Setting Up Your Mission

1. Switch to Airway Mode: From the DMRGCS main screen, select "Airway Mode" instead of "Manual Mode"
2. Download Maps: Before flying, download offline maps of your survey area using the map download feature
3. Choose Mission Type: Select from polygon, corridor, or line survey patterns based on your needs

Creating Survey Routes

For Area Surveys (Polygon):

• Tap the route editing icon
• Select polygon route type
• Tap on the map to place waypoints around your survey area
• The app automatically calculates optimal flight paths with proper overlap

For Linear Inspections (Corridor):

• Choose corridor route type
• Place waypoints along the path you want to survey
• Adjust corridor width using two-finger pinch gestures on the map

For Precision Routes (Line):

• Select line route type for point-to-point missions
• Place individual waypoints for custom flight paths

Configuring Mission Parameters

Before starting any automated mission:

Mission Settings: Set flight altitude, speed, and safety margins appropriate for your survey area and local regulations.

Camera Settings: Configure overlap rates (typically 70-80% for mapping), photo intervals, and camera angles.

Safety Settings: Define return-to-home altitude, low battery actions, and signal loss behavior.

Executing the Mission

1. Pre-flight Checks: Ensure GPS lock, battery levels, and RTK connection (if used)
2. Upload Mission: Tap the mission start icon and confirm takeoff point
3. Final Safety Check: Verify the surrounding area is clear
4. Start Mission: The drone automatically follows your planned route

During Flight: Monitor the drone continuously. While automated, you maintain responsibility for safe operation and can intervene at any time by switching flight modes.

Mission Completion: The drone automatically performs the configured completion action (land, return to home, or hover).