Mission Planner
What It’s Used For
Mission Planner is a ground control software for drones using the ArduPilot autopilot system. It allows users to:
- Plan and upload missions
- Monitor telemetry in real time
- Configure and calibrate UAVs
- Analyze flight logs
Installation
- Windows and Linux only (recommended via installer). Download from Mission Planner Download.
- Follow installer instructions and allow necessary drivers (for USB telemetry modules).
Setup
- Connect your autopilot board (Pixhawk, etc.) to your PC via USB or telemetry.
- Open Mission Planner, select the correct COM port and baud rate, and click Connect.
- Perform initial configuration: calibrate sensors, set frame type, and configure flight modes.