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# 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  |

{% hint style="info" %}
These settings should be used as a starting point. Adjustments should be made based on background, time of year, location, weather, and other factors.
{% endhint %}

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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. 

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### Cloud Cover

Flying with uniform lighting conditions is optimal for 65R. This means no clouds (clear), mostly clear, or completely overcast.&#x20;

<details>

<summary>Optimal Lighting Conditions</summary>

#### Clear Skies

![](/files/yKvOaeyojBJbN0DBCCMy)

#### Overcast

![](/files/Qqpie3hOhJ5r0MFChBIp)

</details>

<details>

<summary>Undesirable Lighting Conditions</summary>

#### Partially Cloudy

![](/files/6vefyVv93edL1avgZ9e5)

</details>

### Precipitation

Flying in foggy, rainy, or snowy conditions is **not advised**.&#x20;

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