Get an overview of current and past DJI Mavic Air 2 firmware updates here.
Overview of the update to 01.01.1300
The last Mavic Air 2 firmware update to v01.01.1200 from December 2022 led to a serious error for some users. The update failed for some users and meant that the Mavic Air 2 could no longer be started and used.
Until now, there has been no remedy for this. Now DJI is finally making amends. The new firmware with the version number 01.01.1300 fixes this error and ensures that you can take off again with your DJI Mavic Air 2. There are a few points to note.
To get your decommissioned Mavic Air 2 ready for use again, you should proceed as follows.
Start your DJI Fly app as usual and wait for the notification for the firmware update of the Mavic Air 2. Perform the update as usual.
If this method does not work and the update fails again, you can use the DJI Assistant 2 software for PC or Mac.
If this does not work either, DJI has published a small tool especially for the current Mavic Air 2 start-up problem.
DJI Upgrade Tool
The DJI Upgrade Tool offered by a DJI Admin in the forum is intended for emergencies and should only be used if the update to 01.01.1300 fails via the two methods described above.
You can find the download under the link below. But beware, we take no responsibility for the tool! https://pan-sec.djicorp.com/s/WMWTK94NEpgKQJH
Proceed as follows with the tool:
- Use a Windows computer to download the tool. As there is currently only one .exe file, Mac OS is not currently served.
- After switching on the drone(without switching on the remote control!), wait about one minute before connecting the drone to the PC using the USB cable.
- Then run the upgrade_tool.exe. A console window opens and closes automatically.
- Now you can use the DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) as usual to update the firmware of the Mavic Air 2 to V01.01.1300.
It is not known exactly what the tool does. It most likely resets the firmware of the DJI Mavic Air 2 to bypass the error that previously occurred during the update process.
If the update with the DJI Asisstant 2 fails after using the DJI Upgrade Tool, the DJI Fly App can help, as some forum users report.
If you have any further problems, you should contact DJI directly in the corresponding forum thread or ask for help in our forum.
- Date: 2023.01.13
- Aircraft firmware: V01.01.13.00
- RC-N1 Remote Controller: V04.11.02.00
- DJI RC Pro Remote Controller: V01.01.00.72
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.9.0
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.9.0
Patch notes of the firmware update to v01.01.1300
German
- Optimised user-friendliness and improved overall stability of the software.
- See above.
Performing a DJI Mavic Air 2 firmware update
We have already summarised instructions on how you can easily update the firmware of the DJI Mavic Air 2 in a corresponding article – DJI Mavic Air 2 – Performing a firmware update
In the article you will learn about both options for updating the firmware for the Mavic Air 2 and its remote control. Including an official video from DJI itself.
Overview of the update to v01.01.1200
DJI also provides older drone models with updates. This has now happened with a Mavic Air 2 firmware update to version v01.01.1200.
However, anyone looking forward to new functions will be disappointed. The patch notes are very brief and only contain unspecified optimisations in terms of user-friendliness and improvements in software quality. As always, only DJI itself knows what this means in detail.
However, owners of the Mavic Air 2 (test) are again recommended to install this update.
- Date: 2022.12.29
- Aircraft firmware: V01.01.12.00
- RC-N1 Remote Controller: V04.11.02.00
- DJI RC Pro Remote Controller: V01.01.00.64
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.9.0
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.9.0
Patch notes of the firmware update to v01.01.1200
- Optimised user-friendliness and improved overall stability of the software.
Source: forum.dji.com
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and try again.
Overview of updates v01.01.08.20
DJI is not neglecting older drone models and has released a new firmware update for the DJI Mavic Air 2 (test) and the DJI Air 2S drone at the same time. However, anyone looking forward to new functions will be disappointed. Both updates have the same patch notes and focus exclusively on improving the user experience and software stability in general. For this reason, the installation of the firmware updates is also recommended in this case in order to guarantee error-free operation of the drones.
- Date: 2022.06.08
- Aircraft Firmware: v01.01.08.20
- Remote Controller: v04.11.00.32
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.6.4
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.6.4
Patch notes of the firmware update v01.01.08.20
- Optimised user experience and improved overall stability of the software.
Source: DJI Forum (Mavic Air 2), DJI Forum (Air 2S)
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2/DJI Air 2S, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic (Mavic Air 2) or the DJI Assistant 2 (for hobby drones – DJI Air 2S) and try again.
Overview of the update v01.01.0610
The latest firmware version 01.01.0610 for the DJI Mavic Air 2 has been available as an update for a few hours. The update, which is approx. 180 MB in size, only brings a few minor adjustments. We have summarised the changes in the new firmware for you below.
As noted in the list, the new features require the DJI Fly app version 1.2.4, which was released just last day. We have summarised information about the update in the linked article. Of particular interest to Android users, as the update is currently not available in the Android Play Store.
- Date: 2021.01.26
- Aircraft Firmware: v01.01.0610
- Remote Controller: v02.00.1200
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.2.4
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.2.4
Patch notes of the firmware update v01.01.0610
- FocusTrack has been added when recording in 1080p 48/50/60 fps video mode (requires DJI Fly v1.2.4).
- Added prompts when using FocusTrack (requires DJI Fly v1.2.4).
- Optimised detection and app prompts when propellers are unfolded (requires DJI Fly v1.2.4).
- Optimised detection of DJI Care Flyaway.
Source: DJI Forum*
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and try again.
Overview of the update v01.00.0511
The approximately 180 MB firmware update v01.00.0511 for the DJI Mavic Air 2 (test) brings two changes. The first change concerns the Hyperlapse mode. Speed control(cruise control) has now been added in “Free” mode. This allows the drone to fly forwards independently while you control the camera and the movement of the drone.
The second change adjusts the behaviour when using the return-to-home(RTH) function when the drone is between 5 and 50 metres away from the home point. The drone now returns to the altitude at which it was flying instead of first climbing to the set altitude.
To make use of all the changes, the DJI Fly app must be at least version 1.2.2. While the download for iOS is already available in the Apple Store, the latest Android version must be downloaded separately from the DJI website*.
- Date: 2020.12.28
- Aircraft Firmware: v01.00.0511
- Remote Controller: v02.00.1200
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.2.2
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.2.2
Patch notes of the firmware update v01.00.0511
German
- Added speed control for “Free” mode in Hyperlapse (requires DJI Fly v1.2.2 or higher for iOS version. Support for Android version will be added later). Be careful when using cruise control.
- Optimised RTH. If the drone is at a distance of 5 m to 50 m from the home point when RTH is initiated, the drone adjusts its orientation and flies to the home point at the current altitude.
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and try again.
Overview of the update v01.00.0460
The new version 01.00.0460 of the Mavic Air 2 firmware includes an update to make the remote control of the Mavic Air 2 also usable on the DJI Mini 2 (test). DJI is also distributing some optimisations. The complete list of all changes can be found in the following paragraphs.
Before the firmware update, the DJI Fly app should be updated to the current version 1.2.0.
- Date: 2020.11.11
- Aircraft firmware: v01.00.0460
- Remote Controller: v02.00.1101
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.2.0
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.2.0
Patch notes of the firmware update v01.00.0460
- Support has been added so that the remote controller can also be used with DJI Mini 2. It is recommended to use the remote controller with DJI Fly v1.2.0 or higher.
- The standard RTH altitude has been updated to 100 metres.
- The downward vision system has been optimised by increasing the height limit to 30 m when the drone is only using the downward vision system for positioning.
- Optimised fan rotation speed logic after switching on to reduce noise and power consumption.
- Optimised detection and app alarm for unfolded propellers.
Source: forum.dji.com*
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and try again.
Possible problems with version 01.00.0460
Some users are complaining in the official DJI forum that they are having problems with their Mavic Air 2 (test) after the update. The drone is said to lose the connection to the remote control after 30-100 metres during flight and fly back again independently using the RTH function. However, the error could also be related to the DJI Fly app in version 1.2.0 and could have been fixed with the new version 1.2.1.
As the current weather conditions in our area do not allow it, we are not yet able to test the new version ourselves during a flight. However, we are continuing to follow the topic in the official DJI forum* and hope to be able to test it ourselves tomorrow.
Overview of the update v01.00.0340
The new firmware version 01.00.0340 for DJI’s MavicAir 2 mainly offers new features in terms of recording. For example, there is now a digital zoom function for certain recording settings and 4k resolution has finally arrived in Hyperlapse mode, which can now also be paused and offers a higher number of waypoints.
There are also further optimisations. You can find the official changes and new features in the following list in the original English and a free German translation.
- Date: 2020.08.10
- Aircraft firmware: v01.00.0340
- Remote Controller: v01.00.0340
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.1.6
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.1.6
Patch notes of the firmware update v01.00.0340
- Safety flight mode added. The Mavic Air 2 automatically avoids obstacles and does not respond to commands to fly to the left or right.
- The 4K zoom mode has been added, which supports 2x digital zoom at a setting of 4K 30/25/24 fps.
- A 2x digital zoom has been added to the 2.7K 60/50/48/30/25/24 setting and a 4x digital zoom has been added to the 1080P 60/50/48/30/25/24 setting in video mode.
- 4K resolution added in Hyperlapse.
- The FPV mode has been optimised for gimbals.
- The recording performance during forward flight in sport mode has been optimised. The flight attitude has been adjusted to prevent the propellers from appearing unexpectedly in the camera view.
- Optimised hyperlapse. Added the ability to pause recording during hyperlapse, increased the number of waypoints to 45 and added support for the task library.
- ActiveTrack optimised for tracking vehicles at low altitude.
Source: forum.dji.com*
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and try again.
Overview of the update v01.00.0250
The new firmware version 01.00.0250 for DJI’s Mavic Air 2 offers the following changes / improvements to the drone’s software. The following document on the DJI website provides a brief overview of all previous updates.
- Date: 2020.06.15
- Aircraft firmware: v01.00.0250
- Remote Controller: v01.00.0250
- DJI Fly App iOS: v1.1.4
- DJI Fly App Android: v1.1.4
Patch notes of the firmware update v01.00.0250
- Added a switch for automatic detection of subjects in FocusTrack and optimised the overall performance of FocusTrack.
- When using the Free Hyperlapse mode, the option to track subjects by dragging a box has been added.
- Added the ability to save 8K hyperlapse in RAW format, use playback to display 8K hyperlapse, and play 8K hyperlapse for more media players.
- Added prompts in DJI Fly when GPS interference occurs.
- The maximum airspeed has been increased to 19 m/s when using Spotlight in Sport mode and support for Spotlight at night has been added.
- Optimised Smart RTH.
- The performance when using wave gestures to trigger ActiveTrack and QuickShots has been optimised.
- Reduced noise when recording HDR video at night.
- Added switch to automatically detect subjects in FocusTrack, and optimised the overall performance of FocusTrack.
- Added ability to track subjects by dragging a box around it when using Free Hyperlapse mode.
- Added ability to store 8K Hyperlapse in RAW format, use playback to view 8K Hyperlapse, and for more media players to play 8K Hyperlapse.
- Added prompts in DJI Fly when GPS experiences interference.
- Increased maximum flight speed to 19 m/s when using Spotlight in Sport mode, and added support for Spotlight at night.
- Optimised Smart RTH.
- Optimised performance when using wave gesture to trigger ActiveTrack and QuickShots.
- Reduced noise when recording HDR video at night.
Source: DJI Forum*
Notes
If the firmware update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2, the remote control and the DJI Fly App or the DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic and try again.
