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🛩ī¸ Drone Mission Operations Guide

Complete reference for all GPS-based delivery missions. Flight procedures, waypoint coordinates, scoring criteria, and step-by-step walkthroughs for every city.

Pickup Waypoints

Blue markers — hover inside radius for the required duration to collect payload

Dropoff Waypoints

Red markers — hover inside radius to deliver payload. Must be carrying cargo.

Flythrough Waypoints

Amber rings — pass through the radius at any speed to advance

Flight Operations Procedures

Pre-Flight Checklist
Select your city from the Location Picker (top bar)
Click đŸŽ¯ Missions → choose a delivery mission
Note the waypoint GPS coordinates in the mission panel
Verify HUD panels are active (Flight Data, GPS, Radar)
Press SPACE to start engines
In-Flight Navigation
GPS Dashboard: Real-time Lat/Lon, Alt MSL, and Heading
đŸŽ¯ NAV: Enter destination coordinates for bearing/distance
Guidance Arrow: 3D amber arrow points toward next waypoint
Radar: Shows waypoint positions relative to your drone
C2 Link: Monitor signal strength at range
Hover Mechanics (Pickup/Dropoff)

When you reach a Pickup or Dropoff waypoint:

  1. Fly into the waypoint radius (visible as a 3D ring)
  2. A progress bar appears — keep the drone inside the radius
  3. Maintain position for the required hover duration (typically 2–5 seconds)
  4. If you exit the radius, progress pauses but does not reset
  5. Upon completion: Pickup → "đŸ“Ļ NO PAYLOAD" changes to "CARRYING PAYLOAD" / Dropoff → payload delivered
Precision Scoring

Each waypoint is scored based on how close to center you fly:

⭐ Perfect
≤15% of radius
Good
≤40% of radius
Acceptable
≤70% of radius
Rough
>70% of radius

Overall mission rating averages all waypoint scores. Aim for "Good" or better on each waypoint.

Controls Quick Reference

SPACE Start Engines
W/S Forward / Back
A/D Strafe Left / Right
Q/E Yaw Left / Right
Shift/Z Throttle ↑↓
Ctrl/X Fine Throttle

Gamepad support available — connect a Spektrum DXS or standard controller. See HUD for connection status.

Mission Briefings

These are the delivery mission templates available in every city. Waypoints are generated from the city's POI library.

GPS Coordinates by City

Each city has real-world Points of Interest (POIs) used to generate delivery mission waypoints. Use the đŸŽ¯ NAV panel in the HUD to enter these coordinates for guidance.

Flight Tips & Common Mistakes

✅ Do

  • Fly above 30m during transit to avoid mesh artifacts
  • Use the NAV panel to enter destination GPS for bearing guidance
  • Approach pickup/dropoff zones slowly — reduce throttle early
  • Monitor the C2 Link indicator on long-range BVLOS missions
  • Check the radar for waypoint relative positions

❌ Don't

  • Don't fly below 10m near buildings — collision artifacts
  • Don't rush through pickup/dropoff zones — you need sustained hover
  • Don't ignore altitude on approach — descend gradually
  • Don't fly to a dropoff without first completing the pickup
  • Don't forget to start engines (SPACE) before attempting controls
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