Nikolas Raptis developed new telemetry and testing features for the machworksvt/machpilot repository, focusing on embedded systems and serial communication. He built a ROS2 modem receiver node in C++ to interface with the RFD900x system, establishing a serial connection and preparing for MAVSDK-based telemetry integration. His work included enhancing battery status telemetry by adjusting sending intervals and implementing a MAVLink BATTERY_STATUS receiver for improved logging and decoding. Through careful updates to CMake and ROS 2 configurations, Nikolas improved build reliability and maintainability. His contributions deepened the project’s telemetry pipeline and accelerated readiness for hardware-in-the-loop testing scenarios.