A clear, step-by-step guide to planning a mapping mission on the Autel App, so you can capture the best possible data every time you fly. The steps below are the foundation for successful data capture, where settings can flex depending on your specific goals, but the process stays the same.
Start by powering your controller on, if you like you can also power your drone on as then you won’t have to select the drone type and sensor in the map mission settings
Connect your remote controller to a WiFi network or mobile hotspot for seamless mission planning. This connection ensures that base maps load properly, providing essential context for your route planning. To connect, pull down from the top of the screen and tap the WiFi icon.
Tap Mission to begin outlining the area you'll be mapping. From here, you can create paths, rectangles, polygons, or oblique missions depending on how you need to cover your area of interest.
Under Create Mission, choose Polygon.
Use the map to find your target site; pan to navigate and pinch with two fingers to zoom in or out until the area is centered and clearly visible.
Once you have navigated to your AOI, tap the plus button to create a polygon. Edit the shape by adding and moving the anchor points to encompass the whole area.