Recommended Flight Settings

Orthomosaic

Altitude (ft)	Speed (mph)	Overlap (%)
50 to 150	5 to 15	70 to 80
150 to 400	15 to 45	70 to 80

These settings should be used as a starting point. Adjustments should be made based on background, time of year, location, weather, and other factors.

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Capture Performance

The maximum capture rate of the 65R is 3 FPS. The charts below show how the camera performs given different altitude, flight speed, and overlap settings.

Capture Rate Versus Altitude - Constant Speed

70% Front Overlap

75% Front Overlap

80% Front Overlap

85% Front Overlap

Capture Rate Versus Flight Speed - Constant Altitude

70% Front Overlap

75% Front Overlap

80% Front Overlap

85% Front Overlap

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Environmental Considerations

Time of Day

Fly mid-day when the sun is highest in the sky (solar noon) to reduce shadowing effects. Solar noon will change depending on global location and time of year.

Cloud Cover

Flying with uniform lighting conditions is optimal for 65R. This means no clouds (clear), mostly clear, or completely overcast.

Optimal Lighting Conditions

Clear Skies

Overcast

Undesirable Lighting Conditions

Partially Cloudy

Precipitation

Flying in foggy, rainy, or snowy conditions is not advised.

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