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Here you will find documentation and tutorials relating to the flight subteam, which is responsible for tasks related to autonomous flight.


What technologies do we use?

The flight subteam utilizes the following:


PX4 is the flight control software used for sending commands to the drone.

jMAVSim is a simulator that allows you to fly drones around in a simulated world while running PX4.

QGroundControl provides flight controls, mission capabilities, and an interactive overhead view of the drone’s environment.

MAVSDK is the python package we use to code.

    Examples of MAVSDK Commands:

        goto - Tells the drone where to fly when given coordinates.

        return - Tells the drone to return to its original launch location.

        telemetry - Grabs the drones current position and returns it.


How do I get started?

Find the installation guide at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions to get your coding environment set up.

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