SidePilot 2.0.8

This app caters to drone enthusiasts seeking a portable ground station experience.

Compatible with the ArduPilot platform, which includes 3DR Solo connectivity via WiFi or Bluetooth Low Energy.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the user manual at User Manual.

Features:

• Supports ArduCopter, ArduPlane, and ArduRover
• Showcases GPS drone location and nearby aircraft on a map
• Enables offline waypoint set creation, editing, and deletion. Import and export sets for sharing or text editor modifications
• Functionality for arming/disarming
• Displays VFR information like altitude, yaw, pitch, and roll
• Voice alerts for critical updates and mode changes
• Parameter set modification, saving, and loading capabilities
• Pre-flight checklist completion
• GPS satellite status tracking
• Provides distance from home/device
• Battery voltage display with alerts
• Ability to calibrate battery monitor, accelerometer, compass, and radio limits
• Live stream drone video directly to Facebook or YouTube
• Access advanced drone data such as IMU, vibration, RC input/output, etc
• Download Dataflash & record telemetry logs
• "Follow Me" - Utilize device GPS for automated following at a preset distance/altitude
• "Orbit mode" - Circle around an object for cinematic shots
• Grid Waypoints creation for survey missions
• "Tap to fly to point" feature - Simply tap the location on the map for your drone to fly there
• Internet-based ADSB information viewing for nearby aircraft positions and alerts
• And many more...

Quick Start Guide (Using a WiFi connection):

1. Power on the drone and connect via WiFi.
2. Launch the app and access settings. Choose between WiFi UDP, TCP, or 3DR Solo (for 3DR Solo usage).
3. In case of manual WiFi setup, navigate to WiFi Settings and input accurate IP address and port running the MAVLink protocol.
4. Return to the main screen and click the connect button in the top right corner. The app should start displaying drone information. If not, review your WiFi settings.
5. For further assistance, kindly engage with the SidePilot Facebook page.

Please share suggestions and bug reports through the SidePilot Facebook page or email them to tom@sidepilot.net.