PX4 Autopilot Firmware 1.3.1

PX4 is platform independent autopilot software (or a software stack / firmware) that can fly or drive Unmanned Aerial or Ground Vehicles ( UAV / UGV ). It is loaded (flashed) on certain hardware and together with Ground Control Station it makes a fully autonomous autopilot system.

Fixes:

- Matching QGroundControl release v2.9.6+
- Better support for full missions for VTOL airframes
- Pure tablet controlled flight by direct map interaction (in addition to normal missions, by just clicking points on the map)
- Battery failsafe
- Geofence GUI config support
- More flexible RC failsafe
- More flexible data link failsafe
- RSSI input supported on Pixracer
- RSSI input cleaned up on Pixhawk (will only report RSSI when actually connected)
- Local position estimator available for testing
- EKF2 estimator available for testing (not in default binary)
- Many minor improvements and bugfixes

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.