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Connecting to the
Field-hawk and Camera
1-Via Usb Cable
Cable provides Power to drone
but not cameras.
Cable connection 3ft dist.
Fastest pic upload speed.
To Connect to computer plug
usb cable into computer then
into the Pixhawk cube.
For Mission uploading select the
comport that appears in
comport box. Comport
numbering is random just try a
different com until it connects.
For uploading pictures ensure
you are the drone is powered via
battery then connect to each
micro usb port on the side of the
camera.
2-Via Wi-Fi
Drone must be powered via
battery
Wireless 30ft connection,
slower than usb.
To connect wifi you must first
open the wifi settings on your
device, connect to ardupilot.
The password for ardupilot:
enRouteArduPilot
For mission maker you would
then go in the app and press
connect via UDP.
For Mission Planner you go to
the Upper right hand corner
and choose UDP.
For the Pic uploader when it
asks click yes to connect via
wifi
3-Via Telemetry antenna
Drone must be powered via
battery
Telemetry can be used on
computer or tablet.
Only available if telemetry
antennas were purchased but
highly recommended
Long distance connection up to 3
km, can’t be used for pic transfer
To connect via telemetry antenna
connect it to your device or
computer.
On a computer you select the
respective comport and change
the baud rate to 57600 as shown.
In the Mission Maker app you
choose USB.