How It Works
Draw a boundary
Use the polygon or circle tool from the map toolbar to draw the area you want to cover.
Open the Pattern Editor
With the boundary selected, click “Generate Pattern” in the toolbar. The Pattern Editor panel opens on the right.
Choose a pattern type
Select from the available patterns: Survey, Orbit, Corridor, Structure Scan, Expanding Square, Sector Search, or Parallel Track.
Configure parameters
Each pattern has specific settings (spacing, altitude, overlap, angle, etc.). Adjust them and see the preview update on the map in real time.
Available Patterns
Survey
Generates parallel flight lines (lawn-mower pattern) to cover an area. This is the standard pattern for photogrammetry, mapping, and crop monitoring. Configuration:| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Line spacing | Distance between parallel lines (meters) |
| Altitude | Flight altitude (meters AGL) |
| Angle | Direction of the survey lines (degrees) |
| Overshoot | Extra distance past the boundary before turning |
| Front overlap | Percentage of image overlap along the flight line |
| Side overlap | Percentage of overlap between adjacent lines |
| Camera | Select a camera profile for GSD calculation |
Orbit
Generates a circular flight path around a center point. Use this for inspection, videography, or point-of-interest observation. Configuration:| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Radius | Distance from center (meters) |
| Altitude | Flight altitude (meters AGL) |
| Points | Number of waypoints around the circle |
| Direction | Clockwise or counter-clockwise |
| Start angle | Where on the circle to begin (degrees) |
Corridor
Generates a path that follows a corridor (road, pipeline, power line) with parallel lines on either side for coverage. Configuration:| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Width | Corridor width to cover (meters) |
| Altitude | Flight altitude (meters AGL) |
| Spacing | Distance between parallel passes |
| Overshoot | Extension beyond corridor endpoints |
Structure Scan
Generates a multi-altitude orbit for scanning a vertical structure (building, tower, cliff). The drone circles at several altitudes to capture the entire surface. Configuration:| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Radius | Distance from the structure (meters) |
| Bottom altitude | Lowest orbit altitude |
| Top altitude | Highest orbit altitude |
| Layers | Number of vertical orbits |
| Points per layer | Waypoints per orbit |
| Camera angle | Gimbal pitch toward the structure |
SAR Patterns
Three search-and-rescue patterns for covering an area systematically:- Expanding Square
- Sector Search
- Parallel Track
Starts at the center (last known position) and spirals outward in an expanding square. Best when the target’s probable position is well known.Parameters: Start point, leg length, spacing, altitude, expansion factor.
Landing Generators
Two specialized patterns for approach and landing:- Fixed-Wing Landing: Generates a landing approach with configurable glide slope, final approach altitude, and runway alignment.
- VTOL Landing: Generates a VTOL transition and descent pattern with configurable transition altitude and descent point.
GSD Calculator
The Ground Sample Distance (GSD) calculator helps you determine the right altitude and line spacing for photogrammetry missions. Inputs:- Camera sensor dimensions (width and height in mm)
- Focal length (mm)
- Image resolution (width and height in pixels)
- Flight altitude (meters AGL)
- GSD (cm/pixel)
- Image footprint on the ground (width and height in meters)
- Required line spacing for desired overlap
- Estimated photo count for the survey area
Pattern Preview
As you adjust parameters, the map shows a live preview of the generated pattern:- Waypoints are displayed as numbered markers
- Flight lines connect the waypoints
- The boundary polygon remains visible
- Statistics (total distance, number of waypoints, estimated time) update in real time