Overview
Release Date: 2/16/21
Starting Serial Number: 20161
Vision Aerial Flight Deck 2.3.0 is now available for general use. This new release includes Remote ID functionality, bug fixes, safety enhancements, and improvements to the user experience.
What’s New
- Parameter updates can now be pushed to systems deployed in the field. When GCS is connected to Wifi and Flight Deck is initially started, if Vision Aerial has entered new system parameters in a parameter database for this specific vehicle, the users will be prompted to accept the updates. If the user declines to take the updates, the user will be re-prompted each time Flight Deck is started. If the user wishes for this prompt to cease, the user will need to contact Vision Aerial and have the system parameter change backed out of the parameter database.
- FAA Remote ID compliance features added.
- Optimized “Battery Percentage Remaining” for new Drive System and updated safety margins.
- Altitude Hold Mode was removed from the User Interface as a selectable option. The UAS will continue to revert to Altitude Hold in the event the GPS signal is lost.
- Removed Auto Takeoff feature from user interface.
- Removed LiPo battery functionality.
- Added support for Airpixel Mavcam software that overlays on top of Flight Deck. This allows users the option to control a payload from the GCS. This also allows for in-image geotagging and gimbal angle.
Top Resolved Issues
- Users no longer have to send drone in for service when basic parameter updates are needed.
How to Upgrade Your Unit
Contact the Service Department at (406) 518-1302 or email [email protected] to schedule an upgrade.
Open Issues
- Android OS updates may uninstall Flight Deck software.
- Geofence language and functionality is not intuitive to users.
- For users with Herelink 1.0: An error message will pop up on the initial startup, “Flight Deck Detected problems with app native libraries (please consult log for detail)” libQGroundControl.so; text relocations.” There is no impact to the Flight Deck software. This is an Android Operating system error that will only be resolved by changes to Android software. Disregard this message and close the error window when this appears.
- On units with cameras running survey missions, photos are sometimes not taken at the start and endpoints because photos are triggered by distance covered.
- When connected to the internet, maps sometimes load inconsistently.
- If the user backs out of the app to the Android desktop, the telemetry may disconnect.
- Remote ID requires the opening of the Radio Status screen before the RID health icon will appear.
General Advisories
- Battery percentage remaining calculation is no longer being supported for legacy LiPO batteries. Inaccurate battery remaining percentage may occur if a LiPo battery is being used. Users should use the voltage remaining number instead.
- Drone and operator’s location is now viewable to others with Remote ID phone apps.
How to Report Bugs or Request Features
If you have any suggestions for improving Flight Deck, please email [email protected].