Possible to run SITL

[frownsky]

Hi, are is there a way to load cesium module from MAVProxy running with SITL?

[SamuelDudley]

Hi,
Yep there sure is :) As an example the server at www.mavcesium.io is running a SITL instance connected to MAVProxy (which is running the cesium module).
If you have a SITL session running and MAVProxy is connected you can simply load the cesium module with module load cesium and everything should work for you.

Let me know if you run into any issues and I'll do my best to help out.

[frownsky]

Oh thanks, I actually didn't load the cesium like that but somehow I manage to load it using python command and load the cesium_web_server.py server (because I cannot load the cesium module in MAVproxy). Also I noticed that It is just a drone floating in space without the globe.

[SamuelDudley]

If you are running MAVProxy I suggest loading the application via that method (rather than running cesium_web_server.py directly). Ensure you have an internet connection to be able to download tiles otherwise you will experience the black globe as per your comment above.

[frownsky]

how can I change the model of the drone? I have a DJI s1000 3D model to replace the single rotor drone shown here

[SamuelDudley]

Hi,
you will either need to replace the current model files here (with a new set of files that have the same name): https://github.com/SamuelDudley/MAVCesium/tree/master/app/static/DST/models
or add a new set of models to that directory and update the vehicle model call here: https://github.com/SamuelDudley/MAVCesium/blob/master/app/static/DST/js/core.js#L12
Thanks