> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://theiotlearninginitiative.gitbook.io/bitol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://theiotlearninginitiative.gitbook.io/bitol/dronecode-project/dronecode-project.md).

# Dronecode Project

You will find out what Dronecode Project offers for a complete UAV solution and how you can contribute:

* Flight-Controller Hardware
* Autopilot Software
* Ground Control Station
* Developer APIs

> The Dronecode project delivers a collaborative and shared open source platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS). The Open Source UAV Platform. A neutral place where industry and community developers can contribute technology in order to reduce costs and time to market. [Dronecode](https://www.dronecode.org/)

Platforms Layers

* Comms
* Flight Code
* Ground Control Station
* Hardware
* Simulation
* Developer APIs

The active Working Groups are:

* Camera API WG
* Code Quality WG
* Messaging WG
* Safety WG
* User experience (UX) WG
* Dronecode SDK WG

Links to archived Working Groups (Inactive):

* Airspace Management WG
* Autopilot Connector Definitions WG
* MAVLINK Camera WG
* Documentation WG

Important Links

* [More Tips for Managing a Fast-Growing Open Source Project](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/more-tips-for-managing-a-fast-growing-open-source-project/)
* [Lessons Learned from Growing an Open Source Project Too Fast](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/lessons-learned-from-growing-an-open-source-project-too-fast/)