10. Mission Planning

Mission planning in Ground Control Station (GCS) is a critical phase in drone operations. It involves meticulously designing and organizing the flight path, waypoints, and tasks for the drone. GCS software, such as AeroGCS GREEN, allows users to create precise missions that encompass various objectives, from aerial surveys and data collection to aerial spraying. This planning phase ensures safe, efficient, and effective drone missions by considering factors like altitude, speed, battery life, and obstacle avoidance. The ability to plan and execute missions with precision is a key component of successful drone operations across industries such as agriculture.

The mission planning functionality comprises several essential tasks:

1. Configuring Parameters: Set up mission parameters.

2. Adjusting Waypoints: Modify the waypoints for the mission.

3. Managing Space: Arrange spacing between waypoints.

4. Indentation: Organize the indentation of waypoints.

5. Obstacle Boundary: Define obstacle boundaries.

6. Route Adjustment: Make necessary route adjustments.

7. Move Plan: Use this option to relocate a plan from its current position to a new location.

8. Plan Splitting: Divide the mission plan as needed.

All the listed options can be accessed by simply tapping on as shown in the following screen.

Parameter list

To access the available options for each parameter listed on the right-hand side of the screen, simply click on the respective parameter. This action should open a menu where the user can make selections for that specific parameter.

Let's explore each of these mission planning functions in greater detail, one at a time.

Note: These parameters are conveniently accessible on the Create/Edit plan screen view.