# Ground control software

### 1. Ground control software installation (LAUNCH GCS)

1.1 Download the mission planner from this link: <https://www.yangdaonline.com/yangda-launch-ground-control-software-for-drone/>

Press the downloaded compressed version into the folder you want to place. Open the “.exe” application of LAUNCH GCS.

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### 2. Data link connection (2 ways for data link)

2.1 Connect by Type-C cable. One end from RC controller and one end to PC's USB port.

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2.2 Connect by USB Port. One end from Video & data link and one end to PC's USB port.

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{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=30s&v=i6hgEa3KqoI>" %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
Please install the air/ground antennas before powering on the video & data link, or the air/ground video link unit will be burned!
{% endhint %}

### 3. Interface of the LAUNCH GCS and head-up display(HUD)

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