diff --git a/Scripts/PARACHUTE LANDING APPROACH.py b/Scripts/PARACHUTE LANDING APPROACH.py
index ea4f7d55b9..810d89938d 100644
--- a/Scripts/PARACHUTE LANDING APPROACH.py	
+++ b/Scripts/PARACHUTE LANDING APPROACH.py	
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-approach_azimuth = 180
+from __future__ import print_function
+approach_azimuth = 180
 
 parachute_deploy_altitude = 40
 
@@ -40,34 +41,34 @@
 hdop = cs.gpshdop
 
 if satellites < 6:
-	print'GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS'
-	print ''
+	print('GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS')
+	print('')
 elif hdop > 4:
-	print'GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS.'
-	print ''
+	print('GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS.')
+	print('')
 else:
-	print'GPS PASSED.'
-	print ''
+	print('GPS PASSED.')
+	print('')
 
 	if descent_delta < 0:
 
-		print 'CURRENT ALTITUDE BELOW PARACHUTE DEPLOY ALTITUDE'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'
+		print('CURRENT ALTITUDE BELOW PARACHUTE DEPLOY ALTITUDE')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')
 
 	elif parachute_deploy_altitude < 20:
 
-		print 'PARACHUTE DEPLOY ALTITUDE LESS THAN 20 METERS'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'
+		print('PARACHUTE DEPLOY ALTITUDE LESS THAN 20 METERS')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')
 
 	elif parachute_deploy_altitude > 100:
 
-		print 'PARACHUTE DEPLOY ALTITUDE MORE THAN 100 METERS'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'
+		print('PARACHUTE DEPLOY ALTITUDE MORE THAN 100 METERS')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')
 
 	elif parachute_deploy_distance_from_home > 100:
 
-		print 'PARACHUTE DEPLOY DISTANCE IS MORE THAN 100 FROM HOME'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'
+		print('PARACHUTE DEPLOY DISTANCE IS MORE THAN 100 FROM HOME')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')
 
 	else:
 
@@ -113,7 +114,6 @@
 		Script.Sleep(1000)
 		MAV.setWPACK(); #final ack
 		Script.Sleep(1000)
-		print 'AUTOGENERATED LANDING APPROACH MISSION'
+		print('AUTOGENERATED LANDING APPROACH MISSION')
 
 		
-
diff --git a/Scripts/TAKEOFF.py b/Scripts/TAKEOFF.py
index 1cd231e60f..8411cbaa3b 100644
--- a/Scripts/TAKEOFF.py
+++ b/Scripts/TAKEOFF.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-launch_altitude = 100
+from __future__ import print_function
+launch_altitude = 100
 
 cruise_altitude = 200
 
@@ -40,29 +41,29 @@
 hdop = cs.gpshdop
 
 if satellites < 6:
-	print'GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS'
-	print ''
+	print('GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS')
+	print('')
 elif hdop > 4:
-	print'GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS.'
-	print ''
+	print('GPS FAILED.  NO MISSION CREATED. WAIT FOR BETTER GPS.')
+	print('')
 else:
-	print'GPS PASSED.'
-	print ''
+	print('GPS PASSED.')
+	print('')
 
 	if launch_altitude < 50:
 
-		print 'LAUNCH ALTITUDE LESS THAN 50 METERS'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'
+		print('LAUNCH ALTITUDE LESS THAN 50 METERS')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')
 
 	elif launch_altitude >100:
 		
-		print 'LAUNCH ALTITUDE GREATER THAN 100 METERS'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'
+		print('LAUNCH ALTITUDE GREATER THAN 100 METERS')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')
 
 	elif cruise_altitude < launch_altitude:
 	
-		print 'CRUISE ALTITUDE LESS THAN LAUNCH ALTITUDE'
-		print 'NO MISSION CREATED'	
+		print('CRUISE ALTITUDE LESS THAN LAUNCH ALTITUDE')
+		print('NO MISSION CREATED')	
 
 	else:
 
@@ -119,4 +120,4 @@
 		MAV.setWP(wp4,5,MAVLink.MAV_FRAME.GLOBAL_RELATIVE_ALT); #upload wp4
 		MAV.setWPCurrent(1); #restart mission to waypoint 0
 		MAV.setWPACK(); #final ack
-		print 'AUTOGENERATED TAKEOFF MISSION'
\ No newline at end of file
+		print('AUTOGENERATED TAKEOFF MISSION')
diff --git a/Scripts/cubeorange.py b/Scripts/cubeorange.py
index eb5f8e4bed..9fa1b7529d 100644
--- a/Scripts/cubeorange.py
+++ b/Scripts/cubeorange.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-
+from __future__ import print_function
+
 import clr
 import MissionPlanner
 clr.AddReference("MAVLink")
@@ -9,7 +10,7 @@
 
 import MAVLink
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 MAV.setParam("INS_ACC_ID",	0, True);
 MAV.setParam("INS_ACC2_ID",	0, True);
@@ -19,4 +20,4 @@
 MAV.setParam("INS_ACC2_ID",	2883874, True);
 MAV.setParam("INS_ACC3_ID",	3015690, True);
 
-print 'Done'
+print('Done')
diff --git a/Scripts/datetime.py b/Scripts/datetime.py
index fa78cf7da9..deb417ede4 100644
--- a/Scripts/datetime.py
+++ b/Scripts/datetime.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+from __future__ import print_function
 c#
 import System
 c#
@@ -5,6 +6,6 @@
 st = dt.ToString("yyyy-MM-ddTHH:mm:ss.fff") + ' setting wp 1'
 
 # python
-print st
+print(st)
 # c#
 System.Console.WriteLine(st)
diff --git a/Scripts/example1.py b/Scripts/example1.py
index 10b84c2e5a..e92438dbf9 100644
--- a/Scripts/example1.py
+++ b/Scripts/example1.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-# cs.???? = currentstate, any variable on the status tab in the planner can be used.
+from __future__ import print_function
+# cs.???? = currentstate, any variable on the status tab in the planner can be used.
 # Script = options are 
 # Script.Sleep(ms)
 # Script.ChangeParam(name,value)
@@ -8,24 +9,24 @@
 # Script.SendRC(channel,pwm,sendnow)
 # 
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 for chan in range(1,9):
     Script.SendRC(chan,1500,False)
 Script.SendRC(3,Script.GetParam('RC3_MIN'),True)
 
 Script.Sleep(5000)
 while cs.lat == 0:
-    print 'Waiting for GPS'
+    print('Waiting for GPS')
     Script.Sleep(1000)
-print 'Got GPS'
+print('Got GPS')
 jo = 10 * 13
-print jo
+print(jo)
 Script.SendRC(3,1000,False)
 Script.SendRC(4,2000,True)
 cs.messages.Clear()
 Script.WaitFor('ARMING MOTORS',30000)
 Script.SendRC(4,1500,True)
-print 'Motors Armed!'
+print('Motors Armed!')
 
 Script.SendRC(3,1700,True)
 while cs.alt < 50:
@@ -55,4 +56,4 @@
 Script.WaitFor('DISARMING MOTORS',30000)
 Script.SendRC(4,1500,True)
 
-print 'Roll complete'
\ No newline at end of file
+print('Roll complete')
diff --git a/Scripts/example10.py b/Scripts/example10.py
index e31278d6b6..6c7a7da1fb 100644
--- a/Scripts/example10.py
+++ b/Scripts/example10.py
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-import clr
+from __future__ import print_function
+import clr
 import MissionPlanner
 clr.AddReference("MAVLink")
 from System import Func, Action
 import MAVLink
 
 def OtherMethod(message):
-    print "got HB";
+    print("got HB");
     return True
 
 def MyMethod(message):
@@ -16,11 +17,11 @@ def MyMethod(message):
 def MyPacketHandler(o, message):
     try:
         if message.msgid == MAVLink.MAVLINK_MSG_ID.STATUSTEXT.value__:
-            print "STATUSTEXT from MyPacketHandler " + str(message.sysid) + " " + str(message.compid)
-            print dir(message)
+            print("STATUSTEXT from MyPacketHandler " + str(message.sysid) + " " + str(message.compid))
+            print(dir(message))
             print(bytes(message.data.text))
     except Exception as inst:
-        print inst
+        print(inst)
 
 sub = MAV.SubscribeToPacketType(MAVLink.MAVLINK_MSG_ID.HEARTBEAT.value__, Func[MAVLink.MAVLinkMessage, bool] (OtherMethod))
 sub2 = MAV.SubscribeToPacketType(MAVLink.MAVLINK_MSG_ID.STATUSTEXT, Func[MAVLink.MAVLinkMessage,
@@ -32,4 +33,4 @@ def MyPacketHandler(o, message):
 
 import time
 while True:
-    time.sleep(1)
\ No newline at end of file
+    time.sleep(1)
diff --git a/Scripts/example2.py b/Scripts/example2.py
index 79ba2b1ef4..708d226e47 100644
--- a/Scripts/example2.py
+++ b/Scripts/example2.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-
+from __future__ import print_function
+
 import clr
 import MissionPlanner
 clr.AddReference("MAVLink")
@@ -9,11 +10,11 @@
 
 import MAVLink
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 def OtherMethod(message):
-    print "got HB";
-    print dir(message.data)
+    print("got HB");
+    print(dir(message.data))
     return True
 
 sub = MAV.SubscribeToPacketType(MAVLink.MAVLINK_MSG_ID.HEARTBEAT.value__, Func[MAVLink.MAVLinkMessage, bool] (OtherMethod))
diff --git a/Scripts/example3.py b/Scripts/example3.py
index c881d53bf0..8a27636ee9 100644
--- a/Scripts/example3.py
+++ b/Scripts/example3.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import sys
+from __future__ import print_function
+import sys
 import math
 import clr
 import time
@@ -25,10 +26,10 @@ def gps_distance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2):
 	c = 2.0 * atan2(sqrt(a), sqrt(1.0-a))
 	return radius_of_earth * c
 
-print __name__
+print(__name__)
 
 # main program
-print "Start script"
+print("Start script")
 ######Mission variables######
 dist_tolerance = 15 #(m)
 ber_tolerance = 45 #heading tolerance
@@ -43,7 +44,7 @@ def gps_distance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2):
 target = (-35, 117.98) # gps pos of target in degrees
 
 time.sleep(5) # wait 10 seconds before starting
-print 'Starting Mission'
+print('Starting Mission')
 Script.ChangeMode("Guided") # changes mode to "Guided"
 item = MissionPlanner.Utilities.Locationwp() # creating waypoint
 
@@ -51,15 +52,15 @@ def gps_distance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2):
 Locationwp.lat.SetValue(item,target[0]) # sets latitude
 Locationwp.lng.SetValue(item,target[1]) # sets longitude
 Locationwp.alt.SetValue(item,alt) # sets altitude
-print 'Drop zone set'
+print('Drop zone set')
 MAV.setGuidedModeWP(item) # tells UAV "go to" the set lat/long @ alt
-print 'Going to DZ'
+print('Going to DZ')
 Good = True
 while Good == True:
 	ground_speed = cs.groundspeed
 	alt = cs.alt
 	wp_dist = gps_distance(cs.lat ,cs.lng, math.radians(target[0]), math.radians(target[1]))
-	print wp_dist 
+	print(wp_dist) 
 	ber_error = cs.ber_error
 	fall_time = ((2 * alt) / gravity) ** (0.5)
 	fall_dist = ground_speed * fall_time
@@ -69,12 +70,12 @@ def gps_distance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2):
 		if (math.fabs(ber_error) <= ber_tolerance):
 			######Payload Release######
 			Script.SendRC(payload_servo,1900,True)
-			print 'Bombs away!'
+			print('Bombs away!')
 		else: 
-			print 'Heading outside of threshold, go around!'
+			print('Heading outside of threshold, go around!')
 			Good = False 
 	else: 
-		print 'Outside of threshold!'
+		print('Outside of threshold!')
 		time.sleep (1.0) #sleep for a second
 	#Broken out of the loop as Bearing was not right
-	print 'Bearing was out of tolerance for the Drop - Start run again' 
+	print('Bearing was out of tolerance for the Drop - Start run again') 
diff --git a/Scripts/example4 wp.py b/Scripts/example4 wp.py
index 99f797c155..176ab006dc 100644
--- a/Scripts/example4 wp.py	
+++ b/Scripts/example4 wp.py	
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import sys
+from __future__ import print_function
+import sys
 import math
 import clr
 import time
@@ -24,22 +25,19 @@
 wp2 = Locationwp().Set(-35,117.89,50, id)
 wp3 = Locationwp().Set(-35,117.85,20, id)
 
-print "set wp total"
+print("set wp total")
 MAV.setWPTotal(5)
-print "upload home - reset on arm"
+print("upload home - reset on arm")
 MAV.setWP(home,0,MAVLink.MAV_FRAME.GLOBAL_RELATIVE_ALT);
-print "upload to"
+print("upload to")
 MAV.setWP(to,1,MAVLink.MAV_FRAME.GLOBAL_RELATIVE_ALT);
-print "upload wp1"
+print("upload wp1")
 MAV.setWP(wp1,2,MAVLink.MAV_FRAME.GLOBAL_RELATIVE_ALT);
-print "upload wp2"
+print("upload wp2")
 MAV.setWP(wp2,3,MAVLink.MAV_FRAME.GLOBAL_RELATIVE_ALT);
-print "upload wp3"
+print("upload wp3")
 MAV.setWP(wp3,4,MAVLink.MAV_FRAME.GLOBAL_RELATIVE_ALT);
-print "final ack"
+print("final ack")
 MAV.setWPACK();
 
-print "done"
-
-
-
+print("done")
diff --git a/Scripts/example5 inject data.py b/Scripts/example5 inject data.py
index 3449bd3e84..d11a6fcfa3 100644
--- a/Scripts/example5 inject data.py	
+++ b/Scripts/example5 inject data.py	
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-
+from __future__ import print_function
+
 import clr
 import MissionPlanner
 clr.AddReference("MAVLink")
@@ -6,8 +7,8 @@
 from System import Array
 import MAVLink
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 key = Array[Byte]([0x13, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x08, 0x00])
 
-MAV.BaseStream.Write(key,0,len(key))
\ No newline at end of file
+MAV.BaseStream.Write(key,0,len(key))
diff --git a/Scripts/example6.py b/Scripts/example6.py
index 252cccbce2..a6387326e8 100644
--- a/Scripts/example6.py
+++ b/Scripts/example6.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-# from http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/mission-planner-python-script?commentId=705844%3AComment%3A2035437&xg_source=msg_com_forum
+from __future__ import print_function
+# from http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/mission-planner-python-script?commentId=705844%3AComment%3A2035437&xg_source=msg_com_forum
 
 import socket
 import sys
@@ -22,22 +23,22 @@
  
 
 rsock = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET,socket.SOCK_DGRAM)
-print 'Sockets created'
+print('Sockets created')
 
 # Bind socket to local host and port 
 try:     
    rsock.bind((HOST,RPORT)) 
-except socket.error, msg:
+except socket.error as msg:
    #print 'Bind failed. Error Code:'
    sys.stderr.write("[ERROR] %s\n" % msg[1])
    rsock.close()
    sys.exit()       
 
-print 'Receive Socket bind complete on ' + str(RPORT)
+print('Receive Socket bind complete on ' + str(RPORT))
 
-print 'Starting Follow'
+print('Starting Follow')
 Script.ChangeMode("Guided")                     # changes mode to "Guided"
-print 'Guided Mode'
+print('Guided Mode')
 
 #keep talking with the Mission Planner server 
 while 1:     
@@ -101,8 +102,8 @@
        #MissionPlanner.Utilities.Locationwp.groundcourse.SetValue(item,float_heading)
        MissionPlanner.Utilities.Locationwp.alt.SetValue(item,float_alt) #Can only use lat,lng, or alt
        MAV.setGuidedModeWP(item) #set waypoint
-       print 'Waypoint Sent'
-       print time.strftime('%X %x %Z')
+       print('Waypoint Sent')
+       print(time.strftime('%X %x %Z'))
 # exit
 rsock.close()
-print 'Script End'
+print('Script End')
diff --git a/Scripts/example7.py b/Scripts/example7.py
index 2c43396f2e..bebb70f5ee 100644
--- a/Scripts/example7.py
+++ b/Scripts/example7.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import sys
+from __future__ import print_function
+import sys
 import math
 import clr
 import time
@@ -6,7 +7,6 @@
 import MissionPlanner
 clr.AddReference("MissionPlanner.Utilities") # includes the Utilities class
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 MissionPlanner.MainV2.instance.FlightPlanner.BUT_read_Click(MissionPlanner.MainV2.instance.FlightPlanner,null)
-
diff --git a/Scripts/example8 - speech.py b/Scripts/example8 - speech.py
index 2492eb3dcb..00d9839edb 100644
--- a/Scripts/example8 - speech.py	
+++ b/Scripts/example8 - speech.py	
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import sys
+from __future__ import print_function
+import sys
 import math
 import clr
 import time
@@ -6,14 +7,11 @@
 import MissionPlanner
 clr.AddReference("MissionPlanner.Utilities") # includes the Utilities class
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 MissionPlanner.MainV2.speechEnable = True
 
 while True:
-	print 'speech ...'
+	print('speech ...')
 	MissionPlanner.MainV2.speechEngine.SpeakAsync("test " + cs.roll.ToString())
 	time.sleep(1)
-
-
-
diff --git a/Scripts/example9 - sitl.py b/Scripts/example9 - sitl.py
index 1317969ad2..10119a49c4 100644
--- a/Scripts/example9 - sitl.py	
+++ b/Scripts/example9 - sitl.py	
@@ -14,12 +14,12 @@
 from System.Diagnostics import Process
 
 for i in range(20):
-	workdir = 'C:\Users\michael\Documents\Mission Planner\sitl\d' + str(i)
+	workdir = r'C:\Users\michael\Documents\Mission Planner\sitl\d' + str(i)
 	if not os.path.exists(workdir):
 		os.makedirs(workdir)
 	proc = Process()
 	proc.StartInfo.WorkingDirectory = workdir
-	proc.StartInfo.FileName ='C:\Users\michael\Documents\Mission Planner\sitl\ArduCopter.exe'
+	proc.StartInfo.FileName = r'C:\Users\michael\Documents\Mission Planner\sitl\ArduCopter.exe'
 	proc.StartInfo.Arguments	= ' -M+ -s1 --serial0 tcp:0 --defaults ..\default_params\copter.parm --instance ' + str(i) + ' --home -35.363261,'+ str(149.165330 + 0.000001 * i) +',584,353'
 	proc.Start()
 
diff --git a/Scripts/rc - heli.py b/Scripts/rc - heli.py
index 074f8823c3..037f22bba7 100644
--- a/Scripts/rc - heli.py	
+++ b/Scripts/rc - heli.py	
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import sys
+from __future__ import print_function
+import sys
 import math
 import clr
 import time
@@ -12,17 +13,16 @@
 clr.AddReference("MAVLink") # includes the Utilities class
 import MAVLink
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 Script.SendRC(3,1600,False)
 Script.SendRC(8,1000,True)
-print 'sent throttle down'
+print('sent throttle down')
 MAV.doARM(True);
-print 'sent arm'
+print('sent arm')
 Script.SendRC(8,2000,True)
-print 'sent throtle up'
+print('sent throtle up')
 Script.ChangeMode("Guided")
-print 'sent guided'
+print('sent guided')
 MAV.doCommand(MAVLink.MAV_CMD.TAKEOFF, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 100);
-print 'sent takeoff'
-
+print('sent takeoff')
diff --git a/Scripts/rc.py b/Scripts/rc.py
index 5d1b555859..edcd2ba703 100644
--- a/Scripts/rc.py
+++ b/Scripts/rc.py
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
-
+from __future__ import print_function
 
-print 'Start Script'
+
+print('Start Script')
 for chan in range(1,9):
     Script.SendRC(chan,1500,False)
 
 Script.SendRC(3,1500,True)
 Script.Sleep(1000)
-Script.SendRC(3,1100,True)
\ No newline at end of file
+Script.SendRC(3,1100,True)
diff --git a/Scripts/ui.py b/Scripts/ui.py
index 9338f28d35..1df92f828d 100644
--- a/Scripts/ui.py
+++ b/Scripts/ui.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+from __future__ import print_function
 #!/usr/bin/ipy
 import clr
 
@@ -12,16 +13,16 @@
 from System.Windows.Forms import Application, Form, Label
 from System.Drawing import Size,  Point, Font, Size
 
-print "MissionPlanner.Drawing" in [assembly.GetName().Name for assembly in clr.References]
-print "System.Drawing" in [assembly.GetName().Name for assembly in clr.References]
+print("MissionPlanner.Drawing" in [assembly.GetName().Name for assembly in clr.References])
+print("System.Drawing" in [assembly.GetName().Name for assembly in clr.References])
 
 for index, item in enumerate(clr.References):
     if item.GetName().Name == "System.Drawing":
         drawing = item
 font = drawing.GetType("System.Drawing.Font")
-print dir(font)
+print(dir(font))
 font = System.Activator.CreateInstance(font, "Arial", 12)
-print "dir ", dir(font)
+print("dir ", dir(font))
 ####################################
 #    GUI Iform CODE STARTS HERE    #
 ####################################
diff --git a/Scripts/wipe.py b/Scripts/wipe.py
index cc00ed2eb9..cf50fae639 100644
--- a/Scripts/wipe.py
+++ b/Scripts/wipe.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-# cs.???? = currentstate, any variable on the status tab in the planner can be used.
+from __future__ import print_function
+# cs.???? = currentstate, any variable on the status tab in the planner can be used.
 # Script = options are 
 # Script.Sleep(ms)
 # Script.ChangeParam(name,value)
@@ -8,17 +9,17 @@
 # Script.SendRC(channel,pwm,sendnow)
 # 
 
-print 'Start Script'
+print('Start Script')
 
 mrev = Script.GetParam("SYSID_SW_MREV")
 fmtv = Script.GetParam("FORMAT_VERSION")
 if mrev > 0:
-    print Script.ChangeParam("SYSID_SW_MREV",0)
+    print(Script.ChangeParam("SYSID_SW_MREV",0))
 if fmtv > 0:
-    print Script.ChangeParam("FORMAT_VERSION",0)
+    print(Script.ChangeParam("FORMAT_VERSION",0))
 
 Script.Sleep(1)
 
 MAV.doReboot()
 
-print 'Reset complete'
\ No newline at end of file
+print('Reset complete')