Freefly Alta 8 Pro, Manual

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hinge latch.
Replacement Of Parts
Spare or replacement parts are available for sale separately at freeflysystems.com . Please
refer to the store for a current listing of all available spare parts.
Firmware Update Process
Autopilot firmware is updated via the USB expansion port on ALTA Pro located in the
chassis closeout between booms 1 and 2. To update firmware download the latest FW files
from the ALTA Pro Firmware page and follow the instructions below:
1. Download the latest ALTA Pro FW from the ALTA Pro Firmware page on the support
website.
2. Plug in a USB cable to your computer. Leave the other end unplugged from ALTA Pro
for now.
3. Remove the chassis closeout between Booms 1 and 2 to reveal the expansion board.
4. Hold down the USB MSC Button on the expansion board while plugging in the USB C to
the expansion board on ALTA Pro.
5. Enter the new folder now available in your file explorer. You should see a folder named
FF-ALTA PRO.
6. Replace the ‘Freefly’ folder in the folder called FF-ALTA PRO with the new one
downloaded from the Freeflysystems.com website.
7. Unplug ALTA Pro from the USB and then apply battery power while holding down the
Boot button on the expansion board.
8. ALTA Pro should display a pink light to show it is updating its FW. Once complete the
system will boot normally and display flashing green orientation lights and a flashing
white status light.