# QGroundControl **URL:** https://discuss.px4.io/c/qgroundcontrol/15.md [Latest](https://discuss.px4.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.px4.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the QGroundControl category](https://discuss.px4.io/t/about-the-qgroundcontrol-category/3483)
**Author:** [@hamishwillee](https://discuss.px4.io/u/hamishwillee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/about-the-qgroundcontrol-category/3483 "2021-11-02T14:28:57Z")
This is the QGroundControl parent category. Where possible you should create questions in the following sub-categories: Using QGroundControl: Ask how to configure vehicles and plan and fly missions (on PX4 or ArduPil… --- ## [FPV camera aspect ratio](https://discuss.px4.io/t/fpv-camera-aspect-ratio/49632)
**Author:** [@alexander.m.frank](https://discuss.px4.io/u/alexander.m.frank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/fpv-camera-aspect-ratio/49632 "2026-10-24T12:44:00Z")
Hi. I have camera which is 640x480, but perhaps has non-square pixels, and thus gives 16:9 picture. Apps like USB camera, Cheese etc. show all correctly. As for QGC it shows 4:3 picture and completely ignores aspect rati… --- ## [How to get offline maps](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-get-offline-maps/17882)
**Author:** [@maphering](https://discuss.px4.io/u/maphering)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-get-offline-maps/17882 "2026-10-23T04:05:52Z")
Hello. I need a map to use in QGC. Of course I know how to get a map at qgc. But this is very slow. Is it possible to download files from laptops and apply them to qgc? I need a very large map. Probably taking thes… --- ## [QGroundControl 5.1.5 – Multi-vehicle waypoint handling and flight path visualization](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-5-1-5-multi-vehicle-waypoint-handling-and-flight-path-visualization/49613)
**Author:** [@sonis](https://discuss.px4.io/u/sonis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-5-1-5-multi-vehicle-waypoint-handling-and-flight-path-visualization/49613 "2026-10-22T17:00:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running a simulation with 10 PX4 SITL drones using QGroundControl 5.1.5 on Ubuntu. Each drone receives flight plans through a Python MAVSDK bridge using MQTT, and all drones are successfully receiving a… --- ## [Feature Request: Skydroid C12 with G20 Integration via GR01/LAN](https://discuss.px4.io/t/feature-request-skydroid-c12-with-g20-integration-via-gr01-lan/49624)
**Author:** [@Dirk\_Muller](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Dirk_Muller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/feature-request-skydroid-c12-with-g20-integration-via-gr01-lan/49624 "2026-10-21T04:11:19Z")
Native Skydroid C12 Camera/Gimbal Support in QGroundControl Subject: Integration of the Skydroid TOP ASCII/UDP camera control protocol Target platform: QGroundControl 5.1.5, Android ARM64 Hardware: Skydroid G20 / GR01 … --- ## [WiFi/UDP Tx blocked on Android?](https://discuss.px4.io/t/wifi-udp-tx-blocked-on-android/49478)
**Author:** [@j3kestrel](https://discuss.px4.io/u/j3kestrel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/wifi-udp-tx-blocked-on-android/49478 "2026-10-19T19:00:41Z")
I have PX-4 1.17, QGC 5.1.4 and 5.0.8. I am running Mavlink over ExpressLRS and connecting QGC using WiFi from the transmitter’s “backpack”. From my laptop this works. From Android 16 and 17, transmission from QGC to … --- ## [Building a Safety-Bounded AI Flight Diagnostic Assistant in QGroundControl](https://discuss.px4.io/t/building-a-safety-bounded-ai-flight-diagnostic-assistant-in-qgroundcontrol/49228)
**Author:** [@gfLv\_amov](https://discuss.px4.io/u/gfLv_amov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/building-a-safety-bounded-ai-flight-diagnostic-assistant-in-qgroundcontrol/49228 "2026-10-19T17:14:16Z")
Technical sharing, experimental feature preview, and request for community feedback 1. Background Many PX4 and QGroundControl issues are not simply questions about which parameter to change. Diagnosing them often r… --- ## ["GPS speed accuracy too low" is preventing PX4 from going into Auto mode](https://discuss.px4.io/t/gps-speed-accuracy-too-low-is-preventing-px4-from-going-into-auto-mode/11373)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Marrone](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Joseph_Marrone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/gps-speed-accuracy-too-low-is-preventing-px4-from-going-into-auto-mode/11373 "2026-10-19T05:32:48Z")
I am working with a drone that has flown many times, so it is a known good platform. I upgraded to PX4 v1.9.0. Now I cannot get this drone to go into auto mode (ie, green light). It keeps throwing error messages abo… --- ## [Update: Moving the Safety-Bounded PX4 AI Assistant to QGroundControl Analyze View](https://discuss.px4.io/t/update-moving-the-safety-bounded-px4-ai-assistant-to-qgroundcontrol-analyze-view/49488)
**Author:** [@gfLv\_amov](https://discuss.px4.io/u/gfLv_amov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/update-moving-the-safety-bounded-px4-ai-assistant-to-qgroundcontrol-analyze-view/49488 "2026-10-16T09:04:49Z")
Experimental / Unofficial / PX4 only: This update describes work on a development branch. It is not an upstream QGroundControl feature or a flight-safety authority. This is a detailed follow-up to Building a Safety-Bo… --- ## [Does anyone use QGC on Android?](https://discuss.px4.io/t/does-anyone-use-qgc-on-android/49491)
**Author:** [@j3kestrel](https://discuss.px4.io/u/j3kestrel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/does-anyone-use-qgc-on-android/49491 "2026-10-07T17:58:31Z")
I’ll try a different question. Does anyone use QGC on an Android phone? A Google Pixel? I’m have trouble with what appears to be outgoing packets from QGC to the flight controller being blocked by the OS. I’m on a Pi… --- ## [LAUNCH is set at 15 meter ! Cannot be deleted or lowered!](https://discuss.px4.io/t/launch-is-set-at-15-meter-cannot-be-deleted-or-lowered/49516)
**Author:** [@sibujacob](https://discuss.px4.io/u/sibujacob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/launch-is-set-at-15-meter-cannot-be-deleted-or-lowered/49516 "2026-10-07T03:24:22Z")
Hello On QGC v5.0.8 , while planning a mission, LAUNCH is set default to 15 meters altitude and cannot be adjusted to a lower value or deleted while TAKEOFF can be adjusted to as lower values !! Is this correct … --- ## [Experts in QGroundControl Wanted](https://discuss.px4.io/t/experts-in-qgroundcontrol-wanted/49416)
**Author:** [@Antonio\_Hernandez](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Antonio_Hernandez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/experts-in-qgroundcontrol-wanted/49416 "2026-10-07T02:34:36Z")
Hello, I’m Tony and I work at Snorkel AI. We’re looking to find experts / hobbyists who use QGroundControl to consult for a paid project. The rate is quite competitive. If you’re interested, please email me antonio.her… --- ## [Unable to change red paper airplane icon or drone location](https://discuss.px4.io/t/unable-to-change-red-paper-airplane-icon-or-drone-location/49571)
**Author:** [@Emma](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Emma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/unable-to-change-red-paper-airplane-icon-or-drone-location/49571 "2026-10-05T01:49:28Z")
Hi! I’m trying to move the icon from a place in Europe to the place we will do the testing, and I can set launch point/waypoints to the location I wanted but not the paper airplane icon. This causes the geofence error. P… --- ## [Issue when creating plan in QGC 5.1.4 and Rover](https://discuss.px4.io/t/issue-when-creating-plan-in-qgc-5-1-4-and-rover/49564)
**Author:** [@Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Karl_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/issue-when-creating-plan-in-qgc-5-1-4-and-rover/49564 "2026-10-01T12:27:02Z")
QGC 5.1.4 ArduRover 4.7.1 Been building and flying drones for many years. In recent years also started using Rover. I have encountered an unusual issue linked to QGC: I have a default altitude set in QGC. But recentl… --- ## [Controlling Servos using pixhawk 2.4.8 through RC AUX](https://discuss.px4.io/t/controlling-servos-using-pixhawk-2-4-8-through-rc-aux/36644)
**Author:** [@Bharadwaj\_handzylect](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Bharadwaj_handzylect)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/controlling-servos-using-pixhawk-2-4-8-through-rc-aux/36644 "2026-09-25T10:32:47Z")
Hi. I have made a custom drone using pixhawk 2.4.8 and installed px4 version v1.14.0 through QGroundControl. I have a hexacopter with Emax Eco 2 motors and ReadyToSky ESC. My RC transmitter is FSi6X and receiver is FS-iA… --- ## [Drone Attitude not showing up in QGC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/drone-attitude-not-showing-up-in-qgc/49482)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Marrone](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Joseph_Marrone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/drone-attitude-not-showing-up-in-qgc/49482 "2026-09-10T16:57:58Z")
Just finished building a Holybro x650 with PX4 v1.16.1 running on a Pixhawk 6x. Using a USB cable I can see all the params, change them, and calibrate the RC transmitter. I even can spin the motors with the main batter… --- ## [QGroundControl v5.1 Release Candidate 2 is available](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-release-candidate-2-is-available/49375)
**Author:** [@DonLakeFlyer](https://discuss.px4.io/u/DonLakeFlyer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-release-candidate-2-is-available/49375 "2026-08-25T15:01:25Z")
QGroundControl v5.1 Release Candidate 2 is available! :tada: The second release candidate for QGroundControl v5.1 is now available for testing on all platforms. Download: Download and Install | QGC Guide What’s New See… --- ## [QGroundControl v5.1 Stable is available!](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-stable-is-available/49392)
**Author:** [@DonLakeFlyer](https://discuss.px4.io/u/DonLakeFlyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-stable-is-available/49392 "2026-08-20T23:20:07Z")
QGroundControl v5.1 Stable is available! The stable release of QGroundControl v5.1 is now available for all platforms. Download: Download and Install | QGC Guide See the What’s New page for a summary of user-facing ch… --- ## [QGroundControl PR: Add AMOVLAB FlyCore firmware upgrade support](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-pr-add-amovlab-flycore-firmware-upgrade-support/49380)
**Author:** [@gfLv\_amov](https://discuss.px4.io/u/gfLv_amov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-pr-add-amovlab-flycore-firmware-upgrade-support/49380 "2026-08-18T08:21:15Z")
Hi everyone, I recently submitted a QGroundControl PR to add firmware upgrade support for the AMOVLAB FlyCore flight controller: FlyCore support has already been merged upstream into both PX4 and ArduPilot. This QGC … --- ## [Adsb\_callsign\_1](https://discuss.px4.io/t/adsb-callsign-1/49357)
**Author:** [@CHAFF](https://discuss.px4.io/u/CHAFF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/adsb-callsign-1/49357 "2026-08-15T02:30:17Z")
Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me how 1347957792 is derived from “PX4” in this example? Thanks --- ## [\[Showcase\] QGC custom build extension for iLive video under weak networks](https://discuss.px4.io/t/showcase-qgc-custom-build-extension-for-ilive-video-under-weak-networks/49362)
**Author:** [@iLiveIO](https://discuss.px4.io/u/iLiveIO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/showcase-qgc-custom-build-extension-for-ilive-video-under-weak-networks/49362 "2026-08-13T07:05:09Z")
Hi everyone, We released a QGroundControl custom build extension for receiving and displaying iLive real-time video streams in QGC Flight View. GitHub: Demo video: Current scope: QGroundControl v5.0… --- ## [QGroundControl 5.1.0 failing to download logs?](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-5-1-0-failing-to-download-logs/49338)
**Author:** [@j3kestrel](https://discuss.px4.io/u/j3kestrel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-5-1-0-failing-to-download-logs/49338 "2026-08-09T16:53:33Z")
Since I can’t find any other information on this, it seems likely a problem on my end, but QGC 5.0.8 downloads logs from PX4 1.17 without issue. QGC 5.1.0 ignores my clicks on the download button. Simply closing 5.1.0 … --- ## [Connection issue](https://discuss.px4.io/t/connection-issue/49307)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Ourichi](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Daniel_Ourichi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/connection-issue/49307 "2026-08-09T00:48:15Z")
When trying to connect my ARK-FPV-FC to QGCto flash ArduPilot on I am getting this error, It is currently running Betaflight , What can i do to fix it? The USB cable is fine as I can view Betalflight and AM32 config ,… --- ## [Choosen Holybro X650 V2 Airframe, but will error after reboot](https://discuss.px4.io/t/choosen-holybro-x650-v2-airframe-but-will-error-after-reboot/49311)
**Author:** [@Jun\_Hong\_LEE](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Jun_Hong_LEE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/choosen-holybro-x650-v2-airframe-but-will-error-after-reboot/49311 "2026-08-05T08:42:31Z")
I am using PX4 V1.17, QGCS V5.08. When I select the Holybro X650 V2 airframe and click Save and Reboot, it don’t seems to register and under airframe panel, it reflected “Setup Required” for both Airframe type and vehic… --- ## [Qgroundcontrol not showing 2nd battery](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-not-showing-2nd-battery/49285)
**Author:** [@Sanatan\_Biswal](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Sanatan_Biswal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-not-showing-2nd-battery/49285 "2026-08-03T05:55:06Z")
I’m trying to connect 2 battery with px4. One connected using UAVCAN and another is analog. But QGC not showing 2nd battery. Please help --- ## [Herelink Airunit as reciever for Qground control PC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/herelink-airunit-as-reciever-for-qground-control-pc/42958)
**Author:** [@bermuda\_pilot](https://discuss.px4.io/u/bermuda_pilot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/herelink-airunit-as-reciever-for-qground-control-pc/42958 "2026-07-31T07:25:22Z")
Hi, Anyone help I want to use Air unit as Reciever for QGC. 1.Is it possile to connect Ethernet of Air unit to USB of PC ? 2. Air unit send Flight data to my reciever air unit? 3. How to Bind those two air units? Th… --- ## [QGroundControl v5.1 Release Candidate 1 is available!](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-release-candidate-1-is-available/49289)
**Author:** [@DonLakeFlyer](https://discuss.px4.io/u/DonLakeFlyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-release-candidate-1-is-available/49289 "2026-07-30T22:41:22Z")
\# QGroundControl v5.1 Release Candidate 1 is available! :tada: The first release candidate for \*\*QGroundControl v5.1\*\* is now available for testing on all platforms. \*\*Download:\*\* Download and Install | QGC Guide ## W… --- ## [QGroundControl v5.1 Release Candidate 1](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-release-candidate-1/49288)
**Author:** [@DonLakeFlyer](https://discuss.px4.io/u/DonLakeFlyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/qgroundcontrol-v5-1-release-candidate-1/49288 "2026-07-30T22:38:44Z")
\# QGroundControl v5.1 Release Candidate 1 is available! :tada: The first release candidate for \*\*QGroundControl v5.1\*\* is now available for testing on all platforms. \*\*Download:\*\* Download and Install | QGC Guide ## W… --- ## [Multi-Drone sim QgroundControl failure](https://discuss.px4.io/t/multi-drone-sim-qgroundcontrol-failure/46347)
**Author:** [@Himanshu069](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Himanshu069)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/multi-drone-sim-qgroundcontrol-failure/46347 "2026-07-27T13:31:38Z")
Hello everyone, I am following up on this previously closed thread: Accel Fail Error for Multi Drone Sim As mentioned in the docs for multi-vehicle sim,Multi-Vehicle Simulation with Gazebo | PX4 Guide (main) When I ru… --- ## [Unable to control Sony ILX on Pixy LR with QGC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/unable-to-control-sony-ilx-on-pixy-lr-with-qgc/49242)
**Author:** [@Murph2000](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Murph2000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/unable-to-control-sony-ilx-on-pixy-lr-with-qgc/49242 "2026-07-22T18:12:42Z")
I have wired the Pixy LR with the Sony ILX per the documentation. I can only make the gimbal pitch and yaw. I am not able to control the camera. Any help? [Next page](https://discuss.px4.io/c/qgroundcontrol/15.md?page=1)