1. Define the Purpose
Decide why you're doing the mission:
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Mapping land use?
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Creating a 3D model?
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Surveying a building or farmland?
2. Choose the Area of Interest (AOI)
Mark the exact area you want to cover on a map:
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Set boundaries (length & width)
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Use coordinates (lat/long)
3. Select the Camera and Drone
Pick the right tools:
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Camera type (sensor size, resolution)
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Drone (range, stability, battery life)
4. Set Flight Parameters
Plan how the drone should fly:
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Altitude (height) – affects image size and detail
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Overlap:
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Forward overlap (between photos in the same line) – usually 60-80%
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Side overlap (between photo rows) – usually 30-60%
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Speed – slow enough for clear photos
5. Calculate Flight Lines
Create the path the drone will fly:
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Straight lines to cover the whole area
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Make sure the overlap is correct
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Consider wind and obstacles
6. Plan Ground Control Points (GCPs)
Mark known ground points to improve accuracy:
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Use GPS to record GCPs on the ground
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Needed for precise mapping and 3D models
Fly the Mission
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Launch the drone
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Monitor the flight
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Collect photos automatically
Post-Processing
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Use photogrammetry software (e.g., Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D)
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Create:
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Orthophoto maps
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3D models
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DEMs (Digital Elevation Models)
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