ArduPilot Autopilot firmware
new versionThe ArduPilot Autopilot firmware is tracked under makers & open firmware. Its latest firmware, 4.7.2, shipped on Oct 14, 2026. Firmwarely has recorded 2 versions since Sep 3, 2026.
- Latest firmware
- 4.7.2
- Released
- Category
- Makers & open firmware
- Last checked
How to update the ArduPilot Autopilot firmware
- Read the release notes first — firmware changes can require re-doing your config or calibration.
- Use the project's own installer where it has one: a web flasher over USB, or an over-the-air update in its web UI.
- Otherwise build or download the binary for your exact board from the releases page — the wrong board file will not boot.
- Keep the previous firmware image and your config backed up so you can roll back.
Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.
What changed
Plane-4.7.2 was released as the stable/official version for planes and VTOLs on 11-Oct-2026 Official release announcement: https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/plane-4-7-2-released/145804
Version history
| 4.7.2 | |
| 4.7.1 |
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the ArduPilot Autopilot firmware?
Version 4.7.2, released Oct 14, 2026. This page is refreshed every hour from the manufacturer's release page.
How do I update the ArduPilot Autopilot firmware?
See the step-by-step above. Follow the project's release page for the flashing or OTA procedure. Many maker devices update from a web installer or the project's desktop app.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every hour we read the manufacturer's official release page for the ArduPilot Autopilot firmware and record the version, date and changelog. Subscribers watching this device get an email when it changes: the next morning on Pro, in the Monday roundup on the free plan.
Is this an official ArduPilot page?
No. Firmwarely is independent. Device and brand names belong to their manufacturers; always download firmware from the official source.
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