Update DJI Mavic Air 2 Firmware for New Features and Fixes

It is quite important to update your DJI Mavic Air 2. Several issues have been fixed and added features would be useful for you. Further, we will provide you with the method of updating the remote controller and the Mavic Air 2 firmware by using the DJI Fly app and DJI Assistant 2 software. In the last section of the article, we noted the added features and the fixed issues in every Mavic Air 2 firmware update that is released.

On the 10 th of August in 2020 released the newest firmware of Mavic Air 2 is v01.00.0340. The very firmware includes new features and the performance in the camera is improved. Up to 45 waypoints are increased in DJI Mavic Air 2. So, you better go for the update.

DJI Mavic Air 2 Update Firmware Using Fly App

Let us move to the steps:

1. It is better to have 50% of battery level or so in Mavic Air 2, RC, and the smartphone.
2. Connect the smartphone with the controller
3. Switch on the drone and the RC
4. Connect the RC to the drone
5. Use a WIFI connection to attach the smartphone to the internet
6. Search for the DJI Fly app and download it
7. Go to it and stay until it checks for new firmware
8. You will get a notification If a new one is available
9. Then, tap on update when you see that new firmware is available
10. A progress circle will fill up while it is downloading and installing
11. Soon after the firmware is downloaded, the circle will reach 100%
12. Mavic Air 2 will reboot automatically

Mavic Air 2 Drone Update Firmware Using DJI Assistant 2 Software

Here are the simple steps:

1. Turn on the drone
2. Use a USB cable to attach the drone to your PC
3. Login to the DJI Assistant 2 software on your PC
4. Choose your drone
5. In the top left corner, the button for the firmware update will appear. Tap on it.
6. Tap on the newest firmware version
7. Then, permits the software to start the update
8. The firmware will update having a progress bar
9. After the update is over, a green mark will appear at 100%
10. Finally, the drone will reboot automatically

Update Mavic Air 2 Remote Controller Firmware Using DJI Assistant 2 Software

The steps will clarify you further. Here are them!

1. Switch on the controller
2. Use a USB cable to attach the controller to your PC
3. Login to the DJI Assistant 2 software on your PC
4. Choose the relevant RC for Mavic Air 2
5. the top left corner will appear the button for the firmware update. Tap on it.
6. choose the newest firmware version
7. Then, lets the software start the update
8. The firmware update will show with a progress bar
9. After the update is over, a green mark will appear at 100%
10. Finally, the drone will reboot automatically

Notes On the Mavic Air 2 Update

Before you go for the update, check whether you have the newest version of the DJI Fly app. Certain features will be performed only with the newest version. Meanwhile, you do not try to disconnect or switch off the drone, controller, smartphone, and the internet while many of them are downloading, updating, and installing.

The settings in the main controller will erase after the firmware update is completed. In fact, it may bring back the settings into factory defaults. They return To Home Altitude, and Maximum Flight Distance. So, better to list down the settings in the DJI Fly app and then restore them after the update is done.

In case, if you fail to update, reboot each of your drones, and controllers. Then move to either the DJI Fly app or the DJI Assistant 2. Then, make another attempt to update the drone again.

If the DJI Fly app does not function well, then try with DJI Assistant 2 app.

Troubleshooting Mavic Air 2 Disconnects, Flight and RTH Issues

In case, if you are facing disconnects, troubles in RTH, and flyway in your drone this article will be beneficial for you. It includes how to solve the issues related to Mavic Air 2.

We advise you to set the compass and IMU whenever your drone brings you troubles.

Update Drone and Remote Controller Video

So far, we brought you the steps to update the Mavic Air 2. Now, you can watch a video that shows you how to update the drone, controller by both methods of using DJI Assistant 2 and the DJI Fly app. The steps to update the Mavic Air 2 drone and the RC will flexible.

DJI Mavic Air 2 Care Refresh

Indeed, a couple of units for restoration is given by DJI Mavic 2 Care Refresh. Yearly, you must pay an extra amount. Moreover, a certain number of accidents will be covered. For sure, it will a kind of relief for you. The following link will direct you to more details.

Mavic Air 2 Care Refresh

Mavic Air 2 Firmware Releases to Date

After a new type of drone is produced to the public, the users have to look for the firmware updates weekly or monthly. For sure, you would like to read them and get to know about them. It will help to reduce the issues and to fix the current issues.

Let us move to the release notes. Further, you can find them on DJI Mavic Air 2 downloads page.

Firmware Release v01.00.0340 – Date 2020.08.10

• Luckily, Safety flight mode is included to overcome the difficulties while flying. Further, it will not fly on either side of the left or right not even to the commands.
• Then, 4k Zoom Mode supports 2 x digital zoom when it adjusts to 4k at 30/25/24 fps.
• Moreover, 2 x digital zoom will help when it adjusts 2.7k at 60/50/48/30/25/24.
• Further, 4 x digital zoom will be useful in video mode, settling it 1080P at 60/50/48/30/25/24 fps.
• Next, Added 4k resolution in Hyperlapse.
• FPV mode for gimbal is improved.
• When the drone is flying forward, the shooting task is improved in Sport mode. You need to set the flight altitude to overcome the sudden views on camera.
• Hyperlapse is increased up to 45 and it helps to pause the shooting. Task Library is added to it.
• In the low altitude the vehicle’s track and to avoid it, Active Track is used.

Firmware Release v01.00.0250 – Date 2020.06.15

• The tasks in Focus Track are improved. The subjects can be identified automatically.
• When the Hyperlapse is used freely, the subjects can be tracked. A box will appear.
• When GPS does not work properly, the prompts in DJI Fly app will help
• Smart RTH is modified
• The noise that audibles while the videos are recording at night has reduced.
• When wave signs are used in ActiveTrack and QuickShots, the tasks have made easier.
• The flight speed is raised up to 19 m/s. This will relevant when sports mode is turned on. Further, a spotlight for nighttime is included.
• RAW format to keep it in 8k Hyperlapse, playback facility to view in 8k Hyperlapse plus several media players are added in 8k Hyperlapse. These are the newest features added to this version.

Firmware Release v01.00.0130 – Date 2020.05.09

• When the recording is on, the video seems a bit unusual. That issue has been fixed,
• Smart RTH Is improved.

Firmware Release v01.00.0113 – Date 2020.04.28

• The features of FocusTrack, SmartPhoto mode, free 8k resolution, Waypoints in Hyperlapse, and HDR Video mode are included. (Swipe down the box that appears in camera view close to the subject and the make enable the FocusTrack.)
• The transmission distance is upgraded to 10 km.