Updating IGC Over-the-Air (OTA)

This procedure explains how to update the Inspired Ground Control (IGC) on your Ground Control Station (GCS). Downloading the new version may take a few minutes to complete.

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  1. Ensure your Ground Control Station is connected to the internet via Wifi.

  2. Open IGC by tapping on the IFT icon

  1. Login with your Inspired Suite Account

  2. Tap on the IFT logo and navigate to Application Settings

  1. Navigate to ‘IGC’ Tab

  1. Under the App Downloads section, Tap on Get App Updates to see available updates

  1. Tap the Download button to download the latest version.

  1. If using a Herelink controller, select the install button, and complete installation. If using GS-ONE, continue to the next section.

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If using a Herelink controller, be sure to confirm Herelink Settings app settings are set correctly. See the Confirm Herelink Settings Are Set Correctlyarrow-up-right section below for details.

Installing Downloaded IGC Update (GS-ONE)

Once IGC is downloaded onto the controller, follow the following process to install

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Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and press the square icon to open the app home screen.

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Once on the black home screen, swipe up again from the bottom of the screen to open the full app list.

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Once the full app list is visible, select "Files".

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Once Files app is open, scroll down on the left side of the screen and select "Lahaina" (the Android operating system folder).

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Scroll down and select the "IGC Daily" folder.

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Scroll down and select the "Updates" folder.

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Select the APK file within the folder. (Ex: igc-v1.5.1.apk)

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When prompted, select "Update".

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When finished installing, select "Open" to open the newly installed IGC build.

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The process is now complete, and IGC is up-to-date.

To check commonly changed Settings:

  1. Tap on the IGC Icon in the upper left

  2. Tap on the Application Settings button

  3. Tap on the General Menu item

  4. Scroll down to Units

    1. Verify that they are set correctly (Metric/Imperial)

  5. Go back to the flight screen

  6. Tap on the IGC icon in the upper left

  7. Tap on the Vehicle Setup button

  8. Scroll to Button Mapping

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Ensure the aircraft is turned off and the Herelink is turned on.

Navigate to Herelink Settings.

In Joystick Tab, set CH# to 6 for the w-axis (gimbal). Select “Save”.

(Optionally) In Buttons Tab, remove saved buttons, then select "Save" again.

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