Settings View

The Settings View is used to configure the settings for the QGroundControl application (rather than a specific vehicle). You do not have to have a vehicle connected to change these values.

You can switch between the various settings pages by clicking the buttons in the left-sidebar.

Search

Use the search bar at the top of the settings sidebar to find any setting by name. As you type, matching settings are shown across all pages — click a result to jump directly to that setting. This is the fastest way to find a setting when you don't know which page it's on.

Settings Pages

General
The main application configuration settings: display units, autoconnection devices, language, color scheme, and other core options.

Fly View
Configure Fly View behavior: preflight checklist, guided mode, virtual joystick, and instrument panel options.

3D View
Enable and configure the 3D map view.

Plan View
Configure Plan View defaults: mission altitude, VTOL transition distance, and landing pattern options.

ADSB Server
Configure the ADS-B traffic tracking server connection for nearby aircraft display.

Comm Links
Manually create communication links and configure auto-connect options.

Logging
Capture application logs for help with diagnosing problems.

Maps
Map provider selection, offline tile management, API tokens, custom tile servers, and cache settings.

NTRIP / RTK
Configure the built-in NTRIP client for streaming RTK correction data to the vehicle.

PX4 Log Transfer
Configure PX4 log download and upload settings.

Remote ID
Configure drone Remote ID settings including registration, region, and operator information.

Telemetry
Settings associated with the MAVLink connection to a vehicle.

Video
Configure video source, stream URL, recording options, and decoder settings.

Help
Links to QGroundControl user guide, forums, and support resources.