The firmware version of Autel MAX Series drones was upgraded to V1.6.0.71 on 2023.8.24, adding 12 new updates and bug fixes. Here we will explain the newly added Rectangular Mission and Polygon Mission for Autel MAX Series drones.
Rectangular Mission: Supports one-click automatic generation of a rectangular flight path.
Polygon Mission: Supports one-click automatic generation of polygon flight areas.
1. Rectangle Mission
Rectangle Mission is an automated flight path that follows a rectangular pattern, useful for missions like photography, mapping, and inspections within a defined area.
Procedure
1. Click Rectangle in the toolbox. This will direct you to the rectangle mission page.
2. Click anywhere on the map to create and adjust the rectangular mission area.
3. Adjust the mission settings located on the right side of the screen.
4. Click the takeoff icon on the middle left of the screen. This action will lead you to a pre-flight check.
5. Thoroughly review the pre-flight check settings, and then slide to initiate takeoff and execute the mission.
2. Polygon Mission
Polygon Mission is an automated flight path that follows a polygonal pattern, suitable for missions such as photography, mapping, and inspections within a defined area.
Procedure
1. Click Polygon in the toolbox. This will direct you to the polygon mission page.
2. Click anywhere on the map to create and adjust the polygon mission area.
3. Adjust the mission settings located on the right side of the screen.
4. Click the takeoff icon on the middle left of the screen. This action will lead you to a pre-flight check.
5. Thoroughly review the pre-flight check settings, and then slide to initiate takeoff and execute the mission.
