Adding a POI for new structure not yet shown on satellite imagery

April 15, 2020 12:17
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How do I add a Point of Interest (POI) for a new structure that is not yet included in Satellite imagery? Currently, satellite imagery shows bare ground in the subject area, but there is actually a new structure present, a tall and narrow vertical structure, and I want to create an orbit around the precise base of the structure - approx. a 5' x 5' spot on the ground?

I fly a Phantom 4 Pro. Another app that I've used in the past gave you the ability to fly directly over the spot and create a new POI (subject) on the ground by using the C2 button under the controller while in flight.

Currently, I'm considering walking out to that point and capturing GPS info with an iPhone GPS app, but the inherent accuracy issue of the app leaves me wanting a better way.

Thanks in advance....

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Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff
- April 15, 2020 14:02
Use the Orbit on the fly function in the native app.

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Geaux Media
- Edited April 15, 2020 19:20
Thanks, Jim. I'll give this a try. Will this let me create a new POI and save it for other flight plans such as a Path or Trucking so I can use it for planning on my desktop? A Path would be my flight plan of choice.

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Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff
- April 15, 2020 19:36
You can open the mission from your mission history:

Then use copy to put it in one of your repos:

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