APK From Parrot Web Site with Firmware Update 1.6.1 Pros & Cons

Liger 1956 · Sep 6, 2019

Simonjlovett said:
Hi all, I've just got a new drone and it's stuck in beta. I've searched but can't find the apk on the website. Does someone have a link because I'm clearly a bit stupid and can't find it

Try reading this. It looks like it is similar go your problem.

Can't update Drone (only controller)

HI there, I'm not able to update my anafi from 0.8.4 beta6 to 1.4.0 The combination mobile + controller doesn't establish any connection. The mobile /freeflight6 app alone can do so over wlan. But as soon as I switch to wlan drone connection, i have to terminate my wlan-internet connection. So...

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ds2atc · Sep 6, 2019

Has anyone tried the web interface's update function? Maybe there's an update menu and you can choose a firmware you want to update.
That function does not allow you to downgrade normally, but it worth a try...

I would remove the firmware verification on that function if i were a parrot developer.

Liger 1956 · Sep 6, 2019

I believe that people have tried but the firmware files are not in the correct format as the updater rejects them.

DeWe · Sep 7, 2019

Somewhere I've read, that if you've a low FW version l, you must go over a FW in the middle. It was on Parrot in the FAQ or in the community of Parrot which is linked from they Homepage

davyg · Sep 7, 2019

ds2atc said:
Has anyone tried the web interface's update function? Maybe there's an update menu and you can choose a firmware you want to update.
That function does not allow you to downgrade normally, but it worth a try...

I would remove the firmware verification on that function if i were a parrot developer.

I have tried several attempts to downgrade back to firmware v1.5.6 via the web based interface, all I got for my troubles was the error "Bad Update file", I have to add that this was the 1.5.6 firmware that is bundled with the 1.6.1-rc2 , so perhaps not a proper firmware 1.5.6 firmware file....... I have searched high and low to no avail for all the Parrot firmware files...

davyg · Sep 7, 2019

there is this parrot-opensource/anafi-opensource but I don't know enough about it to even attempt trying to install it in case I brick the Anafi... plus the fact that I don't trust it....LOL

DaveW · Sep 9, 2019

what happens if you try and use the release 1.6.0?

davyg · Sep 9, 2019

DaveW said:
what happens if you try and use the release 1.6.0?

can't be done as you are trying to roll back and the updater won't allow it (according to Parrot)

Joe_Scot · Sep 9, 2019

Just wondering ... is there a thread for discussing the latest FF6 (v6.6.0) or is this it? A lot of the posts in this one seem to refer to problems which appear to be caused by Parrot releasing versions in the past week, then removing versions etc etc (and downloading the APK separately) and I'm confused whether all these problems would also relate to a normal update if doing it now (I am currently on FF6 v6.5.2 / Anafi 1.5.6 / Skycontroller 1.5.1). Thanks!

Jagerbomb52 · Sep 9, 2019

Joe_Scot said:
Just wondering ... is there a thread for discussing the latest FF6 (v6.6.0) or is this it? A lot of the posts in this one seem to refer to problems which appear to be caused by Parrot releasing versions in the past week, then removing versions etc etc (and downloading the APK separately) and I'm confused whether all these problems would also relate to a normal update if doing it now (I am currently on FF6 v6.5.2 / Anafi 1.5.6 / Skycontroller 1.5.1). Thanks!

This Thread should be what your looking for I think.

Post any problems with Parrot Anafi FPV immersive here

it's here....

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Joe_Scot · Sep 9, 2019

Agustine said:
This Thread should be what your looking for I think.

Post any problems with Parrot Anafi FPV immersive here

it's here....

parrotpilots.com

Ah, thanks Agustine. I hadn't really looked at that as I thought it was all about the new FPV ... will have a look before deciding whether now is the time to update!

ds2atc · Sep 9, 2019

Yesterday, I wrote about this issue on the Parrot developer's forum, and now the inhouse apk link is removed.

World-inhouse apk on Parrot official website

Hello, Some of people found that there is a development version of FreeFlight 6 apk on the Parrot’s official website. https://www.parrot.com/global/freeflight-6 The apk file is hidden under the Google Play button, and it shows its version as 6.5.2-rc2. This app version installs 1.6.1-rc4...

forum.developer.parrot.com

Let's see how they response to this.

davyg · Sep 10, 2019

ds2atc said:
Yesterday, I wrote about this issue on the Parrot developer's forum, and now the inhouse apk link is removed.

World-inhouse apk on Parrot official website

Hello, Some of people found that there is a development version of FreeFlight 6 apk on the Parrot’s official website. https://www.parrot.com/global/freeflight-6 The apk file is hidden under the Google Play button, and it shows its version as 6.5.2-rc2. This app version installs 1.6.1-rc4...

forum.developer.parrot.com

Let's see how they response to this.

I fired a support ticket off to them today.... shan't hold my breath...LOL

Quad808 · Sep 13, 2019

I am confused on the 4km limits. I am running the latest Freeflight from Play store. Updated the drone to 1.6.1. I was able to turn off Geofence and fly 333m without issue, straight up. (started losing signal at that point) In Freeflight, it doesn't show 4km anywhere.
So my understanding is, to have Geofence ON and showing 4km Altitude and Distance, you need to be on firmware 1.6.1-rc4? And that is in the inhouse apk file, correct?? I hand launch anyway, so if that is an issue with that firmware, no biggie to me. Can anyone show a screenshot of FreeFlight showing Geofence ON, and 4km limits??

If being on firmware 1.6.1 and just turning off Geofence removes altitude/distance limits when needed...(flying mountainside for example) I am fine with staying on 1.6.1.

Also, this link still works for firmware:

https://www.parrot.com/files/s3fs-public/firmware/FreeFlight6-world-inhouse.apk

ds2atc · Sep 13, 2019

Quad808 said:
I am confused on the 4km limits. I am running the latest Freeflight from Play store. Updated the drone to 1.6.1. I was able to turn off Geofence and fly 333m without issue, straight up. (started losing signal at that point) In Freeflight, it doesn't show 4km anywhere.
So my understanding is, to have Geofence ON and showing 4km Altitude and Distance, you need to be on firmware 1.6.1-rc4? And that is in the inhouse apk file, correct?? I hand launch anyway, so if that is an issue with that firmware, no biggie to me. Can anyone show a screenshot of FreeFlight showing Geofence ON, and 4km limits??

If being on firmware 1.6.1 and just turning off Geofence removes altitude/distance limits when needed...(flying mountainside for example) I am fine with staying on 1.6.1.

Also, this link still works for firmware:

https://www.parrot.com/files/s3fs-public/firmware/FreeFlight6-world-inhouse.apk

No, FF6 6.5.2-rc2 just does not limit the maximum value of the altitude slide, and 6.6.0 limits it to 150m.
When a drone connected, the drone sends its altitude range to the phone, and it is [0.5m, 4000m]. There's no difference between 1.6.0 and 1.6.1-rc4 in terms of altitude limit.

Quad808 · Sep 13, 2019

ds2atc said:
No, FF6 6.5.2-rc2 just does not limit the maximum value of the altitude slide, and 6.6.0 limits it to 150m.
When a drone connected, the drone sends its altitude range to the phone, and it is [0.5m, 4000m]. There's no difference between 1.6.0 and 1.6.1-rc4 in terms of altitude limit.

So....If I side load the parrot apk and go to FF6 6.5.2, I can use the slider and geofence up to 4000m?

EDIT
Yep, update your drone to 1.6.1 via Playstore FF6. Then, uninstall FF6 from your device. Download FF6 6.5.2 via https://www.parrot.com/files/s3fs-public/firmware/FreeFlight6-world-inhouse.apk Side load it. Connect everything up. Chose to NOT update the Anafi firmware. This way you stay on Official 1.6.1. Now you can use geo fence with the new limits, which is basically no limit, since I don't think the anafi will fly that far or high anyway. Done.
Fly safe.

Skassa · Sep 15, 2019

ds2atc said:
No, FF6 6.5.2-rc2 just does not limit the maximum value of the altitude slide, and 6.6.0 limits it to 150m.
When a drone connected, the drone sends its altitude range to the phone, and it is [0.5m, 4000m]. There's no difference between 1.6.0 and 1.6.1-rc4 in terms of altitude limit.

I have beta anafi firmware 1.6.1-rc2 is out a new beta rc4? Last official anafi firmware is 1.6.0 or 1.6.1? I know is 1.6.1 on controller and 1.6.0 anafi is the last official is true?

davyg · Sep 15, 2019

Skassa said:
I have beta anafi firmware 1.6.1-rc2 is out a new beta rc4? Last official anafi firmware is 1.6.0 or 1.6.1? I know is 1.6.1 on controller and 1.6.0 anafi is the last official is true?

Think you have the latest release....I'm not aware of any other firmware...

IM35461 · Sep 15, 2019

I have just installed the official app and as reported by others the purchased features restore option does not work but as I hope to fly it tomorrow and not wanting to spend time with support I just purchased them again (that at least works).

It has managed to find all my flights and says the drone and controller firmware are up to date.

Flying over land next so I shall see what happens with the app / firmware combo.

Results

First two flights were fine but on the third one the controller would not see the drone (app could see the controller).

Shutting the controller lid and opening it fixed the issue.

Only tried basic flying with no problems.

ds2atc · Sep 16, 2019

Quad808 said:
So....If I side load the parrot apk and go to FF6 6.5.2, I can use the slider and geofence up to 4000m?

EDIT
Yep, update your drone to 1.6.1 via Playstore FF6. Then, uninstall FF6 from your device. Download FF6 6.5.2 via https://www.parrot.com/files/s3fs-public/firmware/FreeFlight6-world-inhouse.apk Side load it. Connect everything up. Chose to NOT update the Anafi firmware. This way you stay on Official 1.6.1. Now you can use geo fence with the new limits, which is basically no limit, since I don't think the anafi will fly that far or high anyway. Done.
Fly safe.

You can use the slider up to 4000m with the OFFICIAL app and firmware. Do not download that dev version of app and firmware.