simpleMission.py

# Import Necessary Packages
from dronekit import connect, VehicleMode,LocationGlobalRelative
import time

def basicTakeOff(altitude):

	"""
	Simple function which returns the distance and bearing between two geographic location

	Inputs:
	    1.  altitude            -   TakeOff Altitude

	"""

	vehicle.mode = VehicleMode("GUIDED")
	vehicle.armed = True
	time.sleep(2)
	vehicle.simple_takeoff(altitude)

	while True:
		print("Reached Height = ", vehicle.location.global_relative_frame.alt)

		if vehicle.location.global_relative_frame.alt >= (altitude - 1.5):
			break
		time.sleep(1)


# Connecting the Vehicle
vehicle = connect('udpin:127.0.0.1:14551', baud=115200)

# Takeoff the Vehicle 
takeOffAltitude = 10
basicTakeOff(takeOffAltitude)
print("Reached:", takeOffAltitude, " m")

# Landing the Vehicle
vehicle.mode=VehicleMode('LAND')
print("Landing the Vehicle!!!")
time.sleep(1)

print("Exiting the Code!!!")
time.sleep(1)