SenseFly swinglet User Manual - 4.1
Advanced functionalities
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Understanding aerial mapping with the swinglet CAM
Goal of this section: Aerial mapping using the swinglet CAM is de-
signed to be simple and fully automatic, requiring very little input
from the user. Understanding the basics of aerial navigation, how-
ever, can help you map more complex terrain and yield higher quality
results. This section explains the basics of waypoint-based navigation
and the control strategies used by the drone for flight.
4.1
Waypoints and their properties
The swinglet CAM uses a flight plan consisting of a list of waypoints to navigate.
A waypoint essentially consists of a circle about a given position and information
that defines how the drone should behave when reaching them. The entire list
of waypoints is stored in the drone autopilot and can be remotely edited using
eMotion.
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waypoint
Position (GPS coordinates)
Altitude:
Above Take-off location (m/ATO)
OR
Above Mean Sea Level (m/AMSL)
Radius
Direction
In eMotion every waypoint is defined by the following parameters:
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ID: Every mission waypoint has a unique ID, beginning at 1. The swinglet CAM
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