HITL and SITL Testing for PX4

Tune in for a rundown of configuration, simulation, and troubleshooting, so you can start testing your drones with ease and confidence. Here's everything you can expect:

Introduction

• Overview of the agenda and objectives of the meetup

•Introduction to PX4, SITL, and HITL testing


Understanding PX4 and its Ecosystem

• Overview of the PX4 autopilot

• Introduction to the PX4 development environment

• Benefits of using PX4 for drone projects


Introduction to SITL (Software in the Loop)

• What is SITL and why it's important?

• Setting up the SITL environment

• Demonstration: Running a basic SITL simulation

• Common use cases for SITL


Introduction to HITL (Hardware in the Loop)

• What is HITL and how it differs from SITL?

• Required hardware and setup process

• Demonstration: Configuring HITL with a PX4 drone

• Common challenges and troubleshooting tips


Practical Session: Setting Up SITL and HITL

• Step-by-step guide to setting up SITL on a local machine

• Transitioning from SITL to HITL

• Hands-on demonstration with Q&A