Drones & gear
PX4 autopilot firmware
PX4 is an alternative open-source autopilot stack used on Pixhawk and custom builds. Safety requirements match ArduPilot.
Contents
What it is
PX4 firmware + QGroundControl — missions, survey grids, offboard control.
Common in enterprise, research and delivery prototypes.
Configuration
Airframe profile — select correct multirotor/plane type.
Sensor calibration — compass, gyro, level horizon.
Failsafe — RTL on RC loss, geofence breach action.
Licence
Open category — VLOS, A1/A3 minimum.
Autonomous commercial missions — Specific category and risk assessment.
Next step
/blog/software-qgroundcontrol-eu
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned