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Using Mission Maker for
Ardupilot on an Android device
Using this app is simple but doesn’t do terrain following it is best used in flat locations.
Mission Maker for Ardupilot is available on the google play store for android devices.
2-Select the menu button
and then choose Editor.
3-Select the Squiggly
line. And change the
white box to Survey. To
adjust the visible map
unselect the squiggly
line.
4-Trace around the area
you want to survey. To
readjust the map deselect
the Squiggly line.
1-Begin by opening
Mission Maker for
Ardupilot and finding
the area you wish to
survey
.
5- Select the green tile at
the bottom of the screen
to show options deselect
to hide options.
6- This table will open.
Select the camera you are
using (Aerohawk
M4HR). And check mark
Lock Copter Orientation
Prefetch Map
It is recommended to
Prefetch the map by
connecting to WiFi or
Data and not closing the
app because this may
cause your map to
disappear.
7-Once you are happy with your
settings deselect the tile. Then
Power up the drone via the
battery or usb cable. You can now
connect to the drone Via UDP or
USB see pg 12. In this screen by
selecting the 3 dots at the bottom
of the screen or in the Vehicle
data screen. You can also import
one of your previously saved
mission’s from you device or
export it into your device.
8-After you upload your mission
you can then go back to the vehicle
data screen where you will find lots
of useful information from battery
life to distance from home. You
will also see the drone on its path
when it is flying.
Bat. Volt
Mode
Heigh
t
Gps
Status