Scripting Drone Navigation with MAVSDK

This project demonstrates how to use MAVSDK to autonomously navigate TARS drones. It provides an environment for testing Python-based drone control scripts using MAVSDK and related tools.

Sources:

• PyMAVlink: https://mavlink.io/en/mavgen_python/
• PyMAVlink (extra): https://pypi.org/project/pymavlink/
• Mission Planner: https://ardupilot.org/planner/docs/mission-planner-installation.html
• QGroundControl: https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/master/en/qgc-user-guide/getting_started/download_and_install.html
• jMAVSim: https://github.com/PX4/jMAVSim , https://docs.px4.io/main/en/sim_jmavsim/index.html
• MAVSDK: https://mavsdk.mavlink.io/main/en/index.html

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1. Project Overview

This repository aims to provide scripts and guidance on using MAVSDK (and its Python bindings) for drone navigation. It includes:

• Examples demonstrating connection to a drone (real or simulated).
• Scripts to command basic autonomous flight maneuvers.
• References to essential tools like QGroundControl, Mission Planner, and more.

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2. Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed and properly set up:

• Python 3.7+
• MAVSDK-Python
• PyMAVlink (optional, for lower-level MAVLink handling)
• PX4 or ArduPilot firmware (for simulations or real drone flight controllers)
• A Flight Controller connected via USB, serial, or UDP (if testing with real hardware)
• A Simulator such as Gazebo (if testing in simulation)