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The SE-8 copter contains a Cube flight controller running ArduCopter. New firmware versions are periodically released by the ArduPilot Developers. In addition to the validation testing performed by the ArduPilot developers, BFD Systems carefully tests each ArduCopter firmware version for compatibility and stability before approving them for use on the SE-8.
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These instructions are only to be used when authorized by BFD Systems. Please contact support@bfdsystems.com if you have questions regarding the aircraft firmware |
Upgrade Process Overview
Backup the parameters from the vehicle and send to BFD Systems
Parameters will be checked for any incompatibilities or changes required for the new firmware
We will send an updated parameter file and the new firmware file to upload
Upload firmware using Mission Planner
Write new parameter file to the vehicle
Send log file from aircraft to BFD Systems
We will confirm that the parameters were successfully updated and that the controller is operating correctly with the update
You will receive notification that aircraft was updated successfully and is cleared for flight
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