Elios 3 System update

Latest release: ''2025.01'' (March 2025)

System Versions Compatibility Chart

Inspector

Elios 3 Avionics

Cockpit

25.1.0.237

2025.01

2025.01

24.10.0.183

2024.10.1

2024.10

24.7.0.86

2024.07.1

2024.07

24.5.0.675

2024.05

2024.05

24.2.1.586

2024.02

2024.02.1

24.2.0.551

2024.02

2024.02

23.12.0.379

2023.12.2

2023.12.2

23.12.0.379

2023.12

2023.12

23.9.0.340

2023.09

2023.09

4.5.0.303

23-09

3.5.1.0-27

4.5.0.303

23-09

3.5.0.0-18

4.4.0.276

23-04

3.4.0.0

4.3.0.253

22-24-1

3.3.0.0-8

4.3.0.253

22-24

3.3.0.0-8

4.2.0.215

22-19

3.2.0.0.22.19

4.1.0.177

22-15

3.1.0.22.15

4.0.0.160

22-11

3.0.22.11


How to update

What must be done

Required Material

  • Elios 3 drone

  • Elios 3 tablet

  • Elios 3 battery, fully charged

  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable

  • Inspector 5 (latest version available)

Preparation


1. How to update Inspector

  • Launch Inspector Software

  • A pop-up message will propose a new update, click on download

If you don't receive any update notification, please see here

  • A loading bar will appear, displaying the status of the download

  • Then the program will shut down and the Inspector Setup wizard will appear for the installation, click next and follow the instructions.


2. How to update the drone

  • Before attempting the update, make sure the computer is connected to the internet

  • Turn on the Elios 3 with a fully charged battery

  • Connect the Elios 3 to your computer with the USB3.1 Gen1 provided cable.

  • Wait until the drone power button turns to a steady purple color.

  • Once the drone is recognized by Inspector, a pop-up message will appear

  • Click the "Update my drone now" to start the update process.

In case the update does not start within 5min after clicking ''Update my drone now'':

Please disconnect the drone, close Inspector, reopen the software then reconnect the drone.

The pop up message will be displayed again, then the update can be made

  • Once you hit the Update button, the process will start

  • When the drone is updated, you will get the following pop-up

  • Wait until the drone completely reboots

    • Power button must be purple

    • Inspector is connected to the drone

During the update the Elios 3 power button LED will turn steady blue and then blinking blue. Be patient this process can take up to 10 minutes and during this time the drone might seem unresponsive.


3. How to update Cockpit App

Cockpit 3 How to update

If you need any help on the procedure, please contact support@flyability.com

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