ArduPilot Setup

Your Stork ships pre-configured. This guide explains the firmware settings and how to connect your ground station.

Firmware

The Stork uses ArduPlane with QuadPlane mode enabled. This is critical — ArduCopter will not work for a VTOL fixed-wing aircraft. Your aircraft ships with firmware pre-installed and configured.

Firmware Configuration

FirmwareArduPlane (NOT ArduCopter)

Vehicle TypeQuadPlane

Frame ClassQuad VTOL Tilt-Rotor

Ground StationQGroundControl or Mission Planner

Flight Modes

Four flight modes are configured on your transmitter switch. Start with FBWA for initial flights and progress to AUTO for autonomous missions.

Configured Modes

Mode 1 — MANUALDirect control, no stabilization

Mode 2 — FBWAStabilized flight, pilot controls heading

Mode 3 — RTLReturn to launch, auto-land in hover

Mode 4 — AUTOAutonomous waypoint missions

Failsafes

Failsafes are configured to bring the aircraft home automatically if communication is lost or battery runs low. RTL altitude is set high enough to clear obstacles during return.

Failsafe Settings

Signal LossRTL

Low BatteryRTL

RTL Altitude80–100m AGL

GeofenceConfigurable radius and altitude

Ground Station Connection

Connect to your Stork via telemetry radio using QGroundControl or Mission Planner. The telemetry radio is pre-paired and configured at 57600 baud.

1. Plug the ground-side telemetry radio into USB
2. Open QGroundControl or Mission Planner
3. Select the COM port and connect at 57600 baud
4. Verify telemetry data: GPS, battery voltage, flight mode

Ready for your first flight?

Follow our progressive flight guide.

First Flight Guide