# 8. Connecting a Drone

For seamless drone operation, it's crucial that the drone accurately interprets and responds to Remote Control (RC) commands. This relies on a robust wireless connection between the drone, Ground Control Station (GCS), and RC. Users need to provide essential details to ensure effective communication.

In AeroGCS ORANGE, users have multiple methods to establish drone connectivity, offering different mechanisms for the vital link between the drone and the software.

Drone connectivity in AeroGCS ORANGE includes options like Setting Communication Links through Serial, TCP, UDP, and Bluetooth.

Access drone connection functionality by clicking on the three dots on the home screen, As shown in the following screen.

<figure><img src="/files/l96pATxJRAx33EkrlkA9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect Option</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you select the "**Connect**" menu option, highlighted in orange, a window will appear, providing the option to choose a communication port, as shown in the following screen.

<figure><img src="/files/0YPmaTlqs7r3eIg7FeOy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Communication port</p></figcaption></figure>

**Connection Type:**

AeroGCS ORANGE provides compatibility with four distinct protocols for establishing a connection:

1\. Serial

2\. TCP

3\. UDP

4\. Bluetooth.

Let's walk through the steps systematically to establish a connection between the drone and AeroGCS ORANGE.


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