Release Notes

ATOM UAV MANUAL
Date:
2022
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01
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04
Version: 1.3
Page: 24 of 39
FLARM Technology
Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document Number:
FTD-088
6 Mandatory Firmware Update
To allow global and synchronized changes to the FLARM ecosystem, every FLARM
device needs to be updated with the latest firmware version at least once per year
(every 12 calendar months) as part of the annual maintenance. Firmware updates
typically contain algorithm and protocol improvements and new features.
In addition, each firmware also has a fixed expiry date to prohibit devices which
have not been updated from broadcasting obsolete data. If the expiry date is
reached, the device will issue an error. If the annual firmware update scheme is
followed, the expiry date will never be reached. The expiry date shall not be relied
upon for scheduling updates.
Note: If the annual firmware update is not applied, the device may no longer be
interoperable with other FLARM devices and will stop to operate.
In special cases, the firmware may be updated to a version that is not the latest
version. If not updating to the latest version, it must be ensured that the next
annual maintenance, or at least the next firmware update, is completed before the
firmware expires.
To stay up to date with additional unscheduled updates and other important
information, sign up to the newsletter from the FLARM website to ensure that
important communication is not missed:
https://flarm.com/blog/
Alternatively, periodically check the firmware update page:
https://flarm.com/support/firmware-updates/