Command Tab Layout
The Command tab has several areas:- Video feed (center): Live camera stream from the drone, with OSD overlay
- Telemetry strip (bottom or side): Attitude, speed, altitude, battery, GPS
- Actions panel (right): Arm/disarm, mode change, guided commands
- Smart modes panel: Follow-Me, Orbit, QuickShots, obstacle avoidance
- Fleet sidebar (left): Drone selection when multiple are connected
- Mini-map (corner): Overhead view of drone position
Gamepad Control
Mission Control supports gamepad and HOTAS input at 50 Hz using the Web Gamepad API. When a gamepad is connected, the GCS sendsMANUAL_CONTROL MAVLink messages directly to the flight controller.
Supported input devices:
- Xbox controllers (wired and wireless)
- PlayStation DualShock/DualSense
- Logitech gamepads
- HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) setups
- Any HID gamepad recognized by the Web Gamepad API
How It Works
- Connect a gamepad to your computer (USB or Bluetooth).
- The browser detects it automatically via the Gamepad API.
- Mission Control polls the gamepad at 50 Hz (every 20ms).
- Stick positions are mapped to roll, pitch, throttle, and yaw.
MANUAL_CONTROLmessages are sent to the flight controller at 50 Hz.
Input Mapping
The default mapping follows standard RC conventions:| Gamepad Axis | Channel | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Right stick X | Roll | Bank left/right |
| Right stick Y | Pitch | Pitch forward/back |
| Left stick Y | Throttle | Climb/descend |
| Left stick X | Yaw | Rotate left/right |
Keyboard Control
For quick commands without a gamepad, keyboard shortcuts are available:| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Space | Arm / Disarm (with confirmation) |
R | Return to Launch |
L | Land |
T | Takeoff |
G | Enter Guided mode |
| Arrow keys | Nudge position in guided mode |
+ / - | Adjust altitude in guided mode |
Keyboard controls work in guided mode for position nudging. For full 4-axis manual flight control, use a gamepad or HOTAS.
Guided Mode
Guided mode lets you command the drone to fly to specific positions. In this mode, you can:- Click the map to set a guided waypoint. The drone flies to that position.
- Set altitude before sending the goto command.
- Use keyboard arrows to nudge the drone’s position incrementally.
Smart Modes
The Command tab includes smart flight modes that automate common flying patterns:Follow-Me
The drone follows your phone or GCS location using GPS. Configure follow distance, altitude, and bearing offset.
Orbit
The drone circles a point of interest at a set radius, altitude, and speed. Useful for inspection and videography.
QuickShots
Automated camera moves: dronie, rocket, circle, helix, and boomerang. One tap to launch.
Obstacle Avoidance
Configure avoidance behavior when the drone has proximity sensors. Set response modes and safety distances.
Actions Panel
The actions panel on the right side provides direct control buttons:- Arm / Disarm with a safety confirmation dialog
- Flight mode selector showing all available modes for the connected firmware
- Return to Launch (RTL) button
- Land button
- Takeoff button with altitude input
- Pre-flight checklist to verify readiness before flight
- Failsafe alert banner showing active failsafe conditions
Pre-Flight Checklist
Before arming, the pre-flight checklist helps you verify that your drone is ready:- GPS lock status
- Battery level
- Pre-arm check results from the FC
- Sensor health
- RC input status
- Geofence configured (if applicable)
OSD Overlay
When video is active, an on-screen display (OSD) overlay shows key telemetry data on top of the video feed:- Altitude, speed, heading
- Battery voltage and percentage
- Flight mode
- GPS satellite count
- Home direction and distance
- Armed status
Telemetry Strip
The telemetry strip at the bottom shows real-time flight data in a compact format. See the Telemetry page for details on all available readouts.Mission Execution
When a mission is active, the Command tab shows mission execution progress:- Current waypoint indicator
- Distance to next waypoint
- Mission completion percentage
- Elapsed time