# 2.2. Introduction to left column functions

### 2.2.1. Drone connection   

* Connect with Serial port and bardrate 115200 if connect to the drone with USB cable. 
* Connect with TCP IP if connect to the drone with video & data link. Find more details about the IP and Port from UAV user manual.

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### 2.2.2. Map type

Select the map type for the ground station software

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### 2.2.3. Map Zoom in / out

Click to control the zoom in and out of the map.

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### 2.2.4. Locate to drone position

Click to quickly locate the current position of the drone.

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### 2.2.5. Locate to Home position

Click to quickly locate the position of the Home point.

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### 2.2.6. Advanced settings menu

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2.2.6.1. Advanced settings - Vehicle Setup - <mark style="color:blue;">“Firmware”</mark> page

Upgrade firmware of the UAV, please contact YANGDA before upgrade the frimware.

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2.2.6.2 <mark style="color:blue;">“Remote control”</mark> page

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2.2.6.3 <mark style="color:blue;">“Flight modes”</mark> page

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2.2.6.4. <mark style="color:blue;">“Sensors”</mark> page

Calibration for UAV sensors.

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2.2.6.5. <mark style="color:blue;">“Power”</mark> page

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2.2.6.6. <mark style="color:blue;">“Motors”</mark> page

Test UAV motors and servo control surface.

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2.2.6.7. <mark style="color:blue;">“Safety”</mark> page

Failsafe configuration and UAV arm checking.

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2.2.6.8. <mark style="color:blue;">“Parameters”</mark> page

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2.2.6.9. <mark style="color:blue;">“General”</mark> page

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2.2.6.10. Advanced settings - App Setting-<mark style="color:blue;">"General"</mark>

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