How To Update The DJI Smart Controller

How To Update The DJI Smart Controller

A step-by-step guide to help you update the firmware on the DJI Smart Controller with DJI GO 4 and Assistant 2.

Last updated: Mar 01, 2021

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Here is a step-by-step guide to updating the firmware on the DJI Smart Controller with DJI GO 4 and Assistant 2.

Updating Via The Built-in System

  1. Turn on the DJI Smart Controller before the update and tap the menu icon on the bottom right of the screen. During the update, the remote controller should be connected to the internet.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Step One: Tap the menu icon on the bottom right of the screen.
  2. Enter into the system settings page.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Step Two:  Enter into the system settings page.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Tap System Update. The system will automatically check for firmware updates.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Step Three: Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Tap System Update.
  4. Follow the system instructions to update the firmware.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Step Four: Follow the system instructions to update the firmware.
  5. After the update is finished, the DJI Smart Controller will automatically restart.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Step Five: After the update is finished, the DJI Smart Controller will automatically restart.


Updating via DJI Assistant 2

  1. Turn off the remote controller.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step One: Turn off the remote controller.
  2. Connect the remote controller with the PC via a USB-C cable and then turn on the DJI Smart Controller.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step Two: Connect the remote controller with the PC via a USB-C cable and turn on the DJI Smart Controller.
  3. Launch DJI Assistant 2.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step Three: Launch DJI Assistant 2.
  4. Log in with the DJI account, then enter the main interface.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step Four: Log in with the DJI account, then enter the main interface.
  5. Click the DJI Smart Controller icon, and then click the 'Firmware Update' button on the left.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step Five: Click the DJI Smart Controller icon, and then click the 'Firmware Update' button on the left.
  6. Click the 'Upgrade' button shown after the latest firmware, then click START UPDATE.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step Six: Click the 'Upgrade' button shown after the latest firmware, then click START UPDATE.
  7. DJI Assistant 2 will download and install the firmware and update automatically.

    How To Update The DJI Smart Controller - Updating via DJI Assistant 2 - Step Seven: DJI Assistant 2 will download and install the firmware and update automatically.
  8. After the update is finished, the DJI Smart Controller will automatically restart.

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