Updating Firmware

Updating Alta X Gen2 Firmware

You can determine if Alta X Gen2 needs an update by following steps 2-4 below. The current firmware version is available on the Software Updates page.

  1. Download the firmware from the Current Firmware Version section of the Software Updates page.

  2. Connect Alta X Gen2 to your computer with a USB cable.

  3. Power on aircraft with one battery through the fused cable and wait about 15 seconds for aircraft to fully boot.

  4. Using a browser such as Chrome or Safari, open the aircraft's info/update page at http://10.41.1.1 (internet connection is not needed).

  5. In the Update Auterion OS box, click Browse, and select the firmware file downloaded above.

  6. Click Update and wait 10 mins for the process to complete.

  7. After the update completion message, verify that the webpage shows a "Release name" that matches the downloaded file and that all the boom LEDs are on.

If the aircraft gives an error message, power cycle the aircraft and try again.

After updating the aircraft, make sure that all apps in the Freefly Updater on Pilot Pro are up to date.


How to Reset to Default Alta X Gen2 Parameters

  • Open AMC and activate Advanced mode

  • Connect AMC to Alta X Gen2

  • Select: Vehicle setup > Parameters > Tools > Reset to vehicle's configuration defaults.

  • Reboot Vehicle

  • Calibrate sensors as required

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