PX4 Controls and Auto-Lands a Cessna 172 in X-Plane: Fixed wing Early Look

Our plugin, px4xplane, previously supported multicopters and and eVTOLs. If you haven't seen it yet, check out our comprehensive tutorial and introduction to X-Plane and PX4 Integration Concepts:
[   • PX4 X-Plane SITL Ultimate Setup Guide: Fly...  ]. Now, we're excited to reveal our progress on fixed-wing support. Although not fully merged with PX4 yet, developers can access and build this feature from the source on our GitHub [https://github.com/alireza787b/px4xplane].




Now, I am going to release an early look at the progress on fixed-wing support. Although not fully merged with PX4 yet(will be soon by mid-Dec 2023), developers can access and build the plugin and test this feature from the source on our GitHub [https://github.com/alireza787b/px4xplane]. Stay tuned for the full release in mid-December 2023!"




✨Applications and Future Plans
Imagine designing custom aircraft, testing control systems, and exploring realistic environments with high-fidelity graphics in your own backyard or city visual environment.
Our plugin is a powerful tool for aircraft designers, control engineers, and simulation enthusiasts.
The next step? Adding support for VTOLs that can transition between a multicopter and a Fixed-Wing.


Video Timestamps:
00:00 Setting up the PX4 SITL, X-Plane and QGC
01:10 Take-off
02:05 Position Flight Mode
02:40 PID Control Loop Analysis and Step Responses
03:30 Stabilized Flight Mode
03:55 Auto Return to Home
04:40 Auto Land Mission Planning
05:30 Triggering Mission Flight Mode
06:40 Joining Final Approach Segment
07:00 Auto Land
08:40 Recorded Log Retrieval
08:50 Review Flight Data Recorder


"🔗 Explore More: Visit our GitHub [https://github.com/alireza787b/px4xplane] for the latest code updates and project details."
"🎓 Learn More About the Project: Watch our detailed tutorial for the multicopter version [   • PX4 X-Plane SITL Ultimate Setup Guide: Fly...  ]."
"📃 License and Contributions: This project, under the MIT License, welcomes contributions and suggestions. Join us in shaping the future of flight simulation!"
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