# Control Gimbal from QGC **URL:** \ **Category:** PX4 Autopilot\ **Created:** [October 25, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938 "2023-10-25T10:16:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NafBZ](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/nafbz/32/14381_2.png) [@NafBZ](https://discuss.px4.io/u/NafBZ)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938/1 "2023-10-25T10:16:09Z")
Hi. I have recently bought an SIYI A8 mini gimbal camera. I am connecting it through the `telem1` port. Now, is there any way to control the gimbal or take pictures using QGroundControl or RC Transmitter? ---
**Author:** ![Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/karl_s/32/14567_2.png) [@Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Karl_S)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938/2 "2023-10-27T12:38:10Z")
Well, the SIYI cameras can be controlled easily with their radios like the MK15 or MK30. There is also a SIYI custom made version of QGC which has those control functions integrated. I believe also Mission Planner has those functions build in. See also: > **[SIYI A8 mini 4K AI Mini Zoom Gimbal Camera - AI Identify & Tracking, 4K...](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/siyi-a8-mini-4k-ai-mini-zoom-gimbal-camera-ai-identify-tracking-4k-1-1-7-inch-8mp-sony-sensor-6x-zoom/92133)** > > Dear Community, SIYI Technology releases A8 mini gimbal camera, lightweight and elegant, carrying a 4K 1/1.7-inch Sony starlight night vision sensor. A8 mini comes with powerful AI identify and tracking based on neural network professing unit and... ---
**Author:** ![hrbjoern](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/hrbjoern/32/11104_2.png) [@hrbjoern](https://discuss.px4.io/u/hrbjoern)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938/3 "2023-10-27T13:24:33Z")
Have a look at this: [https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/master/en/SetupView/Camera.html](https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/master/en/SetupView/Camera.html) ---
**Author:** ![Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/karl_s/32/14567_2.png) [@Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Karl_S)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938/4 "2023-10-28T12:56:46Z")
@hrbjoern That info might not work for that particular camera as it requires special type of control signal. Not the standard RC signal. ---
**Author:** ![NafBZ](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/nafbz/32/14381_2.png) [@NafBZ](https://discuss.px4.io/u/NafBZ)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938/5 "2023-10-31T16:03:14Z")
I can use the camera and control the gimbal through ardupilot. However, does anyone know if I can access the SD card of the camera while flying? I can obviously use an SD card reader to access it. However, it would be best if I could set a serial connection between the SIYI a8 mini camera and Rasberry Pi and access the SD card from there. TIA ---
**Author:** ![Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/karl_s/32/14567_2.png) [@Karl\_S](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Karl_S)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 10:51am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/control-gimbal-from-qgc/34938/6 "2023-11-01T10:51:54Z")
To my knowledge you can’t access SD card whilst flying. But you might find more info here: > **[SIYI A8 mini 4K AI Mini Zoom Gimbal Camera - AI Identify & Tracking, 4K...](https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/siyi-a8-mini-4k-ai-mini-zoom-gimbal-camera-ai-identify-tracking-4k-1-1-7-inch-8mp-sony-sensor-6x-zoom/92133)** > > Dear Community, SIYI Technology releases A8 mini gimbal camera, lightweight and elegant, carrying a 4K 1/1.7-inch Sony starlight night vision sensor. A8 mini comes with powerful AI identify and tracking based on neural network professing unit and...