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: Scott de Jong

Last Updated on October 14, 2025

Using Map Markers

1.1 Drone Operation Center – Map Markers Overview

Map Markers in AirHub allow you to highlight specific points of interest on the map, helping you plan, organise, and communicate flight details more effectively.
They can be used to mark landing zones, obstacles, points of inspection, or important reference areas during mission planning.

1.2 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 area by scrolling on the map or searching for a location in the search bar at the top right of the screen.

  3. In the action bar located above the map, click the Place Map Marker icon.

  4. Click directly on the map at the exact location where you want to place the marker.

  5. To customise 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.

  7. You can edit the Name, Icon, and Colour to make it easier to identify and distinguish from other markers.

1.3 Moving or Removing a Map Marker

After placing markers, you can reposition or remove them at any time.

To Move a Marker

  1. Click and hold the marker you wish to move.

  2. Drag it to the new location on the map.

  3. Release to confirm its new position.

To Remove a Marker

  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.

  4. The marker will be removed from both the list and the map.

1.4 Summary

Map Markers in AirHub help you visually organise mission data by marking critical points on the map.
They improve mission awareness, simplify communication with team members, and support efficient flight planning by keeping all relevant locations clearly identified.