Planning First Flight In Drone Deploy

Drone Deploy is one of the premiere drone software tools to use in 2023 and for many reasons. 

 

Before you get overwhelmed with the endless options this powerful software provides, let’s dive into getting started with your first flight planning in Drone Deploy today! 

Drone Deploy Account Setup

If you haven’t yet, signup for Drone Deploy 2-week trial or buy your monthly/annual access to the platform. 


For those who are operating on the Mavic 3 Enterprise, read my post on How To Install Drone Deploy on RC-Pro Controller for Mavic 3 E before planning your first flight! 

Establishing a New Project in Drone Deploy

Now that you have accessed your Drone Deploy dashboard, it’s time to get the balling rolling on planning your first flight mission! 

 

Don’t get scared, this is the easiest part of the process. Simply click the blue Project + button and you’re done with the first step! 

Add Project Location and Create Project

Add project location and create project here 

 

Give your project name and just remember you can always change this later! 

Select Mission Type - Standard

Standard Map Creation

For this Drone Deploy mission type, we will be creating a standard model. 

 

Depending on your mapping level or deliverable you’re after, select from the left sidebar for type of model you want to create. 

Define Mission Route (Waypoints)

Adding Waypoints for mission flight

Once your location is located, add waypoints to plan your mission route. 

 

Don’t worry if the coordinates aren’t perfect you can always modify these when at your site location (if you have internet connection). 

One other important flight parameter to pay attention to is your flight altitude.

  1. Because you need to be cognizant of any obstacle you’re flying around 
  2. Best practices and image quality 

Open Drone Deploy App and Fly First Mission

This is where the fun begins! Open up Drone Deploy at your site location and fly your preloaded mission! 

 

Boom you have done your first Drone Deploy Mapping Mission! 

 

We can get into the deeper intricacies but this should get you rolling on your beginners mapping journey! 

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