# Mapping Using Strayos

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

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You'll require the enterprise licence before you'll be able to use the Strayos Flink for Mapping you would also need to link your API key to first start using the Flink.
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## Setting up your Strayos 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 Strayos 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%2FLd29WywUGGfhWs3DwsZc%2FUntitled%20design%20(6).png?alt=media&#x26;token=27544f85-1346-4eb3-aab1-323a5a317a99" alt=""><figcaption><p>Setting up your Strayos 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;

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FS00fFAuXBZfsddalwDrR%2FUntitled%20design%20(8).png?alt=media&#x26;token=9db20708-3b84-4455-a15a-da9e6f725156" alt=""><figcaption><p>Viewing projects from your Strayos account</p></figcaption></figure>

* Any exports that are made using the FlytBase Platform would be visible under the **Export logs**. Here you would be able to see the status of the models created.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2F2ap5Jd0sEN0gCExZrGId%2FUntitled%20design%20(9).png?alt=media&#x26;token=8e3f2d64-c55c-435f-85b7-67e462422af9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Export Logs of the Strayos Flink</p></figcaption></figure>

## Transferring data from FlytBase to the Strayos Flink

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

![Select 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 Strayos Flink.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FE0wmGQsYMzoaHv3qw759%2FImage%2017-02-25%20at%205.04%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg?alt=media&#x26;token=bc9f3c49-6de3-41ee-aa4c-9d0e4bd36acc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Share to Flink Action in Export Manager</p></figcaption></figure>

* Select the Strayos Flink and choose the project it's part of. You'll also need to set the name of the plan.
* Click Share. The files will then be transferred to Strayos where you'll be able to view and process the models.
* Additionally by accessing the Strayos icon on the **Integrations Panel** present on the right hand side, you can track the progress of the creation of your models.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FYrJbKO1T6ebF16m5H0KM%2FUntitled%20design%20(10).png?alt=media&#x26;token=c122ed62-4309-45a3-87e8-1c7311e94d37" alt=""><figcaption><p>Model Progress Tracking using the Sidebar</p></figcaption></figure>

* Once the media has completed processing you can click on the **view model** option which would open an external link of your processed Strayos model.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FHI3Mma418KuQv1iFOt7X%2FImage%2018-02-25%20at%207.49%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg?alt=media&#x26;token=db69bb61-6e7e-4eeb-bbc9-4a605fca8753" alt=""><figcaption><p>Viewing the completed model on Strayos</p></figcaption></figure>