--- title: LIDAR firmware update description: LIDAR comes with a certain firmware version. Learn how to update the firmware when a new one is released. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/lidar-firmware-update#main-content) - [English](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/lidar-firmware-update) - [Español](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/es/actualizacion-del-firmware-lidar) English Show submenu for translations [![\_WingtraKNOWLEDGEBASE LOGO Orange](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hubfs/_WingtraKNOWLEDGEBASE%20LOGO%20Orange.svg)](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/lidar-firmware-update) - [Español](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/es/actualizacion-del-firmware-lidar) English Show submenu for translations - [Talk to our team](https://wingtra.com/talk-to-our-team/) [Talk to our team](https://wingtra.com/talk-to-our-team/) Wingtra Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Wingtra Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Maintain, Update & Access Logs](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs?hsLang=en) 3. [Software & firmware updates](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs?hsLang=en#software-firmware-updates) # LIDAR firmware update ## LIDAR comes with a certain firmware version. Learn how to update the firmware when a new one is released. LIDAR payload should always be on the latest firmware version. The LIDAR payload comes with its firmware. The latest LIDAR payload firmware version is [5.4.0.0.](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IQi5JVj0neHKCf77DZLEmyo1S5vyMihz) Customers will receive new firmware periodically. Follow the steps below to update to the latest firmware.  ### How to check the current version of your LIDAR To check the installed firmware version, open the LIDAR web interface using the steps for your drone below. #### Connect to the LIDAR web interface **WingtraRAY** When the LIDAR payload is connected to WingtraRAY, its Wi‑Fi is off by default. 1. With the LIDAR payload installed and powered on, connect to the drone in the Wingtra App. 2. Tap the telemetry icon at the top of the screen. Use **LIDAR advanced settings** to enable the payload’s Wi‑Fi and open its web interface. ![ChatGPT Image 6 Nov 2026, 15\_37\_58](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%206%20Nov%202026%2c%2015_37_58.png?width=670&height=286&name=ChatGPT%20Image%206%20Nov%202026%2c%2015_37_58.png) **WingtraOne GEN II** 1. Install the LIDAR payload and plug its power cable into the drone’s USB‑C connector. Power on the drone, then press the payload’s power button. 2. On your tablet, phone, or computer, join the `WINGTRA-XXXXXX` Wi‑Fi network using the password `WingtraLidar`. The network name is printed next to the payload’s serial number. 3. Open `http://192.168.12.1` in your browser The following window will appear as shown below. This is the web-based LIDAR payload GUI. ![LIDAR web based UI](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIDAR%20web%20based%20UI.jpg?width=317&height=668&name=LIDAR%20web%20based%20UI.jpg) #### Check the current LIDAR version To see your current firmware version, look in the upper right part of the interface if you are on a desktop, as shown below. ![LIDAR firmware version](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIDAR%20firmware%20version.jpg?width=576&height=345&name=LIDAR%20firmware%20version.jpg) To see your current firmware version on a mobile device, open the menu in the upper right of the interface. The firmware version will be displayed at the bottom of the dropdown as shown below: ![LIDAR firmware version mobile-1](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIDAR%20firmware%20version%20mobile-1.jpg?width=278&height=481&name=LIDAR%20firmware%20version%20mobile-1.jpg) ### How to install a new firmware If the newest firmware release is more recent than your current firmware, you can load the new firmware using the following steps: 1. Copy the firmware update file to the Wingtra LIDAR’s USB drive 2. Insert the USB drive into the Wingtra LIDAR 3. Power on the LIDAR payload, then follow the steps for your drone under C**onnect to the LIDAR web interface**. 4. Navigate to the “Settings” tab of the GUI and select “Firmware” 5. The Wingtra LIDAR will automatically look for updated firmware on the USB drive and will display the firmware update like shown below. ![LIDAR firmware install](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIDAR%20firmware%20install.jpg?width=670&height=237&name=LIDAR%20firmware%20install.jpg) 6. Click the install button on the most recent firmware. 7. 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