# Mapping Using DroneDeploy

Mapping Flinks enables you to seamlessly transfer data collected during FlytBase missions to DroneDeploy , empowering you to create detailed 3D maps for various use cases.

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You would require the enterprise licence for DroneDeploy and access to the API key on the FlytBase Platform before you can start using these workflows.
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## Setting up your DroneDeploy Flink

* Navigate to the **Operations Dashboard** and click on the Hamburger menu. From the dropdown menu, select  <img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FUfflYML7gEC4V5i2FMv3%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f2b83b8a-0204-4bad-95b5-835e73ff83de" alt="" data-size="line">**Flinks** under Integrations.

![Flink section on the Operations Dashboard](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/7c298cf0-4fc6-4589-bb56-2af2f3119c31/5c0d2cd4-2b84-4750-8623-e6b8f5e7b3b5/images/010a9aec-4f57-4671-922c-b8c70550b016.png)

* Start by linking the API key associated with your DroneDeploy account to FlytBase using the **Link** button.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FXBbPA0YkN7IHATf4knFC%2FImage%2017-02-25%20at%207.02%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg?alt=media&#x26;token=670bb817-f818-45ee-86a9-3fcadf7bb09d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Setting up your DroneDeploy Flink</p></figcaption></figure>

* Once the key has been linked, you would be able to see the existing projects on your organisation's account under **Sites**.&#x20;
* Any exports that are made using the FlytBase Platform would be visible under the **Export logs**.

## Transferring the data from FlytBase to the DroneDeploy Flink

* Start by selecting your mission media files once they are available. Then select the export media option.

![Selecting the mission media](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/eff672e5-c46e-4fc9-92a1-1179c33833c8/204cfa6c-a6f6-4f07-b32b-d386055b8050/images/7686f14f-9492-44f9-8a97-fddb2ccfd862.png)

* While exporting, set a name for the export and determine its validity in the Export Manager. The platform will create the media export for you to view in the export manager.

![Creating a media export](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/eff672e5-c46e-4fc9-92a1-1179c33833c8/204cfa6c-a6f6-4f07-b32b-d386055b8050/images/89790a21-4d25-4204-a8a7-b7416e0565ac.png)

* &#x20;After the export is complete, you'll have the option to share it directly with your DroneDeploy Flink.

![](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/eff672e5-c46e-4fc9-92a1-1179c33833c8/204cfa6c-a6f6-4f07-b32b-d386055b8050/images/283f5c66-7750-4680-b927-ca491973976c.png)

* Select the DroneDeploy Flink and choose the project it's part of. You'll also need to set the name of the plan.

![](https://usercontent.clueso.io/b2bb36f5-e45c-4b1c-ba08-2610164f5037/eff672e5-c46e-4fc9-92a1-1179c33833c8/204cfa6c-a6f6-4f07-b32b-d386055b8050/images/1844e6ad-8a00-46e3-ba20-d75899aae5e3.png)

* Click Share. The files will then be transferred to DroneDeploy where you'll be able to view and process the models.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2Fh0aodAKBFgvaxLEqnJnS%2Fimage%20(3).png?alt=media&#x26;token=644c959a-607c-4fc6-8912-3805863b92f6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Viewing the model on DroneDeploy</p></figcaption></figure>