PX4 Console

PX4 Console is an open-source command-line interface for PX4 Autopilot built on ROS 2. It allows users to control drones using simple text commands.

Features

• Arm and disarm vehicles
• Enable Offboard mode
• Move the drone using simple commands
• Rotate the drone using yaw commands
• ROS 2 and PX4 integration
• Designed for simulation and real-world testing

Requirements

• ROS 2 Humble (or newer)
• PX4 Autopilot
• px4_msgs

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Iskra-YT/px4_console.git
cd px4_console

Build:

colcon build

Usage

Source the workspace:

source install/setup.bash

Run the console:

ros2 run px4_console console

Commands

• arm: Arm the vehicle
• disarm: Disarm the vehicle
• offboard: Enable Offboard mode
• start: Arm the vehicle and enable Offboard mode
• forward <distance>: Move forward by a specified distance (in meters)
• backward <distance>: Move backward by a specified distance (in meters)
• yaw <angle>: Rotate the drone by a specified angle (in degrees)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.