Sept 23–25 · Weekly Flight Plan
Viaduct photogrammetry and column documentation · fixed ASL.
GNSS workflow
1 · Survey point
Connect to Red CORS → obtain FIX → establish the point in Survey → photograph the point → stop Red CORS.
2 · Base and controller
Set the GNSS base on the Survey point → start Local NTRIP → start logging. On the controller, confirm Local NTRIP—or Red CORS when documenting structures.
3 · Closeout
After mission teardown, stop logging and transfer the log file to the tablet desktop.
Mission setup
- Establish and record the TOP and its ASL elevation.
- At TOP +50 m, capture a panorama and record aircraft ASL.
- Confirm the mission’s ASL flight altitude. Terrain following is disabled.
- In the controller’s Flight 2 app, select the mission ending with its date: 260923 (Wednesday), 260924 (Thursday), or 260925 (Friday). Copy-to-folder labels below omit the date.
Every viaduct
- Center panorama: Position above the viaduct’s center and capture the full viaduct and its surroundings.
- Whole-viaduct top-down: Capture a nadir view encompassing the entire viaduct.
- Column-centered top-down: Position directly above each column or pier and capture a centered nadir image.
- Column perspectives: Capture each column or pier from both opposite sides.
- Record aircraft ASL altitude and rangefinder distance to the target, identifying the measured surface.
Field note format · keep every mission consistent
Record the TOP, aircraft ASL and measured target surface. Identify each column or pier consistently. Separate missions / TOPs with four asterisks.
TOP setup
KM42 VIADUCTO S/N TOP ASL: ___ m TOP +50 m panorama · aircraft ASL: ___ m
Viaduct / columns
Center panorama · aircraft ASL: ___ m Whole-viaduct top-down Column / pier ID: ___ Centered top-down + both opposite sides Aircraft ASL: ___ m Rangefinder: ___ m to ___ surface
Photogrammetry mission
**** Mission / TOP: ___ ASL setting (EGM96): ___ m Terrain following: OFF Start / end / battery: ___
Map legend
260923 · WednesdayS/N KM42 + Cahuacán
Viaduct photogrammetry · fixed ASL
Document each viaduct and its columns separately, in the listed order. Confirm clearance above the highest current column, pier cap, deck and equipment before capture; rangefinder distance is to the identified target surface.
Fixed ASL 2,984.46 m · EGM9680% front / side overlap · planned speed 10.5 m/s.
Export estimate: 8.53 km · 19 min 15 sec. Allow separately for launch, recovery and battery reserve.
Initial takeoff setting: 50 m · RTH setting: 100 m.
Fixed ASL 2,934.46 m · EGM9680% front / side overlap · planned speed 10.5 m/s.
Export estimate: 6.38 km · 12 min 42 sec. Allow separately for launch, recovery and battery reserve.
Initial takeoff setting: 20 m · RTH setting: 100 m.
Viaduct capture
Use Copy to retain the delivery identifier exactly as shown.
| # | Viaduct / delivery label | Required capture | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | KM42 VIADUCTO S/N | TOP panorama + center panorama + whole-viaduct top-down + each column: centered top-down and both opposite sides | 260923 · 01 |
| 02 | KM39 VIADUCTO CAHUACAN | TOP panorama + center panorama + whole-viaduct top-down + each column: centered top-down and both opposite sides | 260923 · 02 |
260924 · ThursdayS/N + Tlazala
Viaduct photogrammetry · fixed ASL
Document S/N and Tlazala individually under the single combined delivery label. Confirm clearance above the highest current column, pier cap, deck and equipment before capture; rangefinder distance is to the identified target surface.
Fixed ASL 2,645.00 m · EGM9680% front / side overlap · planned speed 10.5 m/s.
Export estimate: 10.88 km · 19 min 23 sec. Allow separately for launch, recovery and battery reserve.
Initial takeoff setting: 60 m · RTH setting: 100 m.
Viaduct capture
Use Copy to retain the delivery identifier exactly as shown.
| # | Viaduct / delivery label | Required capture | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | KM31 VIADUCTOS SN - TLAZALA | TOP panorama + center panorama + whole-viaduct top-down + each column: centered top-down and both opposite sides | 260924 · 01 |
260925 · FridayLos Gallos + La Estadia
Viaduct photogrammetry · fixed ASL
Document each viaduct and its columns separately, in the listed order. Confirm clearance above the highest current column, pier cap, deck and equipment before capture; rangefinder distance is to the identified target surface.
Fixed ASL 2,659.46 m · EGM9680% front / side overlap · planned speed 10.5 m/s.
Export estimate: 7.67 km · 16 min 04 sec. Allow separately for launch, recovery and battery reserve.
Initial takeoff setting: 20 m · RTH setting: 100 m.
Fixed ASL 2,544.46 m · EGM9680% front / side overlap · planned speed 10.5 m/s.
Export estimate: 4.35 km · 9 min 50 sec. Allow separately for launch, recovery and battery reserve.
Initial takeoff setting: 70 m · RTH setting: 100 m.
Viaduct capture
Use Copy to retain the delivery identifier exactly as shown.
| # | Viaduct / delivery label | Required capture | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | KM27 VIADUCTO LOS GALLOS | TOP panorama + center panorama + whole-viaduct top-down + each column: centered top-down and both opposite sides | 260925 · 01 |
| 02 | KM22 VIADUCTO LA ESTADIA | TOP panorama + center panorama + whole-viaduct top-down + each column: centered top-down and both opposite sides | 260925 · 02 |