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DJI Mavic Mini / Mini 2 Error Codes (Meanings, How to Fix)

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When I was looking solution for a DJI Mavic Mini Error code, I found that there are many, unique DJI Mavic Mini error codes compared to other DJI drones. So I thought to research DJI Mavic Mini/ Mini 2 Error codes and what they mean.

Also, I thought it would be helpful and friendly to write an article that would be helpful for Mavic Mini users, about almost every DJI Mavic Mini / Mini 2 code and how to fix those issues. Hopefully, this article would help with figuring out the Error code and how to fix it.

Common DJI Mavic Mini/ Mini 2 Error Codes.

  • Error 1: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10001.
  • Error 2: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10016.
  • Error 3: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10022.
  • Error 4: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10023.
  • Error 5: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30007/ 30008.
  • Error 6: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30047.
  • Error 7: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30049.
  • Error 8: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30050/ 30055.
  • Error 9: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30060.
  • Error 10: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30064.
  • Error 11: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30085.
  • Error 12: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30105.
  • Error 13: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30128.
  • Error 14: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30142.
  • Error 15: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30168.
  • Error 16: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30210.
  • Error 17: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30224.
  • Error 18: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30226.
  • Error 19: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40002.
  • Error 20: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40011.
  • Error 21: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40012.
  • Error 22: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40021.
  • Error 23: DJI Mavic Mini error code 180016/ 180030/ 180031.

Error 1: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10001.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 10001 stands for “Camera Malfunction, Repairs required”. You need DJI Support to fix this issue. Therefore you need to shut down the Mavic Mini aircraft and contact DJI Support for repairing or replacing the camera. Many users have got this error after crashing the Mavic Mini.

Error 2: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10016.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 10016 stands for “Camera not calibrated, Image quality can be affected”. The best option to fix this issue is to calibrate the Mavic Mini camera.

How to Calibrate DJI Mavic Mini Camera.

  1. Place the Mavic Mini aircraft on a flat surface and power on the Mavic Mini aircraft and controller.
  2. Open the DJI Fly app and enter the camera view.
  3. Click on three dots on the top left corner and tap on the camera icon.
  4. Go to Camera Gimbal Advanced Settings > Auto Calibrate Gimbal and hit OK.
  5. Wait until the process succeeds.

Error 3: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10022.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 10022 stands for “No SD card. Insert SD card”. If you have already inserted the SD card, check whether the SD card is a Supported SD card with DJI Mavic Mini. Else use an SD card that supports DJI Mavic Mini. If you are using a compatible SD card, try formatting the SD card.

Error 4: DJI Mavic Mini error code 10023.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 10023 stands for “SD card malfunction, Change card”. Try inserting another SD card or try formatting the SD card. Also, you can try repairing the SD card before inserting it.

How to Repair DJI SD Card.

  1. Connect the SD card to the PC and open the command prompt.
  2. Then type “chkdsk” and leave a space and specify the SD card driver letter (Ex: chkdsk D). and hit enter.
  3. Once the process is done the sd card is repaired.

Error 5: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30007/30008.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 30007/30008 stands for “No GPS Signal”. There are thousands of questions in the DJI forums asking about this error and found many pilots able to fix the issue by performing the below steps.

  • Update DJI Mavic Mini Firmware.
  • Uninstall the DJI Fly app and install it again.
  • Connect to a strong internet connection.
  • Contact DJI Support.

Error 6: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30047.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 30047 stands for “Barometer initialization failed. Restart aircraft”. As it said to fix this issue, Restart the Mavic Mini aircraft. Also try updating the Mavic Mini firmware.

Error 7: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30049.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 30047 stands for “GPS Module error.  Restart aircraft”. Restart the Mavic Mini aircraft to fix this issue. If it still keeps happening update the Mavic Mini firmware or contact DJI Support.

Error 8: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30050/ 30055.

DJI Mavic Mini error code 30050/ 30055 stands for “IMU Calibration required.  Calibrate IMU”. Calibrate the IMU properly to fix this error.

How to Calibrate DJI Mavic Mini IMU.

  1. Open the DJI Fly app and enter the camera view.
  2. Tap on the top left corner three dots and open the main menu.
  3. Scroll down and visit Sensors > IMU and hit calibrate.
  4. Once the IMU calibration process started, the DJI Fly app would instruct you to place the aircraft in different positions. Follow those instructions to calibrate the IMU.

Error 9: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30060.

DJI Mavic Mini 30060 stands for “Compass error”. To fix this error keep the Mini aircraft away from metal or magnetic objects, and calibrate it before use.

Error 10: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30064.

DJI Mavic Mini 30064 stands for “Unable to Takeoff”. First, check whether the Mavic Mini is in a geofenced area. If it’s not try restarting the aircraft. If it’s still happening, update or refresh the Mavic Mini firmware.

How to Update DJI Mavic Mini Firmware Using DJI Fly app.

  1. Open the DJI Fly app and enter the camera view.
  2. Tap on 3 dots at the top right-hand corner and visit the About tab.  
  3. Click “Check for updates”.
  4. If a new firmware is available, update the firmware to the latest.

Error 11: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30085.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30085 stands for “ESC Connection error”. To fix ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) error there are two possible solutions. They are,

  1. Update Mavic Mini firmware.
  2. Contact DJI Support to repair or replace the ESC.

Error 12: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30105.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30085 stands for “Navigation System Error, Restart the aircraft”. First, try restarting the aircraft. If it doesn’t fix the issue try calibrating the IMU. If Calibrating IMU also didn’t fix the error contact the DJI Support.

How to Calibrate DJI Mavic Mini IMU.

  1. Open the DJI Fly app and enter the camera view.
  2. Tap on the top left corner three dots and open the main menu.
  3. Scroll down and visit Sensors > IMU and hit calibrate.
  4. Once the IMU calibration process started, the DJI Fly app would instruct you to place the aircraft in different positions. Follow those instructions to calibrate the IMU.

Error 13: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30128.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Propeller rotating too fast”. Many users have explained that this is an effect of bend propellers and could be fixed by replacing the DJI Mini propellers.

Error 14: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30142.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30142 stands for “Motor unable to rotate. Check motors”. Try restarting the aircraft and updating the firmware.

Error 15: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30168.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Aircraft power insufficient“. Charge the aircraft battery to a sufficient level before flying the Mavic Mini.

Error 16: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30210.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Power System Hardware Error”. Contact DJI Support to repair the Power System.


Error 17: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30224.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Incompatible Firmware Verison”. To fix this error there are two steps to follow.

  1. Clear the DJI Fly app cache and app data. Then update the DJI Fly app.
  2. Update the DJI Mavic Mini firmware.

Error 18: DJI Mavic Mini error code 30226.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Start failed.  Restart aircraft and DJI Fly app.“ As it sounds to fix this error, restart the Mavic Mini aircraft and DJI Fly app.

Error 19: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40002.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Gimbal stuck”. Check whether the gimbal cover is removed and ensure can rotate freely. Also, be sure to remove the gimbal cover before powering on the aircraft.

Error 20: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40011.

DJI Mavic Mini error 30128 stands for “Gimbal Calibration error”. To fix the Gimbal Calibration error try restarting and calibrating the gimbal. Also, try updating the Mavic Mini firmware.

How to Calibrate DJI Mavic Mini Camera.

  1. Place the Mavic Mini aircraft on a flat surface and power on the Mavic Mini aircraft and controller.
  2. Open the DJI Fly app and enter the camera view.
  3. Click on three dots on the top left corner and tap on the camera icon.
  4. Go to Camera Gimbal Advanced Settings > Auto Calibrate Gimbal and hit OK.
  5. Wait until the process succeeds.

Error 21: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40012.

DJI Mavic Mini error 40012 stands for “Gimbal unable to connect.  Repairs required”. You have to contact DJI Support to repair or replace the gimbal.

Error 22: DJI Mavic Mini error code 40021.

DJI Mavic Mini error 40021 stands for “Gimbal IMU data error”. You need to contact DJI Support to fix this issue.


Error 23: DJI Mavic Mini error code 180016/180030/ 180031.

DJI Mavic Mini 180016/180030/ 180031 error codes stand for “Sensor error”. Try rebooting the DJI Mavic Mini aircraft.


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