These settings should be used as a starting point. Adjustments should be made based on background, time of year, location, weather, and other factors.
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.
Mission Parameter Calculator
Check out our free web based mission parameter calculator to find your ideal flight settings:
The maximum capture rate of the 6X Series Sensors is 5 FPS. The charts below show how the camera performs given different altitude, flight speed, and overlap settings.
Capture Rate Versus Altitude - Constant Speed
Capture Rate Versus Flight Speed - Constant Altitude
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 6X. 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.
Sentera Product Catalog
For more in-depth flight settings for 6X and 6X Thermal visit the Sentera Product catalog.
