ArduPilot
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ArduPilot is an open source, uncrewed vehicle Autopilot Software Suite,[1] capable of controlling:
- Multirotor drones
- Fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft
- Helicopters
- ROVs
- Ground rovers
- Boats
- Submarines
- Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)
- Antenna trackers
- Blimps
Quick Facts Developer(s), Initial release ...
Developer(s) | ArduPilot Development Team and Community |
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Initial release | 2009 |
Repository | https://github.com/ArduPilot |
Written in | C++, Python |
Operating system | Cross-platform |
License | GPLv3 |
Website | http://ardupilot.org |
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ArduPilot was originally developed by hobbyists to control model aircraft and rovers and has evolved into a full-featured and reliable autopilot used by industry,[2] research organisations[3] and amateurs.