Updating the DJI Mavic Air 2 when a new firmware becomes available is important. The Mavic Air 2 update will add new features and fix issues with your drone.
Here we show you how to update the Mavic Air 2 firmware, which also includes updating the remote controller, using both DJI Fly app and DJI Assistant 2 software.
At the end, we list the new features and issues fixed in each of the Mavic Air 2 firmware updates.
The latest Mavic Air 2 firmware is v01.00.0340 and was released on 2020.08.10. This firmware add many new features and optimizes the camera. It also increased the number of DJI Mavic Air 2 waypoints to 45. So it definitely is well worth upgrading to the latest Mavic Air 2 firmware.
DJI Mavic Air 2 Update Firmware Using Fly App
Here are the Mavic Air 2 update instructions to bring your drone to the latest firmware;
- Have at least 50% charge in the batteries of the Mavic Air 2, the RC and Smartphone
- Attach your Smartphone into the Mavic Air 2 Remote Controller
- Power on both Mavic Air 2 drone and the RC
- Make sure the RC is connected to the quadcopter
- Connect your Smartphone to the Internet using a WiFi connection
- Download and install the latest version of the DJI Fly App
- Open the DJI Fly app and it will automatically check for a new firmware
- If a new Mavic Air 2 firmware version is available a prompt will appear in the app
- Click on “Update” where you see the line “New Mavic Air 2 firmware available”
- Next, you will see a progress circle with the new firmware downloading and then installing
- At 100 percent, a check mark will appear with the message, “Firmware Installed”
- The Mavic Air 2 will then automatically restart
Mavic Air 2 Drone Update Firmware Using DJI Assistant 2 Software
Follow the below steps to update the Mavic Air 2 firmware to the latest version;
- Power on the Mavic Air 2 quadcopter
- Connect the Mavic Air 2 to your laptop using the USB cable
- Open the DJI Assistant 2 software on your laptop and login
- Select your Mavic Air 2 quadcopter
- Tap on the “Firmware Update” button on the top left of the Assistant 2 app
- Click on “Upgrade” on latest Mavic Air 2 firmware version
- Click on “START UPDATE”
- On the next screen, you will see the Mavic Air 2 firmware updating along with a progress bar
- At 100 percent, you will see a green check mark and the message “Update Successful”
- When complete, the Mavic Air 2 will then automatically restart
Update Mavic Air 2 Remote Controller Firmware Using DJI Assistant 2 Software
Here are the Mavic Air 2 remote controller update instructions to bring it to the latest version;
- Power on the Mavic Air 2 remote controller
- Connect the Mavic Air 2 remote controller to your computer using a USB cable
- Open the DJI Assistant 2 software on your laptop and sign in
- Select “RC for Mavic Air 2”
- Tap on “Firmware Update” in the top left of the Assistant 2 software
- Click on “Upgrade” on latest Mavic Air 2 firmware version
- Click on “START UPDATE”
- On the next screen, you will see the Mavic Air 2 RC firmware updating along with a progress bar
- At 100 percent, you will see a green check mark and the message “Update Successful”
- Restart the Mavic Air 2 remote controller
Notes On The Mavic Air 2 Update
Before you start the firmware update, make sure you have the latest version of the DJI Fly app. Some firmware fixes and new features will only work with the latest version of the DJI Fly app.
During the download, update or installation of the firmware on the DJI Mavic Air 2 or RC, never disconnect or power off the quadcopter, remote controller, the Smartphone or the Internet connection.
The Mavic Air 2 firmware update may reset various main controller settings, such as the RTH altitude and the maximum flight distance, to default settings. Before updating, take note of your preferred DJI Fly settings and read adjust them after the update.
If the update fails, restart the Mavic Air 2 drone, the remote controller and DJI Fly or DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic. Then retry updating the DJI Mavic Air 2 again.
Also, if the Mavic Air 2 firmware fails to update using the DJI Fly app, then try it with the DJI Assistant 2 app and vice versa.
Troubleshooting Mavic Air 2 Disconnects, Flight And RTH Issues
If you are having any difficulties (disconnects, flyaway, return to home issues) with your Mavic Air 2, we have put together a very comprehensive article with easy to follow tips on troubleshooting and fixing Mavic disconnects and issues.
One of best and easiest steps to take if you are having issues with your quadcopter is to calibrate the Mavic Air 2 Compass and IMU.
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Mavic Air 2 Update Drone And Remote Controller Video
Here is a short video, which show you how to update the Mavic Air 2 drone and remote controller, using both DJI Fly app and DJI Assistant 2 software.
Updating the Mavic Air 2 quadcopter and RC is so very easy.
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Mavic Air 2 Firmware Releases To Date
When a new drone is released, you will have new firmware updates every few weeks or months. It is always very interesting to read what is in each new firmware as each update will add new features or fix software bugs.
Here are the Mavic Air 2 release notes to date. You can also find the release notes on the DJI Mavic Air 2 downloads page.
Mavic Air 2 Firmware Release v01.00.0340 – Date 2020.08.10
- Added Safety Flight Mode. The aircraft avoids obstacles automatically and will not respond to commands to fly left or right.
- New 4k Zoom Mode, which supports 2 x digital zoom when set to 4k at 30/25/24 fps.
- Added 2 x digital zoom when set to 2.7k at 60/50/48/30/25/24.
- Also, added 4 x digital zoom, when set to 1080P at 60/50/48/30/25/24 fps in video mode.
- 4k resolution now available in Hyperlapse.
- Optimized FPV mode for gimbal.
- Shooting performance optimized when flying forward in Sport mode. Adjust the flight attitude to avoid propellers unexpectedly showing up in the camera view.
- Optimized Hyperlapse. Added ability to pause shooting during Hyperlapse, increased the number of waypoints to 45, and added support for Task Library.
- ActiveTrack optimized when tracking vehicles at low altitude.
Mavic Air 2 Firmware Release v01.00.0250 – Date 2020.06.15
- Added switch to automatically detect subjects in FocusTrack, and optimized the overall performance of FocusTrack.
- Ability to track subjects by dragging a box around it when using Free Hyperlapse mode.
- New feature 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.
- Optimized Smart RTH.
- Performance optimized when using wave gesture to trigger ActiveTrack and QuickShots.
- Reduced noise when recording HDR video at night.
Mavic Air 2 Firmware Release v01.00.0130 – Date 2020.05.09
- Fixed occasional issue where video was abnormal when recorded to the quadcopter
- Optimized Smart RTH
Mavic Air 2 Firmware Release v01.00.0113 – Date 2020.04.28
- Added FocusTrack. Drag a box around the subject in camera view to enable FocusTrack
- New HDR Video mode added
- Added SmartPhoto mode
- Waypoints added for Hyperlapse
- Added 8k resolution for Free and Waypoints in Hyperlapse
- Increased maximum transmission distance to 10 km (6.21 miles)