Elly Okes worked on the UWARG/common repository, focusing on improving the reliability of drone hardware testing. During this period, Elly addressed a key integration issue by modifying the test infrastructure to connect directly to the physical drone’s serial port (/dev/ttyAMA0) instead of using a TCP connection. This change, implemented in Python and leveraging embedded systems expertise, aligned the test environment more closely with actual hardware, reducing inconsistencies and flaky test results. The work provided clear traceability through detailed commit references, supporting future audits and hardware integration. Elly’s contribution demonstrated depth in drone development and practical problem-solving in embedded contexts.