ArduCopter APM 2.0 Firmware 3.2.1

The following firmware is “special” in that it represents some significant milestone - e.g. “the last version of a build for a particular autopilot”. ArduCopter v3.2.1 firmware for APM 2.x. This is the last build of ArduCopter that still fits on the APM 2.x boards.

Install firmware

- On the Mission Planner’s Initial Setup | Install Firmware screen select the appropriate icon that matches your frame (i.e. Quad, Hexa). Answer Yes when it asks you “Are you sure?”.
- After the Mission Planner detects which board you are using (i.e. Pixhawk) it will ask you to unplug the board, plug it back in and then press OK within a few seconds (during this brief period the bootloader accepts requests to upload new firmware).
- If all goes well you will see some status appear on the bottom right including the words, “erase...”, “program...”, “verify..” and “Upload Done”. The firmware has been successfully uploaded to the board.

About Drone 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.

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.