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      J150 Setting Up The Drone Out Of The Box

      This article outlines the steps by step process of setting up, activating and updating J150 drone out of the box for optimal performance. Including App firmware, Drone Firmware, Battery Firmware, and CPU Firmware Updates.

      Setting up, Activating and Updating the J-150 Drone

      Ensure all steps in this article are followed for setting up your J150.

      Before starting on updates you need to follow these steps.

       

      1. Unpack the drone and remote controller.


      2. Insert the battery into the drone.


      3. Power on RC. (If RC is in different language, Click here for how to change the Keyboard to English).


      4.  Open the Smart Ag 60 App on your RC.

      Fig.9

       

      5. Enter your username and password to log in.

      Fig.10

      6. Power on the Drone.

      7. Verify that the drone is connected by checking the top left corner of the app for a solid green indicator and the drone number.


      How to Update the App Firmware.


      1. Navigate to the top left corner of the RC screen and select 'Device'.

      Fig.11,16,20,24

      2. Scroll down on the left side of the screen and select 'APP'.
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      3. On the right side of the screen select 'Upgrade'.
      Fig.13

      4. Click 'Update Now' to upgrade the app version and then click 'Update'.

      Fig.14

       

      5. After the app updates, click 'Open' to relaunch the app and confirm you are logged back in.

      Fig.15
      Updating the APP is now COMPLETE.


      How to Update the Drone Firmware.

      1. Go to 'Device'.

      Fig.11,16,20,24

       

      2. Select 'Firmware Versions'.

      Fig.17,21

      3. Click on the UAV firmware version at the top and select 'Upgrade'.
      Fig.18

      4. Look for the top, and most recent version and select 'Upgrade'.

      Fig.19

      5. After the firmware update is complete, shut down the drone (only the external battery).

       

      6. Wait a few seconds and power the drone back on.

       

      Updating the Drone Firmware is now COMPLETE.


       

      How to Update Battery Firmware.

      1. Go back to 'Device'

      Fig.11,16,20,24

       

      2. Select 'Firmware Versions'.

      Fig.17,21

       

      3. Choose 'Motor Upgrade Package' and click 'Upgrade'.

      Fig.22
      4. The Battery on the drone should start flashing from left to right as the update is happening.

      Fig.23
      5. After the update is complete, the battery will shut off


      6. Power battery back on and confirm update.

      Ensure you repeat this update for ALL BATTERIES

       

      Updating the Batteries Firmware is now COMPLETE.

       

       How to Update the CPU Firmware

      1. Navigate to 'Device'.

      Fig.11,16,20,24

      2. Scroll down to the bottom and select 'CPU'.
      Fig.25

      3. Click 'Upgrade' to update the CPU firmware to the latest version.

      Fig.26

      4. After the CPU firmware update is complete, perform a full power down of the drone. To Do this go back to the main screen, select 'Auto', then select 'settings icon' in the top right corner of the screen. Now select the 'Turn Off' button on the RC screen.

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      5. Once you select the Turn off button, a countdown will begin until drone shuts down.

       

      6. Once the drone is completely powered down, turn it back on to finalize the setup.

      Updating the CPU Firmware is now COMPLETE.

      Cautionary Notes

      • Ensure all updates are completed to avoid warranty issues.

      • Do not skip any firmware updates as they are crucial for the drone's stability and performance.

      Tips for Efficiency

      • Always perform app updates before drone firmware updates to prevent data loss.

      • Keep the drone and batteries fully charged before starting the update process.

       

       

      Ensure before your first flight you also view the articles listed below:

      1. J150 Pre Flight Checks
      2. J150 First Flight

       

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