senseFly swinglet User Manual page 15

The first part of this document introduces you to the swinglet CAM and contains
the basic information you will need to plan and execute a simple mapping project.
A typical mapping project can be divided into three main phases:
1. Planning and simulating a flight: Every project begins with careful plan-
ning, whether it is a quick flight over a small area or a multi-stage flight
in complex terrain. Section 'Planning and simulating a flight' on the next
page describes how to use the Mission Planning feature to quickly generate
a flight plan and to test it using the built-in simulator.
2. Executing a flight: Once planning is complete, it is time for the drone to
perform its flight. In section 'Executing a flight' on page 25 you will learn
how to prepare your drone for flight, connect it to eMotion, and to monitor
it in flight while it gathers images. Though the swinglet CAM can complete
a flight fully autonomously from take-off to landing, you can also modify
its flight plan at any point during flight.
3. Processing image data: The last step in a project is converting the im-
ages taken by your swinglet CAM into usable products such as precise geo-
referenced orthomosaics or 3D terrain models. section 'Processing image
data' on page 43 leads you through the process of transferring images from
the drone to a computer, checking if the image quality suits your needs
while still in the field and producing advanced 2D and 3D maps.
Quick start guide
Part I