Starting again

[mbitzer]

Hi all, I own a phantom 3 pro and haven't flow for several years. Stopped due to my lack of knowhow to keep the firmware updated. Want to get in the air again, so what would be the steps to update everything to get going? Thanks

 

[RodPad]

Welcome!

Firmware is the last thing you want to do right now.
A lot of members will agree, if one disagrees! Let us know.

No quick answer to your question.
But this a quick list I just thought of.

#1 Did this have any problems when you quit using it?
#2 Do the batteries charge up, and the remote?
#3 Does the P3P power up with a charged battery?

I will start with those for now.
A lot of good members here!!

Reply to my questions and stay on this thread for now.

Rod ..

 

[RodPad]

BTW.
Just for fun check out this thread.

Thread 'New use for old drone'

Apr 14, 2024

My Phantom 3 Standard is over 7 years old and is still flying. I don't use it anymore for photography/video but I do use it for light painting. Thanks to Litchi and to @DJ Wes's Mission Utilities I can use this old drone to fly Light Painting Missions. I use cube lights that are attached to the drone and I do a long exposure photograph of the drone flying the Litchi path with my DSLR on a tripod.

Here are some recent shots.

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Chris

• Chrislaf
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• Forum: Photos and Video

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[RodPad]

Also there is a search.

Search

phantompilots.com

That shows up when you are at the top.
I still have to look for it.

Rod ..

 

[mbitzer]

Welcome!

Firmware is the last thing you want to do right now.
A lot of members will agree, if one disagrees! Let us know.

No quick answer to your question.
But this a quick list I just thought of.

#1 Did this have any problems when you quit using it?
#2 Do the batteries charge up, and the remote?
#3 Does the P3P power up with a charged battery?

I will start with those for now.
A lot of good members here!!

Reply to my questions and stay on this thread for now.

Rod ..

The unit worked properly until it seemed that DJI was not going to support it with new firmware. I couldn't figure how to get the app to communicate with the drone. That is why I quit using it. The remote charged up but the drone batteries are not. I get 3 flashes on the first green indicator light and then no lights and then 3 more over and over. I think it went into hibernation a long time ago. Thanks for the help.

 

[mbitzer]

The unit worked properly until it seemed that DJI was not going to support it with new firmware. I couldn't figure how to get the app to communicate with the drone. That is why I quit using it. The remote charged up but the drone batteries are not. I get 3 flashes on the first green indicator light and then no lights and then 3 more over and over. I think it went into hibernation a long time ago. Thanks for the help.

I believe I updated the app and could not update the drone with the new firmware.

 

[RodPad]

Hum?
"DJI was not going to support it with new firmware"
Kind of lost on that one.
I'm wondering the app or your mobile
Device?

Rod ..

 

[RodPad]

I saw a new post alert and I didn't finish.

Take a look see on this.

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Accessories & Tips | Phantom Help

Phantom Help is a site for help with DJI Phantom 3 Professional drones. Find the latest fixes, how-tos, guides, accessories, modifications, and more.

www.phantomhelp.com

Headed for dinner and bed.

Rod ..

 

[RodPad]

How many batteries, how long did you leave them charging?
Did they make to a full charge?

Rod ..

 

[mbitzer]

How many batteries, how long did you leave them charging?
Did they make to a full charge?

Rod ..

Two batteries, I'm leaving one on all day now. So far no luck in getting either to charge. I am willing to buy a new battery if you think I might have a shot a get the drone up and functioning again.

 

[Harleydude]

Hi all, I own a phantom 3 pro and haven't flow for several years. Stopped due to my lack of knowhow to keep the firmware updated. Want to get in the air again, so what would be the steps to update everything to get going? Thanks

Unless there is some kind of issue, leave the firmware where it is. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." ALL of my drones run legacy firmware. DJI doesn't work hard to improve your flying experience. They work hard to MANAGE your flying experience. More restrictions. More data reported back to the mother ship. Start her up and fly her. My only concern would be the batteries. Make sure you do nice, low test flights over grass.

Good luck.

D

 

[GFields]

Welcome back