Updating Firmware

IF1200A Firmware Updating

Upgrade the Aircraft Firmware

Note: Firmware upgrades are only necessary if advised by Inspired Flight. The aircraft comes with firmware installed at the factory.

Mission Planner needs to be installed on a PC to update IF1200A firmware.

STEP
ACTION

1

The aircraft does not need to be powered ON. 5V PC power is sufficient.

2

Open Mission Planner on a PC (install the program if necessary)

3

Open the Settings tab, then Vehicle Setup

4

Click on Firmware

5

Connect a USB-C to USB-A cable between the aircraft’s USB port (see below), and the device with Mission Planner.

Figure 1: IF1200A USB Port

6

Connect to the vehicle using the MavLink COM Port connection. Note: the COM number may change but always select the "MavLink" option. Then, select Connect. (upper right)

7

Save your current parameters for your records. Click, Config > Full Parameter Tree > Save to file. (Fig. 1)

Figure 1: Saving your parameters before updating the firmware in Mission Planner.

8

Click, Set-Up > Install Firmware > click Load Custom Firmware. Locate the IFT verified Ardupilot .APJ file on your PC and install the firmware. (Fig. 2)

9

Wait about one minute for the firmware to update.

Figure 2: Mission Planner, Load custom firmware (bottom right)

9

In the Set-up tab, open Mandatory Hardware > Frame Type. And confirm 'X. Y6A' is selected (Fig. 3 below)

Figure 3: Frame Type Menu in Mission Planner

10

Disconnect the USB cable from the aircraft.

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