Software

The MAVISS software stack brings together flight control firmware, companion computer setup, and perception modules to enable both manual and autonomous operation.

At a high level, the software covers:

• Flight Control Unit (FCU) Setup Configuration of the Pixhawk autopilot with PX4 firmware, including sensor calibration, parameter tuning, and integration with QGroundControl.

• Companion Board Setup Preparing the NVIDIA Jetson for ROS 2-based processing, middleware setup, and network configuration to communicate with the FCU and external devices.

• Perception Stack Integration of additional sensors (LiDAR, cameras, VIO) with ROS 2 drivers and visualization tools, forming the foundation for mapping, SLAM, and higher-level autonomy.

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