Understanding how to access and interpret flight data is crucial for Autel Evo drone pilots. This article delves into the file storage locations within the Autel Explorer app on Android devices, focusing on how to potentially convert Autel Evo .bin files (firmware) to a readable log format for analysis.
Decoding Autel Evo Flight Logs: File Locations and Formats
The Autel Explorer app stores various data types in specific locations on your Android device. This information can be valuable for troubleshooting, mission planning, and potentially developing third-party applications.
Application Logs: Real-time App Activity
The Autel Explorer app maintains a running log of its activities, including some flight session data. This log, located at /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.autelrobotics.explorer/files/autel_log/autel_log.txt, is a valuable resource for understanding app behavior.
Mission Planning Data: Unveiling Mission Parameters
Mission files, stored in /Android/data/com.autelrobotics.explorer/files/NewMission/, utilize a JSON format, albeit in a condensed structure. Utilizing a JSON pretty-print tool can significantly enhance readability. These files contain key parameters defining the mission, offering insights into planned flight paths and actions.
Additionally, mission thumbnails are stored as JPEG files in /data/user/0/com.autelrobotics.explorer/files/mapscreenshoot/, referenced within the mission text files for visual representation.
Mission Logs: Timestamped Telemetry Data
Crucial flight telemetry data is recorded in the /Android/data/com.autelrobotics.explorer/files/autel_log/local_log_ directory. These logs provide a timestamped sequence of events, offering a detailed record of the aircraft’s performance during flight. This data is essential for post-flight analysis.
No-Fly Zone Data: Binary Encoding
No-fly zone information for the Evo and Dragonfish series is stored in a binary file located at /Android/data/com.autelrobotics.explorer/files/zone/. Decoding this binary file could provide valuable insights into geographical restrictions and safety protocols.
Firmware Storage and Potential for Bin to Log Conversion
Firmware updates are stored in /Android/data/com.autelrobotics.explorer/files/updates/. These files, often in a .bin format, potentially contain valuable information related to flight control and logging. Extracting data from these .bin files could provide a deeper understanding of the drone’s internal workings. Further investigation into decoding these files, potentially into a readable log format, could unlock more detailed flight data.
Conclusion: Unlocking the Potential of Autel Evo Data
Understanding the file structure and locations within the Autel Explorer app is the first step toward harnessing the wealth of data generated by your Autel Evo. While directly converting a .bin firmware file to a log file isn’t readily available, exploring these file locations opens up possibilities for deeper analysis and potential future development of tools for data extraction and conversion. Further research into decoding the binary data within firmware files may hold the key to unlocking even more comprehensive flight logs.
