PilotMap Updater — User Guide

Software Version as of September 11, 2025.

The PilotMap Updater is a simple one-click tool that updates your PilotMap device to the latest software.
It is available for Windows.

Mac users: Please follow the instructions in the macOS section to rewrite the SD card manually.

1. Before you start #

• Update one PilotMap at a time.
  If you have multiple PilotMaps, make sure only the one you want to update is powered on and connected. Unplug or switch off all others before running the updater.
• Make sure your PilotMap is powered on and connected to the same network (Wi-Fi or LAN) as your computer.
• Download the correct updater for your operating system:
  • Windows: PilotMap_Updater.exe

2. Running the updater #

Windows #

1. Locate the file PilotMap_Updater.exe you downloaded.
2. Double-click it to open.
3. A window with the PilotMap logo will appear.

macOS #

Mac Users
The PilotMap Updater is only available for Windows.
To update on a Mac, please go to the download page and select the correct file for your map.
Once downloaded, follow the step-by-step instructions on this page to rewrite the SD card with the new software.

3. Using the updater #

1. Optional: If you know the IP address of your PilotMap, type it into the “IP” field.
   • Example: 192.168.1.184
2. If you don’t know the IP, leave the field blank. The updater will search your network and find your PilotMap automatically.
3. Click the Update button.

• The log window will show the progress:
  • Searching for device
  • Creating backup
  • Uploading new software
  • Installing required components (logzero)
  • Restarting services

• When finished, you’ll see ✅ Update complete.

4. What happens during the update #

• The tool connects to your PilotMap via the local network.
• A backup of the old files is saved on the PilotMap in /home/pi/livesectional/backups/.
• The new files are uploaded and overwrite the existing software.
• The PilotMap services are restarted automatically.
• Your settings are preserved.

5. Troubleshooting #

• Updater cannot find PilotMap
  • Ensure the PilotMap and your computer are on the same network.
  • If you have multiple networks (guest Wi-Fi, VPN, etc.), connect both devices to the same one.
  • Try entering the IP address manually (findable in your router’s device list).
• Update failed
  • Check the log window for details.
  • Restart the PilotMap and run the updater again.
  • If the error persists, contact PilotMap Support at [email protected].
• Windows fallback option
  • If the updater does not work or is blocked by your antivirus program, you can also update manually.
  • Go to the download page and select the correct file for your map.
  • Once downloaded, follow the step-by-step instructions on this page to rewrite the SD card with the new software.

6. Safety #

• The updater does not change your settings or configuration.
• Each update is backed up before installation, so you can recover if something goes wrong.
• Use only official update packages provided by PilotMap.

👉 That’s it — just download, double-click, click Update, and you’re done!