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Betaflight 4.5.0-RC3
Welcome to Betaflight 4.5.0-RC3
This is the third Release Candidate for 4.5.0.
Release notes for 4.5.0 are here: https://betaflight.com/docs/wiki/release/Betaflight-4-5-Release-Notes
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.10.0-RC3) before updating your firmware.
Don't forget to check it out all the documentation on http://betaflight.com/.
What's Changed
Improvements
- Do not permit MSP on softserial ports as the load on the CPU is too great by @SteveCEvans in #13303
- Use cpu_late_10ths_percent_limit to set limit on % of late tasks in 10th of a % by @SteveCEvans in #13330
- Log the standard deviation of gyro cycle time in SCHEDULER_DETERMINISM and TIMING_ACCURACY by @SteveCEvans in #13377
- Make servos great again by @StNekroman in #13451
Fixes
- Fix ESC-Sensor RPM by @haslinghuis in #13286
- BLHeliSuite32 holds 4wayif code in indefinite loop waiting for ESC so remove timeout by @SteveCEvans in #13287
- Make high rate IMU DcmKp change relative to user value by @ctzsnooze in #13304
- Fix OSD defaults based on SD/HD by @SteveCEvans in #13320
- Enable PINIO if PIN defined in config by @haslinghuis in #13315
- Do not return MSP_RESULT_ERROR when succesful by @haslinghuis in #13328
- Ensure MSP channel data is valid by @SteveCEvans in #13352
- Voltage detection method by @freasy in #13350
- Allow overriding the spi clock speed for icm42688 by @JBKingdon in #13346
- TPA_LOW tidy up by @limonspb in #13337
- Use fixed LED color table in RACE / BEACON LED profiles by @CapnBry in #13339
- Naming LED Strip overlay rates by @ASDosjani in #13363
- Update SERIALRX_PROVIDER default by @haslinghuis in #13371
- Spektrum telemetry minor fix to address false Fastboot alerts on radios with latest update by @SpektrumRC in #13383
- Increase ez_landing_limit default to 15 (was 5) by @tbolin in #13375
- Fix Galileo toggling by @haslinghuis in #13384
- Fix timer interval for battery and RSSI LED indication by @SteveCEvans in #13412
- Do not go into failsafe when the correct roll/pitch/yaw/throttle are sent via MSP_OVERRIDE by @yrik in #13380
- Fix space in status output when gps version is unknown by @haslinghuis in #13423
- Fix code style by @haslinghuis in #13429
- Fix OSD task timing when using MSP by @SteveCEvans in #13388
- Include a target's
config.h
beforecommon_pre.h
. by @hydra in #13439 - Fix rx spi processing required by @ledvinap in #13454
Targets
- Permit 8kHz PID loop on F405 overclocked to 216MHz by @SteveCEvans in #13356
New Contributors
- @yrik made their first contribution in #13380
- @StNekroman made their first contribution in #13451
Full Changelog: 4.5.0-RC2...4.5.0-RC3
Betaflight 4.5.0-RC2
Welcome to Betaflight 4.5.0-RC2
Happy New Year Flyers! This is our second Release Candidate for 4.5.0.
Release notes for 4.5.0 are here: https://betaflight.com/docs/wiki/release/Betaflight-4-5-Release-Notes
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.10.0-RC2) before updating your firmware.
Don't forget to check it out all the documentation on http://betaflight.com.
What's Changed
Fixes
- Fix arming when GPS included in build but no active GNSS device attached + revert msp request for SatInfo by @haslinghuis in #13244
- Led task optimistion by @SteveCEvans in #13247
- Fix BMI160 gate, improve MPU6500 initialization and optimize directives for maintenance by @haslinghuis in #13237
- Increasing frequency of MSP protocol in SITL by @Tuxliri in #13253
- Fix missing GPS PG parameter by @haslinghuis in #13248
- Fix CLI command "bind_rx" for CRSF by @KarateBrot in #13267
- Scale heading appropriately by @SteveCEvans in #13269
- Add timeout to serial four way interface for ESC programming by @SteveCEvans in #13277
- Fix F7X2 AXIM flash region by @haslinghuis in #13270
- Rename USE_QUICK_OSD_MENU by @haslinghuis in #13273
New Contributors
Full Changelog: 4.5.0-RC1...4.5.0-RC2
Betaflight 4.5.0-RC1
Introducing: Betaflight 4.5.0-RC1
Merry Christmas Flyers! This is our first Release Candidate for 4.5.0.
Release notes for 4.5.0 are here: https://betaflight.com/docs/wiki/release/Betaflight-4-5-Release-Notes
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.10.0-RC1) before updating your firmware.
Don't forget to check it out all the documentation on http://betaflight.com.
What's Changed
Features
- OctoSPI and Memory Mapped Flash support by @hydra in #11825
- Angle and Horizon Mode improvements by @ctzsnooze in #12231
- Add rainbow effect to led strip by @ASDosjani in #12323
- Add GPS Lap Timer by @SpencerGraffunder in #11856
- RPM Limiter by @Tdogb in #12054
- Add (e)RPM field to blackbox logs by @tbolin in #12823
- Add support for IST8310 compass by @haslinghuis in #12917
- Adding OSD quick menu by @limonspb in #12977
- Added throttle flight statistics by @limonspb in #12978
- Add support for MSP2_SENSOR_GPS message from RemoteID module by @SteveCEvans in #13062
- STMicro LSM6DSV16X IMU support by @SteveCEvans in #13046
- Additional TPA breakpoint for low Throttle by @pichim in #13006
- STMicro LIS2MDL mag support by @SteveCEvans in #13150
- STMicro LPS22DF baro support by @SteveCEvans in #13054
- Throttlebased EzLanding by @tbolin in #12094
Improvements
- Default blackbox device to NONE on reset by @haslinghuis in #12221
- Cleanup make by @blckmn in #12179
- Add Octo X8 + to mixer defaults by @VirtualEnder in #12175
- Add GYRO_CALIBRATION debug mode by @SteveCEvans in #12241
- Enable retrieval of the BUILD_KEY using MSP2 by @blckmn in #12264
- Source file re-arrangement for better separation of MCU types by @blckmn in #12268
- ELRS - Simplify deferred ISR by @hydra in #12303
- NVIC - Update ELRS and SPI atomic_block usage to use appropriate priority levels. by @hydra in #12302
- add thrust_linear to blackbox header by @nerdCopter in #12337
- Method for adding defaults using defines for resources. by @blckmn in #12342
- Refactor GPS state_position by @haslinghuis in #12330
- Makefile Cleanup - further simplification of local building by @blckmn in #12354
- timerHardware removal - all targets use fullTimerHardware now. by @blckmn in #12349
- Simplified platform.h by @blckmn in #12355
- Adding additional MOTOR pin mappings for defaults by @blckmn in #12364
- Refactor I2C to use I2Cx_SCL_PIN and I2Cx_SDA_PIN by @blckmn in #12357
- Remove USE_SWDIO, simply refer to DEBUG by @blckmn in #12361
- Using SPI default pins by @blckmn in #12367
- To enable display of pin mapping for config.h by @blckmn in #12363
- Added SITL Gazebo by @ahcorde in #12346
- Move FLASH_PAGE_SIZE definition to CPU specific target.h files by @SteveCEvans in #12394
- Add CMS support on TX for ELRS by @SteveCEvans in #12308
- Auto generation of config.h from unified target repo by @blckmn in #12353
- REFACTOR: moving timer definitions to MCU locations. by @blckmn in #12397
- Enable cloud build features at runtime by @haslinghuis in #12388
- Removing Custom Defaults by @blckmn in #12425
- Rename ACC to ACC_REGS by @SteveCEvans in #12429
- AT32F435 BlackBox FLASH support by @SteveCEvans in #12431
- Rename MOSI and MISO to SDO and SDI by @haslinghuis in #12469
- Removing Brushed ESC auto detect by @blckmn in #12479
- Cleanup of USB drivers for AT32F4 by @blckmn in #12441
- AT32 initial dshot support by @JBKingdon in #12464
- FIX: If local config applied, do not include all drivers. by @blckmn in #12483
- Make dyn idle startup increase configurable by @tbolin in #12432
- FIX: SPI PIN defaults cleanup #2 by @blckmn in #12487
- Debug 8 columns by @bw1129 in #12445
- Remove SPEK1024 as the default RX (set to NONE) by @blckmn in #12500
- Rename FAKE to VIRTUAL by @TheIsotopes in #12493
- Add USB MSC support to AT32 by @SteveCEvans in #12481
- Set DSHOT default by @haslinghuis in #12508
- WORKFLOW: Adding call to create or update target list in API from config.h by @blckmn in #12540
- Remove getRcStickDeflection and areSticksInApModePosition by @ctzsnooze in #12198
- Update RSSI_DBM to include diversity antenna in OSD element (CRSF) by @haslinghuis in #12359
- gyro_init.c remove duplicate include line for icm20689.h by @nerdCopter in #12582
- Remove code comments using word retarded by @Quick-Flash in #12592
- More efficient PTn gain calculation by @KarateBrot in #12610
- Cleanup + led overlay expansion by @ASDosjani in #12554
- add getCoreTemp by @HThuren in #12608
- Add more info for sensor in (get) MSP_SENSOR_CONFIG by @HThuren in #12626
- Implement Stopwatch by @KarateBrot in #12623
- Make UBLOX models more configurable by @ASDosjani in #12587
- Obtain HSE_VALUE from config.h where provided. by @blckmn in #12632
- UBLOX Full Power mode + default STATIONARY model by @ASDosjani in #12659
- Optimise DSHOT cache management loops by @SteveCEvans in #12672
- Send motor data and then immediately decode prior telemetry data for bitbanged DSHOT by @SteveCEvans in #12685
- Lead-Lag Compensator by @KarateBrot in #12730
- Add GPS Status Line to CLI Status Output by @ZzyzxTek in #12769
- Minor pid.c refactoring by @ctzsnooze in #12722
- TPA optimisations by @ctzsnooze in #12721
- DShot bitbang decode - simple refactor by @ctzsnooze in #12688
- Allow custom H7 HSE freqs. Allow H7 HSI. Limit H723 speed to 520Mhz by @David-OConnor in #12291
- Add NMEA Custom commands by @ASDosjani in #12591
- Thrust linear code optimisations by @ctzsnooze in #12720
- Improve behaviour when GPS Rescue is initiated close to home by @ctzsnooze in #12715
- Removing Timer Usage Flags by @blckmn in #12862
- Enables retrieval of the RELEASE_NAME using MSP2 by @haslinghuis in #12878
- GPIO alternate function initialisation removal for HAL. by @blckmn in #12888
- Separate resources for SOFTSERIAL_TX & SOFTSERIAL_RX by @DieHertz in #11786
- IMU - increase gain on large Course over ground error by @ledvinap in #12792
- Refactor imuCalcKpGain by @ledvinap in #12859
- Add unfiltered...
Betaflight 4.4.3
What's Changed
Features
- Add support for MSP2_SENSOR_GPS message from RemoteID module by @SteveCEvans in #13081
Fixes
- Fix USE_TELEMETRY_IBUS by @haslinghuis in #12873
- Call updateInit() before writing motor command data by @SteveCEvans in #12866
- [MAINT] Add dshot_telemetry_start_margin setting (#12912) by @haslinghuis in #12964
- fix led strip for h7 (#12890) by @haslinghuis in #12976
- Enable/disable the UART TX before changing the TX pin mode by @SteveCEvans in #13018
- 4.4 maintenance uart enable/disable f4 by @SteveCEvans in #13020
- Allow for F7 UART idle preamble to be sent on startup - 4.4-maintenance by @SteveCEvans in #13022
- Remove dshot_telemetry_start_margin setting to use auto-tune(#13075) by @haslinghuis in #13082
- Check tx on MSP and GPS only by @haslinghuis in #13113
- Disable ICM4268xx AFSR feature to prevent stalls by @haslinghuis in #13137
- Fix buffer overflow in JETIEXBUS character reception (#13130) by @haslinghuis in #13136
Full Changelog: 4.4.2...4.4.3
Betaflight 4.4.2
What's Changed
Improvements
- [4.4.2] DSHOT timing improvements by @SteveCEvans in #12709
- [4.4.2] Reverting the config.h usage. by @blckmn in #12779
Fixes
- [4.4.2] Fix SDC by @haslinghuis in #12671
- [4.4.2] Fix GNSS new data by @haslinghuis in #12787
- [4.4.2] Tri-state USART TX output if load due to powered down peripheral is d… by @haslinghuis in #12782
- [4.4.2] Remove 15 m/s limit on estimated vario by @haslinghuis in #12788
- [4.4.2] Fix bootloader jump for g4 mcu (#12675) by @haslinghuis in #12783
- [4.4.2] Converge IMU faster at higher groundspeed during GPS Rescue by @haslinghuis in #12785
- [4.4.2] If CS is asserted between transfers then consider bus to be busy for … by @haslinghuis in #12784
- [4.4.2] Revert NVIC SPI priority by @haslinghuis in #12795
- [4.4.2] fixes not working Ghost on F4xx (#12809) by @haslinghuis in #12811
- [4.4.2] GPS Rescue Bugfix to ensure IMU adaptation to GPS course over ground by @haslinghuis in #12821
- [4.4.2] Handle invalid baro pressure values by @haslinghuis in #12824
- [4.4.2] GPS Rescue IMU adaptation 0.2 by @haslinghuis in #12845
Full Changelog: 4.4.1...4.4.2
Betaflight 4.4.1
What's Changed
Improvements
- Fix unified targets that use OctoSPI. (BF4.4.x) by @hydra in #12307
- Increase FF smoothing max to suit elrs 1000hz link rate (#12426) by @limonspb in #12433
Fixes
- Fix max permissible CMS rows and up/down page arrows (#12277) by @SteveCEvans in #12284
- Rollup 1 by @hydra in #12306
- Fix SDFT batchSize rounding by @KarateBrot in #12332
- Latest changes from unified targets, and sdcard build fix. by @blckmn in #12415
- H7 Fix frozen ADC values by @klutvott123 in #12443
- ICM426XX AA filter (#12444) by @sugaarK in #12465
- Blackbox (as applied to 4.5.0) by @blckmn in #12520
- DShot zero between beacon commands for 4.4, from 12544 by @ctzsnooze in #12555
- Restore DShot Beacon control for 4.4 by @ctzsnooze in #12560
- Include smartport telemetry for Fport (#12314) by @klutvott123 in #12572
- Exclude MSP_OSD_CONFIG if USE_OSD not defined (#12513) by @klutvott123 in #12590
- Add separate AAF values for ICM-42605 by @sugaarK in #12616
Targets
- Patch for config.h files by @blckmn in #12380
- Adding support for building by config by @blckmn in #12376
- FIX CONFIG: Adding USE_ACC, USE_GYRO and USE_BARO where appropriate. by @blckmn in #12477
- FIX CONFIG: Adding USE_FLASH to enable where hardware supports by @blckmn in #12499
Full Changelog: 4.4.0...4.4.1
Betaflight 4.4.0
Introducing: Betaflight 4.4.0
Our release notes for 4.4.0 are here: https://betaflight.com/docs/release/Betaflight-4.4-Release-Notes
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.9.0) before updating your firmware.
Please read these important introductory notes:
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There is a new betaflight.com website that houses all the documentation and media for helping you get the best out of Betaflight. Well done to the team who have pulled that together. Check it out: http://www.betaflight.com.
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If your target does not present the 4.4.0 releases in 10.9.0 of the configurator, then please flash 4.3.2 and then submit a
support request
from within the CLI tab. This should give us enough information to at least get your target up and running with 4.4.0. The reason it will be missing is the manufacturer or our flyers, have yet to provide the details needed about what hardware is on the board. -
After updating to Betaflight 4.4.0, you MUST use the latest 10.9.0 Betaflight Configurator. Earlier configurator versions (e.g.10.8) will not work properly with 4.4 releases.
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4.4 has a new Cloud Building System. This is design to extend the life of smaller flash sized MCUs (F411 and F722) based boards. You need to enable the various options in the build, before selecting "Load Firmware Online" within the configurator. It is super simple, but just be aware that unless you have selected the option for your firmware it will not be available once you flash the board. Don't stress, if you miss an option, just request a new build! :)
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HD OSD support has been added. This is not currently supported by HD Zero, but some effort there is in the works so watch this space.
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Check all your settings carefully before arming for the first time. Check PIDs, Filters, Rates, motor configuration and motor rotation. For the first flights, arm in a safe place, fly gently, and look out for any setup or build issues.
Betaflight has a presence on the Discord messaging platform - and this is the primary location for support, questions and discussions. Come and join us. Most developers hang out there, so this is a great place to talk about the things you are tinkering with in Betaflight, or get help with really complicated configuration problems.
Alternatively, if you don't use Discord and you want to talk about Betaflight, ask configuration questions, or just hang out with fellow pilots, you can do this in our Facebook group.
What's Changed
Features
- Add OSD_CRAFTNAME_MSGS to insert additional data into CraftName by @howels in #11771
- Ghost MSP support by @daleckystepan in #11242
- ExpressLRS 3.0 compatibility mode by @phobos- in #11783
- VTX Device over MSP by @phobos- in #11705
- Feature/dshot extended telemetry on unused ranges by @damosvil in #11694
- Set PID profile count and RATE profile count to 4 by @haslinghuis in #11770
- Implement battery continuation by @rvdveen in #11084
- Watt Hours Drawn OSD Element and Post Flight Stat by @jonmahoney15 in #11843
- CLOUD_BUILD enablement. Supporting the use of a cloud build server. by @blckmn in #11850
- Add AUX channel value to OSD (e.g. for Pilot's Heart Rate) by @alexeystn in #10789
- Ready Mode by @jonmahoney15 in #11886
- Add support for getting/setting elrs uid via msp API by @jeffpearce in #11192
- Rename 'display_name' to 'pilot_name'; rename 'name' to 'craft_name' ;Add the 'MSP2_GET_TEXT' and 'MSP2_SET_TEXT' MSP commands by @krasiyan in #11391
- Add HD OSD support by @SteveCEvans in #11964
- MSP messages to get and set PID and rate profile names. by @qvasic in #12020
- Show PID and rate profile names in OSD menu. by @qvasic in #11962
Improvements
- Add angle limit to OSD settings menu by @SpencerGraffunder in #11257
- Adds blackbox fields_disabled_mask to msp by @fgiudice98 in #10054
- Remove unused rxRefreshRate by @daleckystepan in #11668
- Update GPS Rescue by @ctzsnooze in #11579
- Extract function toUpperCase for osd elements by @limonspb in #11670
- Only write to FLASH once 64 bytes are buffered by @SteveCEvans in #11697
- Save flash: Replace CLI params for OSD stats and warnings with bitmasks by @limonspb in #11671
- Use timed timeouts for USB HAL functions, not simple counts, as per H7 by @SteveCEvans in #11669
- Use macros for power with integer exponents by @mathiasvr in #11126
- Style: Use angle brackets with standard library headers by @mathiasvr in #11196
- Remove USE_EXTI, USE_GYRO_EXTI and USE_MPU_DATA_READY_SIGNAL defines by @SteveCEvans in #11585
- MAX7456 cleanups 1 by @hydra in #11662
- Refactoring IMU, ACC and small PID loop improvements by @daleckystepan in #11326
- Move to Github Actions for PRs by @blckmn in #11723
- Don't set sleepTime to ut_delay in BARO_STATE_PRESSURE_SAMPLE state by @SteveCEvans in #11740
- CLI: Raise upper limit of dyn_idle_min_rpm by @KarateBrot in #11769
- Allow dyn_notch_min_hz as low as 20Hz by @bw1129 in #11795
- Refactor barometer as floats with pt2 smoothing by @ctzsnooze in #11775
- Change Dynamic Notch Min Hz default to 100Hz by @SupaflyFPV in #11827
- Unify all eRPM to RPM calculations into one single function by @damosvil in #11772
- GPS Rescue smoothed with upsampled inputs, bug fixes by @ctzsnooze in #11834
- Cleanup some switch-case-s by @DusKing1 in #11810
- Add MSP displayport sub-command definitions by @SteveCEvans in #11864
- Enhancements for ICM-426xx (gyro and acc) by @KarateBrot in #11866
- Fix function brace style by @mathiasvr in #11191
- ExpressLRS: Minor style fix and clean up by @mathiasvr in #11195
- Use ARRAYLEN macro where applicable by @mathiasvr in #11190
- Populate unified targets as separate target folders by @blckmn in #11885
- Move TPA to PID profile by @haslinghuis in #11779
- Use std abs() instead of ABS() macro by @mathiasvr in #11097
- Use lrintf for explicit rounding of float to integer by @mathiasvr in #11102
- Remove old style definitions by @KarateBrot in #11887
- BMI160/270: Stronger acc anti-aliasing by @KarateBrot in #11895
- Revert GPS satellite minimums to single gps_rescue_min_sats value by @ctzsnooze in #11905
- Removing 'UNIFIED_TARGET' by @blckmn in #11909
- Remove duplicate DSHOT port configuration by @SteveCEvans in #11915
- Lock altitude task at 100Hz & fix baro calibration by @KarateBrot in #11911
- use PWM_RANGE consistently by @ctzsnooze in #11921
- Enable MSP Displayport on a serial port using FUNCTION_MSP_DISPLAYPORT by @SteveCEvans in #11913
- Moving OSD to cloud build option by @blckmn in #11926
- Final target clean up by @blckmn in #11925
- Adding board scratch space. by @blckmn in #11920
- Parse GPS DOP values by @KarateBrot in #11912
- Dedicated task for GPS Rescue by @KarateBrot in #11972
- Refactor RPM Filter by @KarateBrot in #11765
- Add HD OSD system elements for VTX temp and goggle fan speed by @SteveCEvans in https://github...
Betaflight 4.4.0-RC5
Introducing: Betaflight 4.4.0-RC5
We are getting very close now Flyers! This will likely be our last Release Candidate. If all goes well, you can expect a full release a week from now.
Out release notes for 4.4.0 are here: https://www.betaflight.com/docs/documentation/Release%20Notes/Betaflight%204.4%20Release%20Notes
Remember that if you are using RC5 of the configurator, there should be no more "red errors" when applying custom defaults and resetting to the "defaults". These defaults are now customised based on the build. There may still be a few items we have missed so any errors that come up please post in the #cloud-build-issues in our Discord or log an issue here.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.9.0-RC5) before updating your firmware.
Please read these important introductory notes:
-
There is a new betaflight.com website that houses all the documentation and media for helping you get the best out of Betaflight. Well done to the team who have pulled that together. Check it out: http://www.betaflight.com.
-
If your target does not present the 4.4.0 releases in 10.9.0 of the configurator, then please flash 4.3.2 and then submit a
support request
from within the CLI tab. This should give us enough information to at least get your target up and running with 4.4.0. The reason it will be missing is the manufacturer or our flyers, have yet to provide the details needed about what hardware is on the board. -
After updating to Betaflight 4.4.0-RC5, you SHOULD use the latest 10.9.0-RC5 Betaflight Configurator. Earlier configurator versions (e.g.10.8) will not work properly with 4.4 releases. Our preference is you upgrade to the latest RC5 of the configurator as we are close to release.
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4.4 has a new Cloud Building System. This is design to extend the life of smaller flash sized MCUs (F411 and F722) based boards. You need to enable the various options in the build, before selecting "Load Firmware Online" within the configurator. It is super simple, but just be aware that unless you have selected the option for your firmware it will not be available once you flash the board. Don't stress, if you miss an option, just request a new build! :)
-
HD OSD support has been added. This is not currently supported by HD Zero, but some effort there is in the works so watch this space.
-
Check all your settings carefully before arming for the first time. Check PIDs, Filters, Rates, motor configuration and motor rotation. For the first flights, arm in a safe place, fly gently, and look out for any setup or build issues.
Betaflight has a presence on the Discord messaging platform - and this is the primary location for support, questions and discussions. Come and join us. Most developers hang out there, so this is a great place to talk about the things you are tinkering with in Betaflight, or get help with really complicated configuration problems.
Alternatively, if you don't use Discord and you want to talk about Betaflight, ask configuration questions, or just hang out with fellow pilots, you can do this in our Facebook group.
Betaflight 4.4.0-RC5 brings the following updates:
What's Changed
Improvements
- Automatically apply HD settings if HD VTX is detected by @SteveCEvans in #12184
Fixes
- Fixed getDshotAverageRpm function by @damosvil in #12178
- Minor fixes for Dyn Notch & SDFT by @KarateBrot in #12199
Full Changelog: 4.4.0-RC4...4.4.0-RC5
Betaflight 4.4.0-RC4
Introducing: Betaflight 4.4.0-RC4
We are getting close Flyers!
This release also brings a few changes to the cloud build, the biggest of which is that if you are using RC4 of the configurator, there should be no more "red errors" when applying custom defaults and resetting to the "defaults". These defaults are now customised based on the build. There may be a few items we have missed so any errors that come up please post in the #cloud-build-issues in our Discord or log an issue here.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.9) before updating your firmware.
Please read these important introductory notes:
-
After updating to Betaflight 4.4.0-RC4, you MUST use the latest 10.9 Betaflight Configurator. Earlier configurator versions will not work properly with 4.4 releases.
-
4.4 has a new Cloud Building System. This is design to extend the life of smaller flash sized MCUs (F411 and F722) based boards. You need to enable the various options in the build, before selecting "Load Firmware Online" within the configurator. It is super simple, but just be aware that unless you have selected the option for your firmware it will not be available once you flash the board. Don't stress, if you miss an option, just request a new build! :)
-
HD OSD support has been added. This is not currently supported by HD Zero, but some effort there is in the works so watch this space.
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Check all your settings carefully before arming for the first time. Check PIDs, Filters, Rates, motor configuration and motor rotation. For the first flights, arm in a safe place, fly gently, and look out for any setup or build issues.
Betaflight has a presence on the Discord messaging platform - and this is the primary location for support, questions and discussions. Come and join us. Most developers hang out there, so this is a great place to talk about the things you are tinkering with in Betaflight, or get help with really complicated configuration problems.
Alternatively, if you don't use Discord and you want to talk about Betaflight, ask configuration questions, or just hang out with fellow pilots, you can do this in our Facebook group.
Betaflight 4.4.0-RC4 brings the following updates:
What's Changed
Improvements
- Disarm on fail-safe when
allow arming without fix
is enabled and failsafe procedure is set to GPS-RESCUE by @haslinghuis in #12120 - Flash M25P16: Add QSPI support by @mluessi in #12103
- Add osd_canvas_width/height variables by @SteveCEvans in #12164
Fixes
- FIX: CC2500 not building due to undefined pins. by @blckmn in #12125
- FIX: SPI_DPS310 not gated correctly by @blckmn in #12131
- Ensure OSD elements are on canvas by @SteveCEvans in #12144
- Fix reset PG behaviour and configurator interactions based on USE_OSD_SD and USE_OSD_HD definitions by @SteveCEvans in #12152
- Avoid debugging other data than RPM telemetry when decoding DSHOT RPM by @damosvil in #12166
- Improve performance for ELRS SX1280 SPI callbacks and SPI/ELRS handlers. by @hydra in #11460
- FIX: Hard fault on dump of settings if no OSD selected by @blckmn in #12171
Full Changelog: 4.4.0-RC3...4.4.0-RC4
Betaflight 4.4.0-RC3
Introducing: Betaflight 4.4.0-RC3
Happy New Year Flyers!
The next instalment for 4.4.0 as we head towards making this ready!
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install and use the latest version of the Betaflight Configurator (10.9 or higher) from https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/releases/tag/10.9.0 before updating your firmware.
Please read these important introductory notes:
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After updating to Betaflight 4.4.0-RC3, you MUST use the latest 10.9 Betaflight Configurator. Earlier 10.8 and 10.7 configurator versions will not work properly with 4.4 releases.
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4.4 has a new Cloud Building System. This is design to extend the life of smaller flash sized MCUs (F411 and F722) based boards. You need to enable the various options in the build, before selecting "Load Firmware Online" within the configurator. It is super simple, but just be aware that unless you have selected the option for your firmware it will not be available once you flash the board. Don't stress, if you miss an option, just request a new build! :)
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HD OSD support has been added. This is not currently supported by HD Zero, but some effort there is in the works so watch this space.
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Check all your settings carefully before arming for the first time. Check PIDs, Filters, Rates, motor configuration and motor rotation. For the first flights, arm in a safe place, fly gently, and look out for any setup or build issues.
Betaflight has a presence on the Discord messaging platform - and this is the primary location for support, questions and discussions. Come and join us. Most developers hang out there, so this is a great place to talk about the things you are tinkering with in Betaflight, or get help with really complicated configuration problems.
Alternatively, if you don't use Discord and you want to talk about Betaflight, ask configuration questions, or just hang out with fellow pilots, you can do this in our Facebook group.
Betaflight 4.4.0-RC3 brings the following updates:
What's Changed
Improvements
- Add support for Omron 2SMBP-02B barometer by @mluessi in #11173
- Display OSD canvas size in status command by @SteveCEvans in #12108
- Improved SDFT windowing by @KarateBrot in #12117
Fixes
Targets
Full Changelog: 4.4.0-RC2...4.4.0-RC3