Drone Flight Parameters

Production has started on Book 13 " Flight Parameters ".

This book will show you how to build a spreadsheet that will calculate flight dynamics and camera parameters for multiple drones (Rotor and Fixed Wing), at various overlaps, RAW & JPG formats.

Formulas and Equations will be included.

Instructions will be provided for both Numbers (Mac) and Excel (Windows).

This book is a supplement for Book 8 " Litchi " (3D Mapping).

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A certain number of flight parameters are needed to be able to set the flight mission up through the Litchi web portal.

Fully functional spreadsheets will be provided with the new book.

A web app is also being developed.

Below are the drone/camera/sensor that I have access to and tested which will be included in the new book.

There are many drone mapping platforms that are being utilized.

"Don't see your drone mapping platform listed."

"Add it to the mix."

Provide the information for each drone/camera/sensor in the format as shown below and I will add it to the spreadsheet and web app.

For "Fixed Wing" drones, please provide the flight speed (mph) that you use to capture the images.

Provide this information prior to publication which is scheduled for January 2020.

Send this information to: jcrume@cc4w.net

For "Fixed Wing" drones the flight speed is constant and above stall speed. The AGL will be controlled by the GSD and how fast the camera can capture/store RAW imagery.

Fixed Wing drones will have their own flight mission software, therefore Litchi will not work with them however the flight parameters will aid in setting up the flight lines to ensure proper overlap of the imagery.

Conclusion

For all successful flight missions, a thorough understanding of the drone flight dynamics and camera parameters are needed even if those settings are mostly automated by the fight app.

Having a strong foundation is the key to being a true aerial mapping professional.

With today's technology, most things can be automated. To be more than just a button pusher, you need to dive deeper than just pushing buttons.

"You should be asking yourself, how does all of this work?"

My efforts into sharing what I have learned and discovered over the years is being put into the many books that I have written which hopefully will help you to becoming a better Land Surveyor, Drone Pilot and Aerial Mapping Professional.

"I fly drones for a living and write DIY surveying math/mapping books for fun!"

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Thank you all that have supported this effort. It is greatly appreciated.

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