Ground Station - 3DR X8+ Operation Manual

Ground Station

A ground station is a laptop or tablet running an ArduPilot-compatible mission control application.
In the field, a ground station helps you monitor the X8 during flight, plan missions, and trouble-
shoot issues. We recommend using a ground station at all times with the X8.
To set up a ground station, choose a platform below and visit 3DR.com/download_software to install
the application.
DroidPlanner 2 Mission Planner APM Planner
Android Windows OS X
Important Note About Vehicle Setup in Mission Planner and APM Planner:
Your X8 has been pre-configured at the factory and is ready to fly. Re-performing the
calibrations on the Initial Setup screen, including the mandatory hardware configurations
and setup wizard, can adversely affect the performance of your aircraft.
iOS? There are currently no ground station applications available for iOS.
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