Connecting to Hovermap

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  • Updated on May 11, 2026
  • Published on May 11, 2026
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  • Matthew Toohey
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  1. Power on the Hovermap by connecting it to a battery or power source, then pressing the power button.

  2. Wait until the status LEDs turn from blinking red to a blue pulsing light. This indicates that the Hovermap is ready to scan.

  3. Launch Emesent Commander then tap Connect to display the Network Settings page.

Your current connection status as well as previous and inactive connections are displayed.

  1. Tap Connect Network or Change Network depending on whether or not there is an existing connection. This takes you to your device’s native network manager. You can also specify the Hostname assigned to the Hovermap to connect to or enter its IP address.

A custom IP address is only required when using an Emesent LHD, Freefly Astro, or Astro Max. For most users, it is recommended to retain the default hostname: hover.map.

  1. Look for ST_xxxx, HVM_xxxx, or LRR_xxxx (where xxxx = Hovermap device to connect to) in the list of networks.

  1. Select the desired network. Enter the Wi-Fi password (hovermap) then click Connect. If prompted to keep the connection or disconnect, select Keep WiFi connection.

Ensure that the Auto reconnect option is enabled for the Hovermap network you are connecting to. This allows your device to automatically re-establish a connection to your Hovermap network if it gets disconnected and re-enters its coverage area.

However, keep in mind that your Android device typically maintains its connection to the current network until it either loses signal or you manually switch to a different network. Therefore, it is advisable to disable the Auto reconnect option for other networks that may be available within range during your flights. This prevents your Android device from automatically reconnecting to non-Hovermap Wi-Fi networks. If such a connection occurs, you will need to manually reselect the desired Hovermap network when it becomes available again.

  1. Once the connection is established, the connected network is shown on the page and you will hear an audio message indicating you are “connected”.

  1. Click Close to navigate back to the main landing page.

To connect to another Hovermap, tap the Hamburger button on the top left of the screen to access the Options Menu. Tap Network settings then repeat steps 4 to 6.