Mission Planner Simulation Basics

Name: Mission Planner Simulation Basics
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Plan A Simulated Mission And Navigate The ArduPilot Mission Planner Software with style.

Created byJosh Owen

Last updated 5/2024

English

What you'll learn

Read and use the complicated ArduPilot Mission Planner interface.
Understand how to fly your auto-missions as well as take manual control.
Learn about the different types of issues that the simulation may experience.
Discover ways to troubleshoot any problems or issues identified within the simulation.

Course content

17 sections • 98 lectures • 3h 2m total length

Download And Install1:27
This lecture will teach you how to find and download the correct version of the software, and will also show you how to install the software onto your computer once it has downloaded.
Set Up Shortcuts1:16
This video will guide you in setting up your own shortcuts for Mission Planner, making it easier for you to access the software on your computer whenever you feel like it.
Promo And Introductions1:49
This is just an introduction video because I needed to make a promotional video.

The Data Page1:26
This lecture will run through a brief but detailed overview of the Data page on the Mission Planner software.
The Plan Page0:43
This lecture will run through a brief but detailed overview of the Plan page on the Mission Planner software.
Setup & Config.0:44
This lecture will run through a brief but detailed overview of the Setup and Configuration pages on the Mission Planner software.
The Sim Page0:39
This lecture will run through a brief but detailed overview of the Simulation page on the Mission Planner software.
The Help Page1:01
This lecture will run through a brief but detailed overview of the Help page on the Mission Planner software.

Data For Flight1:37
Learn about the most important elements of the Data page for correct and true flying.
Extra Data Info1:56
Learn about the additional elements of the Data page, for your general improved understanding.
Aerodrome Info0:52
Learn about the aerodrome visuals for the software and how to avoid these airspaces.
Map Settings0:43
Learn how to change settings on the map system and what map system/s to use for the best results.
Save And Load0:28
Learn how to save a mission once finished, and how to load said mission in when needed.
Write And Read1:08
Learn what writing and reading does for the drone/software, and learn how to use these commands.
Home And Waypoints1:10
Learn about the waypoints for mission planning and the home point for launch and landing.
Waypoint Settings1:12
Configure the waypoint settings accordingly so as to run the planning algorithm correctly.

Set Home Here0:53
Learn about the home point, how to use it, what it actually does, and how to set it up properly.
Waypoint Configuration1:17
Learn to configure your waypoint settings appropriately before planning your mission.
Plan Your Mission1:58
Start planning your mission, including take-off and waypoint navigation on the map screen.
Return To Launch0:58
Learn how to set your drone to return to the home point once finished with the mission.
Save And Load0:59
Learn how to save your planned mission, and how to load it in for a future date.
Relative To Terrain0:35
Ensure to check your altitude settings on the plan page, ensuring that relative is changed terrain.

Clear A Mission0:35
Learn how to clear a mission when you make a mistake, and how to use your previous mission's home point.
Simulation Parameters1:44
Learn how to configure your simulated drone properly using the simulation parameters.
Load In The Simulation1:06
Learn how to load in a simulated drone for your simulated operation.
Auto Pan Disable1:25
Learn about auto pan and why it is useful, and why it is sometimes not.
Check Your Waypoints1:04
Learn to double-check your mission and all it's waypoints, to ensure the mission is correct for the drone.
Elevation Graph1:07
Learn how to find and use the elevation graph for your pre-flight terrain risk assessment.
Write/Read Explained1:12
Learn about the details of the read and write functions of the Mission Planner software.

Load In The Flight1:04
Learn how to load in your previously saved flight plan, to now load onto the simulated drone.
Simulation Appearance1:06
Learn how to read and interpret the visual characteristics of the simulation mission and flight.
Last Pre-Flight Checks0:35
Learn to double-check your mission again every time you load a new mission into your software.
How To Take Off1:23
Learn how to command the drone to take off and launch itself automatically from home point.
Taking Manual Control0:51
Learn how to interrupt the automatic flight mode to take manual control when necessary.
Return To The Mission0:53
Learn how to command the drone back to continue the mission once it's been interrupted.
Enter Return To Launch0:44
Learn how to command the drone to automatically return and land back at the home point.
Still To Come0:28
Learn about what's still coming up in the next video/section.

Drawing A Polygon1:44
Learn how to select a plot of land on the map of the plan page using the polygon tool.
Planning A Polygon1:18
Learn how to plan your mission automatically using the polygon tool.
Angle Of A Polygon1:14
Learn about the angle of a polygon flight and why it is important to know how to change it if necessary.
Polygon Simple Options1:13
Learn about the basic options for configuring your polygon pre-planned flight.
Polygon Display Options0:53
Learn about the display options for configuring your polygon pre-planned flight.
Polygon Grid Options1:24
Learn about the grid options for configuring your polygon pre-planned flight.
Polygon Camera Options0:47
Learn about the camera options for configuring your polygon pre-planned flight.

Setting Up A Big Mission0:49
Learn how to set up a mission worthy of increasing our simulation speed.
Simulation Speed Settings1:03
Learn how to change the sim speed settings for less wait-time when pre-flight checking your mission.
Problem With The Speed Setting0:36
Learn what the main issue is that will be experienced with changing the sim speed settings.
Sim Speed Solution1:50
Learn how to fix the problem caused by increasing our sim speed settings.

Requirements

Some drone experience needed - previous courses or a licensed course will work.
Computer and internet connection is also a requirement to use the software.

Description

This course is designed to help anybody who is looking to grow their knowledge of Mission Planner software or of B-VLOS flight missions. The basics are covered which will translate into most other Mission Planner systems, but the intricacies and the troubleshooting techniques are, to my knowledge, very specific to ArduPilot Mission Planner, which is freely available online.

To everybody who is currently in training for the software, this is a must-have resource! It will teach you what can't be taught in class due to the lack of time experienced during a B-VLOS course time period. Furthermore, it will help you officially put an end to those pesky simulation bugs and issues which may be hindering your progress forward.

And to anybody who is just interested in the software or in how drones can be used autonomously, this is a great starting point to see whether this type of industry is something you truly would benefit from or enjoy. If you decide to go ahead with further training, you may need to contact a relevant CAA-approved ATO (training organisation) to get started with your license.

Finally, if anybody is unaware of what a DRE might test during a B-VLOS Mission Planner skills test, this is also a great resource to have as it is DRE-inclined and will help calm your nerves of what to expect before going in to the test.

Who this course is for:

Trainee B-VLOS drone pilots and beginners looking to expand their knowledge.
IT enthusiasts with a knack for using difficult software and solving buggy issues.

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Finding The Software3 lectures • 5min

Mission Planner Overview5 lectures • 5min

Data And Planning8 lectures • 9min

Plan A Mission6 lectures • 7min

Pre-Flight Procedures7 lectures • 8min

Flying The Simulation8 lectures • 7min

Plan Using A Polygon7 lectures • 9min

Change To Fixed Wing4 lectures • 6min

Simulating A Mountain Accident3 lectures • 3min

Sim Speed Settings Issue4 lectures • 4min

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