pymavlink

Pymavlink is a Python library designed for communication with MAVLink (Micro Air Vehicle Link) compatible devices. MAVLink is a lightweight messaging protocol used primarily in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other small unmanned vehicles. Pymavlink provides a Pythonic interface to interact with MAVLink messages, making it easier for developers to integrate MAVLink functionality into their Python applications.

The library supports both serial and UDP communication, allowing it to connect to a wide range of MAVLink-compatible devices, including flight controllers, ground control stations, and other UAV components. Pymavlink can be used to send and receive MAVLink messages, enabling developers to control and monitor UAVs, as well as other MAVLink-compatible devices.

One of the key features of Pymavlink is its ability to automatically generate Python classes for MAVLink messages. This allows developers to work with MAVLink messages in a more intuitive and object-oriented manner. Pymavlink also includes support for parsing MAVLink messages, making it easy to extract data from incoming messages.

Pymavlink is open-source and is available on GitHub, where developers can contribute to its development and report issues. The library is widely used in the UAV community and is an essential tool for anyone looking to integrate MAVLink functionality into their Python applications.