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LabDron Ultra FCC — Installation Guide

Related product: LabDron Ultra FCC + Atti Mode + Offline

IMPORTANT: Follow the steps in order; if the order changes, the app will not open. If you get stuck at any point, you can get help from our WhatsApp support line at +90 850 308 46 50.

What you need

  • DJI RC 2 remote controller
  • 1 MicroSD card
  • A computer and a USB cable
  • A one-time internet (Wi-Fi) connection on the remote controller for license activation

Package contents

Once your activation is complete, download the LabDron-Ultra-Kurulum.zip file using the Download button on the My Account → My Activations page. It contains three apps, and the installation order matters:

  1. 1-PackageInstaller.apk — the app installer screen for the DJI RC 2. Without it, the other files cannot be installed.
  2. 2-LabDron.apk — the LabDron Ultra software.
  3. 3-Gesture.apk — the swipe gesture that lets you open LabDron on the remote controller.

Preparation

  1. Unzip the downloaded ZIP file on your computer (right-click → Extract All).
  2. Copy the three APK files inside it to the MicroSD card.
  3. Insert the MicroSD card into your DJI RC 2 remote controller. Alternatively, you can insert the card into the remote controller first, then connect the remote controller to your computer with the USB cable and copy the files.

Installation

  1. Open the file manager on your remote controller and go to the MicroSD card.
  2. Tap 1-PackageInstaller.apk and install it.
  3. Install 2-LabDron.apk. When the installation finishes, do not tap “Open”; tap “Done”. Do not open the app at this stage.
  4. Install 3-Gesture.apk, and when the installation finishes, this time tap “Open”.

Gesture setup — to be able to open LabDron

The DJI RC 2 has no app menu; you open LabDron with a gesture from the edge of the screen. This is provided by the Gesture app.

  1. When Gesture opens, tap the “Select app” row.
  2. Select LabDron from the list.
  3. Press the “Save and Start Service” button. You should see the message “Service started in background!” on the screen.
  4. If the app asks for the “Display over other apps” permission, grant it. Without this permission, the gesture will not work.

From now on, to open LabDron, simply swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen. You do not need to open Gesture again; the service starts automatically every time the remote controller is turned on.

Activating the license

  1. Connect your remote controller to the internet via Wi-Fi.
  2. Open LabDron by swiping up from the bottom edge.
  3. On the “Activate license” screen, enter your license key and press Activate. The key is 12 characters long in the format LAB-XXXXXXXX.
  4. You can find your key on the My Account → My Activations page and in your activation email.

The license is bound to your remote controller's serial number; the app reads the serial number from the device itself, so you do not enter it manually. After activation, the app works offline for 7 days; just connect the remote controller to the internet every now and then.

First use

  1. Turn on your drone, place it on the ground and do not start the motors. Wait for it to connect to the remote controller.
  2. Open LabDron and tap “Load parameters”. For the first read, the app asks you to force stop DJI Fly; follow the on-screen instructions and press Continue.
  3. When the read is complete, tap the “Enable FCC” card.
  4. You can turn the LED, GPS and Atti (C / S / N flight modes) switches on and off from the same screen.
  5. Use the “Back to DJI Fly” button to switch to the flight app. When you return to LabDron, you do not need to read the parameters again.

Common issues

  • Tapping an APK file does not open the installation screen: You must install 1-PackageInstaller.apk first. If you skipped the first step, go back and install it.
  • Swiping up from the bottom edge does not work: Open the Gesture app, repeat the “Save and Start Service” step and make sure the “Display over other apps” permission has been granted.
  • “Serial number could not be read”: Turn the remote controller off and on again, then try LabDron again. If the problem persists, message us on our WhatsApp line.
  • The license does not activate: Make sure the remote controller is connected to the internet and that you entered the key completely, without spaces.
  • You replaced your remote controller: Because the license is bound to the serial number, it will not work on a new remote controller. Request a device reset via our WhatsApp line.