A set of new FCC database entries have appeared today which appear to show a successor to the popular DJI Mavic Mini drone, most likely named the DJI Mavic Mini 2, possibly to be launched this year.
The DJI Mavic Mini has been incredibly popular for DJI since it’s launch in late 2019, a successor does feel a little early but this FCC filing is hard to ignore.
The FCC filing shows an illustration of the FCC label and location on the drone, the above video details the findings of analysis by DroningON which does strongly suggest a DJI Mavic Mini 2 product.
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After a long wait for consumers, DJI has just released a new firmware update (V01.00.0820) for the DJI Smart Controller which finally adds DJI Mavic Air 2 support.
Despite initial suggestions of ‘two weeks’ following the launch of the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone, DJI has only now delivered the firmware update to the DJI Smart Controller which provides compatibility with their latest consumer drone.
“Network error?”
Some users have reported a “network error” message while trying to update directly on the device via WiFi, don’t worry as this simply means that you do not have the latest firmware installed prior to the update. No harm is done to the device
The DJI release notes suggest using the quick and efficient DJI Assistant 2 app instead to update, especially if users experience a “network error” prompt while trying to update.
What’s New?
Added support for DJI Mavic Air 2. Under Aircraft Management, Mavic Air 2 can now be added and managed.
Notes:
A Smart Controller with a firmware version of v01.00.04.75 or earlier must be updated using DJI Assistant 2. Download the latest DJI Assistant 2, and follow the steps in Firmware Update section in the DJI Smart Controller User Manual. Download DJI Assistant 2 at https://www.dji.com/cn/mavic-2/info#downloads
Contact DJI Support if the update fails several times.
For more information, you can view the official release notes for the DJI Smart Controller firmware here.
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DJI are on a roll this month, having already launched their latest mid-range drone, the DJI Mavic Air 2. But another new product is enroute, the new event for the 7th May is captioned “The Cyber Workhorse”.
