If i need to find someone to code in ardupilot then

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Hi

New as can be, - i have a project in which it seems ardupilot is optimal.

If i need to find someone to code this for me, what kind of person would that be? Is it a C coder - would the person need other skills etc?

Hope someone can guide me a bit - i tried to find the info on the website, but as a new person its a bit overwhelming!

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You either need C++ and python skills for big complicated features.
Or you need lua scripting skills for smaller features (do not need to compile and upload firmware)

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So its C++ AND python skills, OR … ? =)

Thank you so much btw!

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There are some complicated features that can also be done in lua, with almost no programming skills. It really depends on what you want.

Can you describe it?

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Its really quite simple - to test out what i need, i would want to create a mechanic in which i can hold up a drone - thats off - power it on, retract my hands, and it will hover in that spot. Then i would want it to go stay there for 10 seconds (after power on) and go forward 1 meter, and hover, until i grab it again, and power it off.

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lua scripting is all you need.