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  • You will need to download two pieces of software - UGCS and UGCS custom payload monitor, which you can find at these links: https://www.ugcs.com/page/download https://integrated.ugcs.com/downloads. Be sure to download the latest versions available.

    • Additionally, though not explicitly required, it is recommended to download Notepad++ for the process involved in the next step. You can download that here, choosing the latest option: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/

  • Next, in the file explorer of your PC, navigate to This PC → Windows (C:) → Program Files (x86) → UgCS → bin

    • Once there,

    copy/save
    • locate the file named vsm-ardupilot.conf

    file below, and paste/move it into the bin folder
    • . This file contains

    edits necessary
    • lines that need to be edited in order for the UGCS software, drone, and SkyHub to communicate with the UGCS Payload Monitor.

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    • Right click the file, and select “Edit with Notepad++” or Notepad.

    • The image below shows which lines need to be edited in both blue text as well as red dashes beside the line number, and how the file should look when you’ve made your changes.

    • You can also find a video of the steps being performed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zXHVRreDHw&list=PLpKFY1oUzBmzYo3ADhlYNW0dzLvJj7rhY&ab_channel=SergeyKucenko. Be sure to remove the # symbols for the changes to take effect.

    • When you’re finished, be sure to click the save icon in the top left of the screen. You may now close the file.

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  • Before opening the UGCS software, verify your controller’s hotspot tethering is enabled, you are connected to it on the PC that that will be running UGCS, the drone is powered on, and all cables are plugged in properly.

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