# Getting Started

This section provides an overview of the basic concepts you need to understand in order to build and fly an unmanned vehicle using PX4.

[Basic Concepts](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/px4_basic_concepts) — Brief introduction to PX4 and the Dronecode Platform.

[Flight Controllers](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/flight_controller_selection) — Flight controller hardware options from different platforms and vendors.

[Vehicles/Frames](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/frame_selection) — Supported vehicle types, including air, ground and marine frames.

[Sensors](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/sensor_selection) — Sensors needed by the autopilot.

[Remote Control Systems](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/rc_transmitter_receiver) — Handheld systems for manually controlling a vehicle.

[Flight Modes](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/flight_modes) — Control modes for manual, assisted and autonomous movement.

[Payloads & Cameras](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/payloads)

[Flight Reporting](https://px4.gitbook.io/px4-user-guide/getting_started/flight_reporting) — Download detailed flight logs for debugging and analysis.


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