Selecting a Created Route/Field
Field Use Overview
To begin using a field:
Select Field:
Tap the desired field name or the field itself.
Select "Use" in the bottom right corner.
View Flight Path:
Yellow lines indicate the spraying route.
White lines show where the drone will fly but not spray.
Adjust Route:
On the left, tap "Route" to change how the drone flies the field.
This setup ensures the field is accurately configured for the flight task.
Route Segmentation
Route segmentation will allow you break up your flight path as desired, for instance if you Route Segmentation Overview
To segment a field:
Access Route Segmentation:
Tap the right side of the screen where it says "Route Segmentation."
A yellow bar (0-100%) will appear, showing the field's range.
Adjust Field Portion:
Move the bar to select the segment you wish to fly.
Green dot indicates the start, yellow dot shows the endpoint.
Divide the Field:
Use the scissor icon to cut and define sections (e.g., 0-20%, then 80-100%).
Boundary Spraying:
Adjust the bar to the right to cover the field’s outer boundary.
Tap "OK" once satisfied.
Note: there is currently no setting for only spraying the boundary, so use the route segmentation bar to get as close as possible.
Navigation Tuning
Navigation Tuning Overview
Navigation tuning allows you to adjust the drone's flight path direction for optimal spraying. Here's how:
Drag Adjustment:
Hold and drag the yellow dot at the screen's bottom to quickly change the flight path direction. This is useful for adapting to wind changes.
Fine-Tuning:
Triple-tap the yellow dot to adjust the angle with single-degree precision.
Auto Optimization:
Toggle this option for the most efficient spray route.
Snap to Side:
Double-tap any field side to align the flight path parallel to that side.
Rectify Offset
Rectify Offset Overview
Rectify Offset moves the entire field, including boundaries, no-spray zones, and obstacles. This feature is ideal when adjusting imported shapefiles or mapped fields that don't align with satellite imagery.
Access: On the right side of the screen, tap “Rectify Offset.”
Adjust: Use the blue circle with arrows to shift the field in any direction (rotation not available, only panning).
Confirm: Once satisfied, tap “Confirm” at the bottom right.
This ensures your field map is accurately positioned.
Starting and Connection Points
Starting and Connection Points Overview
Starting and Connection Points help optimize the flight path.
Start Point:
Tap “Start Point” on the right side.
Move to any boundary point on the map.
Once selected, it turns green; press "Confirm" when satisfied.
Connection Points:
Found below "Start Point" on the right side.
Use these to avoid obstacles or hazards between the drone and starting point.
Add multiple points for a smoother route by tapping the tab.
Adjust by tapping and dragging.
This ensures safe and efficient navigation for your drone’s flight.
Tip: The more boundary points you have, the more options you have for starting points.
Adjusting Overall Margins
Widening Overall Margins
Widening Overall Field Margins Overview
To adjust the overall margins around your field:
Tap the arrow on the left side to open a mini screen with “Route” and “Task” options at the top.
Select “Route” to modify the margin around the field, allowing you to set the desired gap for spraying.
Adjust the margins as needed based on specific field requirements.
This feature is particularly beneficial for avoiding obstacles like trees or power lines along the edge of the field, ensuring safer and more efficient operations.
Widening One Side
Adjusting One Side of Field Margins Overview
To adjust the margin for a specific side of your field:
Tap the side of the field you'd like to modify.
The side will highlight red, and "Widen Overall Margin" will toggle on automatically.
This moves the flight route away from that boundary based on the distance you’ve selected.
This feature is particularly useful for areas with obstacles, like leafless trees, where the drone may struggle to sense objects effectively. It helps to ensure safe operations around challenging boundaries.
Modifying Obstacle Boundary
Obstacle Boundary Safety Distance Adjustment
To change the distance around all obstacles:
Adjust the Setting: In the route settings, find "Obstacle Boundary Safety Distance" just below "Widen One Side."
Increase the Distance: Use the tab on the left-hand side to increase the distance.
This feature is particularly useful for objects like tree limbs without leaves, where sensing is difficult.
Note: This change affects all obstacles, not just one. Tapping on a specific obstacle won’t allow for individual adjustment.
Auto Boundary Route
Activate Auto Boundary:
Toggle "Auto Boundary Route" in the Route Settings (left side), which displays an orange line showing where the drone will fly closer to the boundary.
Optimize Spray Efficiency:
The drone sprays the middle first, then circles the boundary, stopping spray closer to edges.
Flight Direction Control:
Choose between clockwise or counterclockwise boundary flight.
This feature increases spray accuracy, minimizes overlap, and helps avoid obstacles for a safer, more efficient mission.
Controlled Ascend
Low Speed Ascend Overview
The "Low Speed Ascend" setting adjusts the drone's ascent speed during ferrying based on feet per second. This can help ensure obstacle detection, especially in areas with poor visibility, like dense canopies or trees.
Location:
Found in the "Route Settings" tab on the left.
Adjust Speed:
Use plus/minus buttons or input a specific speed manually.
Benefits:
Slower speeds help the drone better detect obstacles during ascents.
This helps optimize the drone's performance in challenging environments.
Note: This setting is turned off by default.