ArduPilot is an open-source autopilot platform for autonomous and remotely operated vehicles. It supports airplanes, multicopters, helicopters, rovers, boats, submarines, balance bots, and other specialized vehicle types. Separate vehicle stacks include ArduPlane, ArduCopter, Rover, ArduSub, and Antenna Tracker. The software provides manual-assisted modes as well as fully autonomous missions with waypoint navigation and scripted behavior. Advanced failsafes can react to lost control links, low batteries, positioning problems, and other system failures. MAVLink telemetry connects vehicles with ground stations and companion computers for configuration, monitoring, and mission control. Extensive logging, sensor integration, camera control, scripting, and hardware support make it suitable for hobby, research, and commercial robotics.

Features

  • Airplane, multicopter, rover, boat, and submarine control
  • Autonomous waypoint and scripted missions
  • Multiple assisted and fully autonomous flight modes
  • Advanced failsafe and geofencing systems
  • MAVLink telemetry and ground station integration
  • Sensor, camera, logging, and companion-computer support

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Categories

Drone

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Drone Software

Registered

2026-09-28
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