SkyFlight supports importing a KML for mission planning, flight adjustments, and other flight settings.
SkyFlight provides two workflows when using KML files: Automatic Flight Plan Generation and Manual Flight Plan Generation. The Automatic Flight Plan Generation allows users to effortlessly load a KML file and let the app generate a flight plan based on the full extent of the KML. On the other hand, the Manual Flight Plan Generation gives users the flexibility to customize the flight plan to suit their specific needs, while using the KML's extent as a visual guide in the background.
Importing Steps
Automatic Flight Plan Generation from Imported KML
1. Login to SkyFlight. If you have yet to do so, click here to view our login guide: Logging Into SkyFlight
2. Click Create Mission and select either High Precision.
3. The High Precision Survey slider will move into view. Click Import KML file.
4. SkyFlight will open and access your device's folder tree. Select the folder where the KML file is located. Click on the KML file to import. Then click on Next.
5. The app will show the viewport where automatically rendered and calculated flight lines following the KML file. Settings such as Camera Type, Altitude, GSD, Drone Heading as well as important mission details such as the Distance, Estimated Time, Waypoints, Photos and, Area will also be displayed.
Manual Flight Plan Generation from Imported KML
1. In the High Precision Survey slider will move into view. Click Import KML file. Select your KML for import.
2. Toggle the Enable KML Overlay option.
3. The viewport will display the KML shape only. Tapping the screen will allow users to create a mapping area. In this view, users can click, drag, and, adjust the Flight Plan as required.
4. Click on the corner nodes to move and modify the flight plan shape.
Note:
SkyFlight version 3.2.0 supports KML files from Google Earth and Global Mapper.
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