# Cockpit 2 Release notes

### **v2.8 January 2022:**  New features:

* Compatibility with new E2RAD sensor payloads (LOW, MID, HIGH level)
* When a battery error is detected the drone goes into autoland mode and the tablet vibrates for 3 seconds to warn the pilot.
* LED blink patterns updated, they will now blink red in case of a battery warning or a critically low battery.

Bug fixes:

* Wifi streaming reliability improved
* Transmission status logging fixed
* Maintenance panel information no longer gets stuck in 'loading' status

###  **v2.7 October 2021:**  New features:

* New Signal Strength indication
* The two indicators on the top left corner now indicate downlink and uplink RSSI instead of a quality indicator as it is more gradual and could prevent incidents in tricky environments such as sewers.
* Cockpit is now available in French, Spanish, German and Russian.
* Error codes added to warning messages.

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Bug fixes:

* Fixed distance Lock bug in control mode 1
* False warning about exceeded number of battery cycles fixed
* Fixed memory leaks

###  **v2.6 August 2021:**  New features (Elios 2 only):

* Integration with E2 RAD Radiation detector payload
* Battery SoC displayed up to 60 cycles. Battery too old displayed for 60+ cycles\ <br>

Bug Fixes:

* "Old firmware" warning stays forever, even when drone is disconnected
* Camera switch toggled with no video after automatic switch to SD
* Cockpit not informing the user that the FW is not the right one with the current Cockpit version.
* Distance sensor text overlaps with imperial units when distance > 100
* Camera turning on by itself if previously on and drone is restarted

### &#x20;**v2.5 November 2020:**  New Features (Elios 2 only):

* Photogrammetry flight mode now has grid lines overlaid to help with managing\
  overlap during flight.
* New warnings to communicate about hardware issues in the transmission system.
* Added warnings to communicate that motors are approaching or have exceeded the maximum recommended replacement interval of 25 flight hours.
* Added warnings to communicate that the battery is approaching or has exceeded the maximum recommended lifetime of 40 discharge cycles.
* Battery SoC estimation is shown only if battery cycles < 40
* Warning to detect defective battery through high cells imbalance

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Bug Fixes:

* Motor flight hours now also displayed correctly, even after 140 flight cycles.

### &#x20;**v2.4 March 2020:**  New features (for Elios 2 only):

* Battery diagnosis menu panel to access BMS data
* New in flight battery status monitoring (temperature and internal resistance)
* Motor diagnosis and flight time data added to maintenance menu panel\*
* Live video feed can be switched to composite (SD) if the HDMI (HD) feed fails camera SD card status icon on main screen shows remaining free space\ <br>

Bug Fixes:

* Circular buffer implemented for backup recording to ensure it can always record
* Battery current draw now always correctly displayed
* No longer crashes when changing settings panel while initiating connection with drone
* No longer crashes when arming the drone
* Cage free view, auto close up and strobing are now synced with CAMOP RC
* No longer crashes while performing Auto Trim
* Cam feed now always shows up when you tap "display camera"
* Next service due time no longer displayed (irrelevant to E2)
* Known limitations: Motor flight hours stop recording after 140 flights, use drone flight hours to keep track<br>