Recommended Flight Settings
6X Multispectral Sensor Recommended Flight Settings
Flight Settings
Orthomosaic
| Altitude (ft) | Speed (mph) | Overlap (%) |
|---|---|---|
50 to 150 | 6 | 70 to 80 |
150 to 400 | 18 | 70 to 80 |
QuickTile
| Altitude (ft) | Speed (mph) | Overlap (%) |
|---|---|---|
50 to 150 | 6 | 25 to 35 |
150 to 400 | 18 | 25 to 35 |
Crop Health Map
| Altitude (ft) | Speed (mph) | Overlap (%) |
|---|---|---|
Early Season - 200 | 18 | 70 to 80 |
Late Season - 400 | 18 | 70 to 80 |
Thermal Mosaic
| Altitude (ft) | Speed (mph) | Overlap (%) |
|---|---|---|
50 to 150 | 6 | 85 to 90 |
150 to 400 | 18 | 85 to 90 |
These settings should be used as a starting point. Adjustments should be made based on crop, time of year, location, weather, and other factors.
Environmental Considerations
Time of Day
Fly mid-day when the sun is highest in the sky (solar noon) to reduce shadowing effects. Solar noon will change depending on global location and time of year.
Cloud Cover
Flying with uniform lighting conditions is optimal for 6X. This means no clouds (clear), mostly clear, or completely overcast.
Precipitation
Flying in foggy, rainy, or snowy conditions is not advised.
Sentera Product Catalog
For more in-depth flight settings for 6X and 6X Thermal visit the Sentera Product catalog.
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