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
24.2.1.586
2024.02
2024.02.1
4.5.0.303
23-09
3.5.1.0-27
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
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.
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
3. How to update Cockpit App
Cockpit 3 How to updateLast updated
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