# Flight Execution

## Executing a mission using the Drone Control Panel:

The Drone Control Panel acts as a central hub for efficient mission execution. You can give the following mission commands using the drone control panel:

1. **Go to Location:** Direct the drone to fly to a specific GPS location.

{% content-ref url="flight-execution/go-to-location-gtl" %}
[go-to-location-gtl](https://docs.flytbase.com/in-flight-modules/flight-execution/go-to-location-gtl)
{% endcontent-ref %}

2. **Executing a Pre-planned Mission:** Access and execute your pre-planned missions efficiently.

* **Path Mission**
* **Grid Mission**

For additional information on mission planning, please refer to the following documentation.

{% content-ref url="../pre-flight-modules/planning/mission-planning" %}
[mission-planning](https://docs.flytbase.com/pre-flight-modules/planning/mission-planning)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Make sure the operator has the necessary airspace regulatory permissions before flying the drone.
{% endhint %}

### **How to execute a Pre-planned mission:**

1. Make sure you pick the right drone card for the drone you want to use to perform a pre-planned mission.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FD7ddKx66TUlwAhPUGLZ3%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8a93505f-51de-495d-a4de-c42723248e83" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selecting the drone card</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Navigate to the drone control panel and click on the 'Mission' tab.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FSIrU9pQDFiyW85jUNu9d%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=429a2cff-590d-454c-8424-b1c25e56de71" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on 'Mission' tab</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Select a pre-planned mission and then click "next."

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FQv4LOXresU0uXlUskCca%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=465fdcae-12a6-4062-a28b-a11eb3bf4dfc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select a Mission to Execute</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Ensure you check all the safety [checklist](https://docs.flytbase.com/pre-flight-modules/platform-settings/checklist) parameters.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2FXrELVqZvfuqiyrq7Kbiu%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6b92d83b-13bb-4e1a-9d8d-28fa00cb9e8e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Pre-flight Checklist</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Upon confirmation, your pre-planned mission will now be executed.

<figure><img src="https://1675645432-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTfYUUwVnoRyxqEi8UiRV%2Fuploads%2F55bBC9vAkCZ9RSJxa3fb%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2414ce07-4b8d-41cf-9c17-597d3e4a64e8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Executing you pre-planned mission</p></figcaption></figure>

## To fly your first mission navigate to:

{% content-ref url="setting-up-your-first-flight" %}
[setting-up-your-first-flight](https://docs.flytbase.com/in-flight-modules/setting-up-your-first-flight)
{% endcontent-ref %}