If you are a DJI drone user, you must definitely have some experience with error codes. Having some knowledge about DJI error codes, what do they mean and how to fix them is so essential if you are a DJI drone user.
Therefore in this article, we would talk about common DJI Mavic Pro error codes and how to fix them. Hope it would be helpful for DJI Mavic Pro users who are struggling with fixing DJI Mavic Pro errors.
Common DJI Mavic Pro Error Codes.
- Error 1: DJI Mavic Pro IMU calibration error (Error code 50).
- Error 2: DJI Mavic Pro remote controller stick error.
- Error 3: DJI Mavic Pro battery error.
- Error 4: DJI Mavic Pro sd card error.
- Error 5: DJI Mavic Pro ESC error.
- Error 6: DJI Mavic Pro compass error.
- Error 7: DJI Mavic Pro gimbal error/ DJI Mavic Pro gimbal overload error.
- Error 8: DJI Mavic Pro wheel error.
- Error 9: DJI Mavic Pro forward vision sensor calibration error.
- Error 10: DJI Mavic Pro GPS error.
Error 1: DJI Mavic Pro IMU calibration error (Error code 50).
If you notice “Error Code 50- IMU Error” that means the Mavic Pro IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has miscalibrated. So to fix this error the best effective action is to perform an IMU calibration.
How to Fix IMU Calibration Error.
- Calibrate DJI Mavic Pro IMU. Power on the Mavic Pro aircraft and controller and connect to the mobile device. Open the DJI GO app and enter the camera view. Go to Main controller settings> Sensors > IMU and hit “Calibrate”. Then follow the demonstration and steps pop up on the DJI GO app screen by placing the Mavic Pro same way. Read how to Calibrate DJI drone’s IMU article to figure out how to calibrate DJI drone IMU.
- Change the calibration location and try again IMU calibration.
- Update Mavic Pro Firmware.
- Factory reset DJI Mavic Pro using DJI Assistant 2. Download and install the DJI Assistant 2 For Mavic from DJI Downloads Center. Then connect the Mavic Pro 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 DJI Mavic Pro drone. Then hit “Factory Restore Defaults”.
Error 2: DJI Mavic Pro remote controller stick error.
If your Mavic Pro controller is miscalibrated also means joysticks are miscalibrated, the controller would start beeping continuously. So the action to fix this issue is calibrating the Mavic Pro controller.
How to Fix Mavic Pro remote controller stick error.
- Calibrate controller joysticks. connect the remote controller to the mobile device and turn on the remote controller. Open the DJI GO app and enter camera view and click on three dots at the top left corner. Click on the remote controller icon and tap remote calibration. Then you will be directed to the Calibration process. once you are ready for RC calibration push both sticks up all the way to coincide the virtual dots with directing dots. (Watch the below video for better understating) Then follow the directing dot with the controller sticks’ virtual dots. once it completed the process the calibration process would finish successfully.
- 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 Mavic Pro and hit “Factory Restore Defaults”.
Error 3: DJI Mavic Pro battery error.
Usually, DJI Mavic Pro battery error pops because of an imbalance in battery cells, faulty power management board, and battery firmware glitches.
Fix DJI Mavic Pro Battery Error.
- Refresh battery firmware. Update Mavic Pro firmware while keeping the glitched battery inside. Read How to Update DJI Mavic Pro firmware.
- Drain the battery to zero and recharge it fully.
- Change power management board. If the error still exists, the power management board might be glitched or damaged. So you would have to change the power management board. Advisable to contact DJI Support.
- Replace the battery.
Error 4: DJI Mavic Pro sd card error.
Usually DJI Mavic Pro throws an SD card error or “Unknown SD card” because of using unsupported SD card or corrupted SD card. Using a supported SD card and formatting the SD card would be some effective actions to fix this issue.
How to Fix DJI Mavic Pro SD card error.
- Check whether the SD card is compatible with the Mavic Pro. Visit the DJI Mavic Pro Product Info page and check whether your SD card is listed as a compatible SD card.
- 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.
- Format the SD card. Formatting the SD card resets all the settings and ready the SD card to use a new purpose. Connect your SD card to your PC and enter File Explorer. Then right-click on the SD card driver and select the format option. Wait a few seconds until it’s done.
- Update DJI Mavic Pro Aircraft firmware.
Error 5: DJI Mavic Pro ESC error.
Usually, ESC status errors can be caused by outdated firmware and faulty electronic speed controller (ESC).
How to Fix Mavic Pro ESC error.
- Restart the aircraft.
- Update Mavic Pro firmware.
- Replace ESC. You can buy a DJI Mavic Pro ESC board online and replace the ESC board. If you can contact DJI Support ask help for in fixing the error by repairing or replacing ESC.
Error 6: DJI Mavic Pro compass error.
In most cases, Mavic Pro Compass Error pops up because of placing and flying the Mavic Pro near magnetic fields. Once the aircraft is placed near a magnetic field, it assumes the artificial magnetic field as the earth’s natural magnetic field. Then it pops “Compass Error” when the aircraft checks its orientation against its GPS position and finds a discrepancy.
How to Fix Mavic Pro Compass Error.
- Avoid Electromagnetic interference. Avoid flying near powerlines, communication towers, huge buildings, etc.
- Calibrate the compass in an open wide area. Move away from the place where you currently receive Compass Error to an open area. Then perform a proper compass calibration. Read how to calibrate the compass.
- Contact DJI Support. If you still get the error, it’s better to contact DJI for repair.
Error 7: DJI Mavic Pro gimbal overload error/ DJI Mavic Pro Error 200.
Usually, DJI Mavic Pro throws the “Gimbal Motor Overloaded” error because of restricted gimbal movement, faulty gimbal, faulty ribbon cable, or firmware issues.
How to Fix Gimbal Overload Error.
- Check Something is blocking gimbal movement.
- Update DJI Mavic Pro Firmware.
- Calibrate the gimbal.
- Factory Reset the Mavic Pro. Connect the Mavic Pro to the PC using the USB cable. Then power it on. Open the DJI Assistant 2 and choose the Mavic Pro and hit “Factory Restore Defaults”.
- Replace the faulty ribbon cable.
Error 8: DJI Mavic Pro wheel error.
This error is not that much deal and is caused by miscalibrated remote controller. Calibrating the remote controller would fix the wheel error.
How to Fix the Mavic Pro Wheel Error.
- Calibrate the Mavic Pro remote controller.
Error 9: DJI Mavic Pro forward vision sensor calibration error.
Usually, Upgrading the DJI Mavic Pro firmware and calibrating the Mavic Pro vision sensors using DJI Assistant 2 would help with fixing the Forward Vision Sensor error.
- Update the Mavic Pro firmware.
- Calibrate the Mavic Pro vision sensors using DJI Assistant 2. Check out the below video for a demonstration.
Error 10: DJI Mavic Pro GPS error.
Usually, DJI Mavic Pro GPS error is caused by poor internet connection, firmware issues, DJI GO app glitches, mobile device issues, and environmental interferences.
How to Fix DJI Mavic Pro GPS Error.
- Connect to a strong internet connection.
- Update the DJI Mavic Pro firmware.
- Update DJI GO app. Uninstall the installed DJI GO app and install the DJI GO app via DJI Downloads center.
- Try with another device. The current device you are using might have glitches that cause the issue.
Read the Detailed Article: Why Drone not connecting to GPS and how to fix it.
