Is your DJI Mavic Pro not connecting to its remote controller? From time to time, the remote controller can lose its link (sync) with the aircraft. A new drone comes already linked to its controller, but after a repair or a replaced part, you may have to link them again. This also applies when you send the drone to DJI to replace a part. In my case, the remote stopped connecting after we replaced one of the drone’s legs.
In this tutorial, I show you step by step how to link the DJI Mavic Pro remote controller with the aircraft again.
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The Symptom: A Blinking Yellow Light
The main sign of an unlinked remote controller or mobile device is a flashing yellow light at the back of the aircraft, as you can see in this image. The app also shows Aircraft Disconnected.
Before You Link the Remote Controller
- Make sure the aircraft, the remote controller and your mobile device are all fully charged.
- Open the small flap on the side of the aircraft (it also covers the microSD card slot). Make sure the control mode switch is set to RC, not Wi-Fi.
How to Link the Remote Controller to the Aircraft
- Connect the remote controller to your mobile device with a suitable USB cable.
- Turn on the remote controller and the aircraft.
- Open the DJI GO 4 app on your mobile device and tap the blue Camera button.
- Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen to open the settings menu.
- Tap the small remote controller icon on the left side of the menu.
- At the bottom of the Remote Controller Settings, tap Linking Remote Controller.
- Choose Primary Remote Controller (also called Master) and tap OK. Only choose Secondary if this is a second controller.
- The app now shows Searching for Aircraft Frequency, with a countdown of about 60 seconds.
- With a small tool, such as a small screwdriver, press the link button on the side of the aircraft, under the flap and above the red LED. Press it once.
- Wait up to 60 seconds until the app confirms Remote Controller Linked.
That’s all there is to it! Your Mavic Pro is now linked with its remote controller.
Tip: To test the link, turn the aircraft off and on again. It should now connect to the remote controller automatically.
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