have to waste so much time dealing with firmware junk. What is just as frustrating is that they won’t let you go back on firmware now, so much for troubleshooting.

Thank you for this explanation!

[HaussmannVisuals]

I successfully activated my fpv drone. 1. Upgrade initial FW to 01.02.000 via drone hacks app. 2. Activate with older(!) Fly App (haven't upgraded since hacks came out last year). No forced update to 015.

On the v2 goggles in FPV drone mode. With said 01.02.0000 drone + hacks applied. The FPV let me start motors in unlock zone at the local football stadium. Also going up to 500+m. So hacks seem not being blocked if goggles are on 015.

[sm]

Thankfully I stumbled upon your vid mate, I was about to buy the V2 goggles and a few air units to see what all the hype was about for myself.
This has really disheartened me to say the least!
The excitement has really died in the arse that's for sure.
If only some other companies could step up and match the quality of dji.
Thanks for all your hard work and commitment mate
Much appreciated!

[AerialWaviator]

Thanks for posting this and explaining in detail. 
NOTE: at 1:23, you mention 'chapter markers', but I'm not seeing any. (perhaps a YT glitch?)

[rudy]

Wow! DJI did a number on its customers, very disappointing. So, okay this is what's going on with me. I purchased a DJI Fpv system last year and recently I clipped a power like with it taking of the camera, gimble and surrounding components. I am presently awaiting replacement parts but just bought another new one and of course tried to hack to FCC mode and did not work. But I checked my older Goggles, and they have the older firmware, question i have is can i use my older goggles with my newer drone? and if so, what steps do I need to do to ling them and prevent Dji from taking my enhancements away?

[an_R_key]

thanks for the added clarity. you answered the last questions i had :-)

[joelstolarski]

Aww…just seeing this today. Already activated. Been practicing with the mini for the last 7 months. Never opened the FPV, till a few weeks ago. Been wanting to fly a little higher, without having to worry about the silly altitude limit.

[richarchdale]

As of today July 20th 2022 is it safe to activate an air unit? I bought one back in March and lost it while moving to my new place. I have the v2s that came with the fpv drone but fly my digital 5in almost daily. The fpv drone hasn't been updated since November of last year I believe and I don't plan on connecting it to the fly app anytime soon. It flys just fine on what ever firmware it is at. And I don't really fly it these days other then one in a blue moon. I recently found my air unit and want to activate it but don't want to mess anything up for the 1200mw naco file. Safe to activate or will I lose the power hack?

[DavidOwensuk]

Great video Ian! Thank you for keeping us updated!

[LeSchmooK]

FYI Drone Hacks now has a way to downgrade from the dreaded 015 version!!!

[sullytrny]

Comrades! O4x with dual modules and like it... I left dji around the zen muse Gimbal era..Era...

I like all your videos 📹

[thekrosisslab]

@Mad's Tech, i get hacked dji goggles v2 with V01.02.0015 the switch was appear and 1200mw works too