Description:
AV-20-E Software v1.8.0 implements the following changes:
  • Support echoESX transponder configuration
  • Improved Angle of Attack (AoA) algorithm
  • All AoA graphs are now 10 bars: 6 green, 2 yellow, 2 red
  • AoA limits are settable with 0.5 unit resolution
  • Add slip, roll, and pitch trim to the SETUP menu
  • Remove PITCH SYNC function
  • Improved automatic brightness algorithm
  • Add analog clock face
  • G meter now on a separate page from AoA
  • Add dial view of G meter
  • G limits how have 0.1 g resolution
  • Visual alerts can now be individually disabled
  • Improve AI error correction time when speed assist is enabled
  • Add turbulence detection to improve the attitude indicator
  • Add transponder functions to DEMO mode
  • Pitot-Zero airspeed trim no longer requires a reboot after the pitot-zero procedure
  • Menu typo fix and various low-level changes for operational efficiency
Version History:
AV-20-E Software v1.7.1 implements the following changes:
  • Add Persistent timers
  • Improve accuracy of user timers
  • Add tailBeaconX Ground Test Mode to SETUP menu
  • Add Explicit maintenance annunciations from the tailBeaconX transponder
  • Honor the preconfigured squawk coming from the tailBeaconX
  • Expand range of TAS calculated and displayed
  • Fix Negative density altitude display issue
  • Add multi-point airspeed trim and Pitot-Zero calibration
  • Add multi-point altitude calibration
  • Update ADAHRS algorithm with improvements from AV-30
  • Update AoA algorithm with improvements from AV-30
  • Update bootloader to enforce checksums on data blocks as per AV-30 new behavior
  • Demo mode modifications
  • Numerous display enhancements and bug fixes
Products Affected:
AV-20-E (UAV-1003626-001) running firmware 1.7.1 and earlier