# Retrieving Parameters

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IF1200A parameters should not be changed unless advised by IFT.
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**Step 1:** Connect the drone using a **USB-A to USB-C** cable to a computer with Mission Planner installed. Use the **Mavlink comms protocol** and click **CONNECT**.

<figure><img src="https://240141666-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FhMePZ0UIa6VYv9VbYu4u%2Fuploads%2FIeuRSqI1E69TGrFyR2N0%2FRetreiving_Params_img_01.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b71a6163-8cf2-42eb-b83c-e0b6ec229bbf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 1 - select the Mavlink communication protocol in the drop down menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://240141666-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FhMePZ0UIa6VYv9VbYu4u%2Fuploads%2FIvQkZklLkarGLUHpDvn9%2FRetreiving_Params_img_02.png?alt=media&#x26;token=77c2d9dc-e13f-453d-bd5a-95c0ff6e7168" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 1 - click CONNECT. The drone should connect to Mission Planner and gather data within a few seconds.</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 2:** Navigate to **CONFIG**. Select ‘**Full Parameter List**’.

<figure><img src="https://240141666-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FhMePZ0UIa6VYv9VbYu4u%2Fuploads%2FwMJUFmEpCxlkfIKU09Rp%2FRetreiving_Params_img_03.png?alt=media&#x26;token=098d3cf5-8db1-4743-8275-9a56c4b88f3c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 2 - navigate to CONFIG > Full Parameters List.</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 3:** On the far right of the screen, click ‘**Save to file**'.

<figure><img src="https://240141666-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FhMePZ0UIa6VYv9VbYu4u%2Fuploads%2FsrRSpMWBmxnuFR5H7m7k%2FRetreiving_Params_img_04.png?alt=media&#x26;token=541b4364-ba4b-4da9-8567-c459e7021dc8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 3 - Save the parameters to file.</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 4:** Give the file a name, date & any other important info. Save the .param file to your folder/desktop.

<figure><img src="https://240141666-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FhMePZ0UIa6VYv9VbYu4u%2Fuploads%2FseHkANbvZeRMOzY3bAh1%2FRetreiving_Params_img_05.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d8a020fc-906e-43b9-9572-505154ae5b7e" alt=""><figcaption><p>It's important to name the .param file accordingly for your records. e.g. Aircraft name, date, serial number, etc...</p></figcaption></figure>

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You can use these steps to **search for a specific parameter**. Simply use the search feature located under 'Reset to Default'. See step 3's image.
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