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South Australia


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S500 quad, apm


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Adelaide


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Tom replied to Tom's discussion SidePilot iOS Ground Control App - Giveaway!
"Thanks Ben! Unfortunately it is iOS/iPadOS only, so no Android support.
I have sent you a DM with a promo code :)"
Sep 20, 2025
Tom posted a discussion
I'm giving away 10x free copies of the SidePilot iOS GCS App!SidePilot is a iOS/iPadOS Ground Control Station application for ArduPilot based drones (Copter/Plane/Rover). It lets you change settings, plan missions, view live video, and…
Aug 18, 2025
Tom posted a blog post
This is SidePilot's biggest release yet, with the highlight for the DIY community being generic BLE module support (HM-10, etc)!Now, using a cheap bluetooth 4.0 module, you can connect and control your Arducopter (Basic PX4 support) drone with your…
Sep 30, 2017
Tom posted a blog post
Hi! Version 1.22 was just released of SidePilot, the iOS Groundstation app for Arducopter (Inlcuding 3DR Solo) and PX4New features include:Save video to camera roll (Using 3DR Solo)Better Fullscreen videoDedicated Shots buttonOffline…
May 27, 2017
Tom posted a blog post
Hi! Version 1.20 was just released of SidePilot, the iOS Groundstation app for Arducopter and PX4 and Solo!This version bring 3DR Solo support including live Video streaming (including GoPro shutter & mode control), as well as survey waypoints (grid…
Apr 10, 2017
Tom commented on Tom's blog post SidePilot App - Version 1.1 (Formerly iMavlink)
"@UAS_Pilot I do not have one of those to be able to test it out, however I dont believe it will work. The Bluetooth format is currently restricted to the RedBear BLE Mini, which is what is inside the BLE Repeater I sell.

Thanks!
Tom"
Nov 6, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post SidePilot App - Version 1.1 (Formerly iMavlink)
"@LIVRELLI

Bad timing, I took the board down for about 5 minutes for an update. It is back now.

Thanks,
Tom"
Oct 21, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post SidePilot App - Version 1.1 (Formerly iMavlink)
"@LIVRELLI Noel

Hi! I have posted a getting started guide on the forums at http://sidepilot.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19
If you have any issues please post on the forums and I can help you.

Thanks!
Tom"
Oct 21, 2016
Tom posted a blog post
Hi! Version 1.1 was just released of SidePilot, the iOS Groundstation app for Arducopter and PX4 (formerly called iMavlink).New features include: New Name!Easy PID Tuning using slidersCalibrate Radio trimsIncreased PX4 SupportSet Flight ModesArrow…
Oct 20, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post iMavlink - iOS Ground Control for ArduCopter/PX4 Drones
"@Crady no sorry, I developed this as an iOS alternative to the existing Tower app on android. I'm not looking to port it anytime soon. Thanks!"
Sep 30, 2016
Tom posted a blog post
Hi!As some may know, I have been working on a new iOS based GCS called iMavlink. I have just released the version 1.0 of the app! As you can see, the app is has a clean and simple UI, with many features.Features:GPS Location of droneSet, edit and…
Sep 30, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post iMavlink - iOS based arducopter ground control app - Looking for beta testers!
"Hi guys, just an update that I have now got a version that supports UDP connections. I need some beta testers to see how well it works. Please email me at tom@imavlink.com for beta access.

Thanks!!"
Aug 1, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post iMavlink - iOS based arducopter ground control app - Looking for beta testers!
"Hi Euan,

The app only supports Bluetooth 4.0 Low energy, as the crossfire uses an older Bluetooth system it won't be supported.

Thanks, Tom"
Jul 28, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post iMavlink - iOS based arducopter ground control app - Looking for beta testers!
"Correct Steve, It is not capable of UDP connections at the moment, however if you connect a radio telemetry module to the solo, it should be able to connect then.

Thanks"
Jul 27, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post iMavlink - iOS based arducopter ground control app - Looking for beta testers!
"Hi Stephan, I have not yet looked into that, however it should be possible, I may give it a go one the current app is worked out. Thanks for the suggestion!"
Jul 27, 2016
Tom commented on Tom's blog post iMavlink - iOS based arducopter ground control app - Looking for beta testers!
"Thanks Glenn, please email me at tom@imavlink.com

Cheers!"
Jul 27, 2016
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