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FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS
NOTE
Carefully follow in-app instructions for saving and restoring ALTA
8 configuration settings during the firmware update process.
WARNING
Test radio channels, arming and disarming behavior after
firmware updates to ensure radio mapping has been preserved.
Incorrect radio mapping can lead to loss of control.
SYNAPSE firmware is updated using the ALTA App. New app updates may include
new firmware installations. To update firmware:
1. Provide power to ALTA 8
a. Install and plug in a fully charged flight pack or
b. Plug in the USB-Futaba cable to an available receiver
port (Futaba and PPM receivers only)
2. Open the ALTA App
3. Open Monitor > Updates
4. The latest firmware included with the app release is compared with the ALTA
8 firmware. If a new release is available, the app will provide a notification
5. Tap the Install button in the App if an update is available
6. Wait until the firmware is loaded and ALTA 8 has booted—
Do not power down ALTA 8 during this time
7. Reload saved configuration
Summary of Contents for ALTA 8
Page 1: ...AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL 770 00048 REVISION A 03 23 2016...
Page 6: ...6 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL ALTA 8 OVERVIEW...
Page 29: ...29 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SETTING UP ALTA 8...
Page 70: ...70 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL OPERATING ALTA 8...
Page 82: ...NORMAL PROCEDURES...
Page 91: ...EMERGENCY PROCEDURES...
Page 99: ...AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL PERFORMANCE...
Page 102: ...102 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MAINTAINING ALTA 8...
Page 113: ...TROUBLESHOOTING...