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QGroundControl on Windows Pc

Developed By: Daniel Agar

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 401 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	4.1.1
Size	52.2 MB
Release Date	April 12, 21
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (14)]
Description from Developer: QGroundControl provides full flight control and configuration for ArduPilot or PX4 Pro powered vehicles. The goal for QGroundControl is improved ease of use for new users as well a... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download QGroundControl and install on Windows PC. QGroundControl is free Tools app, developed by Daniel Agar. Latest version of QGroundControl is 4.1.1, was released on 2021-04-12 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of QGroundControl is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 401 users, 44 users had rated it 5*, 248 users had rated it 1*.

How to install QGroundControl on Windows?

Instruction on how to install QGroundControl on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install QGroundControl on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install QGroundControl using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "QGroundControl" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install QGroundControl on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "QGroundControl" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 4.1.1 , 4.1.0 , 4.0.11 , 4.0.6 , 4.0.5 , 4.0.3 , 4.1.1.