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A ground station computer \/ tablet is not included with Alta X or Alta 8 Pro.<\/p>\n

You can use the Alta QGroundControl apps for iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a> for short-range configuration and programming. You just need to turn WiFi* on through the wired connection to your computer before you can connect with your mobile device.<\/p>\n

To take advantage of the long-range radio module available Alta X (FRX Pro) or Alta 8 Pro (RFD), as well as RTK functionality (with optional RTK hardware<\/a>), a laptop running the desktop application for macOS or Windows is required and available for download here<\/a> (scroll down to software).<\/p>\n

*WiFi cannot be enabled on Alta X aircraft with DIU Blue firmware. 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