Description:
Ground control station for drones
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.1.5@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@qgroundcontrol |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Other
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Tags:
drones
uav
mavlink
ground-control
autopilot
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Install:
brew install --cask qgroundcontrol
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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Mission Planner
– Mission Planner is a Windows-focused ground station for ArduPilot, whereas QGroundControl offers broader cross-platform support and native PX4 integration.
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DroneCode
– DroneCode provides a cloud-based management platform, while QGroundControl is a local, offline-first desktop application.
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| Oct 1, 2026 7:46pm |
5.1.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a2e7805e |
| Aug 30, 2026 10:13pm |
5.1.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4d878579 |
| Aug 21, 2026 1:33am |
5.1.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7b9f9a5a |
| Jul 31, 2026 4:44am |
5.1.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
328636da |
| 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 |
| Nov 29, 2023 11:44pm |
4.3.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3f5ace11 |
| Mar 23, 2023 9:07am |
4.2.6 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9e859bdb |
| Mar 21, 2023 8:54am |
4.2.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
c4e2b9bc |
| Oct 21, 2022 9:08pm |
4.2.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
c8d1d010 |
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