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# Plan & Fly

## Flight planning basics

- [Flight Plan Optimizer](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flight-plan-optimizer)
- [Convert layer files to flight items in WingtraCLOUD](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/convert-layer-files-to-flight-items-in-wingtracloud)
- [Flight planning tools](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/advanced-flight-planning-tools)
- [WingtraCLOUD Flight Planning](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/wingtracloud-flight-planning)
- [How to choose the optimal flight direction](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/optimal-flight-direction)
- [Create a new flight plan](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/create-a-new-flight-plan)
- [How to reuse previous missions/flight plans](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/how-to-reuse-previous-missions/flight-plans)
- [How to plan a flight - WingtraCLOUD](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/how-to-plan-a-flight-wingtracloud)
- [WingtraPilot General Settings](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/wingtrapilot-settings)
- [Using KML files for flight planning](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/kml-for-flight-planning)
- [How to change the mission entry point in WingtraPilot](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/how-to-change-the-mission-entry-point-in)
- [WingtraCLOUD - create a flight plan](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/create-a-flight-plan)

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## Terrain, corridors & large areas

- [Custom elevation data import](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/custom-elevation-data-import)
- [Corridor mapping](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/corridor-mapping)
- [How to fly large projects](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/how-to-fly-large-projects)
- [Flying in mines](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flying-in-mines)
- [Flying in terrain with obstacles / buildings / forest](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flying-over-obstacles-buildings-forest)
- [Flying BVLOS](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flying-bvlos)
- [Flying in dynamic terrains](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flying-in-dynamic-terrains)
- [Terrain following](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/terrain-following)
- [Large area flight planning - WingtraCLOUD](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/large-area-flight-planning-wingtracloud)
- [Custom terrain import - WingtraCLOUD](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/custom-terrain-import-wingtracloud)

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## Flight behaviour & safety parameters

- [Flight modes and in-flight interactions](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flight-modes-and-in-flight-interactions)
- [How the transition height affects the flight time](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/how-transition-height-impacts-flight-time)
- [Safety parameters](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-parametery)
- [Reposition WingtraOne for landing using in-app controls](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/reposition-wingtraone-at-landing)
- [Failsafe scenarios](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/failsafe-scenarios)
- [Flight time, coverage and job time with the WingtraOne](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flight-time)
- [Flying in windy conditions](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flying-wind)
- [Pause and resume](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/pause-and-resume)
- [Return-to-home](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/return-to-home)
- [Flying at high altitudes (\>1500 m above mean sea level)](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/high-altitude)
- [Best practices for maintaining telemetry connection while flying](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/best-practices-for-maintaining-telemetry-connection-while-flying)

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## Data acquisition

- [Data acquisition with WingtraOne and Altum](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/data-acquisition-with-micasense-altum-camera)
- [Data acquisition with WingtraOne RedEdge MX](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/multispectral-data-acquisition-with-wingtraone-rededge)
- [How to collect data in densely vegetated areas](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/how-to-fly-over-dense-vegetation)
- [Best practices for flying in high altitude with Wingtra LIDAR](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/best-practices-for-flying-in-high-altitude-with-wingtra-lidar)
- [Data acquisition with WingtraOne RedEdge-P](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/data-acquisition-with-wingtraone-rededge-p)
- [Capturing data with Wingtra LIDAR](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/capturing-data-with-wingtra-lidar)
- [LIDAR Data Capture - Best practices](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/lidar-data-capture-best-practices)

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## Field efficiency & preparation

- [Download maps for offline use](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/download-maps-for-offline-use)
- [Pre-flight checklist](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/preflight-checklist)
- [Flight feedback](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/flight-feedback)
- [Best Practices to Maximize Field Efficiency with WingtraOne](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/best-practices-to-maximize-field-efficiency)

- [Get Started](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/get-started#main-content)

    - [Getting started with Drones](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/get-started#getting-started-with-drones)
    - [WingtraCLOUD setup](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/get-started#wingtracloud-setup)
    - [Training & Courses](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/get-started#training-courses)
- [Plan & Fly](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/plan-fly#main-content)

    - [Flight planning basics](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/plan-fly#flight-planning-basics)
    - [Terrain, corridors & large areas](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/plan-fly#terrain-corridors-large-areas)
    - [Flight behaviour & safety parameters](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/plan-fly#flight-behaviour-safety-parameters)
    - [Data acquisition](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/plan-fly#data-acquisition)
    - [Field efficiency & preparation](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/plan-fly#field-efficiency-preparation)
- [Geotag and Validate](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/geotag-and-validate#main-content)

    - [PPK, PPP & corrected geotags](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/geotag-and-validate#ppk-ppp-corrected-geotags)
    - [Accuracy validation](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/geotag-and-validate#accuracy-validation)
    - [Coordinate systems & deliverables](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/geotag-and-validate#coordinate-systems-deliverables)
    - [Base stations & correction data](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/geotag-and-validate#base-stations-correction-data)
- [Process and Export](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/process-and-export#main-content)

    - [Photogrammetry processing](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/process-and-export#photogrammetry-processing)
    - [Processing quality](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/process-and-export#processing-quality)
    - [Multispectral Processing](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/process-and-export#multispectral-processing)
    - [GIS & exports](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/process-and-export#gis-exports)
    - [LIDAR processing](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/process-and-export#lidar-processing)
- [Products & Sensors](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#main-content)

    - [WingtraRAY](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#wingtraray)
    - [WingtraOne](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#wingtraone)
    - [SURVEY61 & MAP61](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#survey61-map61)
    - [WingtraLIDAR](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#wingtralidar)
    - [RedEdge-P & multispectral](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#rededge-p-multispectral)
    - [RX1RII & RGB61](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#rx1rii-rgb61)
    - [Other RGB sensors](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#other-rgb-sensors)
    - [Sensor compatibility & transport](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors#sensor-compatibility-transport)
- [Maintain, Update & Access Logs](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#main-content)

    - [Batteries & charging](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#batteries-charging)
    - [Access logs & system reports](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#access-logs-system-reports)
    - [Hardware maintenance](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#hardware-maintenance)
    - [SD cards & storage](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#sd-cards-storage)
    - [Software & firmware updates](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#software-firmware-updates)
    - [Warranty, service & shipping](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/maintain-update-access-logs#warranty-service-shipping)
- [Safety & Compliance](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-compliance#main-content)

    - [Drone regulations](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-compliance#drone-regulations)
    - [Safety features & add-ons](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-compliance#safety-features-add-ons)
    - [Blue/ Green UAS & NDAA compliance](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-compliance#blue-green-uas-ndaa-compliance)
    - [Compliance documents](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-compliance#compliance-documents)
- [Troubleshooting](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/troubleshooting#main-content)

    - [Flight Data Handling - Troubleshooting](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/troubleshooting#flight-data-handling-troubleshooting)
    - [WingtraRAY Hardware - Troubleshooting](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/troubleshooting#wingtraray-hardware-troubleshooting)

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