Update DJI Inspire 1 or Phantom 3 Remote Controller Firmware with a USB stick
If your Phantom 3 or Inspire 1 remote isn't compatible with the DJI GO app, update the firmware using a USB stick.
Why can’t I use the DJI GO app to update the firmware on my remote control?
Some older Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 remote controllers do not support firmware updates via the DJI GO app. If your remote is running an outdated firmware version, you won’t be able to update it using the app.
DJI offers an alternative method for upgrading the firmware from these previous versions using a USB stick. Once you have installed the newer firmware versions, you can upgrade the remote using the normal DJI GO app process.
The firmware you need to update to use the app for future upgrades are:
Inspire 1 Remote – V1.3.00
Phantom 3 Remote – V1.3.20
Updating the remote controller firmware using a USB memory stick.
While not quite as streamlined as updates using the DJI GO app, the process is still relatively simple. Before you start the process, please make sure you have:
A fully charged remote controller.
A USB memory stick or a Micro SD card and a USB adapter with at least 300 MB of free storage space.
A PC or Mac with a stable internet connection.
Instructions
Please follow the steps below to update the firmware to a more recent version:
Download the relevant firmware for your remote controller from the DJI website.
Unzip the downloaded zip file to your desktop.
Within the folder you’ve just unzipped, locate the .bin file which holds the firmware.
Insert your USB stick into your PC or Mac to access the stored files.
Copy the .bin file you downloaded from the DJI website to your USB stick’s root. The root means the top level of the USB stick, not within any particular folder.
Once the file has finished copying, unplug the USB stick from your PC or Mac.
Insert the USB stick into the USB port on the back of your controller.
Power on the remote control as usual and wait around 60 seconds for the firmware update to start.
The status LED on the remote controller will change to a solid blue light during this process. The remote may beep or flash during this time, it’s just a part of the upgrade process, don’t be alarmed.
Please wait for the firmware update to be completed for a minimum of 10 minutes but up to 30 minutes.
When the update is complete, the status LED on the front of the remote will change to a solid green light.
After the upgrade, remove the USB stick from the back and reboot the remote controller.
Next steps
You now have a more recent firmware version installed on your Phantom 3 / Inspire 1 remote. This will allow you to apply any future firmware updates through the DJI GO app as usual.