# Welcome to the future of autonomy!

We've created this small guide to get you all set up.

## First Flight Hardware Stack Requirements

-  Nimbus

-  Custom Betaflight + ELRS config on your drone of choice (recommended: [BETAFPV Air75](https://www.amazon.com/BETAFPV-Brushless-Quadcopter-Ultralight-Controller/dp/B0DQPL97V1/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jVXqD1zgddqocXZVbN9V9WJFRctffIm7uhdIciwQoQKoUY5WxVzz_5t70ybasnw8B8YDd32Oo0TnflLo-CBP4tc8YBC5ykqCngtnnHjlSwd-JyzW5frihIFur6VfGdjstzDkxxkIIBS1JSP4eR3zlbzyR-Cln3TlJyM-NvC8GMt2RQLgAMoiw6CXfc0JUfX6zJsEmfCSmCuR0VZdXXlbvoJzv2jFMEaHGjI8viKH4qc.ELS80UXTzbn4ayeSK3B7sYBGf4o1cMfHMhP1EmeSE-I&dib_tag=se&keywords=betafpv+air75&qid=1776304507&sr=8-1), [buy now](https://www.amazon.com/BETAFPV-Brushless-Quadcopter-Ultralight-Controller/dp/B0DQPL97V1/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jVXqD1zgddqocXZVbN9V9WJFRctffIm7uhdIciwQoQKoUY5WxVzz_5t70ybasnw8B8YDd32Oo0TnflLo-CBP4tc8YBC5ykqCngtnnHjlSwd-JyzW5frihIFur6VfGdjstzDkxxkIIBS1JSP4eR3zlbzyR-Cln3TlJyM-NvC8GMt2RQLgAMoiw6CXfc0JUfX6zJsEmfCSmCuR0VZdXXlbvoJzv2jFMEaHGjI8viKH4qc.ELS80UXTzbn4ayeSK3B7sYBGf4o1cMfHMhP1EmeSE-I&dib_tag=se&keywords=betafpv+air75&qid=1776304507&sr=8-1))

-  [Optical Range Finder (MTF-02)](https://www.amazon.com/Xqscvqwfa-Integrated-Compatible-Ardupilot-Micolink/dp/B0F3J7FD8K?th=1) + 3D printed MTF-02 case ( [buy now](https://www.amazon.com/Xqscvqwfa-Integrated-Compatible-Ardupilot-Micolink/dp/B0F3J7FD8K?th=1))

-  [Batteries](https://www.amazon.com/BETAFPV-BT2-0-Connector-Compatible-Quadcopters/dp/B0BZPJX27C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24F3J8U8U2COJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._TeAoQMe_tMnDxo2WzUAmUGOAkAfhXKkU0qOCTA4q0uG1tm1r8rF9QgqG1Xjx2gHc-pUIXMxxIVq3j2MFHyC99e3EfmVjJUFvFAB0kjVmShzegLiP88HSnIGIOmEVhbwx9VYmcBAegJ6u0FC1kC8OFQCxV8VG7UqJi_Bp4GvLBA2v8eEhseDbZ9CTPJC1OUXerB6c-6zBs6wPClNQSp74aLxnfQMX9NgQ4E9dPbBVz4.OQZnR_hqwTcHlRyeNF5VjtQ3I8-buCwA8FaCNb7ztMg&dib_tag=se&keywords=batteries+550mah&qid=1776304890&sprefix=batteries+550ma%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1) ( [buy now](https://www.amazon.com/BETAFPV-BT2-0-Connector-Compatible-Quadcopters/dp/B0BZPJX27C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24F3J8U8U2COJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._TeAoQMe_tMnDxo2WzUAmUGOAkAfhXKkU0qOCTA4q0uG1tm1r8rF9QgqG1Xjx2gHc-pUIXMxxIVq3j2MFHyC99e3EfmVjJUFvFAB0kjVmShzegLiP88HSnIGIOmEVhbwx9VYmcBAegJ6u0FC1kC8OFQCxV8VG7UqJi_Bp4GvLBA2v8eEhseDbZ9CTPJC1OUXerB6c-6zBs6wPClNQSp74aLxnfQMX9NgQ4E9dPbBVz4.OQZnR_hqwTcHlRyeNF5VjtQ3I8-buCwA8FaCNb7ztMg&dib_tag=se&keywords=batteries+550mah&qid=1776304890&sprefix=batteries+550ma%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1))

## Getting Started

01. /01

### Unbox Nimbus and Attach Antennas

Contents of the package should be Nimbus + USB-C Cable + Lollipop Antenna + Transmitter Antenna

- Attach the Lollipop Antenna and attach it with the appropriate female pin heading
    - Grab the Radio Antenna and attach it with the appropriate male pin

02. /02

### Download / Open SDK

Go to [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/droneforge/nimbus_sdk/releases) and select your OS.

- Windows: Download the executable and launch it.
    - Mac: The first time you open it will need permissions. You need to restart.
    - Linux: Download the AppImage and launch it.

03. /03

### Create Account / Login

You will be greeted with a welcome screen. This is to keep track of your agents and community profile.

04. /04

### Connect Nimbus

Connect your Nimbus with the included USB-C cable. If using different USB-C, make sure that it is Data and Power. Some USB-C's are only power.

You can verify it is on by the following video:

05. /05

### Flash Drone

Connect your drone to your computer and flash it with the Droneforge firmware.

06. /06

### Bind drone with Nimbus

Unplug and replug your drone 3x times to go into bind mode.

07. /07

### Select/Create Agent

On the left tab you have your agents. Learn to build agents here.

- Go to deploy page. Your agent should automatically load. You should see the telemetry streaming from your drone on the bottom right. Clicking play will deploy your agent.

08. /08

### Connecting to Video Feed

Select the camera matching Nimbus VRX and click Scan to lock onto your drone's frequency.

09. /09

### Enter drone config details

VERY IMPORTANT. Please weigh your drone and put your KV settings. we will take care of all the other customization for you.

10. /10

### Run Agent

Once that is all set up, click play and watch your drone run its mission!