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U-See User Manual - Pre-Flight Menu
2.9.6.4 Saving results
Once the parameters have been adjusted, it is necessary to save the results to disk for
later usage. Such thing is accomplished by clicking on “Save” button. A dialog will open in
which a base name and location should be given for the flight-plan files.
The name given in the dialog will be suffixed with a sequence number and the “.fp” file
extension.
For instance, if a particular area defined needs 67 flight-plan points and the filename given
is “example” the program will save in the selected directory the following files:
• example-01.fp (Containing flight-plan points 1 to 32)
• example-02.fp (Containing flight-plan points from 33 to 64)
• example-03.fp (Containing flight-plan from 65 to 67)
These files should be loaded on the autopilot using the “Flightplan from File” found in the
pre-flight menu. (See following section)
2.9.7
2.9.7
Flightplan From File
Flightplan From File
This dialog will allow the selection of a “.fp” flight-plan definition file and upload it to an
active connected U-Pilot autopilot.
Once the button start is clicked, the program will check the syntax of the file and will start
uploading the flight-plan points information one by one.
If any problem shall arise during the upload, an informational dialog will be presented
informing the nature of the failure and the proper corrective action to take.
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AGL information is calculated using a Digital Elevation Model (DEM for
short) incorporated into U-See.
Default DEM used in U-See has global coverage but, in exchange, its
accuracy at some points may be lacking. Errors as high as 150 m. can
exist.
Because of this, we advise to review carefully the generated flight-plan
once it is loaded in the autopilot for proper ground clearance.
This warning still applies if high detail DEM is loaded instead of U-See default: DEMs
usually do NOT include obstacles (as buildings and antennas) and terrain may have
changed since the DEM preparation date because of human development.
Figure 42: Flight-plan Load from file window