Notification | Description | Recommended Action |
Critical | ||
No Hovermap connected. Please check and turn off any unsupported networks (e.g. Mobile data) | A Hovermap is currently not connected to Commander, but an unsupported network has been detected which may be preventing connection. | You need to approve connection to a Wi-Fi that does not have internet access, or turn off mobile data. |
Commander - Hovermap version mismatch | The Emesent Cortex version is not compatible with Emesent Commander. A mission cannot be started unless both versions are compatible. | Download the latest versions of Emesent Cortex and Emesent Commander from the Emesent Customer Portal (https://emesent.com/software-downloads), then reconnect. |
Failed to change Shield Settings. Please try again. | Attempting to change the Shield settings failed for an unknown reason. | Try changing the settings again. |
Failed to change Mission Settings. Please try again. | Attempting to change the Mission Settings failed for an unknown reason. | Try changing the settings again. |
Location services MUST be turned on | The tablet's location services are turned off, resulting in the Wi-Fi information not being published. It needs to be turned back on for reliable payload reconnection. | Enable the Location Services on your device. |
Warning | ||
Commander - Hovermap version mismatch | The Emesent Cortex version is not compatible with Emesent Commander. A mission cannot be started unless both versions are compatible. | Download the latest versions of Emesent Cortex and Emesent Commander from the Emesent Customer Portal (https://emesent.com/software-downloads), then reconnect. |
Status | ||
Starting Scan | A scan has been started by the user. | |
Stopping scan | A scan has been stopped by the user. | |
Establishing onboard communications | The connection from the tablet to the payload is not receiving data and the tablet is waiting for a response from the server. | |
The preferred Hovermap Wi-Fi is available | When a Hovermap drops out of Wi-Fi range and a new non-Hovermap network is connected, the last Hovermap network will be saved. When the Hovermap comes back in Wi-Fi range, you will receive this notification. | If the Wi-Fi does not automatically reconnect, re-select the preferred Hovermap from the Android Wi-Fi Manager. Disable the auto reconnect option for all other networks. |
A new Hovermap has been connected | When a scan is running and the Wi-Fi connection is changed to a new Hovermap network. | |
A new Wi-Fi network has been connected | The Hovermap being used to run the scan is no longer connected. The Wi-Fi connection is changed to a new non-Hovermap network. | You will need to manually reconnect using the Android |
Success | ||
Ready for mission | An autonomous scan has been started, all pre-checks have been completed, and the mission is ready to commence. | Arm your robot then press Take Off to start your mission. |
Ready for mission | A mapping scan has been started, all pre-checks have been completed, and the mission is ready to commence. | Start your mission. |
Commander Status Notifications
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- Published on May 11, 2026
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