7. Install Firmware
The Install Firmware section includes options for Firmware Upgrades and Bootloader Updates, allowing you to upgrade the firmware and update the bootloader. The Install Firmware screen looks as shown in the following image:
7.1 Firmware Upgrade :
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Firmware Upgrade has two options:
7.1.1 Automatic Firmware Upgrade
If you select “Automatic Firmware Upgrade,” the screen appears as shown in the following image:
Step 1: Select a UAS model on the screen. For example, if you click “Quadcopter,” the available UAS firmware will be displayed as shown in the following image:
Step 2: Click on the firmware; it will be highlighted. Then, click the “Select” button to proceed to the “Firmware Setup” screen, as shown below:
As mentioned on the screen, “Please unplug your device and plug it in again.”
Step 3: Select the “Board Type” and “Build,” then click the “Download” button. This action will download firmware information, and your screen will appear as shown below:
Step 3: Select the “Board Type” and “Build,” then click the “Download” button. This action will download firmware information, and your screen will appear as shown below:
Please follow any on-screen instructions provided during the download process.
Step 4: Click on the “Download” button to initiate the firmware download. After the download is complete, you need to verify your signature, click on the “Verify Sign” button and your screen will appear as shown.
Step 4: Click on the “Download” button to initiate the firmware download. After the download is complete, you need to verify your signature, click on the “Verify Sign” button and your screen will appear as shown.
After this step, “Please unplug the device and plug it in again.” Your screen will appear as shown below:
Step 5: Click on the “Flash” button to begin the firmware upgrade process. After completing the firmware upgrade process, the screen will display a “Upgrade Complete” message as shown below:
Click on “OK” to close it.
This completes the process of “Automatic Firmware Upgrade”.
7.1.2 Manual Firmware Upgrade
If you select “Manual Firmware Upgrade,” the screen appears as shown in the following image:
Step 1: Click on the “Browse” button to browse and select the firmware file in .apj format. after selecting the required .apj file your screen will be as shown
Step 2: Click on the “Start” button to initiate the “Manual Firmware Upgrade process.” This will start the process, and your screen will appear as shown below:
Step 3: You need to verify the firmware signature. Click on the “Verify Sign” button to proceed with signature verification. After signature verification, it will prompt you to “Unplug the device and plug it in again.” Please follow this instruction. Then, the screen will appear as shown below:
Step 4: After signature verification, click on the “Flash” button to start the firmware upgrade process, which involves erasing the old version and programming the new version. Once the firmware upgrade process is complete, the following screen will be displayed:
Step 5: Click on the “OK” button to close.
This completes the manual firmware upgrade process.
This completes the manual firmware upgrade process.
7.2 Bootloader Update
The Bootloader Update section has two parts: Bootloader Flasher and Bootloader Update.
7.2.1 Bootloader Flasher
Flashing the bootloader is the first step in updating the bootloader. AeroGCS CONFIG allows you to update the bootloader using the Bootloader Flasher.Step 1: To access the “Bootloader Flasher,” click on “Bootloader Update” from the CONFIG section. The following screen will be displayed:
Step 2: Browse and select the .apj file. The following screen will be displayed:
Step 3: Click on the “Start” button to initiate the Bootloader Flasher process. After starting the process, it will prompt you to “Please unplug the device and plug it in again,” as shown below:
After plugging in the device again, it will search for the bootloader and prompt you to connect your device via USB to start the process, as shown below:
It will show that the bootloader is connected along with the relevant information.
Step 4: Click on the “Flash” button to proceed with and complete the remaining bootloader flashing process, as shown below:
Step 4: Click on the “Flash” button to proceed with and complete the remaining bootloader flashing process, as shown below:
Step 5: Click on the “OK” button to close.
This completes the bootloader flasher process.
7.2.2 Bootloader Update
Step 1: To access the “Bootloader Update,” click on “Bootloader Update” from the CONFIG section. The following screen will be displayed:
Note: The OEM ID is automatically retrieved from the OEM server associated with the specific account, eliminating the need for manual entry of the OEM ID. |
Step 2: Here OEM ID is fetched from the OEM server. Click on the “Update” button. This will start the update process, and after completion, the following screen will be displayed:
Step 5: Click on the “OK” button to close.
This completes the bootloader update process.
Note: In the Install Firmware section, follow this sequence:
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