Overview

Parse STATUSTEXT messages sent from the airside system and build a KML file using the received data.

Repository:

Software

Follow the instructions to clone the repository and activate the environment: Autonomy Workflow Software

TLDR, Run the setup_project script:

source setup_project.sh
OR
.\setup_project.ps1

Connect the controller and drone to Mission Planner (Ask the mechanical team and pilots for more info)
On Mission Planner, Ctrl + F to set up MAVLink forwarding
Activate the virtual environment (venv) and run the code:

python -m modules.recieve_statustext

Script should print “connected” showing that it has been sucessfully connected and is ready
Start a different script such as the test_communication_to_ground_station integration test or main_2025 from that sends statustext messages
As statustext receives messages, a “decoded GPS data:” statement should pop up as an indication of correct information.
When finished flying, a KML file will populate the logs directory, and can be inputted into Google Earth to analyze.

Example from ground testing the test_communication_to_ground_station integration test