Contributors per cycle
Accepted projects each year, against the median organization that year
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| ArduPilot | Median organization | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 | 4 |
In GSoC 2026
ArduPilot
ArduPilot is the world's most widely used open source flight code software for unmanned autonomous vehicles including planes, multicopters, helicopters, cars, boats, submarines, blimps, antenna trackers and much more.
Contributors in 2026
3
−2 from 2025
Projects since 2016
41
4.1 a cycle on average
Cycles
10 of 11
10-cycle streak
Rank in 2026
#119
of 183, 0.3% of slots
Mentors
6
for 5 projects in 2025
Stack and topics
Each one has its own page of organizations and trends
Technologies
# Topics
More about ArduPilot
Written primarily in C++, ArduPilot supports over 100 different types of autopilot hardware including the well known Pixhawk autopilot.
Our team motto, "Versatile, Trusted, Open" reflects our team's aim to provide high quality autopilot software that reliably supports a huge variety of frames, sensors and use cases. The software is open but so is the team, always welcoming of new contributors whether they be software developers, wiki documentors, testers or users.
Quick answers
- Is ArduPilot in GSoC 2026?
- Yes, with 3 contributors.
- How long has it taken part?
- 10 of 11 cycles since 2016, first in 2017, with a 10-cycle streak running.
- How many contributors does it usually take?
- 4.1 a cycle on average, 41 in total. Its largest cycle was 2018, with 5.
- What does it build with?
- Python, ROS, C++, Embedded, Rtos, Linux and 5 more.
Accepted projects
3 projects in 2026 · All 41 projects since 2016
AP_SwarmMesh: Resilient MAVLink Ad-HOC Swarm Networking for ArduPilot
Kwaku Richter
This project aims to add a practical mesh networking framework to ArduPilot so multiple vehicles can continue sharing telemetry and coordination data...
ArduHumanoid: MAVLink - Controlled Humanoid Locomotion via ArduPilot SITL
Neeta Misericordia
ArduPilot flies over a million vehicles but has never controlled a humanoid, I intend to change this. I've spent the past several weeks building an...
AI Assisted ArduPilot Log Diagnostics and Configurator Recommendation System
Omkar Sarkar
ArduPilot flight logs are currently analyzed manually, making it difficult to understand why crashes or unexpected behavior occur. Users have to...
AI Chat Integration with all WebTools
Anas ChebiliMentored by Randy Mackay, Shiv Tyagi, Asif Khan
This project aims to enhance the functionality and user experience of web tools, starting with the Hardware Report Tool and UAV Log Viewer, by...
Proposal for Gazebo Plug-in Model of a Motor - ArduPilot
Bhajneet Singh BediMentored by Rhys Mainwaring, NateMailhot
The project aims to make an electro-mechanical model of a motor which would simulate a motor in gazebo. The purpose is to enhance the motor testing...
SITL AI Reinforcement Learning Concept Script
Bruno Andreoni SarmentoMentored by Sanket Sharma, NateMailhot
This project aims to extend the ArduPilot Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) environment to support episodic reinforcement learning (RL). Rather than simply...
AI Chat WebTool for use with MP and/or QGC
Elton SatiyevMentored by Randy Mackay, Asif Khan
This project allows for simplified drone control using a web-based AI assistant that converts verbal/written commands from the pilot (e.g. "Arm the...
Non-GPS Position Estimation Using 3D Camera and Pre-Generated Map
Shubham-shahhMentored by Randy Mackay, Sanket Sharma
This proposal aims to address the challenge of robust and accurate GPS-denied navigation for UAVs equipped with lightweight 3D cameras. The core...
High Altitude Non-GPS Position Estimation
Sanket SharmaMentored by Randy Mackay, Andrew Tridgell
This project involves developing High Altitude Non-GPS Position Estimation algorithm for UAVs, so that they can localize and navigate in the...
MAVProxy AI Chat Enhancements
Aditya OmarMentored by Randy Mackay, MichelleR
MAVProxy is a powerful command-line based “developer” ground station software. It can be extended via add-on modules, this project is about Chat...
Visual Follow-me using AI
Asif KhanMentored by Randy Mackay, Peter Barker
This project aims to add real-time object tracking and a "follow me" mode, allowing UAVs or UGVs to automatically follow a target object or person. A...
All-in-One System Identification Toolkit for ArduPilot Platforms
Astik SrivastavaMentored by Peter Hall, BillGeyer
This project intends to extend the system identification capabilities of Ardupilot to include all UAV types supported by Ardupilot, along with a...
Improvements for ROS2 Support for Ardupilot
Arsh PratapMentored by Andrew Tridgell, Rhys Mainwaring
This project is a continuation of the project : ROS-2 Native Support for Ardupilot, which I worked on while receiving mentorship from Ardupilot in...
Camera and Gimbal enhancements
Asif KhanMentored by Randy Mackay, Peter Barker
This project aims to fix camera and gimbals related issues in ArduPilot, upgrading currently supported messages and adding support for new mavlink...
GPS-Denied Autonomous Exploration with ROS 2
Pedro FuocoMentored by Andrew Tridgell, Ryan Friedman
With Open Robotics quickly moving to make ROS 2 the standard version of ROS, supporting it has become a growing interest in the Ardupilot community....
MultiCopter Swarm Avoidance
Shiv TyagiMentored by Peter Barker, Rishabh S
Ardupilot is an advanced and versatile flight control software that has many features, including an obstacle avoidance feature that can successfully...
Custom Controller Implementation Using MathWorks Simulink Code Generation
Emre SaldiranMentored by Andrew Tridgell, Peter Hall
MathWorks Simulink is a graphical programming language that allows one to create nonlinear vehicle models, and perform control system design and...
Boat Object Avoidance with Luxonis AI Camera Using Image Segmentation
Chenghao TanMentored by Randy Mackay, Rishabh S
Train an image segmentation model. Do both segmentation and obstacle distance calculation in it. Burn the model into Luxonis AI camera. Then use the...
Rover AutoDocking
Shiv TyagiMentored by Randy Mackay, Peter Barker
ArduPilot is the most advanced autopilot software capable of controlling numerous vehicles such as Copters, Planes, Rovers, Boats, etc. It comes with...
Update ROS integration for Non-GPS navigation and off-board path-planning
Sanket SharmaMentored by Randy Mackay, Jaime
This project serves as an updation and verification of ROS integration with non-GPS navigation and path planning. This project requires testing the...
Custom Firmware Builder
Will PiperMentored by Andrew Tridgell
A web based program that allows users to select a custom set of features to be included in a reduced ArduPilot firmware that uses less flash memory....
Precision Landing Improvements using Depth Camera
rishabhsingh3003Mentored by Randall Mackay, Peter Barker
Precision landing has been a popular feature that has attracted many research groups and professionals worldwide. ArduPilot’s implementation has been...
Native ROS2 support
Arsh PratapMentored by Jaime Machuca
This project serves as a modification to the Project “Porting MAVROS for ROS2” and instead aims to provide Ardupilot with native support for ROS2...
Enhancements of non-GPS navigation and object avoidance with Realsense cameras
Thien NguyenMentored by Patrick Poirier, Jaime Machuca
Navigation in non-GPS environments while avoiding obstacles plays a critical role and is a highly desired feature for any autonomous robot. VIO...
Matlab Simulink support
Peter HallMentored by Bill Geyer, Andrew Tridgell
Matlab Simulink is an advanced tool for simulating physical systems. Adding support to ArduPilot will allow for greater depth of understanding of...
EKF Smart Lane Switching
ksharshitMentored by Andrew Tridgell
A smarter lane switching mechanism between multiple active lanes based on error integration and innovations.
Walking robot support
Ashvath sMentored by PIERRE KANCIR, Randy Mackay, Jaime Machuca
This project when completed gives ardupilot the ability to control a walking robot. To be able to do that ardupilot needs new modules which support...
Improvements to Object Avoidance in Rover & Multicopter
Rishabh SinghMentored by Randy Mackay, PIERRE KANCIR
Most ArduPilot features are well tested and have been present for years now. Path planning and obstacle avoidance are newly included features....
Further Development of Rover Sailboat Support
Peter HallMentored by Randy Mackay, Andrew Tridgell
For this GSoC project I propose to expand rover's sailboat functionality, allowing it to move from 'that's cool' to something that can do useful...
Integration of ArduPilot and VIO tracking camera for GPS-less localization and navigation
Nguyen Hoang ThienMentored by Randy Mackay, Patrick Poirier
In this proposal, I would like to contribute new functionalities to the ArduPilot codebase to better utilize VIO tracking camera data for accurate...
MAVProxy GUI and module development
Akshath SinghalMentored by Peter Barker, Andrew Tridgell
While MAVProxy serves as a fully-functional cross-platform portable ground control station software, the system lacks the presence of a Graphical...
AirSim Simulator Support for Ardupilot SITL
Rajat SinghalMentored by Peter Barker, Andrew Tridgell
AirSim is an open-source, cross-platform simulator for drones and cars, built on Unreal 3D Engine. It provides physically and visually realistic...
Development of Autonomous Autorotations for Traditional Helicopters
Matthew KearMentored by William Geyer, Chris Olson
My primary goal is to develop autonomous autorotation capability for traditional helicopters running ArduPilot. The ability to autonomously detect a...
Mapping and Planning for obstacle avoidance
Ayush GaudMentored by Randy Mackay, Jaime Machuca
Autonomous waypoint navigation has been an integral part of the Ardupilot project for a long time. This approach works well when the multicopter is...
Complex Autonomous Tasks Onboard a UAV using Monocular Cameras
Sepehr MohaimenianPourMentored by PIERRE KANCIR, Jaime Machuca
In this proposal, we are trying to use CNNs and complex Computer Vision methods to perform autonomous tasks using a small form factor companion...
Implementation of Balance Bot with Ardupilot
Ebin PhilipMentored by Peter Barker, Andrew Tridgell
Extension of Ardupilot codebase to support Self Balancing Robots
Live Video Improvements For APSync
arnav dhamijaMentored by Randy Mackay, Peter Barker
The APSync project provides a convenient way to extend the capabilities of flight controllers by using companion computers such as the Raspberry Pi 3...
UAVCAN Drivers and Documentation Update
Dimitri VasilkovMentored by Siddharth Purohit, Peter Barker, Andrew Tridgell
Add UAVCAN over SITL, write firmware for UAVCAN to I2C/USART bridge, expand and update UAVCAN documentation for ArduPilot.
Make APMRover2 a reference of generic UGV platform
PIERRE KANCIRMentored by Randy Mackay, Peter Barker
The ardupilot features are already numerous and I already worked on helping ardupilot to have good compatibility with ROS. Ardupilot rover version...
Safe Return-To-Launch for ArduPilot
Sebastian QuilterMentored by Randy Mackay, Olivier Brousse
This project aims to develop a "safe" return-to-launch feature for ArduCopter. This feature allows a copter to autonomously return to its home...
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