H12 Skydriod not connecting to QGroundControl

In Skydroid manual, it said the connections should be done by UDP protocol port 14551 but when I scan the port on android, it show nothing. Hmm, I just bought the device and found out it is useless. Using the Skydroid tower work okay but lack of feature.

when I use Skydroid you had to use the skydroid tower app to get it to work

I use T10 before I use QGround. it connect via bluetooth. But this H12 has a mysterious protocol.

can you send me a copy of that app?
I’ve got a new Swan K1 with the H12, and I’m trying to get QGC to load on the H12 so I can connect to ArduPilot on the aircraft (I am working on ArduPilot firmware for the K1, instead of the default px4 firmware)

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@twobit I got qgc working, thanks for the help with the app! I also got MissionPlanner for android working.

Next step is to get video working in qgc and MissionPlanner. Do you have any idea how to set that up?

I have ArduPilot up and running on the HWing now, and I’m hoping to do first test flights tomorrow.

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I got the video feed on the H12 in the HEQ app that is preinstalled, and the Skydroid version of Tower.

The video feed is over some USB system hooked up internally, and requires UVC support.

QGC is not a native android app, and uses QT. QT has limited support for UVC. So it either appears as a source option or not.

One suggestion, that I have not tired is a native app that supports UVC and sends out as RTSP - Any chance of UVC video support?

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Hi twobit
Any way of sharing the App required to get QGC working on the H12?

First flight of the Foxtech HWing Pro with ArduPilot:


Using MissionPlanner on the H12 controller:
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and an auto mission:


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Hi .
Please share the software to connect to qgc. Thanks

Hi twobit. Could you possibly share the app? I am having your same problem.

I now have permission from HEQ to share the apk file you need for H12:
https://firmware.ardupilot.org/Tools/misc/
you need to install that (can do that via the browser app) then run it before starting MissionPlanner.
I also have an apk for MissionPlanner here:
http://uav.tridgell.net/tmp/Mission%20Planner_v57819.apk
but I hope there will be an official distribution from Michael Oborne soon.
Note that you also have to go into power saving settings and stop both these apps from going to sleep.

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MissionPlanner apk is now available for latest build here:

Has anyone figured out how to display the video feed from the Swan K1 yet? I am using the HEQ app to allow Mission Planner and QGC to work but haven’t been successful in getting the video feed from the FPV cam. Any ideas? Thanks

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A friend bricked his Swan K1 by installing HEQ’s new firmware.
I installed the HEQ app that lets MP and QGC work, then installed both MP and QGC on the H12 controller, and ArduPilot on the Swan.

We could not figure out how to get the H12 to connect to the Swan, whether we tried MP or QGC. (I assume HEQ’s original app for flying the Swan will not work with ArduPilot?) We are both new to MP (my friend is an experienced drone pilot but I have never flown one), so I suspect there are things on the wiki page for the Swan that we are missing or overlooking. Does anyone have suggestions that we can try? Thanks.

I misread the instructions – started the HEQ app, clicked on the ‘H12’ item, then assumed the app would set up some settings and could be exited. No, the app needs to keep running, then MP and QGC will work.

ok, this HEQ app is working… but, MP is very slow… QGC is better, but how is the secret ? how HEQ works ? I like to do direct connection, no using HEQ app… UPD don’t work to h12, off course exist internal direct connection between radio and android system of h12… I was request support from skydroid team… why made exclusive radio ? skydroid is radio fabric or flight system fabric ? lost my time !!! soons will test h16…

any one have solution ?

QGC & Mission Planner work normal on H12 (with HEQ app).

Yes, it’s important! In the receiver settings, it’s necessary to have a baud rate = 57600 bps for telemetry … I had 115200 bps from the factory on one of the 3x RX …

I just can’t get video from my native camera via RX Skydroid:


Not work video stream in MP, QGC, Skydroid Tower.
Any ideas?

UPD: First time I see that FPV camera requiring additional external power:


Video work:

Anyone have a successful use Auto missions and other Flight modes in Skydroid Tower with Ardupilot firmware?

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I am facing weird issues with my Skydroid H12.

  • With or without connecting any telemetry cable, the H12 frequency matching is not working or fails. The Baud rate is at 57600. (Kindly share the correct connections of the Receiver to the Pixhawk/cube telemetry port) or let me know if no such thing is required to be done.
  • However, the motor turns on and operates easily on a bench test.

  • I could not connect with Mission Planner, after adding the HEQ app. it is connecting.

  • The channel mapping shows accurate PWM values when HEQ app is not open. The moment HEQ app opens up, the PWM value doesn’t respond 95% of the time and in 5%, there is a huge lag.

  • The motor operation direction, ESC calibration, etc. are all fine. However, while flying, the drone is going anywhere randomly. It listens to the RC, of course, so it does take off. In moments, it is not responding well to the controls - left-right, forward-backward. Also, not landing properly. Almost a hard landing.

  • I get the live feed on H12 tools - video view. However, want it on the mission planner app.

  • Yes. Mission planner app. lags.

  • Not able to connect drone with mission planner on the laptop (while H12 on)

  • Has anyone tried to connect it with a camera other than skydroid camera? If yes, which camera and how it connects?

Requesting one and all to share their experience and help resolving the issue

Thank You