DataFlash Log Analysis

ArduPilot logs a lot of data in the on-vehicle logs, known as DataFlash logs. Many programs are available to analyze this data, some more capable than others.

Reference

• Configuring logging on the autopilot: https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-downloading-and-analyzing-data-logs-in-mission-planner.html
• Log messages:
  • Copter: https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-downloading-and-analyzing-data-logs-in-mission-planner.html#message-details-copter-specific

Online viewers

• https://plot.ardupilot.org

Offline viewers

• Mission Planner
• MAVExplorer (part of MAVProxy)

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