Hello i have a small problem about Gazebo and PX4. When I launch the simulation via : make px4_sitl gazebo_typhoon_h480 (it’s an example it does the same with other drones) everything works but I can’t use the zoom with the scrolling button of my mouse. It is replaced by a rotation move I don’t un…

I am having the same issue. Very interested in finding a solution to this!

Sorry for the late answer, I tried your solution @McKayW but it doesn’t work.

Hello, I’ve just installed PX4 and gazebo on a new computer, and I’m having the same issue with the impossibility to move the camera correctly, that I didn’t have previously. I tried the “press Esc” solution suggested by @McKayW , but it indeed didn’t work as @Kreace pointed. Any chance someone fou…

Same here, pretty annoying - even on the base Iris model

To resolve this you can go to the sitl_run.sh and add or remove the line at <HERE!> # Disable follow mode if [[ "$PX4_NO_FOLLOW_MODE" != "1" ]]; then follow_mode="<HERE!>" else follow_mode="--gui-client-plugin libgazebo_user_camera_plugin.so" fi Also if you want to …

Don’t know if you got your answer but it’s easy to change. In Gazebo, go to World/GUI and change the min and max distance. You’ll be able to zoom closer or further regarding to the distance you’ll enter.

[image] sab_rina: got your answer but it’s easy to change. In Gazebo, go to W I love you with all my soul, you light-being!

Thanks, It worked. By default the min and max were same now I changed it and its resolved

Can't zoom in Gazebo

PX4 Autopilot

McKayW March 16, 2021, 11:14pm 3

It could be that you are in Follow mode. Next time you start the simulation, press Escape and try to zoom again.

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Can't zoom in Gazebo

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