MAVLink SDK Library

A lightweight, standalone C++17 MAVLink SDK for communicating with ArduPilot-based autopilots. This SDK provides a clean, event-driven API for connecting to drones via UDP, TCP, or Serial interfaces.

The MAVLink SDK can be used as a standalone library in your own C++ projects, independent of the full DroneEngage system.

• Introduction
• Building the SDK
• Quick Start Guide
• API Reference
• Code Examples
• Integration Guide

Overview

The MAVLink SDK provides:

• Multiple Connection Types: UDP, TCP, and Serial port support

• Event-Driven Architecture: Callback-based notifications for vehicle state changes

• Vehicle State Management: Automatic parsing and storage of MAVLink messages

• Mission Management: Upload, download, and monitor waypoint missions

• Parameter Management: Read and write autopilot parameters

• Command Interface: High-level API for common drone operations

• C++17: Modern C++ with smart pointers and RAII patterns

• Singleton Pattern: Easy access to SDK components

• ArduPilot & PX4 Support: Compatible with both autopilot firmwares

Documentation Sections

• Introduction - SDK overview, features, and project structure

• Building the SDK - Build instructions and requirements

• Quick Start Guide - Get started with your first application

• API Reference - Detailed API documentation

• Code Examples - Complete application examples

• Integration Guide - CMake integration and linking

Source Code

The MAVLink SDK source code is available at:

droneengage_mavlink - MAVLink interface with standalone SDK

The SDK is located in the mavlink_sdk/ subdirectory of the repository.