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#####**Title:** Receiver Software v2.4.19: Reliability, GPS & Multi-Receiver Network Enhancements #####**Release Number:** Receiver Software v2.4.19 #####**Release Summary:** 1. ######**WiFi Reliability & Recovery:** * Improved automatic recovery from WiFi connectivity issues to reduce unnecessary restarts and interruptions * Reduced false WiFi resets by better distinguishing normal low-activity periods from actual hardware problems * Strengthened recovery handling to improve overall receiver stability 2. ######**System Stability & Health Monitoring:** * Improved automatic restart and recovery behavior when services become unresponsive * Reduced unnecessary interruptions to healthy receiver services * Enhanced health reporting to identify degraded hardware conditions while keeping the receiver online when possible 3. ######**GPS Reliability & Compatibility:** * Improved GPS compatibility across supported Ubuntu versions * Added automatic GPS recovery to connect to the correct available GPS hardware when the preferred connection is unavailable 4. ######**Multi-Receiver Network Reliability:** * Prevented receivers operating on the same local network from incorrectly mixing data * Improved fleet data accuracy by keeping status, GPS, and detection information associated with the correct receiver 5. ######**Platform Compatibility:** * Improved receiver operation across supported Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 24.04 installations #####**Service Note:** This release is recommended for all deployed receivers, particularly sites with multiple receivers on the same local network or units experiencing intermittent WiFi or GPS connectivity. #####**Impact Level:** High #####**Scheduled Maintenance:** Scheduled maintenance will occur on September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EDT).

#####**Title:** AirWarden Essentials: Remote Receiver Servicing & Reliability Enhancements #####**Release Number:** Receiver Software v2.4.18 #####**Release Summary:** 1. ######**Remote Bluetooth Servicing:** * Enabled secure over-the-air Bluetooth scanner firmware updates while receivers remain online * Bluetooth service is automatically restored after the update, with other receiver operations continuing uninterrupted * Added automatic recovery to ensure Bluetooth detection resumes even if an update encounters an unexpected interruption * Improved Bluetooth connection reliability with automatic reconnection and hardware detection 2. ######**WiFi Reception & Receiver Reliability:** * Restored full WiFi reception on affected receivers by resolving an issue that incorrectly identified functional WiFi hardware as faulty * Eliminated unnecessary hardware reset cycles to improve receiver stability and 2.4 GHz detection performance * Improved automatic recovery and diagnostics to reduce the need for manual intervention and on-site service 3. ######**Software & Firmware Visibility:** * Added accurate software version reporting for each receiver * Added Bluetooth scanner firmware version visibility to provide remote confirmation of firmware status across the fleet * Improved diagnostic information to help support teams identify and resolve issues more efficiently 4. ######**Data Integrity & Configuration:** * Enhanced configuration safeguards to keep test and production data streams properly separated #####**Scheduled Maintenance:** Release will occur on August 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EDT).

#####**Title:** AirWarden Essentials: C++ Receiver Performance, Detection & Reliability Enhancements #####**Release Number:** V2.4.17 (C++ Receivers) #####**Release Summary:** 1. ######**Detection Accuracy & Performance:** * Improved detection timing so reported timestamps more accurately reflect when drones were actually observed * Detection reports now reach the server in under one second * Improved Bluetooth detection timing and tracking capacity * Improved handling of repeat detections to provide clearer and more accurate drone activity reporting * Standardized detection timestamps to UTC for consistent reporting 2. ######**Cellular & Bluetooth Improvements:** * Reduced cellular data usage by approximately six times without reducing detection coverage * Increased Bluetooth tracking capacity by approximately ten times * Improved Bluetooth detection speed and reliability 3. ######**GPS & Wireless Reliability:** * Added automatic GPS recovery to restore stalled connections without requiring a manual restart or site visit * Improved GPS status reporting for clearer visibility into connection and positioning states * Improved WiFi channel selection and tracking to provide faster and more reliable drone detection * Improved 5 GHz WiFi detection and prioritization 4. ######**Unattended Reliability & Recovery:** * Added automatic recovery for stalled wireless adapters, reducing the need for on-site intervention * Improved recovery from temporary network and transmission issues * Detection continues independently during temporary network interruptions * Improved storage management to help maintain receiver reliability 5. ######**Security & Support Improvements:** * Improved protection against malformed or unexpected wireless signals * Added transmission health information to status reports to provide better visibility into detection delivery and receiver health #####**Scheduled Maintenance:** Release will occur on August 25, 2026, at 3:15 PM (EST).