Elios 1 Downgrade the remote controller firmware

The Elios and Elios 2 drones use the DJI Lightbridge 2 transmission system, and as such require the DJI GO app to be used for some advanced operations such as:

Important notice

Flyability drones require firmware v1.2.10 to be installed on the control unit. It is therefore imperative that you do not let the DJI GO app perform a firmware update, even if it shows a flashing banner:


What you will need

  • Fully charged remote controller

  • USB cable

  • Charged Android or iOS device with DJI Go application installed and Internet access


Step by Step guide

  • Power on and connect the remote controller to a device with DJI GO (before P4) application DJI Go App (Android/IOS)

  • Open the application and wait until it detects the Lightbridge 2 product. Then tap and hold the 3 horizontal lines icon at the top right of the screen

  • From the drop-down menu, select version 1.2.10 and tap the Download Firmware button. If the Android keyboard is displayed, tap the tablet return button to hide it and reveal the Download Firmware button.

  • Once the firmware download is finished, tap the Start Upgrade button.

  • The remote controller LED will turn blue along with a beeping sound, and the tablet will display the update progress. Wait until the firmware update has finished.

  • When the update is done, you can switch off and switch back on the remote controller. You can now connect it to a tablet with Cockpit and from the ABOUT panel confirm that the GROUND UNIT firmware version is 1.2.10.

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