PX4 Insights | Sumble

What is PX4?

PX4 is an open-source flight control software stack for drones and other unmanned vehicles. It provides a complete autopilot system, including flight control algorithms, mission planning capabilities, and a robust software framework. It is commonly used for research, commercial drone applications, and hobbyist projects, offering a flexible and customizable platform for autonomous flight.

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What other technologies are related to PX4?

PX4 Competitor Technologies

Ardupilot

Ardupilot is another open-source autopilot system that competes directly with PX4 in the drone and autonomous vehicle market.

mentioned alongside PX4 in 50% (525) of relevant job posts

PX4 Complementary Technologies

MAVLink

MAVLink is a communication protocol widely used in the drone industry, including by PX4, for communication between the autopilot and ground control stations or other onboard systems. It is strongly complementary.

mentioned alongside PX4 in 25% (187) of relevant job posts

Pixhawk

Pixhawk is a family of flight controller hardware designs that are commonly used with PX4. The Pixhawk standard is strongly associated with the PX4 ecosystem.

mentioned alongside PX4 in 30% (131) of relevant job posts

Mission Planner

Mission Planner is a ground control station software primarily used with ArduPilot, making it a indirect competitor as it is tied to the ardupilot ecosystem. While not directly part of the PX4 stack, users may switch between the systems.

mentioned alongside PX4 in 35% (91) of relevant job posts