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-Note: GitHub Issues are for bugs or feature requests only. Do not enter Issues for questions regarding usage or problems building QGC yourself. 
-Use the appropriate support channel instead: http://qgroundcontrol.com/#resources.
+This system is for posting bugs or feature requests ONLY. For questions about how to use or build QGC see: http://qgroundcontrol.com/#resources
 
-Delete all of this text when create a real bug Issue.
+----
+When posting bug reports, include the following informaiton:
+- Ground station operating system.
+- QGroundControl version and build (daily, stable, self-built from source, etc.)
+- Autopilot board: Pixhawk I, Pixhawk Mini, Pixhawk 2, etc.
+- Autopilot firmware (e.g. PX4, ArduPilot, custom) and version.
+- Exact steps to reproduce the problem. Starting from booting QGroundControl to when the problem occurs.
+
+**All this template text should be deleted before creating your issue.**