Drone Path Missions Overview

Path Missions

• Path missions allow drones to follow a predefined route, navigating through waypoints.
• Waypoints are reference points defining the drone's trajectory.
• Ideal for security and asset inspection tasks.

Creating Path Missions

• Two methods:
  • Create mission: define waypoints by left-clicking on the map.
  • Import KML: import waypoint paths from GIS platforms using KML files.

Mission Settings

• Name: Identifies the mission.
• Sites: Determines mission accessibility, limiting it to members and devices from defined sites.
• Tags: Categorize missions with keywords for easy organization and retrieval.
• Route Altitude:
  • Set using altitude references (relative to takeoff point, above sea level, or above ground level).
  • Currently, only relative to takeoff point is available.

Drone Takeoff Settings

• Default Takeoff Altitude: Drone rises directly to the first waypoint altitude.
• Safe Takeoff Altitude: Drone ascends to a preset height to avoid obstacles before proceeding to the mission.

Route Settings

• Speed: Determines the drone's speed along the route.
• Waypoint Type: Defines how the drone navigates between waypoints, usually using a linear route.
• Drone Yaw Mode:
  • Lock Yaw: Fixes the drone's yaw (orientation) relative to the flight path.

Payload Settings

• Gimbal Control:
  • Manually control the gimbal during the mission.
  • Set automatic gimbal movements based on waypoints.
• Imaging Sensors: Select active sensors (IR, wide-angle, zoom cameras) for optimal memory usage during flight.

Mission Finish Actions

• Return to Docking Station (RTDS): Drone returns to its starting point.
• Hover at First Waypoint: Drone remains stationary at the first waypoint.
• Hover at Last Waypoint: Drone remains stationary at the last waypoint.
• RTDS is recommended for safe and nominal operation.

Waypoint Specific Settings

• Waypoint Location: Manually adjust waypoint positions.
• Drone Altitude: Set altitude at each waypoint.
• Speed: Control speed at specific waypoints.
• Waypoint Type: Override default route settings for specific waypoints (linear or other).
• Waypoint Actions: Define drone actions at waypoints, including media capture, yaw changes, and gimbal adjustments.
• Next Waypoint Approach Settings: Control drone yaw and gimbal pitch when transitioning from one waypoint to the next.

Smart Selection Tools

• Single Click: Select waypoints individually in any order.
• Sequential Selection: Select a series of waypoints by selecting the first and last ones.
• Copy Last Waypoint: Apply the settings from the most recently created waypoint to newly created waypoints.

Mission Execution

• Fleet View: Locate and execute missions using filters.
• Preflight Checklist: Conduct necessary pre-flight checks before launching the mission.
• Mission Calendar: Schedule mission execution for a later date.