Installing Firefox on Smart Controller Devices

The default web browsers on many Parrot Anafi, Autel, and DJI smart controller devices are often outdated and may no longer be supported. This can cause login issues, security risks, and problems accessing DroneSense features.

DroneSense recommends installing the Firefox browser on smart controllers to ensure device security, enable Single Sign-On (SSO), and provide a reliable browsing experience.

IMPORTANT: Installing Firefox is required for Axon Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) to function properly on smart controller devices.

Firefox Version Compatibility

Due to Android version limitations on many smart controllers, the latest Firefox releases may not install or function correctly.

DroneSense recommends installing Firefox version 143.0.4, which is compatible with older Android operating systems commonly found on smart controller devices.

Newer versions (such as 149.0) require newer Android versions and may fail to install or run properly on these devices. Version 143.0.4 supports Android 5.0+, making it the most reliable option for these controllers.

To check your version in Firefox:

1. Open Firefox
2. Tap the menu (⋮)
3. Go to Settings → About Firefox

Installing Firefox on Smart Controller Devices

For the Parrot Skycontroller USA (GOV controller), install Firefox directly from the Google Play Store.

For all other devices, follow these steps:

1. On the controller, open the existing web browser and tap the link below:
   Download Firefox APK (v143.0.4) 
2. If the download link above does not work, navigate to:
   https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/fenix/releases/
   Then select 143.0.4 → android → download the file ending in arm64-v8a.apk.
   Note: Most smart controller devices use the arm64-v8a architecture.
3. Once downloaded, open the APK file.
   If prompted, open it from the notification or locate it in the device's "Downloads" folder.
4. If prompted (or if installation is blocked), enable "Install unknown apps" for the app used to download or open the file (browser or file manager), then retry the installation.
5. After installation, open Firefox to confirm it launches successfully.
6. When prompted, set Firefox as the default browser
   If not prompted, go to Settings → Apps → Default Apps → Browser and select Firefox.

If installation fails, ensure the device has sufficient storage space available.

Verify Installation

Open Firefox and confirm you can access DroneSense.

If login or SSO was previously failing, retry your login using Firefox.