SenseFly swinglet User Manual - 1.4
Quick start guide
their properties’ on page 50 for more information on waypoints and the various
symbols presented in the Map Area.
A complete flight plan for a swinglet CAM is divided into two separate phases: the
setup phase and the mission phase. The mission phase includes waypoints and
actions related to mapping and capturing images. The setup phase includes way-
points and actions related to take-off and landing. This phase is usually planned
directly in the field and is explained in detail in section ‘The setup phase of a flight’
on page 33.
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The mission phase of a flight
The easiest way to create a mapping flight for the systematic coverage of an area is
to use the automatic mission planning feature of eMotion. By simply positioning a
rectangle around the area you would like to cover, eMotion will generate a mission
plan optimised for the ground resolution that you desire.
mission
area
Step 1: open tab and select
Step 2:
rotate,
resize,
move
Step 3:
choose
params
Step 4:
upload
Step 5: check in Google Earth
correct camera
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