Question about SYS_COMPANION being depricated

PX4 Autopilot
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I read the following in github #11327 regarding SYS_COMPANION being depricated.

/**
 * TELEM2 as companion computer link (deprecated)
 *
 * This parameter is deprecated. Do not change it, use the more generic serial
 * configuration parameters instead.
 * This parameter is deprecated and will be removed after 1.9.0. Use the generic serial
 * configuration parameters instead (e.g. MAV_0_CONFIG, MAV_0_MODE, etc.).

Does this mean we will no longer use TELEM2 to connect companion computers? If not then what port will be used?
I currently use RPi’s on all my drones connected to TELEM2 to send missions to PX4. What changes will I have to make when v1.9.0 comes out?

Thanks,
Joe

2

You can still use TELEM2, the changes are explained here

3

If all goes as expected, you will not have to change any parameters, the new ones will be applied automatically.