Install Qgroundcontrol - Inspired Flight IF1200 User Manual

IF1200 User Manual

8. Install QGroundControl

QGroundControl (QGC) is an open-source mission planning and configuration software for
aircraft using the MAVLink Communication Protocol. QGC is extremely well documented and we
encourage all first-time users to review the available user guide at:
https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/en/. Training videos describing all aspects of planning and
uploading an autonomous mission are available online.
The following procedure describes how to install QGC onto a laptop or tablet.
Step
Download the QGroundControl installer from http://qgroundcontrol.com/. The
download links for PC, Mac or Android tablets can be found on the top right
1
'Downloads' drop-down menu of the website (see below).
Follow the prompts on the website to download and install QGC to your device.
2
To establish a link between the aircraft and QGC, power on the ground station (and
open QGC) BEFORE you power on the aircraft. QGC automatically connects to the
3
aircraft when it powers up.
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Install QGC onto a Device
Action
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