> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.flytbase.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.flytbase.com/in-flight-modules/flight-execution.md).

# 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="/pages/JL4oY7AZRMhL1yw7vdVI" %}
[Go to Location (GTL)](/in-flight-modules/flight-execution/go-to-location-gtl.md)
{% 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="/pages/Dj4SjoUKykqp8dMsNUIH" %}
[Mission Planning](/pre-flight-modules/planning/mission-planning.md)
{% 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="/files/ZsaMGkriGCOOMamzqDQ0" 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="/files/A8YycyYXhKHNdH0TvXdm" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on 'Mission' tab</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/gyj9Lp1mFE6wyVrOkiTr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select a Mission to Execute</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Ensure you check all the safety [checklist](/pre-flight-modules/platform-settings/checklist.md) parameters.

<figure><img src="/files/JBvnWGfmihvYpcOpQHn0" alt="" width="331"><figcaption><p>Pre-flight Checklist</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/rs9XRFXAPpr5wvLjYFvD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Executing you pre-planned mission</p></figcaption></figure>

## To fly your first mission navigate to:

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[Setting Up Your First Flight](/in-flight-modules/setting-up-your-first-flight.md)
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