This guide provides an overview of the user interface (UI) and settings available during autonomous missions with DroneDeploy.
Overview
For all autonomous flights, the DroneDeploy mobile app displays real-time flight data and telemetry. This information allows pilots to monitor the drone's status, progress and safety during the mission.
Availability: Who has access?
Autonomous flight features are available for all paid DroneDeploy Aerial subscriptions. Flight Mission chaining is exclusive to the iOS mobile app.
User Interface Key
The autonomous flight UI provides the following real-time information:
A: Flight Mode: Displays the type of flight and the drone's current mode. GPS mode indicates the drone relies on satellite data for stability.
B: Return to Home: Click the Return to Home button to initiate an automatic return to the takeoff point.
C: Manual Flight: Click Manual Flight to switch from autonomous mode to manual pilot control.
D: Altitude: Shows the drone's height relative to the takeoff point.
E: Aerial View: Provides a real-time map view of the drone's location.
F: Horizontal Speed: Shows the speed of the drone moving across the ground.
G: Vertical Speed: Shows the speed of the drone ascending or descending.
H: Gimbal Heading: Displays the gimbal orientation in degrees.
I: Distance: Shows the distance between the drone and the home point.
J: Plan Type: Displays the current flight plan and footage type.
K: Pause: Click Pause to stop the flight mission in place.
L: Capture Counter: Shows the total number of images or videos taken during the flight.
M: Settings: Click Settings to display the current flight parameters.
N: Battery: Shows the battery percentage and remaining flight time.
O: SD Card Storage: Displays the available space on the drone's SD card.
P: FPV Signal: Shows the strength of the First Person View video stream.
Q: Transmitter Signal: Shows the connection strength between the remote controller and the drone.
R: Satellite Connection: Displays the number of connected satellites and signal strength.
Flight Missions (Chaining)
Flight Missions allow you to execute multiple plans in a single flight by adding them to a mission queue.
Multi-plan: Build a mission by adding plans before takeoff.
Add plans mid-air: Add new plans to the queue while the drone is in flight.
Flight Queue: Override the current plan by selecting a different plan in the queue.
Mobile Upload: Upload media through a mobile device using Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Drone Flight Settings
Access the Drone Flight settings to calibrate the drone's compass or adjust the Return to Home parameters.
Limitations and Considerations
Avoid changing photo capture settings on the remote control during autonomous flight to prevent mission errors.
Mission chaining is only available on iOS devices.
Ensure the drone remains in GPS mode for stable autonomous operation.
FAQs
Q: Does autonomous flight work without GPS?
A: If the drone loses GPS, it may shift into ATTI mode. In ATTI mode, the drone does not maintain its position automatically and requires manual intervention.
Q: Can I pause a mission and resume it later?
A: Yes. Click the Pause button to stop the mission. You can resume the mission or initiate Return to Home from the UI.
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