Updating QGC on Vision2 GCS

Updating QGC on Vision2 GCS

Requirements prior to starting:
  1. Vision2 GCS charged > 20%
  2. Laptop / computer with internet access to download software
  3. USB-C cable to connect Vision2 and computer/laptop (Windows only)
  4. Alternatively, a flash drive to transfer files between laptop / Vision2
Part I: Uninstall existing version of QGC
  1. From Vision2's Home screen, locate and long press the CustomQGC icon > tap App Info
  2. Tap Uninstall > tap OK to confirm uninstall
Part II: Load latest version of QGC
  1. Download latest version of CustomQGC here.
  2. Connect Vision2 to a laptop via USB-C cable.
  3. On the Vision2 touchscreen, tap the Cog Wheel (Android Settings) > scroll down, tap Connected Devices > tap USB > scroll down to USE USB FOR section > tap File Transfer > navigate back to the home screen.
  4. Laptop will detect a new drive labeled Kona for arm64.
  5. From laptop, copy and paste downloaded CustomQGC .apk file to Kona for arm64 > Internal shared storage >  Documents folder.
  6. Disconnect USB-C cable from Vision2
  7. On Vision2, tap File Folder icon > tap Documents > tap downloaded CustomQGC .apk file > tap Install > tap Accept to all warnings to complete install.
Alternative Method
  1. Insert  flash drive (thumbstick) to Vision2 and format.
  2. Insert formatted flash drive to computer / laptop.
  3. From laptop, copy and paste the CustomQGC .apk file onto flash drive.
  4. Insert flash drive to Vision2 > select file > tap ACCEPT to warning message and complete install.
Part III: QGC configuration
  1. After installation, open CustomQGC.
  2. Tap ALLOW for all subsequent dialog boxes requesting access to functions of Vision2. If QGC crashes, reopen the application to resume.
  3. Tap Q (upper left corner of screen) > tap Settings > tap General > scroll to the bottom of the page and verify software version
  4. QGC software version is listed on the top line of the section. Example: CustomQGC Version v2.3.11f 64 bit
  5. Ensure version installed corresponds to software release announcement.
Update radio firmware (if required)
  1. Insert Swappable Radio Module (SRM) into Vision2.  *Note: Vesper SRM requires 60 seconds to boot and initialize / Trace SRM 20 seconds
  2. Tap OK for subsequent dialog boxes that may appear.
  3. In QGC, tap Q > tap Settings > tap Vantage Radio
  4. In the Connection Status section, if Waiting for Connection is displayed with no dialog box stating Newer firmware available, proceed to step 7.
  5. QGC determines if SRM requires a firmware update. Tap Upgrade Firmware in the dialog box and allow QGC to initiate update.

  1. Firmware update is complete when Connection Status transitions to Waiting for Connection.  Text depicting the radio and firmware version is located at the bottom of the page (see table and image below).
Radio Hardware
Local Radio Version
2.4 GHz Radio [gen 2 hardware]
V1.3.5 build 1044
2.4 GHz Radio [gen 1 hardware]
V1.4.0 build 1036
1.8 GHz Radio
V1.3.0 build 1052
To know more about the latest radio features click here 

Troubleshooting an unsuccessful update
  1. Connection Status states Radio Booting or Radio Invalid or Not Detected for over 2 minutes: navigate to the Vision2 Home page > locate and long press CustomQGC icon > tap App Info > tap FORCE STOP > reopen CustomQGC.  If the issue persists, detach and reinsert SRM to reinitiate boot up sequence > navigate back to Vantage Radio page.
  2. Build numbers do not match Local Radio version from table above after update: navigate to a different Settings page such as General > navigate back to Vantage Radio to refresh the page.  Local Radio corresponds to Vision2 / Remote Radio corresponds to Vesper UAV.



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