QGround Control Basics
The following instructions are a basic guide to the QGroundControl software, showing how to navigate the application tabs and the different menus.
Getting Started with QGroundControl
QGC is the application used to interface the IFT Vehicles to the Herelink Controller with map and flight data. It can be connected to the vehicle via USB, WiFi and through a telemetry radio such as RFD-900 for LRT configurations. QGC is available as an application on the Herelink controller as well as on PC/Mac OS.
Opening QGC Screen with Vehicle Connected
NOTE: The top bar shows your View Selection to the left and Status Icons to the right. You can also use QGC without powering on the vehicle to plan a mission via the controller or computer application.
View Selection
Shown below, is a brief summary of the settings for your vehicle.
Each component's menu is accessible via the buttons on the left.
Under the Safety component menu in Settings Tab, you can access the vehicle failsafe.
Set parameters such as:
Setting altitude for Return To Home (RTH)
Setting battery percentage warnings and actions (RTH)
Status Icons
Status Icons show your vehicle status.
From left to right the icons are as follows:
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