Elios 3 System update

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

Release notes Inspector Cockpit update

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	Release notes
24.10.0.183	2024.10.1	2024.10	Release notes
24.7.0.86	2024.07.1	2024.07	Release notes
24.5.0.675	2024.05	2024.05	Release notes
24.2.1.586	2024.02	2024.02.1
24.2.0.551	2024.02	2024.02	Release notes
23.12.0.379	2023.12.2	2023.12.2	Release notes
23.12.0.379	2023.12	2023.12	Release notes
23.9.0.340	2023.09	2023.09	Release notes
4.5.0.303	23-09	3.5.1.0-27
4.5.0.303	23-09	3.5.0.0-18	Release notes
4.4.0.276	23-04	3.4.0.0	Release notes
4.3.0.253	22-24-1	3.3.0.0-8	Release notes
4.3.0.253	22-24	3.3.0.0-8	Release notes
4.2.0.215	22-19	3.2.0.0.22.19	Release notes
4.1.0.177	22-15	3.1.0.22.15	Release notes
4.0.0.160	22-11	3.0.22.11

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How to update

What must be done

1. Inspector update
2. Elios 3 drone update via Inspector
3. Cockpit update via the tablet

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

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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

• 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 [e-mail]