Drones, officially known as Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles, are powerful on their own when all they consist of is a
high-resolution camera and a GPS. When these machines come equipped with a
software application, it greatly aids the users in collecting more accurate
data and optimizing workflow productivity. Nowadays a complete range of
products and solutions is made available to expert UAV users who are flying
these machines not just for having fun or capturing beautiful aerial images but
also for growing their business and advancing in their industry.
Most of these UAV software programs
are able to connect with Google Earth to retrieve real-time images and for
calculating time and precise positioning. In fact flight planning can prove to
be much more useful and easier when you have satellite images available from
Google Earth. Some drones have to be activated to use this feature. You are not
going to require serial data connection to load saved flight plans to your
unmanned aerial vehicle. The best thing is you can repeat the previously saved
routes as many times as you want. So, this saves a lot of time and effort. In
addition, you are able to interface with flight simulator software available on
PC to create a UAV simulator. This is a great feature for beginner pilots or
novice drone users who want to learn the ins and outs of drone flying for using
it to their benefit. Drone enthusiasts are going to love all these features and
functions that come with a powerful drone or microdrone.
Listed here are some of the ways by
which UAV software helps in making unmanned aerial vehicles much more powerful
and productive.
Precise Positioning
Drones that come with a GPS need
precise and accurate positioning in order to stream real-time correct data
faster and without much error. This is because these machines are loaded with
limited battery life and one has to collect data quickly and efficiently. A
software program helps the user to achieve precise positioning in order to get
flawless locations and accurate imagery. The software interface is quite
user-friendly and very easy to use. You can use Google Earth to import maps to
your software program to use them later on. However, if you don’t want to use
Google Earth, you can also import other maps from file but this would require a
little more effort. It is also possible to view your flight route on Google
Earth to see exactly where you aircraft will travel. Flight plans can be
changed or modified depending on this route.
Flight Planning
It is possible for drone pilots to
pre-program their flight plan in order to save time and ensure a safe and
productive flight. This can be achieved with the help of a software application
that comes with a particular drone or quadcopter. You are able to point to
Google Maps and click on a location to store it in your plan. The mission
commands can be easily selected using a drop-down menu. The interface is
designed like any other software program and it can be used by even beginner
drone users. Flight planning app can also be used to program the drone to take
off autonomously and repeat a circular pattern around a specified point on map.
Even if the drone is already in air, you can use the software program to change
its course or upload an entirely different flight plan through data telemetry.
Real-Time Flying
If you plan not to use the flight
planning feature, you can also give instructions to your flying drone through
the software program by transferring data via telemetry. All you have to do is click
on the point on map and the drone will automatically turn direction and change
its course. This way you can go wherever you want by using real-time flying
feature.
Flight Data Analysis
Modern drones are equipped with a
flight data recorder that records flight information in the form of different
variables and status information. In order to decode this recorded data and
convert it into something meaningful, one needs a software program that
understands the language in which the data is collected or gathered. The
information is stored on SD card that accompanies the drone and when the flight
is over, this data can be transferred to a computer or mobile for analysis. It
helps to optimize future flights in order to overcome certain problems and errors.
Moreover, it is possible to conduct statistical analysis of this data to extend
flight range and achieve many other objectives.
Recording and Visualizing Telemetric Data
Telemetric data recorded as a result
of a drone flight can be visualized using a UAV software application.
Easy-to-read line diagram is usually provided by such a program to demonstrate
to the user different parameters recorded during the flight. These parameters
appear as graphics so that the user can easily differentiate among various
readings.
All these features and functions are
provided by most software and mobile apps that come with modern drones today.
All you have to do is launch the program and learn its user interface to
understand various tools and options available. It comes with complete help and
documentation so even if you find something confusing and difficult to understand,
you can refer to the manual. Companies offer many models of drones or
microdrones that they develop. Some software programs might not be compatible
with all machines. So, make sure you get the correct version of the application
before using it.
Conclusion
The latest Android devices including
smartphones and tablets are compatible with almost all software programs that
come with modern drones. However, before purchasing a drone you should check
out its specifications especially the ones about its software application or
mobile app in order to take full advantage of it. In case you get stuck with
the system, you can always get in touch with the manufacturer’s technical
support to get the error fixed and use the application to do powerful things
with your drone!
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