ArduPilot User Guide
ArduPilot has a complete documentation system. The latest and most detailed setup instructions are in the ArduPilot WIKI.
NOTE
If you are new to this, read Hardware Connection and System Composition first and get the aircraft assembled.
CUAV® has translated parts of the ArduPilot WIKI and added some material of its own:
Ground station
For the ArduPilot stack we recommend LGC Ground Station — it is compatible with more platforms, Android in particular, and has a clean interface with plenty of features. Mission Planner works as well.
NOTE
LGC has a clean interface, runs on Android and also supports PX4 firmware, which makes it a good fit for end users and commercial operators. Mission Planner does not support PX4 and its Android compatibility is limited, but it is far richer for debugging and configuration, so it suits people who tune unmanned systems.
Setup workflow
NOTE
Firmware can be flashed online or from a local file. If the online download is slow, download the firmware to your computer first and flash it locally.