Go to Location (GTL)
A guide for quickly launching the drone to a specific location.
The Go-to Location (GTL) feature enables a drone to fly to a specified GPS point autonomously. Users can mark the location on the FlytBase Dashboard, and the drone will navigate there and hover. Once at the location, the drone can be manually controlled to perform desired actions.
Initiating a Go to Location (GTL) flight
Click on
and select FleetSelect the desired drone from the list of available drones.
On the Drone Control Panel, select
.A configuration window will appear, enabling you to select a location on the map and adjust the flight settings accordingly.
Click on the map to drop a pin at the desired location.
Adjust the mission settings as needed to ensure the drone follows a safe flight path and avoids obstacles.
Click on Launch
Complete the pre-flight checklist and click on Execute
Flight Parameters for Go to Location
Latitude and Longitude values for the Waypoint.
Click on the map to drop a pin at the desired location.
Task Altitude: This parameter defines a dedicated cruising height between takeoff and Go To Location (GTL) destination, providing enhanced obstacle clearance and flight path control during flights.
Task Altitude only affects your drone's path when it would otherwise fly below this height. If your drone is already above Task Altitude, it will maintain its current height.
The drone will ascend to the higher of either Safe Takeoff Altitude or Task Altitude when beginning a Go To Location.
Task Altitude changes during flight only affect subsequent Go To Location commands, not the current flight path.
After a Go To Safe Altitude event, Task Altitude may be temporarily modified to GTSA height. You'll see an indicator and option to restore previous settings.
This parameter can be predefined in the Device Settings page for configuring default values that persist across flights.
Task Altitude is highest
The drone climbs straight up to Task Altitude, flies level to the destination maintaining this height, then drops straight down to the final landing altitude. This creates a clear separation between climb, cruise, and descent phases.
Flying over obstacles or terrain - Perfect for crossing forests, buildings, or hills where you need guaranteed clearance throughout the entire flight path.
Safe Altitude is highest
The drone first climbs to Safe Altitude for immediate takeoff safety, then adjusts down to Task Altitude for efficient travel, and finally descends to the destination altitude. This provides a balanced approach between safety and fuel efficiency.
Standard missions - Good balance of safety and efficiency for most routine operations where you need initial takeoff clearance but don't require maximum cruise altitude.
Waypoint Altitude is highest
The drone climbs gradually while flying forward in a diagonal path directly to the destination. Task Altitude is effectively ignored since it would be lower than both current and target altitudes, making the flight as efficient as possible.
Flying uphill to higher destinations - Most efficient when your destination is at a higher elevation than your takeoff point, such as flying from ground level to a rooftop or hilltop.
Compatibility: This feature is compatible with all currently supported DJI docks. Task Altitude is not supported for legacy GTL operations.
Safe Altitude: This setting specifies the altitude the drone will reach after take-off. Once at this altitude, the drone will proceed to the Waypoint.
If the Waypoint Altitude is higher than the Safe Altitude, the drone will fly diagonally toward the Waypoint.
The drone’s approach to a Waypoint at a lower altitude than the Safe Altitude may vary based on ambient lighting conditions.
Waypoint Altitude: This is the altitude the drone will maintain when it reaches the specified coordinates of the Waypoint.
Drone Speed, Finish Action, and Total Distance to Cover: These parameters cannot be altered, but their presence in configuration window provides information necessary to complete the Go to Location flight.
You cannot adjust the drone's speed during the 'Go to Location' operation. The drone will gradually reach a velocity of 15 m/s over the specified distance.
Click Launch to send the drone to the specified location.
You can also use the Go to Location function to launch the drone to a specific location during a mission. You can do this by:
STOP the current mission for the desired drone
Click on
in Drone Control PanelMark the location on the map
Configure flight settings
Click on Launch and clear the pre-flight checklist
Expected Behavior of Drone during Go to Location
The drone will ascend to the highest of Safe Altitude or Task Altitude relative to the docking station.
The drone will then move towards the specified Waypoint coordinates, slowly achieving a top speed of 15 m/s, and adjusting its altitude according to the Task Altitude configuration.
The drone starts hovering upon reaching the desired location.
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