Aura Firmware Release Notes

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Aura Firmware Release Notes

Latest Release

Aura Firmware v1.11

  • Shipped on production Aura 8 Professional and Aura 12 Professional in August 2019
  • Software Changes:
    • Add support for Aura 8 Professional and Aura 12 Professional
      • Dual EC-3 Battery Sharing
      • Battery Voltage Monitoring LEDs
      • Add Dual SBUS Diversity Receiver capability
      • Add SBUS Digital Output to support SBUS Servos or Additional Channels
      • Quick Trim activation thru Push-Buttons rather than Bind Plugs
    • Add JETI EX-Bus capability
    • Improved LED Notifications


Previous Releases

Aura Firmware v1.10

  • Shipped on production Mamba 60E in July 2019
  • Software Changes:
    • Add support for Mamba 60E

Aura Firmware v1.9

  • Shipped on production FlexJet TV Auras in March 2019
  • Software Changes:
    • Add support for FlexJet TV

Aura Firmware v1.8

  • Shipped on production Open Stock and RV-8 Auras in late December 2018
  • Software Changes:
    • Add support for RV-8

Aura Firmware v1.7

  • Used for production of QQ Extra 300 G2 Aura in late November 2018
  • First firmware to support new Aura Bootloader v2.0 which does not require a Bind Plug for firmware updates
    • After updating to firmware v1.7 with an older bootloader, Aura Config Tool will update the Bootloader.
  • Software Changes:
    • Add support for QQ Extra 300 G2
    • Add support for future products and features

Aura Firmware v1.6

  • Shipped on production FlexJet Aura.
  • Released on 3/15/18
  • Fixes potential issue where Dual Spektrum Remote Receivers may not be correctly auto-detected
    • Mandatory update for Dual Spektrum Remote users. Recommended for all users.
  • Software Changes:
    • Added Firmware support for FlexJet
    • In order to always correctly detect Spektrum Remote A+B Diversity, additional logic was added to the Spektrum Remote processing code. If you see a flashing Red LED after updating to Firmware v1.6, this is an indication that you need to Re-Bind your Spektrum Remote Receivers.
  • Remote Receiver users must Re-Bind after firmware update.
  • Please review the 1.4 and 1.5 notes as well.

Link to detailed instructions to Update to Aura Firmware 1.6


Aura Firmware v1.5

  • Shipped on production QQ CAP-232EX Aura on February 15, 2018
  • NOT currently available via 'Firmware Update' in Aura Config Tool.
    • Completing Open Stock Testing and will be available soon.
  • Software Changes:
    • Add support for CAP-232EX

Aura Firmware v1.4

  • Available via 'Firmware Update' in Aura Config Tool on February 22, 2017
  • Shipped on production Mamba 10 Aura in Spring 2017
  • Running change for Open Stock Aura after Spring 2017
  • Software Changes:
    • Added support SRXL with for latest generation of Spektrum Receivers (AR8010T, AR9030T, AR9320T, AR9140T, AR12310T, AR20310T).
      • Spektrum changed their SRXL format between the latest generation of receivers and previous SRXL receivers such as AR9020 and AR7700. Firmware v1.4 was released to support the newest SRXL format.
      • At the time of writing, the new generation of Spektrum Receivers did not correctly pass failsafe values thru the SRXL port. Make sure to plug the Throttle into the Spektrum Receiver throttle port if using a new receiver with SRXL. Thoroughly test the failsafe behavior before flying!
    • Firmware v1.1 - v1.3 allowed a Single Spektrum Remote Receiver to be bound in either 'Mini Port A' or 'Mini Port B'. In firmware v1.4+, a Single Spektrum Remote Receiver will only bind in Mini Port A.
      • While two Spektrum Remote Receivers can still used together for Diversity, please rebind them to your transmitter after updating to firmware version 1.4+.
    • Update Quick Set Procedure to require the pilot to set the Control Surface directions before pulling the bind plug.
      • In firmware v1.1 - v1.3, the pilot set the Model Type, Sensor Orientation, and Master Gain functionality before pulling the bind plug. After pulling the bind plug, the pilot would then set the Control Surface directions and check the Sensor Direction by moving the aircraft.
      • In firmware v1.4, the pilot sets the Model Type, Sensor Orientation, Master Gain functionality, and Control Surface directions before pulling the bind plug. After pulling the bind plug, the servos are now disabled except for testing the Sensor Direction by moving the aircraft.
    • Add feature to turn Aura Mixes On/Off via a Transmitter 2 or 3 Position Channel Switch.
    • Add feature to create a 'Gyro Kill Switch' via a Transmitter Channel.

Aura Firmware v1.3

  • Available via 'Firmware Update' in Aura Config Tool in late August 2016
  • Shipped on production Open Stock Aura 8 in early September 2016
  • Running change for QQ Extra 300 production some time after early September 2016
  • Software Changes:
    • Firmware v1.2 did not correctly calculate Exponential values. The Exponential calculation has been corrected in Firmware v1.3. Please be aware the control surfaces may feel different after updating from v1.2 to v1.3 and should be tested before flight.
    • Add support for Cessna 170 PNP
    • Add support for Spektrum AR7700 SRXL protocol and CRC

Aura Firmware v1.2

  • Available via 'Firmware Update' in Aura Config Tool in mid November 2015
  • Initially shipped on release of Open Stock Aura 8 in November 2015
  • Running change for QQ Extra 300 production in January 2016
  • Firmware v1.2 incorrectly calculated Aura Exponential values which removes any exponential feeling on the control surfaces. This issue was fixed in v1.3.
  • Software Updates
    • Add support for Open Stock Aura
    • Add Quick Set and Quick Trim features
    • Add USB power-up robustness logic
    • Add capability for dual Control Modes per Flight Mode
    • Add support for SubTrim in uSec steps
    • Introduce Config File Version v1.1

Aura Firmware v1.1

  • Stock of QQ Extra 300 Aura 8 updated to v1.1 in mid August 2015
  • Available via 'Firmware Update' in Aura Config Tool in mid August 2015
  • Software Updates
    • Add Satellite Remote Receiver robustness logic
    • Add support for DSM2 modules in JR Transmitters
    • Add robustness for initializing Aura under High Rate conditions
    • Add support for Futaba SBUS2 FASSTest

Aura Firmware v1.0

  • Initially released on QQ Extra 300 Aura 8 in early August 2015
  • No longer authorized by Flex Innovations for use. Flex Innovations can only support v1.1+.