Description
In this course, you will master the fundamentals of using the Mission Planner Ground Control Software to plan and execute autonomous missions using ArduPlane. The course will cover the most commonly used auto mission commands, and various modes of auto altitude control including terrain following. The course combines theoretical lessons with practical simulated flight exercises to help you master the use of these essential flight modes.
This course is certified by the ArduPilot Project and includes expert tips and tricks on how to best use the ArduPilot flight control system. Upon completion of the course, students receive an official completion certificate.
Scope
The course will cover the following Auto mission command types:
- Takeoff
- Waypoint
- Spline
- Land
- Return-to-Launch
- Do-Jump
- Do-Change-Speed
The following topics lie outside the scope of this course, and will be covered in other courses:
- Survey mission planning and execution
- Geofencing
- Advanced mission command types
- Gimbal and payload commands
Prerequisites
This course requires no prior knowledge.
Technical Requirements
These are the minimum requirements to be able to run this course effectively on your system. If you find SIMNET does not work well on your system, you may request a full refund.
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Computer
- Operating system:
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SIMNET: Any operating system
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Mission Planner: Windows, Linux, or Android
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CPU: Intel i5 or equivalent, or better
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GPU: Dedicated graphics card recommended, but not required
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RAM: 8 GB
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Browser: Chrome
- Internet connection
- 10 Mbps download speed or more ( Test your speed here )
- Stable internet connection with less than 2.5% packet loss and below 30 ms jitter, and below 300 ms latency to a server located within the US ( Test connection quality here )
Course Credits
This course was developed by the SIMNET team in close collaboration with ArduPilot Project members. Special recognition goes to Randy Mackay, lead ArduPlane developer, for providing thorough input and feedback for this course.