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+[Desktop Entry]
+Type=Application
+Name=qgroundcontrol
+GenericName=Ground Control Station
+Comment=UAS ground control station
+Icon=qgroundcontrol
+Exec=qgroundcontrol
+Terminal=false
+Categories=Utility;
+Keywords=computer;