Maps on FlytBase

Overview

Maps display geographic areas, including natural features, man-made structures, and other relevant information. FlytBase displays both 2D and 3D maps on the Operations Dashboard.

• 2D maps provide a top-down view for precise mission planning, while 3D maps help maintain a safe flight altitude over natural terrain.

• 3D maps provide elevation-aware views, helps in maintaining safe flight altitudes over natural terrain.

This document will guide you on how to use these maps effectively for planning and monitoring drone operations.

Map Interactions

You can interact with the Map on the FlytBase Dashboard using your keyboard and mouse/trackpad. Here’s a breakdown of the key actions:

1. Viewing Options:

• Switch Between 2D and 3D Maps:

  • On the bottom-right of the Map, Use the Toggle View button to switch between 2D and 3D map views.

  • The Compass (located above the Toggle View button) shows the current map orientation. The default orientation is North at the top.

  • Switching between 2D and 3D views automatically resets the map orientation to default.

• Map Layers:

  • FlytBase allows you to customize the visible layers on the map to suit to your needs.

  • Base Layers:

    • Satellite (default): Provides a realistic view of the terrain.

    • Transit: Displays simplified map visuals with emphasis on roads and boundaries.

  • Additional Layers: Enable or Disable additional layers for more detailed information.

    • Map Labels: Adds labels (e.g. names of streets) to the Satellite layer.

    • Annotations: Shows user-defined markers on the map.

    • Geofences: Displays the geographic boundaries that user has created for operations.

    • No-Fly Zones (NFZs): Highlights the created restricted areas for drone flights.

    • Map Overlays: Adds high-resolution, site-specific images directly on the 2D Base Map.

2. Navigating the Map:

• Pan the Map:

  • Hold left-click and drag the mouse to move the map in any direction.

• Rotate the Map:

  • Hold the center mouse wheel (if clickable) or press Ctrl + left-click, and drag the mouse to rotate the map in 2D or 3D view.

  • The compass shows rotation and is located above the Toggle View button. Switch to 2D view to reset to default orientation (North on top).

3. Zooming In and Out:

• Use the on-screen + and - buttons.

• Scroll with your mouse wheel.

• Hold right-click and move your mouse up or down.

• Swipe up or down with two fingers on your trackpad.

4. Centering the Map:

Click to center the map on:

• Docking Station

• Drone

• Your location

Map Tiles and How to Update Them

• FlytBase uses map tiles and services provided by Cesium. Depending on the area, the map tiles may not be updates over a significant amount of time.

• Thus, the latest changes in the local terrain or changes at a fast-evolving site may not be reflected on the map. To mitigate this, Flytbase supports Map Overlays.