To ensure reliable performance and a smooth user experience, it is important to confirm that your hardware platform is supported before updating to the latest versions of Aura, Commander, and Cortex.
Please contact the Customer Support team if you have any questions or concerns regarding compatibility and supported devices.
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Supported Commander and Cortex Versions by Platform
Supported Commander and Cortex Versions for Hovermap Models
Aura and Cortex Version Compatibility
Supported Tablets for Use with Commander
Commander and Cortex Support for LHD
Emesent strongly recommends using the latest supported software for your device. Deprecated versions of Cortex contain known issues that can cause Hovermap autonomy failures during flight, and significantly increase the risk of failure.
To ensure performance, safety, and warranty coverage, Hovermap must be operated with up-to-date Emesent software.
Known Compatibility Issues
- Commander 2.0 and Cortex 3.4 is not compatible with Hovermap LHD or DJI SDK V4 drones
- Aura versions prior to 1.7 cannot process scans captured using Cortex 3.3 or later
- Fast data offload requires Cortex 3.3+ and Aura 1.7+
Cortex versions 3.0.0 and below do not support Commander. These versions were operated using the Hovermap app, which has since been deprecated.
Supported Commander and Cortex Versions by Platform
The table below shows the minimum and recommended versions of Commander and Cortex for each supported platform. Using the latest supported versions ensures reliable operation, full feature access, and is required to maintain warranty coverage.
|
Platform |
Platform Firmware |
Commander (recommended) |
Cortex (recommended) |
|
DJI M300 (SDK V5+) |
SDK V5+ |
2.1.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
DJI M300 (SDK V4) |
SDK V4 and below |
2.1.0 (210) |
4.0.0 |
|
DJI M350 (SDK v9+) |
SDK v9+ |
2.1.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
DJI M210 |
SDK V4 and below |
2.1.0 (210) |
4.0.0 |
|
Freefly Astro |
1.4.6+ |
2.1.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
Freefly Astro Max |
1.9.1 |
2.1.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
Boston Dynamics Spot |
3.3.0+ |
2.1.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
Hovermap LHD |
N/A |
2.1.0 |
4.0.0 |
Use only the recommended versions. Older versions are not supported and may affect performance, safety, and warranty.
Supported Commander and Cortex Versions for Hovermap Models
The table below outlines the minimum and recommended versions of Commander and Cortex required for each Hovermap model. Using the recommended versions ensures access to the latest features, stability improvements, and full compatibility across the Emesent software suite.
|
Hovermap Model |
Commander (recommended) |
Cortex (recommended) |
|
Hovermap 100 |
2.0.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
Hovermap ST |
2.0.0 |
4.0.0 |
|
Hovermap STX |
2.0.0 |
4.0.0 |
Use only the recommended versions. Older versions are not supported and may affect performance, safety, and warranty.
Aura and Cortex Version Compatibility
Fast Data Offload
Fast data offload was introduced in Cortex 3.3, which significantly reduces scan file size and improves offload speed. To process scans captured using this new format, you must use Aura version 1.7 or later.
Aura 1.7 + is fully backward compatible and can process scans captured with earlier versions of Cortex. However, Aura versions prior to 1.7 are not compatible with scans captured using Cortex 3.3 or later.
To avoid processing issues or compatibility errors, ensure your Aura version matches the Cortex version used to capture the scan data, as shown in the table below.
|
Cortex Version (Captured) |
Aura Version (Processed) |
Compatibility Notes |
|
Cortex 3.3 or later |
Aura 1.7 or later |
✅ Required for fast scan offload support |
|
Cortex 3.3 or earlier |
Aura 1.6 or earlier |
✅ Compatible, but no fast offload |
|
Cortex 3.3 |
Aura ≤1.6 |
❌ Not compatible – scans will not process |
Commander + Tablet Compatibility
We recommend using one of the recommended listed devices, as they have been thoroughly tested to ensure smooth and reliable performance.
|
Tablet |
Android Version |
Support |
|
Freefly Pilot Pro Controller |
Android 13 |
✅ Recommended Device |
|
DJI RC Plus Remote Controller |
Android 10 |
✅ Recommended Device |
|
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G |
Android 13 |
✅ Recommended Device |
|
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro 5G |
Android 13 |
⚠️ Minimum Supported Device |
|
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 |
Android 14 |
⚠️ Minimum Supported Device |
|
Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Android 13 |
⚠️ Minimum Supported Device |
|
Tab Active Pro |
Android 10 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 |
Android 13 |
❌ Not Supported |
Commander and Cortex Support for LHD
LHD previously required an LHD specific Commander version with Hovermap. From Cortex 4.0.0 and Commander 2.1 onwards, LHD is supported by the general Commander release.
While continued use of older versions of Cortex or Commander is not recommended, Commander 1.5.2 remains accessible here to support operational continuity.
|
Commander Version |
Cortex Version |
Support |
|
Commander 2.1.0 |
Cortex 4.0.0 |
✅ Recommended |
|
No Supported Version |
Cortex 3.4.0 |
N/A |
|
Commander 1.5.1 LHD |
Cortex 3.3.2 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.5.1 LHD |
Cortex 3.3.3 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.5 LHD |
Cortex 3.3.2 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.4 LHD |
Cortex 3.2.2 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.3 LHD |
Cortex 3.2.1 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.2 LHD |
Cortex 3.2.0 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.1 LHD |
Cortex 3.1.0 |
❌ Not Supported |
|
Commander 1.0 LHD |
Cortex 3.0.0 |
❌ Not Supported |