# Dronecode **URL:** https://discuss.px4.io/c/dronecode/16.md [Latest](https://discuss.px4.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.px4.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the Dronecode category](https://discuss.px4.io/t/about-the-dronecode-category/3484)
**Author:** [@hamishwillee](https://discuss.px4.io/u/hamishwillee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/about-the-dronecode-category/3484 "2017-06-06T04:49:03Z")
This category is for conversations about Dronecode, including platform-level technical and Technical Steering Group (TSC) discussions. --- ## [ArduPilot Firmware Developer (Code Modification & Custom Logic)](https://discuss.px4.io/t/ardupilot-firmware-developer-code-modification-custom-logic/49796)
**Author:** [@waiphyo\_maung](https://discuss.px4.io/u/waiphyo_maung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/ardupilot-firmware-developer-code-modification-custom-logic/49796 "2026-11-11T15:52:23Z")
I am an embedded firmware developer focusing strictly on ArduPilot source code modification, custom firmware builds, and simulation testing. I work with ArduCopter and ArduPlane platforms using C/C++ to implement custom … --- ## [Robotics and control engineer for remote contract work](https://discuss.px4.io/t/robotics-and-control-engineer-for-remote-contract-work/49779)
**Author:** [@Joosep](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Joosep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/robotics-and-control-engineer-for-remote-contract-work/49779 "2026-11-11T03:54:01Z")
Hello, I’m a robotics and instrumentation engineer, background in control systems for scientific research, from the UK, and available for remote contract work, part or full time. I am also open to roles as technical lea… --- ## [VAK Industries: Looking for "Principal Investigator (Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer), Navy SBIR" for a "part-time now, full-time on award" position, "remote / Missouri"](https://discuss.px4.io/t/vak-industries-looking-for-principal-investigator-aerospace-mechanical-engineer-navy-sbir-for-a-part-time-now-full-time-on-award-position-remote-missouri/49775)
**Author:** [@Isaiah\_Vakulich](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Isaiah_Vakulich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/vak-industries-looking-for-principal-investigator-aerospace-mechanical-engineer-navy-sbir-for-a-part-time-now-full-time-on-award-position-remote-missouri/49775 "2026-11-11T03:51:24Z")
VAK Industries LLC is a new Missouri company preparing a Phase I proposal for Navy SBIR topic DON27BZ02-NV022, “Collapsible Fixed-Wing Low-Cost UAS for ISR” (proposals due Jan 6, 2027). I’m the founder, 16 years old, an… --- ## [Adding a heavier payload without ruining flight time](https://discuss.px4.io/t/adding-a-heavier-payload-without-ruining-flight-time/49762)
**Author:** [@3362912101](https://discuss.px4.io/u/3362912101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/adding-a-heavier-payload-without-ruining-flight-time/49762 "2026-11-11T04:22:56Z")
I’m building a drone to carry a camera payload, but once i add the camera, mounting hardware, and extra electronics, the weight adds up quickly. How do you guys calculate whether a frame and motor setup can handle the ex… --- ## [\[Hiring\] State Estimation Engineer (EKF / Sensor Fusion) – UAV autopilot – Gurugram, India (on-site)](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-state-estimation-engineer-ekf-sensor-fusion-uav-autopilot-gurugram-india-on-site/49729)
**Author:** [@Konark\_Sharma](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Konark_Sharma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-state-estimation-engineer-ekf-sensor-fusion-uav-autopilot-gurugram-india-on-site/49729 "2026-11-07T14:57:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Konark, Project Head of the Indigenous Flight Controller Development Program at Flybots Tech Services in Gurugram, India. We’re building our own UAV autopilot, and we’re hiring someone to own its naviga… --- ## [Professional Custom QGroundControl (QGC) & Embedded System Development Services](https://discuss.px4.io/t/professional-custom-qgroundcontrol-qgc-embedded-system-development-services/49607)
**Author:** [@X\_i](https://discuss.px4.io/u/X_i)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/professional-custom-qgroundcontrol-qgc-embedded-system-development-services/49607 "2026-10-16T15:15:49Z")
Hi everyone, I am a C++ Embedded Software Engineer working in the PX4 ecosystem with a primary focus on QGroundControl (QGC) and MAVLink integration. I am currently available for freelance, contract, or full-time oppor… --- ## [Viacheslav (Slavkó): Looking for a contract / part-time opportunity, remote / on site](https://discuss.px4.io/t/viacheslav-slavko-looking-for-a-contract-part-time-opportunity-remote-on-site/49562)
**Author:** [@slavko\_pt](https://discuss.px4.io/u/slavko_pt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/viacheslav-slavko-looking-for-a-contract-part-time-opportunity-remote-on-site/49562 "2026-09-30T15:03:30Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Viacheslav (Slavkó), a software engineer and UAV systems developer based in Portugal. I’m looking for contract or part-time work, primarily remote, but I’m also open to travel and on-site integration/te… --- ## [HIRING full time drone tech engineer full time](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-full-time-drone-tech-engineer-full-time/49445)
**Author:** [@alexedit](https://discuss.px4.io/u/alexedit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-full-time-drone-tech-engineer-full-time/49445 "2026-10-03T16:07:17Z")
Drone Tech / Flight Controllers & Setup Location: Coral Springs, FL Job Type: Full-Time About the Job We are looking for someone with hands-on experience building, configuring, tuning, or troubleshooting drones and fli… --- ## [\[HIRING\] Founding Engineer / potential Technical Co-Founder - aerial camera platform, Austin TX (equity)](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-founding-engineer-potential-technical-co-founder-aerial-camera-platform-austin-tx-equity/49430)
**Author:** [@Hawkline](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Hawkline)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-founding-engineer-potential-technical-co-founder-aerial-camera-platform-austin-tx-equity/49430 "2026-10-03T16:05:27Z")
Hawkline Inc. is building FieldLine, an aerial camera platform for high school athletics and live events, positioned between SkyCam-tier broadcast systems and static sideline analytics like Hudl. We’re pre-revenue, hardw… --- ## [Looking for an autonomous UAV CTO for a stealth-stage defense tech venture](https://discuss.px4.io/t/looking-for-an-autonomous-uav-cto-for-a-stealth-stage-defense-tech-venture/49141)
**Author:** [@SlightlyHappy](https://discuss.px4.io/u/SlightlyHappy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/looking-for-an-autonomous-uav-cto-for-a-stealth-stage-defense-tech-venture/49141 "2026-07-24T01:20:47Z")
Hey everyone, I’m slightlyhappy. I’m new to the community, but I’ve been following the incredible engineering being shared here for a while. I am a founder spinning up a heavily backed, stealth-stage aerospace division… --- ## [Paid PX4 assistance needed for custom tilt-rotor VTOL](https://discuss.px4.io/t/paid-px4-assistance-needed-for-custom-tilt-rotor-vtol/48969)
**Author:** [@jake\_TF-Robotics](https://discuss.px4.io/u/jake_TF-Robotics)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/paid-px4-assistance-needed-for-custom-tilt-rotor-vtol/48969 "2026-06-16T08:03:23Z")
Hi PX4 community, We are looking for paid assistance from someone with strong PX4 experience, especially with custom VTOL / tilt-rotor aircraft. We are developing a small blended-wing-body drone with two tilting rotors… --- ## [\[Hiring\] Immediately Seeking Part-Time Remote QGC Developer for Public Safety Drone Use cases](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-immediately-seeking-part-time-remote-qgc-developer-for-public-safety-drone-use-cases/48808)
**Author:** [@AirSpace\_Innovation](https://discuss.px4.io/u/AirSpace_Innovation)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-immediately-seeking-part-time-remote-qgc-developer-for-public-safety-drone-use-cases/48808 "2026-07-16T08:25:18Z")
Job Title: Part-Time QGroundControl (QGC) Developer https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-qgroundcontrol-qgc-developer-ab01a54ad28661a6 Company: AirSpace Innovation Location: Remote, Global Type: Part-Time / Contract … --- ## [Deep Dive: Building a Raw MAVLink Control System (Pico 2 + Custom QGC UI)](https://discuss.px4.io/t/deep-dive-building-a-raw-mavlink-control-system-pico-2-custom-qgc-ui/48790)
**Author:** [@X\_i](https://discuss.px4.io/u/X_i)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/deep-dive-building-a-raw-mavlink-control-system-pico-2-custom-qgc-ui/48790 "2026-04-08T18:18:16Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve spent a lot of time recently customizing QGroundControl for business use cases adding widgets and connecting C++ backends but I realized that tools like PX4 and ArduPilot often “hide” the c… --- ## [Senior PX4 Developer Needed - Full Time LA](https://discuss.px4.io/t/senior-px4-developer-needed-full-time-la/48343)
**Author:** [@tysheehan1](https://discuss.px4.io/u/tysheehan1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/senior-px4-developer-needed-full-time-la/48343 "2026-02-09T20:11:06Z")
Hi All! Currently working with a pretty cool Autonomous heavy lift UAV developer in LA. If you, or anyone you know is looking for a full time position, with solid PX4, Mavlink, QGC etc - let me know! Up to $215k --- ## [Seeking Part-Time Remote Engineer for Innovative Drone Solutions](https://discuss.px4.io/t/seeking-part-time-remote-engineer-for-innovative-drone-solutions/48336)
**Author:** [@mcayci](https://discuss.px4.io/u/mcayci)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/seeking-part-time-remote-engineer-for-innovative-drone-solutions/48336 "2026-01-22T05:44:47Z")
Job Title: Part-Time Remote Engineer Company: Dronetiks, LLC Location: Remote About Us: Dronetiks is a family-owned startup focused on leveraging advanced drone technology to provide innovative solutions for inventor… --- ## [\[HIRING\] Robotics, Simulation, and AI Engineers – Wildfire Drone Ops (Madrid, Spain)](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-robotics-simulation-and-ai-engineers-wildfire-drone-ops-madrid-spain/47983)
**Author:** [@ViktorNfa](https://discuss.px4.io/u/ViktorNfa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-robotics-simulation-and-ai-engineers-wildfire-drone-ops-madrid-spain/47983 "2025-11-25T19:19:00Z")
We’re a recently funded startup developing heavy-lift drone systems for wildfire response, with operations launching in collaboration with firefighting teams this February. We’re expanding our team in Madrid and looking … --- ## [Atlanta 25 Maintainer Meeting Minutes](https://discuss.px4.io/t/atlanta-25-maintainer-meeting-minutes/47838)
**Author:** [@farhang](https://discuss.px4.io/u/farhang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/atlanta-25-maintainer-meeting-minutes/47838 "2025-11-07T21:57:22Z")
PX4 Maintainer Meeting – Atlanta 2025 Meeting Minutes Draft Related GitHub Issue: \[Maintainer Meeting\] Atlanta 2025 · Issue #25877 · PX4/PX4-Autopilot · GitHub :compass: Meeting Coordination This meeting brings togeth… --- ## [Envision Technology is Hiring](https://discuss.px4.io/t/envision-technology-is-hiring/47705)
**Author:** [@Envision](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Envision)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/envision-technology-is-hiring/47705 "2025-10-25T10:32:26Z")
Envision is growing! We are hiring a Software Embedded Engineer with hands-on experience developing and integrating PX4 flight control software to join our innovative team. If you are passionate about drones, autonomy,… --- ## [\[HIRING\] AirSpace Innovation: Looking for Robotics Engineer for a Part-Time / Contract position, remote](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-airspace-innovation-looking-for-robotics-engineer-for-a-part-time-contract-position-remote/47693)
**Author:** [@AirSpace\_Innovation](https://discuss.px4.io/u/AirSpace_Innovation)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-airspace-innovation-looking-for-robotics-engineer-for-a-part-time-contract-position-remote/47693 "2025-11-15T20:20:46Z")
We’re looking for a hands-on architect to be a driving force behind our multi-drone autonomy stack and who gets a kick out of solving hard autonomy problems. This position is available as a part-time or contract engageme… --- ## [Integrating PX4 autopilot SITL in custom xacro UAV](https://discuss.px4.io/t/integrating-px4-autopilot-sitl-in-custom-xacro-uav/47507)
**Author:** [@khalilzrk](https://discuss.px4.io/u/khalilzrk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/integrating-px4-autopilot-sitl-in-custom-xacro-uav/47507 "2025-09-29T01:49:56Z")
Hi, I have a question to ask, I have designed uav xacro file and i need to use PX4 SITL as flight controller. I am using ROS2 jazzy and Gazebo harmonic is this possible ? --- ## [Unable to start custom i2c distance sensor](https://discuss.px4.io/t/unable-to-start-custom-i2c-distance-sensor/47307)
**Author:** [@mauricio\_diaz](https://discuss.px4.io/u/mauricio_diaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/unable-to-start-custom-i2c-distance-sensor/47307 "2025-09-10T14:38:09Z")
Hello. I’m trying to create an I2C driver for the TFMini Plus (distance sensor). I have already managed to obtain the measurement and display it by running the command tfmini\_i2c start -a 82 -R -X followed by the comma… --- ## [\[Hiring\] Robotics Manager at Avetics Global in Singapore](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-robotics-manager-at-avetics-global-in-singapore/47292)
**Author:** [@Avetics](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Avetics)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-robotics-manager-at-avetics-global-in-singapore/47292 "2025-09-03T22:18:51Z")
Are you a drone engineer who codes, builds, flies, and leads? We’re looking for a Robotics Lead to head up the design and deployment of autonomous drone systems for real-world missions. We want someone who’s hands-on wi… --- ## [Available for GNC, Simulation & Modeling Work](https://discuss.px4.io/t/available-for-gnc-simulation-modeling-work/47198)
**Author:** [@jepps](https://discuss.px4.io/u/jepps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/available-for-gnc-simulation-modeling-work/47198 "2025-08-27T02:46:01Z")
What’s up guys, I’m John, part of a team of freelance GNC engineers operating as optimAero. We’ve been contracting for a bunch of companies since 2018 and are now based right outside of Los Angeles, CA. We specialize in… --- ## [\[Hiring-CBUnmanned Ltd\] Build Px4 for a new Flight Controller. UK/EU-Fixed Length Remote](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-cbunmanned-ltd-build-px4-for-a-new-flight-controller-uk-eu-fixed-length-remote/46718)
**Author:** [@CBUnmanned](https://discuss.px4.io/u/CBUnmanned)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hiring-cbunmanned-ltd-build-px4-for-a-new-flight-controller-uk-eu-fixed-length-remote/46718 "2026-03-17T14:46:52Z")
Hi All, We are looking for a developer with experience building Px4 to build a firmware for our latest flight controller. We have an ArduPilot build working so we have confirmed the hardware works, but we need a Px4 bui… --- ## [Skydroid H12 Firmware](https://discuss.px4.io/t/skydroid-h12-firmware/46690)
**Author:** [@Tanaka](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Tanaka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/skydroid-h12-firmware/46690 "2026-01-09T03:20:35Z")
I need help with my H12 flight controller. I tried to install a firmware then it’s now coming on but the screen is completely empty with only black light and beeping sound. I can’t access it anymore using my computer. It… --- ## [optimAero: Looking for UAS Control/Simulation Engineer with PX4 Experience for a contract position, remote](https://discuss.px4.io/t/optimaero-looking-for-uas-control-simulation-engineer-with-px4-experience-for-a-contract-position-remote/46635)
**Author:** [@jepps](https://discuss.px4.io/u/jepps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/optimaero-looking-for-uas-control-simulation-engineer-with-px4-experience-for-a-contract-position-remote/46635 "2025-07-23T15:06:35Z")
Where to apply: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8398e38192bdceb7&from=shareddesktop\_copy Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Unmanned Aerial Systems Control/Simulation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The idea… --- ## [Help Needed -- New Flight Controller Design](https://discuss.px4.io/t/help-needed-new-flight-controller-design/46368)
**Author:** [@David\_Patton](https://discuss.px4.io/u/David_Patton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/help-needed-new-flight-controller-design/46368 "2025-07-08T18:11:38Z")
I am looking for someone with electrical engineering experience who might be interested in developing a new PX4 compatible Flight Controller. We are currently building two different kinds of drones. Both will run PX4. … --- ## [ZR30 gimbal API control latency](https://discuss.px4.io/t/zr30-gimbal-api-control-latency/46260)
**Author:** [@tanaka\_hiro](https://discuss.px4.io/u/tanaka_hiro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/zr30-gimbal-api-control-latency/46260 "2025-08-08T12:08:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using Siyi ZR30 with RPi for simple tracking. But when I zoom in the camera, the gimbal seem to be not able to compensate the vibration of drone. And when I check by code, I found the gimbal respond my … --- ## [Sr Software Engineer to drive the development autonomous aviation](https://discuss.px4.io/t/sr-software-engineer-to-drive-the-development-autonomous-aviation/45998)
**Author:** [@Danielle\_Eggen](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Danielle_Eggen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/sr-software-engineer-to-drive-the-development-autonomous-aviation/45998 "2025-12-09T11:28:25Z")
Are you passionate about software engineering and drone aviation? We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role you will: Develop reliable software for flight control, mission planning, a… [Next page](https://discuss.px4.io/c/dronecode/16.md?page=1)