OpenPilot Software Downloads

Download the free OpenPilot software here! Download packages are available on this page for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Every download includes both the Ground Control Station software for your computer and firmware for your OpenPilot board.

If you are installing the software for the first time: 

• Download the current release, this includes the GCS as well as the firmware that matches it.
• Use the installation instructions at Installing the Ground Control Station. 

If you are updating your software from a previous version:

1. Record all of your existing settings and/or export your existing settings as a .uav file so you can re-enter them after installation.
2. Uninstall any previous versions of OpenPilot GCS
3. Open OpenPilot GCS to the Welcome Page
4. Click on Vehicle Setup Wizard
5. Click on Next >
6. Power down your OpenPilot Board (USB & External)
7. Press Upgrade
8. Plugin your CopterControl/CC3D Board into USB when prompted.
9. Wait for Upgrade to Complete
10. At this stage you can continue with the Setup Wizard or you can cancel out of it for manual setup.

Cautions:

The software on this page comes with no warranty. Use it at your own risk and be careful! Visit the OpenPilot forums if you have questions and/or suggestions. Extensive documentation about how the system works and how to install and configure it is available in this wiki. The Getting Started Guide is a good place to start.

Never install any firmware on your board that came from untrusted source! Trusted sources are this page or firmware that you have built yourself from the official git repository.

 This is the second maintenance release of OpenPilot RELEASE-12.10 software (December 21, 2012). This release supersedes the previous release and is a recommended update for all users.

This previous release (October 26, 2012) introduces the Vehicle Setup Wizard and numerous bug fixes and a lot of polishing work. Initial support for Windows 8.

This previous version (February 1, 2012) has a new input configuration wizard, support for ten outputs for octo configurations or octo + camera stabilization, and many other improvements and fixes. See the release notes for more information.