qgroundcontrol ☆
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Description:
Ground control station for drones
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.0.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @qgroundcontrol  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: drones uav mavlink ground-control autopilot
Install: brew install --cask qgroundcontrol
About:
QGroundControl is a cross-platform ground control station for unmanned vehicles, providing full flight control and mission planning for drones. It supports vehicles communicating via MAVLink protocol, including PX4 and ArduPilot firmware stacks. The software offers vehicle configuration, real-time telemetry visualization, and autonomous mission planning capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS)
  • Comprehensive vehicle configuration and parameter tuning
  • Autonomous mission planning with waypoint and pattern tools
  • Real-time telemetry and video streaming display
Use Cases:
  • Configuring and tuning PX4 or ArduPilot-based drones
  • Planning and executing autonomous multi-waypoint missions
  • Monitoring vehicle telemetry and payload data during flight
Alternatives:
  • Mission Planner – Mission Planner is a Windows-focused ground station for ArduPilot, whereas QGroundControl offers broader cross-platform support and native PX4 integration.
  • DroneCode – DroneCode provides a cloud-based management platform, while QGroundControl is a local, offline-first desktop application.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 7:48pm 5.0.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 0a2af790
Aug 26, 2025 8:58pm 5.0.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e68f594
Aug 4, 2024 9:12pm 4.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ce9da429
Jul 28, 2024 6:26pm 4.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c6d9df0
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