DJI FPV is the DJI’s buddy for the FPV community, which is so beginner-friendly for new FPV beginners. However, I have seen many FPV users asking for solutions to DJI FPV error codes. Most of them are just common for DJI drones and easy to fix.
But some DJI FPV users are struggling with those DJI FPV errors. Therefore I thought it would be helpful if there would be an article about DJI FPV error codes and how to fix them. So in this article, we would talk about DJI FPV common error codes and solving those errors. Hope this would help with fixing your DJI FPV error.
Common DJI FPV Error Codes.
- Error 1: DJI FPV remote controller control stick error.
- Error 2: DJI FPV ESC status error/ DJI FPV propulsion system auto check error.
- Error 3: DJI FPV IMU error.
- Error 4: DJI FPV battery error.
- Error 5: DJI FPV compass error.
- Error 6: DJI FPV fan error.
- Error 7: DJI FPV sensor system error.
- Error 8: DJI FPV fly safe database error.
- Error 9: DJI FPV GPS error.
- Error 10: DJI FPV battery communication error.
- Error 11: DJI FPV vision sensor calibration error.
- Error 12: DJI FPV sd card error.
- Error 13: DJI FPV gimbal error.
Error 1: DJI FPV remote controller control stick error.
In most cases, DJI FPV remote controller control stick error is caused by miscalibrated remote controller sticks and remote controller firmware glitches.
How to Fix DJI FPV remote controller stick error.
- Calibrate controller joysticks. Check out the below video to know how to calibrate the DJI FPV controller.
- Update Firmware of the remote controller.
- Reset the remote controller. Download and install DJI Assistant 2 and connect the remote controller to the PC and turn it on. Open DJI Assistant 2 application and log in to your DJI account. Once you logged choose DJI FPV and hit “Factory Restore Defaults”.
Error 2: DJI FPV ESC status error/ DJI FPV propulsion system auto check error.
Usually, ESC status errors are caused by drone crashes, firmware glitches, and faulty electronic speed controller (ESC).
How to Fix DJI FPV ESC error.
- Restart the aircraft.
- Update DJI FPV firmware.
- Replace ESC. If your DJI FPV’s ESC is damaged due to a crash, you need to repair it or replace it. Usually, you could buy DJI FPV ESC online, but it’s better to repair or replace it by contacting DJI Support.
Error 3: DJI FPV IMU error.
Usually, DJI FPV IMU error is caused by miscalibrated IMU. Besides that firmware glitches also could cause the issue.
How to Fix IMU Calibration Error.
- Calibrate DJI FPV IMU. Check out the below video to know how to calibrate DJI FPV IMU.
- Change the calibration location and try again IMU calibration.
- Update DJI FPV Firmware.
- Factory reset DJI FPV using DJI Assistant 2. Download and install the DJI Assistant 2 For FPV from DJI Downloads Center. Then connect the aircraft to the PC using the USB cable and power on the aircraft. Open the DJI Assistant 2 and log in to your DJI account and choose the FPV. Then hit “Factory Restore Defaults”.
Error 4: DJI FPV battery error.
Most of the time, DJI FPV battery error is caused by a faulty power management board and battery firmware glitches.
Fix DJI FPV Battery Error.
- Refresh or update battery firmware. Update DJI FPV firmware while keeping the glitched battery inside.
- Drain the battery to zero and recharge it fully.
- Change power management board. If you are getting this error after a crash, the FPV power management board might have been damaged and required to replace or repair the power management board. Advisable to contact DJI Support to do it for you.
- Replace the battery.
Error 5: DJI FPV compass error.
In most cases, DJI FPV compass error is caused by placing or flying the aircraft near magnetic fields which causes discrepancy with the natural magnetic field.
How to Fix DJI FPV Compass Error.
- Try rebooting the DJI FPV.
- Avoid Electromagnetic interference. Avoid flying the DJI FPV near powerlines, communication towers, huge buildings, etc.
- Calibrate the compass. Visit a different location you are currently in and try a compass calibration. Check out the below video for the DJI FPV compass calibration process.
- Contact DJI Support. If you still get the error, the compass might be faulty. It might need to be repaired or replaced. So it’s better to contact DJI Support for that.
Error 6: DJI FPV fan error.
DJI FPV fan error is caused by a damaged or blocked fan and connection cable issue. Check out the below video which talks about this error depth.
How to Fix DJI FPV fan error.
- Remove the shell and check the fan is blocked. If it is clean the fan and unblock it.
- Check the connection cable to the fan section.
- Replace the fan or contact DJI Support.
Error 7: DJI FPV sensor system error.
DJI FPV sensor error is caused by miscalibrated IMU and firmware issues. Also for a weird reason, I have seen in sometimes SD card causes this issue.
How to Fix DJI FPV sensor system error.
- Replace the SD card or format the SD card. As I said above, SD card also causes this issue for some reason. So it’s better to try this step. Check out this article as a source.
- Update DJI FPV firmware.
- Calibrate DJI FPV IMU.
Error 8: DJI FPV fly safe database error.
In most cases, DJI FPV fly safe database error is caused by a faulty DJI FPV fly safe database update.
How to Fix DJI FPV fly safe database error.
- Update or downgrade the FPV firmware. Since DJI FPV fly safe database error is caused by DJI FPV firmware issue, DJI have released the latest firmware that solves the issue. If you are getting this issue after updating the firmware try downgrading the firmware. Also check out the below video that addresses the error.
Error 9: DJI FPV GPS error.
In most cases, DJI FPV GPS error is caused by poor internet connection, firmware glitches, damaged GPS module, and environmental interferences.
How to Fix DJI FPV GPS Error.
- Connect to a strong internet connection.
- Update the DJI FPV unit firmware including goggles and controller.
- Contact DJI Support. Since damaged or faulty GPS module also could cause this error, it might need to repaired or replace with DJI Support.
Read the Detailed Article: Why Drone not connecting to GPS and how to fix it.
Error 10: DJI FPV battery communication error.
DJI FPV battery communication error is caused by improper battery seating. I found this solution in DJI forums.
How to Fix DJI FPV battery communication error.
- Make sure the batteries are well-seated. There are connection points for the drone battery not only at the rubber plug but also at the sides. Charge up the battery to full and put the drone battery in (without connecting the rubber plug), and make sure to seat the battery as snugly in the body of the drone as possible. Then, connect the rubber plug of the battery to the drone body.
Error 11: DJI FPV vision sensor calibration error.
Usually, DJI FPV vision sensor calibration error is caused by firmware glitches and improper vision sensor calibration.
How to Fix DJI FPV vision sensor calibration error.
- Clean sensors surface.
- Update the DJI FPV firmware before calibrating the vision sensor. Firmware glitches could cause faulty vision sensor calibration. Therefore first update or refresh the firmware then calibrate vision sensors. Check out the below video to know how to calibrate DJI FPV sensors.
Error 12: DJI FPV sd card error.
Usually, the DJI FPV SD card error is caused by inserting an unsupported SD card or a damaged SD card.
How to Fix DJI FPV SD card error.
- Use supported DJI FPV SD card. Visit the DJI FPV Product spec and check whether your SD card is listed as a supported SD card. If not, try using a supported SD card.
- Format the SD card.
- Update DJI FPV firmware.
- Repair the SD card using the Windows command prompt. Connect the SD card to the PC and open the command prompt. Then type “chkdsk” and leave a space and specify the SD card driver letter (Ex: chkdsk D). and hit enter. Once the process is done the sd card is repaired.
Error 13: DJI FPV gimbal error.
Most of the time, DJI FPV gimbal error is caused by restricted gimbal movement, faulty gimbal, or firmware issues.
How to Fix FPV Gimbal Error.
- Check whether something is blocking the gimbal.
- Update DJI FPV Firmware.
- Factory Reset the FPV. Connect the DJI FPV to the PC using the USB cable and power it on. Open the DJI Assistant 2 and choose the FPV and hit “Factory Restore Defaults”.
- Replace the faulty gimbal.
