Corridor Flight Plans allow you to plan and execute linear flight paths autonomously. This mission type is ideal for documenting and inspecting roadways, canals, utility lines, railways and other linear assets.
Availability: Who has access?
Corridor planning is available for all DroneDeploy Aerial subscriptions.
Compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices.
Supports both online and offline mapping (mobile device caches flight data for offline use).
Planning a Flight
To plan a corridor flight on an existing project:
Navigate to the Fly tab at the top of the map.
Select Corridor from the flight plan list.
On the map view, manipulate the two white waypoints to set the start and end points of the plan.
Add vertices to the plan and shape the path by clicking the grey Plus (+) icon.
Note: If you need to create a project first, please refer to our guide on [Creating a New Project].
Adjusting the Settings
Corridor Width
Adjusting the corridor width increases the area processed. The dashed line on the map represents the crop and processing boundary. To create a wider corridor with more passes, increase the width. DroneDeploy automatically adds legs to the plan to achieve the necessary overlap for the mapped area.
A wider corridor = more legs:
Flight Altitude
Adjusting the flight altitude affects the number of legs needed to complete the lane. A higher flight altitude requires fewer legs, while a lower altitude requires multiple legs to capture the subject with complete overlap.
Terrain Awareness
Terrain Awareness is supported on online corridor flights. This feature automatically adjusts the drone's altitude throughout the plan to maintain a consistent ground sampling distance, providing better photogrammetric results in areas with elevation changes.
Processing Corridor Plans
Process corridor plans using the same workflow as a standard Map/Model:
Navigate to the Upload tab.
Select the linear plan that was flown or click New Upload.
Drag and drop your images, then select Upload Images.
Once processing is complete, you and other shared project members will receive an email notification. You can then view the linear plan in both 2D and 3D.
Key Features
Mission Chaining: Compatible with mission chaining for complex workflows.
KML/SHP Support: Supports KML and SHP file imports for flight planning.
Remote Inspection: Conduct inspections safely and remotely by documenting assets autonomously.
Limitations
Terrain Awareness is only available for online corridor flights.
The previous Linear Flight app is deprecated; users should now use the Corridor mission type within the Fly tab.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the Linear Flight app?
A: This app is deprecated. Users who previously had access now see the Corridor plan option in the Fly tab automatically.
Q: Is Corridor compatible with mission chaining?
A: Yes, Corridor is fully compatible with mission chaining.
Q: Is KML/SHP import supported?
A: Yes, you can import KML and SHP files to define your flight path.
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