UAV and MAV protocols

Mavlink

MAVLink is a very lightweight messaging protocol for communicating with drones (and between onboard drone components).

• Website: https://mavlink.io/en/
• Repository: https://github.com/mavlink

Uncomplicated Application-level Vehicular Communication And Networking (UAVCAN)

Open lightweight protocol designed for reliable communication in aerospace and robotic applications over robust vehicular networks such as CAN bus.

• Website: https://uavcan.org
• Developed by: https://zubax.com

CANaerospace

An extremely lightweight protocol/data format definition which was designed for the highly reliable communication of microcomputer-based systems in airborne applications via Controller Area Network (CAN).

• Website: https://www.stockflightsystems.com/canaerospace.html
• Developed by: https://www.stockflightsystems.com