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# Recommended Flight Settings

6X Series Sensors Recommended Flight Settings

## Flight Settings

### Orthomosaic 

| Altitude (ft) | Speed (mph) | Overlap (%) |
| :-----------: | :---------: | :---------: |
|   50 to 150   |   5 to 15   |   70 to 85  |
|   150 to 400  |   15 to 45  |   70 to 85  |

{% 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 %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
These flight settings are based on the global shutter monochrome imagers performance. The RGB imager can capture at 5FPS but is subject to electronic rolling shutter (ERS) effect. If you are capturing data for RGB maps then using a conservative flight speed is recommended. 
{% endhint %}

***

## 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 6X. This means no clouds (clear), mostly clear, or completely overcast.&#x20;

<details>

<summary>Optimal Lighting Conditions</summary>

#### Clear Skies

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#### Overcast

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</details>

<details>

<summary>Undesirable Lighting Conditions</summary>

#### Partially Cloudy

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</details>

### Precipitation&#x20;

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

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***

## Sentera Product Catalog

For more in-depth flight settings for 6X and 6X Thermal visit the Sentera Product catalog.

{% embed url="<https://catalog.sentera.com/products>" %}


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