MAVLink Proof of Concept

Objective

Demonstration of end-to-end MAVLink integration in the Danubis platform using MAVLink software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation.

Summary

Proof of concept of the complete MAVLink command chain using ArduPilot software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation. The integration is embedded directly in the platform's production mission path. QGroundControl served as an independent external validation instance.

Result: PoC completed successfully. The end-to-end functionality of the MAVLink command chain is demonstrated. The platform operates in a standards-compliant and vendor-independent manner.

Validated functions

• Arm/disarm, takeoff, landing and emergency stop
• Waypoint navigation and return-to-home (RTL)
• Real-time telemetry (GPS, battery, heading, speed)
• Multi-drone operation with parallel SITL containers
• Automatic reconnect and lifecycle management