Enable all three scan passes: Z (horizontal), Y (vertical front-facing), and X (vertical side-facing) for comprehensive 3D structure capture. This ensures top-down, head-on, and angular coverage for reconstruction, measurement, and documentation.
Activate Optimize X/Y to allow Skydio to dynamically adjust the drone’s heading within each vertical pass. This improves surface viewing angles, reduces redundant photo capture, increases variety in image perspectives, and often shortens total scan time.
Gimbal pitch should be set according to the type of structure: use 15° for general passes and 0° for vertical elements or when minimizing sky capture. For full coverage, overlap and altitude tiers should remain consistent across scan passes.
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Scan Mode | 3D Capture |
| Scan Passes | Z + Y + X |
| Z Gimbal Pitch | 15° to 0°, based on subject geometry |
| Front Overlap | 80–85% |
| Side Overlap | 70–75% |
| Speed | 2.5 m/s (slower if needed for complex areas) |
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