How to annotate with map markers

How to annotate with map markers

Annotating your mission map with markers is an effective way to improve situational awareness and communication for your crew. During mission preparation, you can use markers to highlight key locations such as the takeoff/landing point, potential hazards, points of interest for an inspection, or the location of the ground crew. During the flight, the pilot can see these markers in the Ground Control app, providing important in-field context and reference points.

Annotating your mission map with markers is an effective way to improve situational awareness and communication for your crew. During mission preparation, you can use markers to highlight key locations such as the takeoff/landing point, potential hazards, points of interest for an inspection, or the location of the ground crew. During the flight, the pilot can see these markers in the Ground Control app, providing important in-field context and reference points.

Written By: Michiel Froling

Last Updated on March 23, 2023

1. Placing and Configuring a Map Marker

  1. Open an existing Mission or create a new one from the sidebar.

  2. Navigate to your intended flight location by scrolling on the map or by entering a location in the search bar at the top right of the map.

  3. In the action bar located in the header above the map, click the place map marker icon.

  4. Click on the exact spot on the map where you want to place the marker.

  5. To customize the marker, go to the Map Markers tab in the mission planner sidebar.

  6. In the list, click on the marker you just added to open its settings. Here you can change its Name, Icon, and Color for better identification.

2. Moving or Removing a Map Marker

You can easily manage your markers after they have been placed.

To Move a Marker

You can adjust the position of a marker directly on the map.

  • Click and hold the map marker you wish to move.

  • Drag it to the new location.

  • Release to update its position.

To Remove a Marker

If a marker is no longer needed, you can delete it from the Map Markers tab.

  1. Go to the Map Markers tab in the sidebar.

  2. Find the marker you want to remove in the list.

  3. Click the delete button next to its name. The marker will be removed from both the list and the map.