IF1200A Pilot Operating Handbook 8. Install Mission Planner
8. Install Mission Planner
Mission Planner is an open-source mission planning and configuration software application for
UAVs using the MAVLink Communication Protocol. Mission Planner is well documented, and
first-time users are encouraged to review the available user guide at:
https://ardupilot.org/planner/. Training videos describing all aspects of planning and uploading
an autonomous mission are available online.
Installing QGC or MIssion Planner on a laptop is required for the LRT configuration. It is optional
for the HereLink configurations.
Go to the following link to download Mission Planner:
https://ardupilot.org/planner/docs/mission-planner-installation.html.
Follow the prompts on the website to download and install Mission Planner to your
device.
To establish a link between the aircraft and Mission Planner, power on the ground
station (and open Mission Planner) BEFORE you power on the aircraft. Select the
comm port for your radio and select
Connect.”
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