Elios 3 System update

Current release: 2025.03.1

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[2025.03] Release notes - Public version.pdf

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Component	Current Compatible Version	Download
Inspector Software	25.3.0.56	Link
Cockpit App	2025.03.1	Link
Avionic firmware	2025.03.1	(through Inspector)

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.

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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

Previous System Updates

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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

1

Inspector software update

Make sure the computer is connected to internet and launch Inspector software, a pop up notification will appear, follow the instruction.

2

Elios 3 drone update via Inspector

Connect the drone to Inspector software, a pop up notification will appear, follow the instruction.

3

Cockpit App update via the tablet

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

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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.

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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.

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3. How to update Cockpit App

Cockpit 3 How to update

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If you need any help on the procedure, please contact [email protected]