Traditional Helicopter Setup

First-time setup of the autopilot includes downloading and installing a Ground Control Station (GCS), mounting the autopilot to the frame, connecting it to the receiver, power and motors, and then performing initial configuration and calibration.

For more information on each of these tasks (sorted by autopilot within the sections) see the topics below:

• Install Ground Station Software
• Autopilot System Assembly
• Loading Firmware to boards with existing ArduPilot firmware
• Loading Firmware to boards without existing ArduPilot firmware
• Connect Mission Planner to AutoPilot
• Suggested Parts List
• Configuration

After initial setup, be sure to follow the instructions in Traditional Helicopter First Flights