DJI Action 2 firmware update: improved horizon levelling and more!
The latest firmware update (ver. 01.02.10.10) for the DJI Action 2 brings a slew of improvements including a new stabilization mode, a new lower power mode for timelapse shooting and support for the DJI Mic Remote Control.
New HorizonBalancing Mode
With Front Touchscreen Module
With this update, DJI has added a fourth stabilization mode called HorizonBalancing which, when active, keeps footage steady up to 4K 60fps without any reduction in Field of View (FOV) up to a maximum roll axis (tilt) of 45 degrees.
The other three original stabilization modes include:
Steady mode: supports up to 4K 60fps video shooting. This is the default mode which DJI says will be suitable for most situations.
RockSteady mode: supports up to 4K 120fps but requires additional computing power to generate stable video with a wider FOV.
HorizonSteady mode: supports up to 2.7K 60fps and is capable of keeping the horizon level through a full 360 degrees of rotation but reduces the FOV while doing so.
When active, this new mode conserves power buy turning the the screen off after the first 10 seconds of recording.
DJI Mic
While the screen is off, the status indicator will be a solid blue colour to remind you that it’s still recording and touching the screen will reactivate the display.
New DJI Mic Remote Control
Support for the wireless DJI Mic has also been added, making it possible to start/stop recording by pressing the linking button when the DJI Mic receiver is connected to the Action 2 with a front touchscreen module or power module attached.
How to get the update
The latest firmware can be downloaded for free via the DJI Mimo app (available in both the iOS app store and Android Google Play store).
Full list of what’s new and improved
Added Steady and optimized power consumption when Steady is enabled or EIS is disabled.
Added HorizonBalancing. HorizonBalancing keeps 4K footage level when the roll axis is tilted by up to 45°.
Added low power mode for Timelapse. When enabled, the screen will turn off after starting recording for 10 seconds and the status LED indicator will be solid blue. Touch the screen to turn the screen on again; press the power/record button to stop recording.
Optimized SnapShot. SnapShot can be enabled or disabled in settings. When SnapShot is enabled, press the power/record button to quickly take a photo or begin recording a video when the camera is powered off.
Added support to start/stop recording by pressing the linking button on the DJI Mic transmitter (DJI Mic receiver must be connected to front touchscreen module or power module).
Optimized method of adjusting camera zoom to tapping and holding zoom icon to reduce chance of accidental operation.
Added function where screen will automatically lock when exporting internal storage files to a microSD card. Swipe to unlock.
Optimized double confirmation for formatting a microSD card by swiping the screen to reduce chance of accidental operation.
Improved microSD card compatibility.
Optimized power efficiency of the front touchscreen module and power module when charging the camera unit.
Added Horizon Calibration in settings to improve stabilization.
