> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.altnautica.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Community > Discord first, GitHub for issues. Where to ask questions, report bugs, and share your builds. ## Join the Community ADOS is built by a small team and a growing community of drone builders, pilots, researchers, and developers. Here is where to find us. ## Discord The primary community channel. This is where most day-to-day conversation happens. **[discord.gg/uxbvuD4d5q](https://discord.gg/uxbvuD4d5q)** ### Channels | Channel | What It Is For | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `#general` | Introductions, general discussion, sharing your builds | | `#mission-control` | GCS questions, feature requests, bug reports | | `#drone-agent` | Agent installation, configuration, debugging | | `#ground-station` | Ground station setup, WFB-ng, video link | | `#development` | Contributing, architecture discussion, PR reviews | | `#show-and-tell` | Share photos, videos, and flight logs from your ADOS-powered drones | | `#help` | Stuck on something? Ask here. No question is too basic. | ### When to Use Discord * Quick questions ("How do I change the survey altitude?") * Debugging help ("My agent won't detect the FC, here are the logs") * Feature discussion ("Would it make sense to add X?") * Sharing builds and flight reports * Getting feedback on a PR before submitting ## GitHub The source of truth for code and issues. Browser-based GCS. Star the repo if you find it useful. Companion computer agent. Star the repo if you find it useful. ### When to Use GitHub Issues * **Bug reports** with steps to reproduce * **Feature requests** with a clear use case * **Documentation issues** (something wrong or missing in the docs) * **Questions that need code-level answers** (e.g., "Is `MISSION_ITEM_INT` used for rally point upload?") ### Issue Templates Both repos have issue templates. Please use them. A good bug report includes: 1. **What you expected** to happen 2. **What actually happened** (include error messages, screenshots, or logs) 3. **Steps to reproduce** (numbered, specific) 4. **Environment** (OS, browser, FC firmware, agent version, board model) A vague "it doesn't work" is hard to act on. A specific "clicking Arm on ArduPilot Copter 4.5.7 over WebSerial on Chrome 124 shows 'PreArm: Need 3D Fix' even though I have 12 satellites" is actionable. ### Pull Requests Want to contribute code? Read the [Contributing](/getting-started/contributing) guide first. PRs that follow the guidelines get reviewed faster. ## YouTube Technical video content about ADOS, drone building, and open-source drone software. **[@altnautica on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@altnautica)** Videos cover topics like WebSerial firmware flashing, SITL setup, MAVLink packet structure, and WFB-ng video links. New videos regularly. If you prefer watching over reading, start here. ## LinkedIn For company and product announcements, release highlights, and partnership news. **[linkedin.com/company/altnautica](https://www.linkedin.com/company/altnautica/)** Follow here if you want a monthly-cadence view of what is shipping instead of the day-to-day Discord chatter. ## Where to Ask What Not sure where to post? Here is a quick guide. | Question Type | Best Place | | --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | "How do I...?" (quick) | Discord `#help` | | "How do I...?" (detailed, needs code) | Discord `#development` first. GitHub Discussion if it needs version tracking | | Bug report (with repro) | GitHub Issues | | Feature request (with use case) | GitHub Issues | | "Is this a bug or am I doing it wrong?" | Discord `#help` first, GitHub Issues if confirmed | | Flight controller firmware behavior | Discord `#drone-agent` first. The upstream firmware projects also have their own communities | | "Look at my drone!" | Discord `#show-and-tell` | | Security vulnerability | Email [team@altnautica.com](mailto:team@altnautica.com) (not public) | | Partnership or business inquiry | Email [team@altnautica.com](mailto:team@altnautica.com) | ## Getting Help Effectively When asking for help, include context. The more specific you are, the faster someone can help you. **Good question:** > I installed the Drone Agent on a Raspberry Pi 4B running Bookworm. `ados status` shows `ados-mavlink: failed`. The FC is a SpeedyBee F405 connected via USB. Here is the output of `journalctl -u ados-mavlink -n 30`. **Less helpful question:** > The agent doesn't work. Help? Include: * What you tried * What happened (exact error messages, not paraphrased) * What you expected to happen * Relevant hardware (board, FC, camera, radio) * Software versions (`ados status --json`, browser version, firmware version) * Logs when relevant (`journalctl`, browser console, setup webapp support output) ## Stay Updated ### GitHub Releases Watch the repos on GitHub (click "Watch" > "Releases only") to get notified of new versions. Release notes describe what changed. ### Changelog Mission Control includes a community changelog at [command.altnautica.com/community](https://command.altnautica.com/community). It shows new features, bug fixes, and updates in a timeline format. ### Roadmap The community roadmap is visible at [command.altnautica.com/community](https://command.altnautica.com/community). It shows what is planned, what is in progress, and what shipped recently. Feature requests and votes happen here. ## Community Guidelines A few simple rules: 1. **Be respectful.** Everyone is here to learn and build. No personal attacks, no gatekeeping, no "RTFM" responses. 2. **Be specific.** Vague questions get vague answers. Include context. 3. **Search first.** Your question may already be answered in the docs, GitHub issues, or Discord history. 4. **Share back.** If you figure something out, post the solution. The next person with the same problem will thank you. 5. **No spam.** No self-promotion unrelated to drones or ADOS. No crypto, no NFTs, no off-topic sales. ## Community Projects People are building interesting things with ADOS. Some examples: * Custom survey workflows for agricultural mapping * Integration with open-source photogrammetry tools (WebODM, OpenDroneMap) * Custom Betaflight configuration presets shared as JSON * Ground station builds with 3D-printed enclosures * SITL-based testing frameworks for drone software If you build something, share it in Discord `#show-and-tell` or open a PR to add it to the docs. ## Contact **Community:** [Discord](https://discord.gg/uxbvuD4d5q) **Code:** [GitHub](https://github.com/altnautica) **Email:** [team@altnautica.com](mailto:team@altnautica.com) **LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/company/altnautica](https://www.linkedin.com/company/altnautica) **YouTube:** [@altnautica](https://www.youtube.com/@altnautica)