Compass Calibration

All internal and external magnetometers that are connected to the Pixhawk will be configured in the process of calibrating the compass

Calibration Steps

  1. Open the app QGroundControl and connect the vehicle by the wire to the computer’s usb.
  2. Select the Gear icon (Vehicle Setup) in the top toolbar and then Sensors in the sidebar.
  3. Click the Compass sensor button.
  4. Click OK to start the calibration.
  5. Place the vehicle in the indicated position of any of the images shown in red (not calibrated) let it stand and wait a moment in the chosen position. Once prompted (the orientation-image turns yellow) rotate the vehicle around the specified axis in either/both directions. Once the calibration is complete for the current orientation the associated image on the screen will turn green.
  6. Repeat the calibration process for all vehicle orientations.