Before creating a mission, it's important to understand the two main types available in AirHub:

• Pilot Mission: A mission planned in the Drone Operations Center but flown manually by a pilot in the field.

• Ground Station Mission: An automated mission that is planned in detail and then executed automatically by a compatible ground station, such as a DJI Dock.

The mission editor will slightly change based on the type of mission you are planning. This article will guide you through all the steps of preparing a Pilot Mission.

1. Create a New Pilot Mission

1. From the main sidebar, click the + Create Mission button.

2. A dialog will appear. Click the Create Pilot Mission button.

You will now be directed to the mission editor, and your new mission will be in Draft status.

2. Setting Up the Flight Plan

This section covers the basics of how to set up the flight plan for your mission. Below is an explanation of each section on the main Info tab, where you will provide all the relevant information for the operation.

Flight Information Section

In this section, you can provide the basic information about the mission:

• Name: A clear, descriptive name for the operation.

• Date: The planned date and time for the mission.

• Maximum Altitude: The maximum altitude planned for the flight.

• Line of Sight: Specify whether the flight is Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) or Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).

• Tags: Add tags for easy searching and organization.

Team Section

Note: This section is only applicable when creating a mission within an organizational workspace. In a personal workspace, you are automatically assigned to all roles.

Here you can assign crew members to the mission, which is useful for allocating resources and defining responsibilities.

• Assign a Pilot to the mission.

• Optionally, you can also assign a Payload Operator and an Observer.

Equipment Section

In this section, you can assign the physical assets that will be used for the mission. This helps with resource allocation and ensures accurate record-keeping.

• Assign the Drone.

• Assign the specific Batteries to be used.

• Assign any other relevant Equipment (e.g., payloads, safety gear).

Checklists Section

You can attach checklists to the mission to ensure standardized procedures are followed. Pilots must complete these checklists in the field via the Ground Control app.

• You can assign three types of checklists: Pre-flight, In-flight, and Post-flight.

Documents Section

This is where you can upload any relevant files or documents for the mission, making them accessible to the pilot in the field. Examples include:

• Landowner permission forms

• Special authorizations

Notes Section

Here you can leave any notes, instructions, or important reminders that might be relevant for the pilot upon executing the mission.

3. Next Steps

Once you have filled in all the basic information for your mission, the next step is to define the operational area for your flight.

Learn how to do this in our guide: Defining Flight Geography with Flyzones.