Forward PX4 messages to QGC via Jetson TX2 as companion computer

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Hello,
I’m trying to elimante the MAVLink antenna from my copter setup. To archive this I want to use the WLAN provided by my companion computer to send the MAVLink messages to QGC.
Is this possible and if yes how does it work?
Thanks.

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You need to connect uart (TX/RX/GRD) on the FC to TX2 serial TX/RX/GRD. Setup your linux/ubuntu os and install mavproxy on it. Then make sure you use the same baudrate, 960K works great for streaming logs and more. Route udp to uart/serial pins.

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You can also follow the more generic setup in the PX4 companion computer documentation.

This suggests using a USB UART module, which is redundant given the built in UART on the jetson TX2, but may be simpler if you are unfamiliar with its use.