Ground Control App
Modified version of the QGroundControl App
Alta Pro combines proven Alta hardware with the renowned and open PX4 flight stack, allowing complex autonomous waypoint missions and flexible third-party software integrations.
Knowledge Base Articles
Specs and Compatibility
- Are any parts from the original ALTA 8 compatible with ALTA Pro?
- Are we able to customize the code on the Pixhawk?
- Can I use Third Party Propellers on the ALTA 8 Pro?
- Can you tell me exactly what has changed between the ALTA to the ALTA Pro?
- Do you guys provide engineering support to help us integrate X or Y?
- Does ALTA Pro integrate with any of my favorite apps? (Pix4d, Drone Deploy, Precision Flight?)
- Is ALTA Pro compatible with DroneCode SDK?
- Is the ALTA Pro as reliable as ALTA?
- Should I upgrade my existing ALTA to the Pro version?
- What does the upcoming product roadmap look like?
- What flight controller does the ALTA Pro use?
- What FPV System does ALTA Pro use?
- What hardware are you using in ALTA Pro?
- What is the range of the ALTA Pro ground station radio module?
- Where can I find more data on the telemetry radio?
- Will changes to the PX4 stack be open source?
- Will the original ALTA 6 and ALTA 8 still be supported by Freefly?
- If I order ALTA Pro now, when will it ship?
- What are the dimensions and weight of the Alta 8 and Alta 8 Pro case?
Functionality
- Can I upgrade my original Synapse ALTA 8 to an ALTA Pro?
- Do you guys offer a comprehensive mapping package?
- Does ALTA Pro come with a ground station?
- Does ALTA Pro integrate with any of my favorite apps? (Pix4d, Drone Deploy, Precision Flight?)
- How does the flight handling characteristics compare to the feel of the Synapse?
- Should I upgrade my existing ALTA to the Pro version?
- What is the primary difference between the original (Synapse) ALTA and ALTA Pro?
- What software do I need to program waypoints?
- Is there a Futaba 14SG Configuration File available for ALTA?
Service Bulletins
Software
Parameter Defaults
ALTA 8 Pro Default Parameters File
3D Mission Planner [[Beta]]
Beta release of 3D Mission Planner that is integrated inside QGroundControl Windows app