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Waypoint Missions

A Waypoint Mission allows users to create a custom flight path by placing waypoints on the map. The aircraft follows the defined route in the order the waypoints are created.

Waypoint mission overview

Creating a Waypoint Mission​

To create a waypoint mission:

  1. Click Add Route.

    Click add button

  2. Select Waypoint as the mission type.

    Select waypoint

  3. Enter a name for the mission.

    Rename plan

  4. Select the device the mission will be assigned to.

    Select device

  5. Click Done to save the mission details.

    Done

  6. The mission is created with Visibility turned Off by default. Toggle visibility On to make the mission visible on the map.

    Toggle visibility

  7. Enable Edit Mode by unlocking the mission.

    Unlock editing

  8. Select the Add Waypoint tool.

    Select add waypoint

  9. Double-click on the map to place waypoints and define the flight path.

    Double click to add point

  10. Continue adding waypoints until the required route is complete.

  11. Click Save Plan to save the waypoint mission.

    Save

Waypoint Editing Tools​

Once a waypoint mission has been created, the following tools are available:

Waypoint Properties​

Selecting a waypoint opens the Properties panel, where waypoint-specific settings can be configured.

Waypoint properties

Circle Tool​

The Circle Tool allows the aircraft to perform a circular flight around a selected waypoint. To create a circular pattern:

  1. Select the Circle Tool.

    Add circle

  2. Double-click on the map to add the circular maneuver.

    Circle example

  3. Adjust the circle as required using the available editing controls.

    Circle settings options

Selection Tool​

The Selection Tool allows users to select and modify existing waypoints or other mission elements.

Select tool

Selected waypoints can be dragged to adjust their position on the map.

Drag points to desired location

Delete Node​

While in Selection and Edit mode, select a waypoint and use the Delete action to remove the selected node from the route.

Delete during edit

Saving the Mission​

After completing or modifying the flight path, click Save Plan to save all waypoint changes before exiting the mission editor.