This is a list of issues discovered during ArduPilot 4.7 testing. [Issues for 4….6 are here](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/28612)
### Reports requiring investigation
- [ ] Rover home position saved to storage at 1hz ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/learning-ardupilot-starting-with-esp32/115834/36))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33538 ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta7-is-available-for-beta-testing/144197/25))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33451 (also in 4.6)
- [ ] Copter PosHold/Loiter/PosControl not handling yaw resets completely? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/new-beta-fly-away/144128))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33136
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/28876 (4.6 issue)
### Confirmed issues
- [ ] broken COMPASS_DISBLMSΚ for hwdef-ed compasses ([master PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33562), [AP4.7 PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33553), [related PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/31591))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33327 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33362))
- [ ] QuikTune Lua script should restrict which modes it operates in ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33025))
### Copter Specific Issues
- [ ] Copter PosHold start-stop during acceleration ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0b7-strange-behaviour-in-poshold-mode/144301), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33588), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33590), [related PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/30358))
- [ ] Mount POI sometimes not working? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/64), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33396))
- [ ] Copter crash while using AutoTune with fast rates ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/crash-during-autotune-uncommanded-pitch-movement-during-roll-tuning-arducopter-4-7-0-beta3/143598), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32404))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/31968
### Tradheli Specifc Issues
- None
### Plane Specific Issues
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32606
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32518 -- @IamPete1 or @samuelctabor to resolve
### Rover Specific Issues
- [ ] Rover jump after 8+ hours with RTK GPS ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/large-position-jumps-after-sitting-indoors-for-several-hours/144094), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33388), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33392), also 4.6)
### Mission Planner Issues
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/issues/3743
### QGC Issues
- None
### Wiki Issues
- QuadPlane tuning process instructions need updating (reported in "documentation" channel by Ep, Bob Long)
### Enhancements or Issues that may not be resolved before the stable release
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33125 (4.6 issue as well)
- [ ] SpeedyBeeF405AIO not detecting Adafruit MMC56x3 compass ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/adafruit-mmc56x3-with-speedybeef405aio/143395), also not working with 4.6)
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32444 (also present in 4.6 and earlier)
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32862
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32689 (4.6.3, not 4.7 yet)
- [ ] Circle point-mount-at-ROI should only apply when circle radius > 0 (e.g. do not apply during panorama) ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/71), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32641))
- [ ] Copter's SmartRTL always rises 2m before landing ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/smartrtl-rises-to-2m-after-reaching-home-before-landing/143126/2)) -- present in 4.6 so not a blocker
### Resolved issues
- [x] crash with harmonic notch logging showing NaN ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta7-is-available-for-beta-testing/144197/3)) -- assumed AIO ESC hardware issue
- [x] Loiter mode drifts agressively ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/loiter-mode-drone-drifts-aggressively-after-releasing-sticks-to-neutral-regression-in-4-8-0dev-works-fine-on-4-6/144203), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33454)) -- user was not expecting coordinated turns
- [x] plane transitions worse? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/arduplane-4-7-0-beta-4-vtol-attitude-problem/144037)) -- no response to request for logs
- [x] EKF using GPS-for-yaw loses attitude estimate after 2 hours ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/large-position-jumps-after-sitting-indoors-for-several-hours/144094/15))
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33403 -- fixed before 4.7.0-beta8 (or official release)
- [x] Pre-arm stick arming issues ([issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33386), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33402)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta7
- [x] Mount POI lock not included in default firmware ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/43), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33372)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta7
- [x] Quadplane QLand over speed ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/qland-vertical-speed/143366/2)) -- no response from user
- [x] still GCC 10? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta6-is-available-for-beta-testing/144106/3)) -- yes
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/issues/3731 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/pull/3732)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6 but not a flight code issue
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33230 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33232), also in 4.6) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33161 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33275) also in 4.6)
- [x] LIS2MDL / IIS2MDC found to be duplicate parts, consolidation required ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33140)) -- **blocker**
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32624 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/pull/3697)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6 (but not an AP flight code issue anyway)
- [x] Extended Tuning needs updating ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/speedybee-f405-v4-parameter-not-shown-in-mission-planner/142797/3), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/issues/3678), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/pull/3685)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6 (but not an AP flight code issue anyway)
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33156 -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33168 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33169), also in 4.6) -- resolved ahead 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33083 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33093), also exists in 4.6) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33165 ([discussion](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/33165)) -- user error
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32977 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33016), also exists in 4.6) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] Copter follow mode alt overshoot bug ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33109)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32491 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33005), 4.6 issue) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] Spool up changes causing spurious errors (reported by AndyP, [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32955)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] buffer overflow related to CAN logging (reported by PeterB, [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33031)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32811 ([PR1](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33020)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] Copter follow mode bug ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/33038)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32942 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32943), also present in 4.6) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta6
- [x] plane when enabling safety surfaces to to full deflection on tridge's hero, need to look with saleae, fixed in https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32979 -- included in 4.7.0-beta5
- [x] Payload place may get stuck based on alt field ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32634)) -- resoled ahead of -4.7.0-beta5
- [x] copter-circle-speed script not working correctly ([issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32799)) -- could not reproduce, appears to work fine
- [x] Terrain downloaded to SD card unnecessarily reloaded in flight? ([issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32773), [wiki PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot_wiki/pull/7690))
- [x] Altitude estimate offset when switching between baro and rangefinder source ([discussion1](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/28), [discussion2](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/re-baro-alt-reset/143333), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32612), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32931)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta4
- [x] ELRS RC related crash ([issue1](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32653), [issue2](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32862), [Wiki PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot_wiki/pull/7701)) -- existing issue, workaround added to wiki, covered by [issue 32862](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32862)
- [x] TradHeli PID gain multiplier reset issue ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32725)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta4
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32892 -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta4
- [x] Copter surface tracking altitude error not limited? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/surface-tracking-issues/142851/3), [issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32740), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32789), 4.6 issue as well) -- resolved in 4.8, not immediately planning to backport unless there is demand for it
- [x] Rover watt limiter not working correctly ([relevant PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/31285), [discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/rover-4-7-0-beta2-available-for-beta-testing/143065/10), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32788)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta4
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32741
- [x] crash dump on custom FC ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/watchdog-crash-dump-bin-arducopter-4-7-0-dev-on-custom-flight-controller/143475)) -- unsupported board, can't help
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32688 -- user error
- [x] Mission Planner SITL gets 4.6.2-beta1 binary ([SITL firmware](https://firmware.ardupilot.org/Tools/MissionPlanner/sitl/Beta/), [should be fixed by this job](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/actions/runs/24375398698/job/71187757542), reported by @tridge) -- fixed ahead of 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] SBF GPS driver issue ([issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32631), [PR1](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32633/changes), [PR2](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32642)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta4
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32724 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32730), 4.6 issue as well?) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta4
- [x] Rover custom build server issue ([issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32666?reload=1), [relevant PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/31285), [discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/rover-4-7-0-beta2-available-for-beta-testing/143065/10), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32687)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] Loiter/QLoiter feels slower, looks like inaccurate position hold. Likely due to consider how we can make it feel closer to 4.6 automatically. Or provide instructions on parameter changes ([relevant PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/31848), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32643), [discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/how-do-althold-and-loiter-feel-in-4-7-vs-4-6/143300)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] Realflight quadplanes not working? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/72)) -- could not reproduce the problem, RF evolution seems to work OK
- [x] ArcWaypoints listed as WIP (reported by lthall, [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/mavlink/pull/497)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot_wiki/issues/7604 -- wiki updated ahead of 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] ARMING_SKIPCHK of 10 not skipping gyro and accel checks? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/86)) -- misunderstanding
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32382 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32626)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] Circle mode points mount straight down when doing panorama ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/64)) -- user misunderstanding
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/issues/3693 -- resolved in MP ahead of 4.7.0-beta3 release
- [x] RC_OPTIONS = 1 (Ignore RC Receiver) is not being respected ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/rc-options-to-1-make-copter-yaw-spinning/142948), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32488)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] BRD_SAFETY_DFLT = 0 should force BRD_SAFETYOPTION = 0? should update param desc? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/rover-4-6-3-arming-issues-when-trying-to-arm-second-time/142747/12)) -- working as expected, not new to 4.7
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32511 -- could not reproduce, no response from user, created [security wiki page](https://ardupilot.org/dev/docs/security-landing-page.html) and improved [secure firmware instructions](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/tree/master/Tools/scripts/signing)
- [x] CUAV Pixhawk V3C not detecting IST8310 compass ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/cuav-pixhawk-v3-ist8310-not-detected-with-4-7beta1/142785), [PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32462)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32506 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32508)) -- resolved ahead of 4.7.0-beta3
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/29087 missing from release notes ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/plane-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142742/9)) -- @IamPete1 updated the plane 4.7.0-beta1 release notes
- [x] Plane Follow's FOLLP_SIM_TlF_FN should have upper case L ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32456)) -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta2
- [x] UM982 GPS-for-yaw on CUAV V6X not working ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/ardurover-4-7-0-new-issues-with-um982-moving-baseline/142916)) -- resolved by updating the UM982 firmware
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/31584 -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta2
- [x] QGC altitude slider not working ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/15)) -- fixed for daily build on 18Mar2026
- [x] QGC takeoff slider not working ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/15)) -- fixed in QGC 14148
- [x] QGC Parameters need updating (@rmackay9 and @DonLakeFlyer discussed if dev-team channel, [PR](https://github.com/mavlink/qgroundcontrol/pull/14148)) -- fixed in QGC daily on 17-Mar-2026
- [x] EKF's use of rangefinder and baro never switches back to rangefinder after switching to baro ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/15)) -- user error
- [x] update PSC_ACCZ_I and PSC_ACCZ_P tuning advice https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/initial-tuning-flight.html#test-althold ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot_wiki/pull/7482)) -- wiki updated ahead of 4.7.0-beta2
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32381 -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta2
- [x] ATC_ACC conversion didn't work ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/8)). Should we remove the "configured" checks ([code](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/blob/master/libraries/AC_AttitudeControl/AC_AttitudeControl.cpp#L1161)). Caused by installing 4.7.0-dev prior to release of beta1
- [x] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32428 -- resolved for 4.7.0-beta2