What parameters, if any can I add to a waypoint?
I've looked at so many segmented videos to find a simple step-by-step with what can be added to a waypoint.
Next question, my waypoint is before an orbit. The problem is that I can't find a way to orient the drone for this last transition to orbit. I can't add drone orientation to the last waypoint and I can't add a marker the broken line. Also, automatic video capture stops at the last waypoint and begins again at orbit.
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The only attribute that a waypoint has is the GPS coordinates -- all they do is define the flight path. However, you can put a marker on a waypoint by first creating in somewhere near, then zooming in and dragging it on top of the waypoint.
If you want to put an orbit in the middle of a path so that it isn't discontinuous, I've found that the best way is to not use the Orbit component, but instead to use a Path with 8 to 10 waypoints forming a circle around a POI, which it can do pretty smoothly. An easy way to do it is to put an Orbit component where you want it, then use that as a guide to smoothly curve the Path around it, then delete the Orbit.
Just add a new component and select Orbit. It will add a new destination component at end of the path with an Orbit and you can place it or move it anywhere you want. Also if running video on the path it should continue to record during the entire flight unless you put a stop capture command. If you want to record video through the the entire mission then place the stop capture at the very end of plan.
This link to one of the many Dronelink 101 tutorials which should help. If you haven’t already I’d subscribe to the Dronelink Channel and watch at least the first half of these videos. They should give you a lot of info about most basic and some of the more advanced function/ features.
As always, someone here can assist with further questions if needed. Good luck, Mike…..
https://youtu.be/h_uXGVjbrPU
The videos are a bit disjointed as they don't give direct answers in a logical progression. My question seems so simple and should be answerable with a few sentences, not video references.
I actually found the answer. It seems that DroneLine follows a somewhat reverse logic to some of the inputs. I expected the Orbit component to include details but I found there is a hidden subcomponent which happens BEFORE the Orbit. Logically, it seems to me that the pre-component should be displayed as part or the orbit. That's visible on the really tiny tree/flat view option. To me the tree view would show a tree view including sub-levels (like outline levels and sub levels); it doesn't. Even on flat view the orbit approach is AFTER the Orbit rather than before.
Anyway I added my parameters to the orbit approach and it works. It's just taking a while to get used the reverse flow of events that DroneLink uses.
We are all here trying to help each other Sir. It’s not always a simple question or answer especially when there are multiple questions. Without knowing what you are exactly trying to accomplish or see the plan we don’t always know specifically what’s being asked. People word things differently and we can’t always know what the pilot is trying to aconplish. Maybe the answer to your one question about the approach is after the Orbit, can be fixed by rotating the destination so it’s at the starting location at end of path just before the Orbit. This way it will follow the path and continue straight into the Orbit. If this is what your asking about with that one issue. The continued video capture answer should have helped. If not then I misunderstood the question about continuous video throughout the mission.
Can you share the plan ? Hard to see what the plan is trying to actually accomplish without seeing it. Good luck, Mike…..
Yes, you asked a simple question, and I gave you the simple answer, but it appears that you actually had a different question. It seems you missed the video about Approaches, which are represented on the map by green balloons whenever you add any component that creates a flight path Clicking on those brings up its attribute window -- you don't have to hunt for it in the component list.
You're welcome.
You can always switch the component list to flat view (to see everything), and then use the search window for even quicker access:
Not saying the UI doesn't have room for improvement, just trying to give you more options with existing functionality.
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