# Flying a Virtual Drone with PX4 and Gazebo

**URL:** <https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/flying-a-virtual-drone-with-px4-and-gazebo/52744>\
**Category:** Training & Education\
**Tags:** gazebo, simulation, px4, dronecode, workshop\
**Created:** [February 26, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/flying-a-virtual-drone-with-px4-and-gazebo/52744 "2026-02-26T16:58:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![Aleksandr\_Kalmykov](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.openrobotics.org/aleksandr_kalmykov/32/32498_2.png) [@Aleksandr\_Kalmykov](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Aleksandr_Kalmykov)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/flying-a-virtual-drone-with-px4-and-gazebo/52744/1 "2026-02-26T16:58:58Z")

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I’ve seen this too many times that simulation looks clean, Logs look fine, mission passes in SITL, then the real drone behaves differently.

That gap between simulation & reality is something many teams underestimate.

That’s why We’re hosting a hands-on workshop on **PX4 + Gazebo simulation workflows and autonomy validation**.

We’re not just flying a virtual drone, we’ll be working through:

PX4 + Gazebo SITL setup  
Failures (GPS loss, motor faults, sensor degradation)  
MAVSDK mission logic  
PX4 logs to understand _why_ decisions happened

I’ll be hosting it together with Junwoo Hwang, and we’re joined by Michael Hill for the keynote.

Dates: March 21, 2026  
Format: Live, practical sessions (no passive lectures)  
Who’s it for: Autonomy, robotics, and firmware engineers building or testing PX4-based drones.

**Book Your seat Today:** [Flying a Virtual Drone with PX4 and Gazebo Tickets, Saturday, Mar 21 from 1 pm to 6 pm UTC | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flying-a-virtual-drone-with-px4-and-gazebo-tickets-1982944587641)

There’s currently a discount on pricing! If you would like an exclusive extra discount, **comment below** , & Packt team will reach out to you personally.

 ![Workshop_banner](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/ros/original/3X/8/2/8293090f9c00dfad7d35e126328f6c53fe005068.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![RickHernandez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.openrobotics.org/rickhernandez/32/26474_2.png) [@RickHernandez](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RickHernandez)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/flying-a-virtual-drone-with-px4-and-gazebo/52744/2 "2026-03-02T21:26:18Z")

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Please send me more information. Thank you.

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**Author:** ![kgregson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.openrobotics.org/kgregson/32/13532_2.png) [@kgregson](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/kgregson)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/flying-a-virtual-drone-with-px4-and-gazebo/52744/3 "2026-03-07T04:24:08Z")

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Please send me additional information, thanks!