ArduPilot/ardupilot

AP_DAL_Standalone is broken

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#32,792 opened on Apr 15, 2026

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Description

Bug Report

Bug report

Issue details

AP_DAL_Standalone compiles when you make a call to AP::ins() methods when it should fail to link.

This should be bisectable.

Version master

Platform [ ] All [ ] AntennaTracker [ ] Copter [ ] Plane [ ] Rover [ ] Submarine

Airframe type n/a

Hardware type SITL

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Research direction
Investigate why AP DAL Standalone compiles successfully when it should fail due to unresolved AP::ins() references. Trace the build configuration, linker scripts, and symbol visibility.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Active
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Mostly clear
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30