Orbit Knowledge Base 111:uas_mapping:preflight
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https://kb.orbitgt.com/lib/tpl/orbitgt_standalone/images/favicon.icotext/html2019-03-25T11:36:24+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Prepare coverage
https://kb.orbitgt.com/111/uas_mapping/preflight/coverage?rev=1553513784
Prepare coverage
Prepare your area coverage flight
1. Coverage Mode: horizontal plane (area)
In Orbit UAS Mapping extension two coverage modes are available. Here we explain further the 'horizontal plane' or 'area' coverage mode.
2. Import background materialtext/html2019-03-25T11:36:24+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Select UAV type & camera
https://kb.orbitgt.com/111/uas_mapping/preflight/generic?rev=1553513784
Select UAV type & camera
Open Orbit UAS Mapping extension
Orbit UAS mapping solution is an extension to and bundled with the core Orbit GIS product. In other words, all standard GIS functionalities of Orbit GIS (such as editing, georeferencing, query builders, etc) can be used in the Orbit UAS Mapping Software. Flight path data coming from the hardware manufacturer can presented for instance in Orbit GIS. For more information on Orbit GIS functions, seetext/html2019-03-25T11:36:24+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Google Earth import for Orbit
https://kb.orbitgt.com/111/uas_mapping/preflight/importfromgoogleearth?rev=1553513784
Google Earth import for Orbit
Google Earth import for Orbit is an extension to OrbitGIS X and provides the tool to import “map locations” and/or “map backgrounds” from GoogleEarth.
Be sure GoogleEarth is downloaded on your pc. Follow the instruction in the video below.text/html2019-03-25T11:36:24+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Pre-flight planning
https://kb.orbitgt.com/111/uas_mapping/preflight/index?rev=1553513784
Pre-flight planning
* Prepare coverage
* Select UAV type & camera
* Google Earth import for Orbit
* Prepare your corridor mapping flighttext/html2019-03-25T11:36:24+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Prepare your corridor mapping flight
https://kb.orbitgt.com/111/uas_mapping/preflight/line?rev=1553513784
Prepare your corridor mapping flight
Flight mode: linear
In Orbit UAS Mapping extension two options are available. Here we explain further the LINE flight mode.
Preview
Flight mode: line
Import background material
To generate a new flightplan you need a background or reference map to position your flight area in Orbit GIS. Three different backgrounds can be used to position your background flightplan area: