# Retrieving Parameters {% hint style="warning" %} IF1200A parameters should not be changed unless advised by IFT. {% endhint %} *** **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**.

Step 1 - select the Mavlink communication protocol in the drop down menu.

Step 1 - click CONNECT. The drone should connect to Mission Planner and gather data within a few seconds.

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

Step 2 - navigate to CONFIG > Full Parameters List.

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

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

It's important to name the .param file accordingly for your records. e.g. Aircraft name, date, serial number, etc...

{% hint style="info" %} 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. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/products/retrieving-parameters.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.