Rover-4.4.0-beta6 available for beta testing

ArduRover Rover 4.4
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Rover-4.4.0-beta6 has been released for beta testing and can be installed using MP’s or QGC’s “beta firmwares” links. Alternatively it can be downloaded directly from firmware.ardupilot.org and then manually uploaded as a “custom firmware”.

Changes vs 4.4.0 are in the release-notes and copied below

  1. Autopilot related fixes and enhancements
    • KakuteH7-wing get 8 bit directional dshot channel support
    • Luminousbee5 boards defaults updated
    • Navigator autopilot GPIOs fix (PWM output was broken)
    • Pixhawk6C Serial RTS lines pulled low on startup
    • QiotekZealotF427 and QiotekZealotH743 battery monitor default fixed
    • SDMODELH7V1 support
  2. Driver enhancements
    • DroneCAN battery monitors allow reset of battery SoC
    • Himark DroneCAN servo support
    • Hobbywing DroneCAN ESC support
  3. Asymmetrical thrust support for skid steering rovers (see MOT_THST_ASYM)
  4. EKF3 high vibration handling improved with EK3_GLITCH_RADIUS option
  5. Custom build server gets mission storage on SDCard selection
  6. SITL default parameter handling bug fix

Any feedback on this beta release is greatly appreciated!

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I am looking forward to testing this.

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