ArduPilot in the context of "Model aircraft"

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⭐ Core Definition: ArduPilot

ArduPilot is an autopilot software program that can control multirotor drones, fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft, RC helicopters, ROVs, ground rovers, boats, submarines, uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), AntennaTrackers and blimps. It is published as open source software under the GNU GPL version 3.

ArduPilot was originally developed by hobbyists to control model aircraft and rovers and has evolved into a full-featured and reliable autopilot used by industry, research organisations, amateurs, and militaries. In June 2025 ArduPilot was used successfully by the Ukrainian armed forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War to make aerial drone attacks on Russian air bases.

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ArduPilot in the context of Remote operation

Teleoperation (or remote operation) indicates operation of a system or machine at a distance. It is similar in meaning to the phrase "remote control" but is usually encountered in research, academia and technology. It is most commonly associated with robotics and mobile robots but can be applied to a whole range of circumstances in which a device or machine is operated by a person from a distance.

Teleoperation can be considered a human-machine system. For example, ArduPilot provides a spectrum of autonomy ranging from manual control to full autopilot for autonomous vehicles.

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← Remote operation ← Teleoperation ← Remotely operate
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
Autopilot → Multirotor → VTOL → Model aircraft → Radio-controlled helicopter → Remotely operated underwater vehicle → Radio-controlled car → Radio-controlled submarine → Unmanned surface vehicle → Open-source software → GNU General Public License → Russo-Ukrainian War → Operation Spiderweb →