The following section outlines the options available in the Settings menu.
The Settings menu can be accessed via the AMC menu.
The General Settings serve as the primary location for application-level configuration. Configurable options include display units, miscellaneous settings, fly view settings, plan view settings, and storage. These values can be adjusted even when no vehicle is connected. Settings that require a vehicle restart are indicated in the user interface.
The following list outlines the most frequently used settings for day-to-day operations.
Units
Switches between the metric and imperial systems.
Miscellaneous
Color Scheme: Switches between Indoor and Outdoor color profiles.
UI Scaling: Adjusts the scaling of the user interface.
Always Start AMC in Advanced Mode: Ensures AMC opens in Advanced Mode by default.
Fly View
Use Preflight Checklist: Enforces the interactive Preflight Checklist.
Enable Terrain Collision Checks: Keep this enabled for safety!
Display MGRS Coordinates: Toggles MGRS coordinates; when disabled, the Lat-Lon decimal system is active.
Altitude Mode (HGT/MSL/AGL): By default, set to HGT, which measures altitude relative to the Home Location.
Guided Minimum/Maximum Altitude: Affects the values displayed on the Altitude Slider in Fly View when adjusting altitude.
Guided Maximum Distance: Indicates the maximum orbital distance relative to the vehicle's location.
Plan View
Default Waypoints Altitude: Sets the default altitude for waypoints, which can also be adjusted in the Plan View.
Waypoints Maximum Altitude: Specifies the maximum waypoint altitude, typically set to the altitude ceiling permitted by laws and regulations.
VTOL Transition Distance: Defines the distance at which the vehicle transitions from multirotor mode (Hover) to fixed-wing mode (Aero).
Missions Do Not Require Takeoff Item: Important for quick takeoffs, mission planning, and uploading in mid-air.
Display Simulated Path During Mission Planning: A helpful tool that simulates the flight path of the Evo based on the programmed mission items.
Enable Mission Cloud Sync: When utilizing Auterion’s cloud features, mission plans can be synchronized with the Auterion Suite.
Telemetry Logs from Vehicle
Save Log After Each Flight: Basic telemetry logging in AMC is enabled by default. To disable it, uncheck the checkbox. This setting is relevant for missions where no telemetry data should be recorded, not even on the GCS.
Team Awareness
This menu is necessary for setting up ATAK. For more information, please read here.
The Comm Links feature enables you to manually create and connect to communication links. To add a new Comm Link, simply click the Add button. This menu is relevant when connecting a Secondary Control Terminal or when connecting to the Auterion Suite to use the simulator.
This feature allows you to cache maps for offline use.
At the bottom of the screen, options to import and export map data are available. Options provide additional caching choices and allow you to enter the Mapbox Access Token.
When you select Add New Set at the top of the screen, you can choose map tiles for download.
On the right side of the screen, options for Name, Map Type, Elevation Profile, and Zoom Levels are available. After making your selections, the Tile Count and Estimated Size (storage) are displayed. Click Download to commence the download.
In the Maps & Terrain tab, you will find three submenus:
Third-PartyThird Party Licensing: Enter your personal access token for maps.
Imagery: Customize your map provider and map type, and set custom imagery.
Terrain: Select an elevation provider.
These settings and menus are generally not relevant for typical drone operators and should not be modified by end users unless specifically instructed.
The Comm Links menu can be accessed via the AMC menu.
The Offline Maps menu can be accessed via the AMC menu.
The MAVLink and Console menus can be accessed through the AMC menu.
