Fly View

This section explores the various elements of the Fly View.

In the Fly View, missions are executed and monitored. The operator has two layouts available: by default, the Map is the Primary View, while the Video Feed is the Secondary View. You can change the layout by clicking the small window in the lower-left corner.

Primary View - map, Secondary View - video feed:

Primary view - video feed, Secondary View - map:

The smaller Secondary Window in the lower-left corner can be resized by clicking the two arrows in the upper-right corner. Drag the window to adjust it to your desired size.

The following list outlines the actions that can be performed within the Secondary Window.

  1. Minimize or maximize the window.

  2. Adjust the size of the window.

  3. Detach the window from the lower-left corner.

The available Fly Tools change depending on whether the map or video feed is the Primary View. When the map is the Primary View, all Fly Tools are accessible. Conversely, when the video feed is the Primary View, the payload controls on the right side of the screen become available.

Map is the Primary View: All Fly Tools, Flight, and Map Tools are available (when running AMC in Advanced Mode) on the left side of the screen.

Video Feed is the Primary View: Payload controls, if applicable (in this example, ISR payload), are available on the right side of the screen, while Fly Tools (selection), Flight, and Map Tools are accessible on the left side.


Fly View Elements

The following list outlines all the elements of the Fly View.

  1. AMC Menu

  2. Vehicle Status Indicator

  3. Flight Mode Selector and Indicator

  4. Emergency Actions and Arm/Disarm Status

  5. Radio Link Indicator/Selector

  6. GPS Status/GPS Fusion

  7. Data Link Signal Strength Indicator

  8. LTE Status and Signal Strength Indicator

  9. Vehicle Battery Status/Energy Consumption

  10. GCS Battery Status

  11. Telemetry Dashboard

  12. Video Feed (payload-dependent)

  13. Map Tools

  14. Flight Tools

  15. Fly Tools (Quick Access)

  16. Estimated Flight Time Remaining

  17. Geo-Tracking Dashboard (ISR payload)

  18. Map, Mission Items, Smart Actions, Vehicle Location (blue arrow), and Vehicle Track (red trail)


Telemetry Dashboard

The Telemetry Dashboard is located in the lower-right corner of the screen. It is available in both layouts, whether the Map or the Video is the Primary View.

  1. Time Since Armed (approximate flight time)

  2. Distance Between Vehicle and Ground Station

  3. Compass (includes vehicle heading, camera field of view, and direction towards the Ground Control Station)

  4. Roll Index

  5. Wind Direction and Wind Speed

  6. Pitch Index

  7. Altitude Display - Tap the letters above the three dots to switch between different altitude measurements

Symbol
Meaning

HGT

Height (Heights are referenced to the takeoff location)

MSL

Mean Sea Level (Altitude Above Mean Sea Leve)

AGL

Above Ground Level (Altitude Above Ground Level)

  1. Vertical Speed

  2. Calibrated Airspeed

  3. Ground Speed/Horizontal Speed


Fly Tools (Quick Access)

Basic flight operations are initiated by pressing the appropriate button in the Fly Tools. Fly Tools are useful even during manual flight, as they streamline tasks such as Takeoff and RTL. Only the valid tool options for the current vehicle state are displayed, while invalid options are either hidden or grayed out.

The following Fly Tools are available on the left side of the screen when the Map is in Primary View.

Symbol
Command
Action

Takeoff

Commands for (Quick) Takeoff—Altitude, Transition Direction, Loiter for Takeoff, and Approach Sectors—can be set.

Return

Return to Launch – The vehicle will return using the approach feature if at least one green sector is set. If no green sector is available, the planned landing pattern will be used.

Hold

Pauses the mission or any ongoing action. The vehicle will loiter at its current location.

Mission

Starts or resumes the planned mission.

All of the above actions will require user confirmation before execution.


Flight Tools

Clicking the Flight Tools button in the lower-left corner of the screen will open an extra set of commands for controlling the vehicle. When the button is blue, it is active, and the additional commands will be visible. When the button is gray, it is inactive, and the extra commands will be hidden.

The following Flight Tools are available on the left side of the screen when the Map is in Primary View and AMC is running in Advanced Mode.

Symbol
Command
Action

POI

Depending on the payload, a Point of Interest can be set. The camera (gimbal) will follow the specified location while the vehicle remains on its flight path. The Point of Interest can be removed by clicking on Cancel PIO:

Orbit

Sets an Orbit with selectable altitude, radius, and loiter direction.

Figure of 8

Sets a Figure-8 with selectable size and altitude. The Figure-8 automatically realigns to keep the POI in view when a POI is set.

Change Airspeed

Enables the operator to change the Airspeed. When clicked, the Airspeed Slider appears on the right side of the screen, with values ranging from 14 m/s to 23 m/s available.

Land

Multirotor Mode (Hover): Land the vehicle at the current location and disarm (option visible if flying).

Fixed-wing Mode (Aero): Transition to Multirotor Mode (Hover) and land at the current location.

VTOL Transition

VTOL Transition is used to toggle a transition between VTOL Fixed-wing (Aero) and Multirotor (Hover) modes. (Only available in AMC Advanced Mode).

Target

Following

The vehicle actively follows a tracked target. To engage in Target-Following mode, you must first track a target.

All of the above actions will require user confirmation before execution.

When using the Orbit or Figure-8 command, the Altitude Slider is presented on the right side of the screen with a fixed minimum and maximum altitude. The operator can choose an altitude between these values.

These values can be changed in AMC menu -> Settings -> General -> Fly View.


Map Tools

Clicking the Map Tools button in the lower-left corner of the screen opens the Map Tools. When the button is blue, it is active, and an extra set of commands will be visible. When the button is grey, it is inactive, and the extra commands will be hidden.

The following Map Tools are available on the left side of the screen when the map is in Primary View and AMC is running in Advanced Mode.

Symbol
Command
Action

Center Map

Centers the map on the vehicle or GCS location, if available.

Marker

Place markers to enhance situational awareness.

Clear Path

Delete the flight path to clear the map.

Map Layers

Switch between map layers.

Load KML overly

Import a KML file to the map.

Measure

Opens the Measurement Tools.


Marker Tool

The Marker Tool can be used to increase situational awareness. The set markers will also be displayed in the video feed. When clicking on the Marker Tool button, a menu will open.

Different Marker Tool categories can be selected by color and shape. Click on the map to set the marker.

On the right side of the screen, an option will be available to set coordinates for the specific marker.

To delete a marker, select it on the map and click on the small Trash Bin.

To delete all markers, click on the Trash Bin icon in the Marker Tool menu.


Measurement Tool

The Measurement Tool button opens a menu.

The distance between two points can be measured, or the area can be calculated as a selectable polygon. Selecting Clear All will delete all Measurement Tools on the map.

Coordinates can be entered manually, and specific points can be removed.


Warnings

The Fly View presents important warnings in a highly visible popup, alerting you to any unexpected behavior or issues. When possible, the notification will also provide the cause of the problem and suggest any required actions. Less critical messages, along with any missed warnings, are logged and can be accessed in the Vehicle Overview.

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