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More information on the IP Address and Ranges can be found here
Differentiated Services
The radio link is capable of prioritizing packets that meet predefined criteria. This allows the link to prioritize command and control data. The link is set up to give the highest priority to the flight controller link. The next highest priority is assigned to video data that may be supplied by optional FPV equipment, payload cameras, or a video encoder. The next priority is general data on the network. In this was the data required to control the aircraft is always available to the operator.
Priority Access IP Address
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Connection Instructions
Configure ground station computer(s) to use DHCP
Connect ground station computer or network to either port of the ground radio unit
Power on the ground radio
Power on the aircraft (if connecting to aircraft systems)
Connecting to the Flight Controller
Follow the instructions above to connect the computer to the network
Open a Mavlink compatible Ground Control Station software
Using Mission Planner
In the top right corner select the drop down menu and select UDPCI
Enter the IP address of the aircraft serial adapter (10.x.y.2)
Click Ok
Enter 14550 for the local port
Click ok
Using QGroundControl
Select the Purple icon in the top left of the screen to go to settings
Select Comm Links in the sidebar
Click Add at the bottom of the screen
Enter a name for the Vehicle
Choose type UDP
Enter 14550 for the listening port
Under target host click add
Enter the flight controller IP address
Listed in the UAS Radio and Network Sheet
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included with the aircraft
It may also be listed on a stick on the ground radio unit
Click Ok
Select the new link in the menu
Click connect
Radio Module Settings
The radio module located in the aircraft is a Doodle labs embedded radio unit. This unit is similar to a home router in that it has an IP address and a configuration web page that may be used to change radio specific settings. The radio may also be accessed by SSH for more advanced use. The radio module is running a customized version of OpenWRT. Many of the commands and configuration settings will be familiar to users of that platform.
To connect to the radio settings page, connect a computer to an ethernet port located on either the aircraft or the ground unit. Power on the radio(s) to be adjusted. Navigate to the IP address of the radio (see the UAS Radio and Network Sheet) and enter the username and password provided (see the UAS Radio and Network Sheet).
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Differentiated Services
The radio provides a standard DHCP server. To connect to the drone network configure the ethernet adapter of the desired computer for DHCP and use a cat5e or cat6 cable to connect the computer to either port of the ground radio or aircraft.
Connecting to the Flight Controller
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Follow the instructions above to connect the computer to the network
Open a Mavlink compatible Ground Control Station software
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Mission Planner
In the top right corner select the drop down menu and select UDPCI
Enter the IP address of the aircraft serial adapter
Enter 14550 for the local port and click ok
QGroundControl
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Select the Purple icon in the top left of the screen to go to settings
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Select Comm Links in the sidebar
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Click Add at the bottom of the screen
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Enter a name for the Vehicle
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Choose type UDP
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Enter 14550 for the listening port
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Under target host click add
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Enter the flight controller IP address
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link is capable of prioritizing packets that meet predefined criteria. This allows the link to prioritize command and control data. The link is set up to give the highest priority to the flight controller link. The next highest priority is assigned to video data that may be supplied by optional FPV equipment, payload cameras, or a video encoder. The next priority is general data on the network. In this was the data required to control the aircraft is always available to the operator.
Priority Access IP Address
A special IP address has been designated with priority access. Any device placed on the network with the designated static IP address (listed in the UAS Radio and Network Sheet
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It may also be listed on a stick on the ground radio unit
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Click Ok
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Select the new link in the menu
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Click connect
as the “Priority Access IP Address”) will have the same priority as aircraft video data. This may be used if payload data if of particular importance and should take priority over other network traffic.
Additional Information
For information on accessing the stream from a video encoder please see the page linked below.
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