> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/products/aircraft/if1200/operating-the-aircraft/mission-planning/setup-comm-link-in-qgc-on-pc.md).

# Setup Comm Link in QGC on PC

<table><thead><tr><th width="136" align="center">STEP</th><th>ACTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">1</td><td>With a PC connected to your drone and the drone powered on, open QGround Control on the PC.</td></tr><tr><td align="center">2</td><td>Go to QGC settings by clicking the "Q" icon in the upper right corner. </td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/QIfhbN8dRp2u7Olbhx5T" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="155" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">3</td><td>Go to Application Settings</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/5G2KdvOotGxRIYGvhFRm" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="152.33333333333331" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">4</td><td>Select the Comm Links option from the menu</td></tr></tbody></table>

&#x20;&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/fS7QBwJeJ6VMviqPgdxo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="158" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">5</td><td>Click on the "Add" button at the bottom of the screen.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/N3Jh9PY8G9bZ0QGJuYRY" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="121" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">6</td><td>Name your Comm Link, select in the <strong>Type</strong> drop-down menu, select "Serial," change <strong>Serial Port</strong> to the correct MavLink communication port, and ensure the <strong>Baud Rate</strong> is set to 57600.  Click "Ok."</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/2DSEgjAlG5OfoErJan9z" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="140" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">7</td><td>With these settings configured and your drone powered on, select your new Comm Link, and click the "Connect" button at the bottom of the Comm Links screen.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/qe8WqROoiAynx33vQNA3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="147" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">8</td><td>Your PC should now be connected to your drone and you should be able to plan missions and load them from your PC.  </td></tr></tbody></table>