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Paparazzi 5.7.0_testing
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First release candidate for v5.8 stable release.

General
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- Tell Black Magic probe to use the reset pin before scanning
  [#1301] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1301)
- Optitrack/Natnet: Implement smaller GPS messages from NATNET to PPRZ
  [#1308] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1308)
- Paparazzi Center: update list of settings on build
  [#1331] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1331)
- Paparazzi Center: add reload button
  [#1359] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1359)
- Paparazzi Center: easily create new aircraft by copying existing aircraft
  [#1209] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1209)
- python messages parser: add unit conversion coeffs
  [#1340] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1340)
- server: increase maximum Ivy message length for use with many settings
  [#1344] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1344)
- flight plans: add exec attribute to exceptions
  [#1347] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1347)
- python: compare and test different attitude reference models
  [#1357] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1357)
- GCS: only print bat warning every 10s
  [#1358] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1358)
- GCS: kill confirmation opitional with -no_confirm_kill option
  [#873] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/873)
- GCS: load KML sectors for display in GCS
  [#404] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/404)
- GCS: fix zoom of video papget
  [#889] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/889)
- generators: check waypoint altitude against SRTM data
  [#1361] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1361)
- Add ADS-B parser and handling of INTRUDERS
  [#1372] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1372)
- logalizer: replay ground messages
  [#1380] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1380)
- messages: support multiple variable length arrays in telemetry
  [#1385] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1385)
- Docker: fix script to run Docker on OSX (with X-access)
  [#1425] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1425)
- python: fix messages/settings with wxgtk3.0
  [#1435] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1435)
- flight plans for fixedwing: force UTM zone of waypoints to same as ref point to fix waypoints across two UTM zones
  [#303] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/303)
- realtime plotter: fix issue on Ubuntu with Unity
  [#1446] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1446)

Airborne
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- INS: vertical filter: rename VF_FLOAT_x defines to VFF_x
- persistent_settings: add settings_clear
  [#1309] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1309)
- electrical: fix non-real number possibility in current calculation
  [#1314] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1314)
- electrical: improve current estimation with MILLIAMP_AT_IDLE_THROTTLE
  [#1319] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1319)
- energy control: use ABI instead of IMU struct
  [#1324] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1324)
- state interface: pass basic types by value
  [#1330] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1330)
- settings: mark a lot more settings as persistent
  [#1345] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1345)
- add OPTICAL_FLOW and VELOCITY_ESTIMATE ABI messages
  [#1350] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1350)
- INS: use opticflow/VELOCITY_ESTIMATE in filter
  [#1387] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1387)
  [#1412] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1412)
- radio_control: change spektrum and superbitrf channel signs to conform to standard
  [#1403] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1403)
- actuators: add Spektrum output actuators
  [#1411] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1411)
- actuators: new AscTec ESC I2C protocol
  [#1416] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1416)
- periodic telemetry: possibility to register periodic message multiple times
  [#1440] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1440)
- AHRS/messages: add component/filter ID to AHRS messages
  [#1441] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1441)
- peridic telemetry: use msg ID instead of strings for matching (reduces size) and add support for mavlink
  [#1448] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1448)
- math: possibility to compress sine table for flash and RAM
  [#1452] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1452)

Rotorcraft firmware
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- navigation: tunable navigation parameters in airframe file
  [#1315] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1315)
- guidance: add a flip mode
  [#1352] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1352)
- guidance: add outer loop INDI control
  [#1354] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1354)
- stabilization: refactor attitude reference generation and runtime adjustable saturation
  [#1374] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1374)
  [#1382] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1382)
- radio control: possibility to use two 2way switches for mode
  [#1375] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1375)
- support dual-mcu setup with split autopilot (AP) and FlyByWire (FBW)
  [#1423] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1423)
- support for helicopter/swashplate mixing and throttle curves
  [#1437] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1437)
- tmtc/server: set course correctly from east/north velocity for correct ACINFO
  [#1449] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1449)
- possibility to use NAV mode without GPS (define NO_GPS_NEEDED_FOR_NAV)
  [#1451] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/issues/1451)

Modules
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- video_rtp_stream: make sending via RTP configurable and fix netcat option
  [#1293] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1293)
  [#1426] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1426)
- video_exif: Add GPS coordinates in JPEG images
  [#1311] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1311)
- bebop_front_camera: front camera streaming at low resolution
  [#1313] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1313)
- stereocam module: decode TUDelft stereocam messages
  [#1317] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1317)
  [#1342] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1342)
  [#1362] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1362)
  [#1433] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1433)
- digital_cam_video: trigger video_rtp_stream to store JPEG images
  [#1323] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1323)
- cv_qrcode: read QR code using libzbar
  [#1327] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1327)
- video_thread: simple framework to read video and add other computer vision modules
  [#1328] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1328)
- opticflow: add linear optical flow fit
  [#1332] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1332)
- cv_blob_locator: Find a colored item and track its geo-location and update a waypoint to it
  [#1348] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1348)
- dropzone: select a dropzone
  [#1356] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1356)
- logger_sd_spi_direct: high speed logging to SD Card (via SPI)
  [#1392] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1392)
- cleanup configure options for SPI/I2C devices
  [#1424] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1424)
- mavlink: modify waypoints and add Paparazzi specific SCRIPT messages to change blocks
  [#1422] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1422)
  [#1434] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1434)

Simulation
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- fixedwing sim: fix datalink_time
  [#1394] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1394)
- NPS: use UDP for telemetry/datalink
  [#1404] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1404)

Drivers/HW support
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- peripherals: hmc58xx: only set data available if measurements were valid
- imu: booz2 v1.2 has HMC5843
  [#1300] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1300)
- STM32F4: added support for persistent settings
  [#1302] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1302)
- telemetry via Bluegiga bluetooth module (SPI)
  [#1303] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1303)
  [#1325] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1325)
  [#1365] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1365)
  [#1388] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1388)
  [#1401] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1401)
- INS: Vectornav VN-200 driver
  [#1318] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1318)
- apogee: IMU: test_baro_board with IMU
  [#1310] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1310/commits)
- Bebop: bottom camera with VGA resolution
  [#1316] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1316)
- Parrot drones: easier switching between bottom and front cameras
  [#1333] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1333)
- Bebop: fix RPM measurements
  [#1400] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1400)
- support for Bebop2
  [#1429] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1429)
- Improve Piksi GPS (DGPS, RTK) support
  [#1349] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1349)
  [#1386] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1386)
- STM32: fix ADC bug when trying to use higher channels
  [#1366] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1366)
- STM32: fix SPI slave initialization
  [#1371] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1371)
- boards: support for naze32, CC3D and CJMCU
  [#1452] (https://github.com/paparazzi/paparazzi/pull/1452)