Developer Tools

QGroundControl makes a number of tools available primarily for autopilot developers. These ease common developer tasks including setting up simulated connections for testing, and accessing the System Shell over MAVLink.

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Build the source in debug mode to enable these tools.

Tools include:

• Mock Link (Daily Builds only) - Creates and stops multiple simulated vehicle links.
• Replay Flight Data - Replay a telemetry log (User Guide).
• MAVLink Inspector - Display received MAVLink messages/values and plot trends.
• MAVLink Console (PX4 Only) - Connect to the PX4 nsh shell and send commands.