Exciting Rental Fleet Updates as at April 2025
- DFH is now offering a simple credit card hold option for the value of the items you rent as the security deposit (EFT upfront no longer required).
- Your rental becomes free of charge if you decide to purchase the same item brand new within 14 days of the rental period.
- Rental fleet significantly enlarged as at March 2025, adding several units including Matrice 4 E, Matrice 4 T, H30T, M350 RTK, RTK3, flood lighting systems, tethered power solutions, M3M etc.
- We maintain a large and well managed Aus wide fleet of drones for dry hire. One of the models you are looking for may not be far from your location – call 13000 029 829 and ask for Rachel to get a quick heads up on the nearest location and best hire price for the item you need.
Contact Rachel our hire fleet manager:
1300 029 829
0490233192
Many customers who recently purchased the DJI Matrice 400 (M400) have reported an issue where the drone cannot link to payloads like the Zenmuse L2 or P1.
We also have the youtube video guiding you through the process ^^ Step-by-step video guide
Why Does This Happen?
This issue occurs because the payload firmware is outdated and does not recognize the newly released M400. While the M400 comes with the latest firmware, older payload versions were designed for the Matrice 300 RTK.
Currently, this cannot be fixed by connecting the payload to DJI Assistant 2 via USB, as the update will fail when the payload is not recognized. Instead, you need to perform an offline firmware upgrade using an SD card.
Steps to Pair M400 with Payloads (L2, P1, etc.)
Download the Latest Firmware Search for the latest firmware update for your payload (e.g., Zenmuse L2 or P1) on the DJI official website.
Download the .BIN file (example: Zenmuse L2 Firmware v05.00.10.01).
Prepare the SD Card
Insert an SD card into your computer using an SD card reader.
Pull the downloaded .BIN file into the root directory of the SD card.
Insert the SD Card into the Payload
Remove the SD card from your computer and insert it into the payload.
Power On and Connect
Turn on the M400 and the remote controller.
Ensure the payload is properly mounted and connected to the aircraft.
Firmware Update Process
The payload will start updating automatically.
Indicators:
White lights will blink.
You’ll hear four long beeps during the update process.
Wait approximately 5–10 minutes for the process to complete.
Update Complete
When the update finishes, you’ll hear two short beeps followed by two long beeps.
Power off the aircraft.
Clear the SD Card
Remove the SD card and insert it back into your computer.
Delete the firmware update package from the SD card to avoid re-installation.
Reinsert the SD Card
Place the SD card back into the payload.
Power on the aircraft and remote controller.
Your payload should now link successfully and be ready for activation and use.
Pro Tip
Always ensure your M400 and payloads are running the latest firmware versions to maintain compatibility and performance.
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues during the update process, Drones For Hire can assist with payload firmware upgrades, DJI enterprise support, and M400 integration.
Contact us:
1300 029 829 | [email protected]
35-min video: T50 Full Spraying Demo
2-min video: Customer scouting stock yards, feral pigs and even mustering.
T30 demo, T40 demo, and T50 demo
8-min video: summary of the T50s flight modes available on controller screen
2-min video: see the high flow rate and penetration a DJI T50 can deliver
Video the T50 holding its droplets in a controlled vortex bubble over a rice plantation
Go to all our YouTube videos (demos, how-to videos, Shorts)
Get fast local quotes for contractor spraying or mapping work here
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DFH Batch Master chemical mixing stations
DFH aluminium enclosures for spray drones (2-min video)
CASA article: Drones taking agriculture sky high
AAUS: the leading association for uncrewed systems (drones, ROVs, robots) in Aus.
DJI Agriculture main site
Blackberry control action groups: Weeds Australia, VIC , NSW
Cotton Australia main site
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