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QGroundControl

qgroundcontrol · v5.0.8

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Ground control station for drones

brew install --cask qgroundcontrol
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

QGroundControl is a comprehensive ground control station for drones, offering real-time mission planning, firmware updates, and telemetry monitoring. Its cross-platform support and extensive features make it ideal for drone pilots, enthusiasts, and professionals.

QGroundControl serves as a tool for controlling and monitoring drone operations across various platforms.

Maturity: The project is healthy with active development and significant community support, though it has a large number of open issues.

Community: No community discussion found yet.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for multiple operating systems
  • + Real-time mission planning and telemetry monitoring
  • + Active development and continuous improvements

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - High number of open issues
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C++Last commit: Mar 10, 2026