AirCast Setup Guide

Flash our pre-configured Pi image, connect to the hotspot, bind your device. Done.

~20 minutes — Flash (5 min) + Boot (3 min) + Bind (2 min) + Verify (10 min)

Everything is pre-installed — just flash and go. Create your free account now if you haven't — you'll need it in Step 3.

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Based on Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit). Works with Pi 3, 4, 5, and Zero 2 W.

Version v1.2.4-dev.88 • Latest features, may be unstable

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Compatible with: Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5, and Zero 2 W (64-bit ARM)

~5 min

~3 min

Insert the SD card into your Raspberry Pi
Power on and wait 2–3 minutes for first boot
Connect to the WiFi hotspot from your phone or laptop:
Network: AircastDevice
Password: 123456789

~2 min

Can't access aircast.local? Try http://192.168.4.1 instead — some networks don't support mDNS.

After completing setup, you should see:

Fully supported: Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 Model B, Pi 400, Pi 3 Model B/B+, Pi Zero 2 W

Requirements: 8GB+ SD card, 4G/LTE modem or WiFi, USB or CSI camera, 5V power supply (BEC/regulator for drone mounting)

SSH is enabled by default:

ssh pi@aircast.local

Default password: raspberry — change it immediately with passwd

The WiFi hotspot (AircastDevice / 123456789) stays active after setup for maintenance access. See SSH Access Guide for more details.

Can't access aircast.local? Use http://192.168.4.1 instead.
No video stream? Check camera connection and enable it with raspi-config.
No telemetry? Verify flight controller connection and MAVLink baud rate.
Poor quality / disconnections? Check 4G signal strength. Try an external antenna.

The AirCast Pi image is built using the official Raspberry Pi OS build tools. You can customize and build your own version.

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