Flight Planner tutorial · 4K · 2 min 32 sec
Plan a building flight.
Follow a building scan in the real Crown planner: place a scan point, choose dimensions, generate a route and review where each camera looks. The video includes a speed-only bulk edit that preserves the scan’s varied heights and gimbal angles.
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Tutorial chapters
Chapter links open the video at the selected time on YouTube.
- Find the site ↗
- Choose aircraft and camera ↗
- Place the scan point ↗
- Set size and height ↗
- Generate the route ↗
- Review waypoint density ↗
- Preview camera directions ↗
- Edit waypoint settings together ↗
- Review site observations ↗
- Name and check the KMZ ↗
- Plan an area survey ↗
- Orbit and manual waypoints ↗
- Final review ↗
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The workflow in writing
- Locate the site. Search for the building and check its position against the current site.
- Choose the aircraft and 3D Scan. Click the building to place the scan point. A camera profile helps estimate spacing; it does not guarantee export compatibility.
- Enter radius, height and detail. Radius is measured from the centre, not across the full building width.
- Generate the flight path. Review the roof and facade route, connecting segments, point count and estimated time.
- Inspect camera aim. Select waypoints and use the previous and next controls. Check downward roof views and inward facade views.
- Apply only the intended bulk changes. In the video, Speed is set to 5 m/s and Altitude and Gimbal are left blank to preserve their values.
- Review site observations. Mark observed hazards, then run “Review route risks”. A warning-free map does not verify clearance.
- Name and prepare the file. Enter a KMZ download name and use “Check & prepare KMZ” on an export-enabled profile. Review the mission in DJI Fly before use.
The recording also introduces 2D Survey, Orbit and Manual modes. Read the orbit guide and waypoint checklist for more detail.
Mavic 4 Pro KMZ preparation is structurally checked. Mavic 3 series, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Air 3 and Air 3S remain planning previews with export disabled. A file check is not controller-import or real-flight verification. View aircraft support →
Edited captures of the real Crown planner, with natural synthetic narration and an original instrumental score. The Toronto mission is an example, not a flight recommendation. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © 2026 Esri and its licensors. Maps can miss obstacles and recent construction; verify the site, conditions and applicable flight requirements before flight.