Overview:
In Lecture and Lab this week I was provided with a comprehensive review of the process needed for a successful data collection mission. In this assignment, I am going to write up the workflow of what needs to be done for a successful data collection mission using a mock set of instructions. I used the ESRI app to go and gather some points and created a map of those points. I also drew a mission on my mobile device. Finally, I filled out a mock metadata form related to the mission.
Results:
Below I listed my flight crew number and the people in my flight crew:
Flight Crew Size: 2
Flight Crew Members: Leighton Moorlach and Dylan Klos
Below I wrote down the major steps that need to be completed for a mission to occur at PWA from start to finish:
1. Dispatch checkout
2. Forestry and Natural Resources Request Form
3. Mavic 2 Pro checklist
4. ESRI field maps
5. Metadata / file structure
6. Mission planning (PIX4D capture)
7. Ground control points
8. Pix4D Processing Review
Next, I went to the field across the highway from the Purdue airport and navigated to each designated GCP point and recorded a point. I made sure to select my user name for the point. I also recorded the point number in terms of order I are recorded them. Then, took a picture. I added in field notes to describe the spot. I recorded the conditions from when I gathered the GCPs, those conditions are listed below:
Temp: 49 degrees F
Wind Speed: 10kts
Wind Direction: 180, south
Sky conditions (% cloud cover): 90%, broken
Time to gather GCPs: Start: 1026 EST End: 1037 EST Total: 11 minutes
After I gathered the GCP information, I created a map layout of my points in ArcPro with all the required map elements.
Fig. 1: Map layout of the GCP locations collected from the week 13 lab.
Generate a Flight Mission
Using Pix4D capture, I created a mission on my tablet over the area I took the GCP data on and used the following parameters:
The mission should extend 20% beyond the GCP area
Altitude should be 122 meters
Overlap 80% lateral and frontal
Fig. 2: Flight mission from week 13 lab using Pix4D Capture mobile app.
Fig. 3: Settings page from week 13 flight mission.
Fig. 4: Continued settings page from week 13 flight mission.
Metadata
Below I recorded my metadata from my GCP collection data and my flight plan:
General
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Location: Fields north of airport (US 231 and Airport Rd.)
Date: 04/04/2022
Vehicle: Mavic 2 Pro
Sensor: Mavic 2 Pro camera
Battery: Mavic 2 Pro battery
Approval # (LAANC/COA/Waiver): n/a
Flight Information
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Flight Number: 1
Takeoff Time: 1026 EST
Landing Time: 1037 EST
Altitude (m): 122m
Sensor Angle: 90 (nadir)
Overlap: 80%
Sidelap: 80%
Ground Control
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System used (ie PPK, RTK, Aeropoints)
Coordinate System: Ground Control Points
Weather
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Cloud Cover: 90% broken
Wind Direction: 180 (south)
Wind Speed: 10kts
Temp: 49 F
Crew
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PIC: Leighton Moorlach
VO: Dylan Klos
Submitter: Leighton Moorlach
Notes: (Enter here pertinent information related to the flight and ground control survey):
GCP Notes:
1: Facing North, grass near highway
2: Facing north, grass field near highway
3: Facing east, grass field looking toward airport road
4: Facing south, grass field facing towards 251
5: Facing North, grass field next to airport road
6: Facing west, grass field
7: Facing north, in grass field next to airport road
8: Facing north, grass field
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