Overview

Introduction to Mission Planning

CANR Curriculum Standards

(15.0) Students apply algebraic techniques to solve rate problems, work problems, and percent mixture problems

4.1: Understand past, present, and future technological advances as they relate to a chosen pathway

4.2: Understand the use of technological resources to gain access to, manipulate, and produce information, products, and services

5.3: Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems

6.1: Know policies, procedures, and regulations regarding health and safety in the workplace, including employers' and employees' responsibilities

Key Objectives

This module introduces students to the process of planning flight, teaching key safety checks, optimized flight paths, and clear data collection.

• Describe the elements of a mission such as altitude, GCD, study area

• Describe how altitude and camera characteristics affect image resolution

• Describe the importance of proper photo overlap

• Evaluate flight weather considerations such as wind, clouds, and rain

• Evaluate hazards associated with a study area including airspace, people, and local obstacles

• Determine safe take off and landing areas

• Determine optimum flight paths for mapping missions

• Plan an automated mapping mission

• Use a pre-flight checklist