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Ground Station
A ground station is a laptop or tablet running an ArduPilot-compatible mission control application.
In the field, a ground station helps you monitor the X8 during flight, plan missions, and trouble-
shoot issues. We recommend using a ground station at all times with the X8.
To set up a ground station, choose a platform below and visit
3DR.com/download_software
to install
the application.
Windows
Mission Planner
OS X
APM Planner
Android
DroidPlanner 2
Important Note About Vehicle Setup in Mission Planner and APM Planner:
Your X8 has been pre-configured at the factory and is ready to fly. Re-performing the
calibrations on the
Initial Setup
screen, including the mandatory hardware configurations
and setup wizard, can adversely affect the performance of your aircraft.
iOS?
There are currently no ground station applications available for iOS.