Elios 3 System update
Current release: 2025.03.1
If the drone update process with Inspector remains blocked for more than 10 minutes, disconnect the battery to prevent a complete energy drain. Afterward, restart the update process with another battery.
Before updating from 2023.12.2 or previous to 2024.02 or further version, please import all dataset present on the drone memory and erase the memory with Inspector 4
If you have updated your drone and did not import previous datasets, you can downgrade your drone. Please read this article or contact support if needed.
System Versions Compatibility Chart
Inspector
Elios 3 Avionics
Cockpit
25.3.0.56
2025.03.1
2025.03.1
25.3.0.56
2025.03
2025.03
25.2.0.260
2025.02
2025.02.2
25.2.0.260
2025.02
2025.02
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
How to update
Important Pre-Update Notes
Cockpit + Inspector + Drone must be up to date before the use and the same compatible version! If one of the component is not up to date, incompatibilities can result !
Refer to the compatibility compatibility chart
Before updating from 2023.12.2 or previous to 2024.02 or further version, please import all dataset present on the drone memory and erase the memory with Inspector 4. If you have updated your drone and did not import previous datasets, you can downgrade your drone. Please read this article or contact support if needed.
What must be done
Make sure the computer is connected to internet and launch Inspector software, a pop up notification will appear, follow the instruction.
Connect the drone to Inspector software, a pop up notification will appear, follow the instruction.
Make sure the tablet is connected to internet and launch Cockpit app, a pop up notification will appear, follow the instruction.
Required Material
Elios 3 drone + Remote controller + Tablet
Elios 3 battery, fully charged
USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable
Inspector 5 (latest version available)
Preparation
Fully charge one Elios 3 battery
Leave the LiDAR connected to the drone.
Export all flights from the drone, to avoid any loss of data
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
If the drone update process in Inspector remains blocked for more than 10 minutes, disconnect the battery to prevent a complete energy drain.
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 updateIf you need any help on the procedure, please contact [email protected]
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