Elios 3 System update
Latest release: ''2025.01'' (March 2025)
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
25.1.0.237
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
Cockpit + Inspector + Drone must be up to date before the use!
If one of the component is not up to date, incompatibilities and bugs can result!
You could refer to the compatibility chart at the top of the article
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
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
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
If you need any help on the procedure, please contact support@flyability.com
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