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Supported Firmware

The AeroMind™ 6x flight controller supports both PX4 and ArduPilot firmware stacks.
Firmware can be flashed using Mission Planner (for ArduPilot) or QGroundControl (for PX4).

You can download the firmware manually from:
firmware.ardupilot.org

Firmware Targets​

Firmware StackTarget NameFlash ToolCompatibility
PX4FMUv6xQGroundControlPX4 v1.14.3 and later
ArduPilotPixhawk 6XMission PlannerArduPilot v4.5.0 and later

Flashing Instructions​

PX4 Firmware Installation​

  1. Connect the AeroMind™ 6x flight controller to your PC using USB.
  2. Open QGroundControl.
  3. Navigate to:
    QGroundControl → Vehicle Setup → Firmware
  4. QGC will detect the board automatically. Select the PX4 firmware version to install.
  5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete flashing.
  6. After flashing, proceed with sensor calibration and parameter tuning as prompted.

ArduPilot Firmware Installation​

  1. Connect the flight controller to your PC using USB.
  2. Open Mission Planner.
  3. Go to:
    Initial Setup → Install Firmware
  4. Click on the relevant firmware type (e.g., Plane, Copter, Rover).
  5. Mission Planner will detect the board as Pixhawk 6X and flash the correct firmware.
  6. After flashing, calibrate accelerometer, compass, and radio.

Notes​

  • Ensure that USB drivers are correctly installed on your system.
  • Avoid interrupting the flashing process.
  • Backup existing parameters before changing firmware.