Smart Drone Control: Seamless Flight & Mission Planning

Contribution Project

This project focuses on improving mission planning and the user experience in QGroundControl. The goal is to make autonomous flight planning more intuitive and accessible, particularly for mobile users. Problem to be Solved QGroundControl’s current mission planning interface can be complex for new users, and its mobile usability needs improvement. And to enhance the overall efficiency and usability of QGroundControl for drone operators/ missions.

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Team Members
SUBHAM AGARWAL 22BCY10025
SUBHAM AGARWAL 22BCY10025
subham_agarwal_22bcy10025
 SNEHA AGARWAL 22BAI10153
SNEHA AGARWAL 22BAI10153
sneha_agarwal_22bai10153
 ANJASI JAIMAN 22BCE11351
ANJASI JAIMAN 22BCE11351
anjasi_jaiman_22bce11351
Description

QGroundControl (QGC) is an open-source ground control station (GCS) software for UAVs, supporting multiple flight control systems such as PX4 and ArduPilot. It provides a user-friendly interface for mission planning, real-time telemetry visualization, and flight control. The project is cross-platform, running on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it a versatile tool for drone operators.

Area of Contribution

We will contribute to the Mission Planning and UI/UX Improvements in QGroundControl. The focus will be on enhancing the user experience while designing and executing autonomous flight missions. This includes:

  • New Mission Planning Features:

    • Improving the waypoint editing experience for more intuitive mission design.

    • Adding support for mission templates to simplify repetitive planning tasks.

    • Enhancing route visualization to display important mission details more clearly.

  • UI/UX Improvements:

    • Refining the mobile app interface to improve usability on smaller screens.

    • Enhancing accessibility features, such as better contrast and font scaling.

    • Optimizing layout and controls for a smoother user experience.

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