MAVLink Forwarding (IGC 1.5.4 Beta)

The following page shows how share telemetry to a separate device to connect IFT Aircraft to other software, such as UgCS. This can also be used to plan and conduct missions from a laptop.

Herelink MAVLink Forwarding

The Herelink allows for Telemetry sharing without the use of IGC, by simply connecting the Herelink's hotspot to the device to share telemetery. Programs such as UgCS, Mission Planner, and QGC on a laptop or Android Device will automatically detect telemetery, as Herelink telemetry is shared over UDP port 14550, the default UDP port.

Follow these instructions to enable telemetry sharing on the Herelink GCS.

GS-ONE MAVLink Forwarding

Telemetry sharing on the GS-ONE is enabled through IGC, and can be conducted either using the GS-ONE's hotpot, or by connecting the GS-ONE and a second device (laptop or Android device) over the same wifi network.

Note: The GS-ONE forwards over UDP Port 14560, not 14550, so proper configuration of Mission Planner, UgCS, QGC etc must be made to make a vehicle connection. See "Configuring UgCS for GS-ONE Connection" section below for instructions on connecting with UgCS."

GS-ONE MAVLink Forwarding Using GS-ONE Hotspot

1. With IGC Open, select the IFT icon at the top left of the screen.

2. Select "Application Settings".

3. Select the "IGC" tab on the left side of the screen.

4. Press "Enable Admin Mode" 5 times fast, then select "Yes".

1. Select the "MAVLink" tab on the left side of the screen.

2. Select the "Enable MAVLink Forwarding" checkbox.

3. Under the "Network Interface" dropdown, select "Android Hotspot".

1. Uncheck the box that says "Restricted Mode"

The Restricted Mode checkbox is only visible in Admin Mode. If you do not unselect "Restricted Mode", mission uploading in UgCS and other features may not work properly.

1. Return to the "IGC" tab and disable Admin Mode.

2. Turn on the GS-ONE hotspot by swiping down thrice from the top of the screen, and selecting the "Hotspot" button.

3. Configure hotspot settings by holding the "Hotspot" button.

1. Connect to the hotspot on laptop or other device.

2. Return to the "IGC" tab and disable Admin Mode.

GS-ONE MAVLink Forwarding Over Wi-Fi Network

1. With IGC Open, select the IFT icon at the top left of the screen.

2. Select "Application Settings".

3. Select the "MAVLink" tab on the left side of the screen.

4. Select the "Enable MAVLink Forwarding" checkbox.

5. Under the "Network Interface" dropdown, select "Wi-Fi LAN".

1. Uncheck the box that says "Restricted Mode"

The Restricted Mode checkbox is only visible in Admin Mode. If you do not unselect "Restricted Mode", mission uploading in UgCS and other features may not work properly.

1. Return to the "IGC" tab and disable Admin Mode.

2. Ensure you are connected to the wifi network of choice by swiping down thrice on the top of the screen, and hold the "Internet" button.

1. Connect to the hotspot on laptop or other device.

Configuring UgCS for GS-ONE Connection

1. On laptop with UgCS installed, navigate to C:/Program Files (x86)/UgCS/bin

2. Right click on "vsm-ardupilot.conf" and open with a text editor of choice.

1. Navigate to the line "# connection.udp_in.1.local_port = 14550"

2. Remove the "# " from the beginning of the line, enabling the line to be used.

3. Change the value at the end of the line from "14550" to "14560".

4. Save the file.

1. Ensure the laptop is connected to the GS-ONE's hotpot. Note: Windows will say there is no internet, which is normal behavior.

1. Launch UgCS. There should be a vehicle connection, noted by telemetry in "APM-1".

1. Click on the up arrow in the taskbar, and right click on the UgCS icon (three horizontal lines).

2. Click on "PX4 VSM (running), and select "Stop".

3. Connection is now complete, and telemetery should be shared fully.