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Version: 6.x

Application Settings

Application Settings

The Application Settings page allows you to manage your UAVcast-Pro license, update the software, configure application preferences, manage logs, and backup/restore your database.

License Management​

Manage your UAVcast-Pro license key and view license details.

License Information:

  • License key input/validation
  • License status (active/expired)
  • Licensed devices list
  • Activation/deactivation controls
  • Support information

Actions:

  • Enter or change license key
  • View activated devices
  • Deactivate devices
tip

Your license key is required to use UAVcast-Pro features. Visit UAVMatrix to purchase or manage your license.

Application Updates​

Keep UAVcast-Pro up to date with the latest features and bug fixes.

Update Information:

  • Current version
  • Latest available version
  • Application name
  • Update status

Update Actions:

  1. Select version from dropdown (latest or rollback to previous version)
  2. Click update button
  3. Monitor installation progress
  4. Reboot if required
Pending Restart

If a system restart is required after an update, you'll see a "Pending Restart" alert with a reboot button.

Browser Refresh

After an update completes, refresh your browser to load the new version.

General Settings​

Configure basic application preferences.

Dark Theme​

Toggle between light and dark mode using the switch.

Server Port​

  • Default port: 80
  • Change the web interface access port
  • After changing, access UAVcast-Pro at: http://<your-pi-ip>:<new-port>
  • Application restarts automatically after port change
Port Change

When changing the server port, bookmark the new URL. The browser will redirect automatically after a few seconds.

Language​

Select your preferred language:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Turkish

If you'd like to contribute translations, contact us via Discord or support email.

UI Tour​

Click "Start Tour" to launch an interactive guide of the UAVcast-Pro interface (available for licensed users).

Logging​

Download or clear application logs for troubleshooting.

Log Selection: Choose which logs to download:

  • All logs
  • Modem Manager
  • VPN Manager
  • MAVLink Manager
  • Camera Server
  • DNS Manager
  • License Manager
  • UAVcast Installation

Time Range: Select log time range:

  • 10 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • 2 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 7 days
  • All

Actions:

  • Download Logs: Download selected logs as a zip file
  • Prune Logs: Clear all log files (requires confirmation)
Prune Logs

Pruning logs permanently deletes all log files. Only proceed if you're certain you don't need them for troubleshooting.

Database Management​

Backup, restore, or reset your UAVcast-Pro configuration database.

Admin Only

Database operations require admin user privileges. Standard users will see a notice that admin access is required.

Actions:

  • Backup Database: Download current database file (uavcast-backup.db)
  • Restore Database: Upload and restore a previous backup (.db file)
  • Reset Database: Delete all configuration data (user accounts are NOT deleted)
Reset Database

Resetting the database removes all your UAVcast-Pro settings including flight controller, camera, GCS destinations, VPN, and modem configurations. User accounts remain intact. You cannot undo this action.

Backup Best Practices:

  • Create regular backups before major changes
  • Keep backups when testing new configurations
  • Download backup before updating UAVcast-Pro
  • Store backups outside the Raspberry Pi

Next Steps​

After configuring application settings:

  1. Set your preferred language and theme
  2. Create regular database backups
  3. Check for updates periodically
  4. Download logs when troubleshooting issues