Mission Planning and Data Capture

Plan a mission in AMC

Flux sensor presets are available in AMC under the camera presets. Update to AMC version 1.38 or later

In AMC, go to the plan screen and tap Pattern --> Survey or Corridor Scan and draw out the area you would like to scan.

Next, select your Flux variant under the camera settings. This will apply the default settings for Flux and simplify the mission planning process.

We recommend the following mission settings for Flux:

Flux H1

Flux L1

Flux O1

Flight Height

Between 20 m to 150 m, depending on surrounding obstacles.

Track Separation

Set automatically if Flux H1 is selected

Set automatically if Flux L1 is selected

Set automatically if Flux O1 is selected

Speed

2 to 15 m/s, depending on the point density required. The slower, the higher the point density.

2 to 10 m/s, depending on the point density required. The slower, the higher the point density.

2 to 15 m/s, depending on the point density required. The slower, the higher the point density.

If you are using terrain following, use max climb and descent rates <1.5 m/s

Connecting an iPad to Pilot Pro

In the app store, download the Freefly Flow app. Then, follow these instructions to connect your iPad to Pilot Pro using the included ethernet to USB-C cable.

Ecosystem | Pilot Pro Publicfreefly.gitbook.io

Use the following settings on the iPad:

IP address: 192.168.144.120
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Start LiDAR capture and execute the mission

When you are ready to execute your planned mission, power on the drone. The LiDAR sensor will start loading, and the LED will blink blue. Once it is ready for data capture, the LED will turn solid green.

If an iPad is connected to Pilot Pro, you can connect the Flow app to Flux and see Flux status including:

GNSS satellites and accuracy
Lidar scanning mode and points/second
USB storage remaining
Internal temperature

Before takeoff, push the REC button on the Flux LiDAR or in the Flow app to start capturing LiDAR data. Once the LED turns red, begin flying the mission. There is no need for calibration figures or particular paths.

After landing, push the REC button to stop recording, either in the app or on the lidar. The LED will start blinking magenta, indicating the Flash Drive is busy. Once it is ready, the LED will go back to solid green.