opened 12:30AM - 07 Mar 26 UTC
DevCallTopic
ReleaseAdmin
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
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32977 (existing issue)
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32942 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32943), also present in 4.6)
- [ ] Copter follow mode bug (reported by LeonardH)
- [ ] buffer overflow related to CAN logging (reported by PeterB)
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32811
- [ ] SpeedyBeeF405AIO not detecting Adafruit MMC56x3 compass ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/adafruit-mmc56x3-with-speedybeef405aio/143395))
- [ ] Mount POI sometimes not working? ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/copter-4-7-0-beta1-available-for-beta-testing/142738/64))
- [ ] 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))
- [ ] Quadplane QLand over speed ([discussion](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/qland-vertical-speed/143366/2))
### Confirmed issues
- [ ] copter-circle-speed script not working correctly ([issue](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32799))
- [ ] Spool up changes causing spurious errors (reported by AndyP, [PR1](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32485), [PR2](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32955))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32491
### Copter Specific Issues
- [ ] Payload place may get stuck based on alt field ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32634))
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/31968
### Plane Specific Issues
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32606
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32518 -- @IamPete1 or @samuelctabor to resolve
- [ ] plane when enabling safety surfaces to to full deflection on tridge's hero, need to look with saleae
### Rover Specific Issues
- None
### Mission Planner Issues
- [ ] https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32624 ([PR](https://github.com/ArduPilot/MissionPlanner/pull/3697))
- [ ] 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))
### QGC Issues
- None
### Wiki Issues
- None
### Enhancements or Issues that may not be resolved before the stable release
- [ ] 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] 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