During November 2024, Ben Jin contributed to the Auterion/mavlink repository by delivering CRSF RC type support, enhancing compatibility for CRSF-enabled devices. He updated the RX_PAIR message definition to include RC_TYPE and RC_SUB_TYPE, enabling proper CRSF binding and reducing the need for manual workarounds. This work involved extending the MAVLink protocol using XML for message definition and demonstrated skills in embedded systems and protocol definition. By focusing on protocol extensibility and reliability, Ben’s contribution improved RC handling capabilities and laid the groundwork for future RC type integrations, addressing a key interoperability challenge without introducing new bugs during the development period.