8. Connecting a Drone

Take command of your drone's connection: AeroGCS ORANGE offers multiple pathways to link your device and software.

For a 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. To ensure effective communication, users need to provide essential details.

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

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.

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.