How do I download ArduPilot mission planner?
Installing Mission Planner
- Download the latest Mission Planner installer from here.
- Double click on the downloaded .msi file to run the installer.
- Follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
- If you receive the warning pictured below, select Install this driver software anyway to continue.
Is ArduPilot free?
ArduPilot is licensed under the GPL Version 3 and is free to download and use.
What is ArduPilot mission planner?
What is Mission Planner. Mission Planner is a ground control station for Plane, Copter and Rover. It is compatible with Windows only. Mission Planner can be used as a configuration utility or as a dynamic control supplement for your autonomous vehicle.
How do I download ArduPilot?
Download the ArduPilot firmware
- open firmware.ardupilot.org.
- select click on the link for your vehicle type (i.e. Plane, Copter, Rover, Sub or Antenna Tracker)
- select “beta” or “stable”
- look for the directory with the name that most closely matches the autopilot.
- download the “arduXXX_with_bl. hex” file clicking on it.
What is the difference between ArduPilot and ArduCopter?
Arducopter is the part of the software which can control copters and helicopters. Ardupilot is the overall term while there is ArduCopter for Copters, ArduPlane for Planes, ArduRover for Rovers, etc…
What does APM stand for ArduPilot?
AutoPilot Mega
APM (AutoPilot Mega): Autopilot providing capabilities for stabilized flight, position maintenance and automated mission (waypoint) path following.
Which app is used to control ArduPilot using smartphones?
For Tablet/Smartphone there is Tower (DroidPlanner 3), MAVPilot, AndroPilot and SidePilot that can be used to communicate with ArduPilot (i.e. Copter, Plane, Rover, AntennaTracker).
Can ArduPilot run on Raspberry Pi?
You can run ArduPilot on Raspberry Pi 2, 3 or 4 with Navio. The autopilot’s code works directly on Raspberry Pi. For ArduPilot to work properly please use the configured Raspbian distribution that we provide.
How do I connect mission planner to autopilot?
Once installation is complete, open Mission Planner by clicking on its system icon. Connect Mission Planner to AutoPilot in order to receive telemetry and control the vehicle OR Load Firmware OR plan autonomous missions .
How to compile mission planner?
MissionPlanner How to compile On Windows (Recommended) 1. Install software Main requirements IDE Visual Studio Community VSCode 2. Get the code 3. Build On other systems Launching Mission Planner on other system On Linux Requirements Launching
Can I use mission planner on Linux?
Mission Planner was designed for native Windows installation. However, it is possible to use it under Linux (with some occasional issues) and there is a Beta version for Android OS. The following instructions show how to install Mission Planner on Windows.
How do I install mission planner on a mono device?
Download to device, and double click on it to install. It is possible to run most Windows based programs on many Linux Distributions using MONO. Mission Planner does run under MONO but will have occasional issues and/or crashes.