Offline maps for drones allow drone pilots to access maps and flight plan data without an internet connection, which is essential for remote areas or areas with limited network signals. Here, we will explain the offline map function of Autel EVO drones.
What is offline map?
The offline map function allows drone users to pre-download map data when there is a network connection, and use this cached data for mission planning and flight in an offline environment.
Offline maps fully solve the problem of map loading failure in an environment with no network or weak network, support offline maps, and help accurate flight positioning.
With the rapid development of drone technology, the advantages of drone offline maps have gradually become obvious and become an indispensable tool.
Why do you need drone offline maps?
Drones usually rely on map data to perform functions such as mission planning, navigation, and real-time monitoring. In an environment with a network connection, drones can load online maps through Wi-Fi or cellular networks.
When drone missions occur in areas without network signals, such as mountains, forests, or deserts. Downloading the drone's offline map mission area in advance can ensure that the drone can continue to perform the preset mission.
Offline maps for drones improve data security, mission efficiency, and regulatory compliance, which is particularly critical for professional users.
Do Autel drones support offline maps?
Autel drones EVO Lite Enterprise series and EVO MAX series support map caching, which is implemented in the Autel Enterprise App.
Offline map function of Autel drones
The Autel Enterprise app allows users to pre-cache map data when there is a Wi-Fi or data connection. The specific steps are as follows:
- Open the Autel Enterprise App: Start the app on the smart controller or mobile device, in manual flight mode, enter the map settings option, there are map type and offline map options, enter the offline map settings.
- Navigate to the target area: In an environment with a network connection, slide the map to the area where you plan to fly, zoom in or out to cover the required range.
- Download offline maps: After selecting the area range, download offline maps. At this time, the offline map data is downloaded to the local storage of the smart remote control.
- Automatic caching: Autel Enterprise will automatically cache the displayed map. These cached map data will be automatically loaded when there is no network connection, ensuring that users can still view map details in the field.
Note: Users need to ensure that the cached map covers a large enough area and includes different zoom levels to flexibly adjust the view during flight.
Conclusion
As drone applications continue to expand, offline map functions will evolve further. Drone offline map functions are key to ensuring mission success, especially in complex scenarios without network environments.
In the use of EVO Lite Enterprise series and EVO MAX series for aerial photography and mapping missions in remote areas, Autel drones' offline map function provides users with powerful mission planning and map reconstruction capabilities, which can fully cope with mission requirements in various complex environments.
