Operational mission and coverage planning
The main application is to support the preparation of drone operations that require systematic image acquisition and reliable connectivity. The system calculates grid flight paths tailored to the aerial platform, sensor and target area, generating a mission that can be used directly in UGCS. It also assesses expected VDES coverage in the operating area using recognised propagation models. This is useful for surveillance, inspection, maritime monitoring, emergencies and deployments where mission activity and communications must be planned together.
Automation, accuracy and reduced operational risk
The main benefit is reduced manual effort and greater accuracy in planning drone missions and associated communication systems. Automatically generating waypoints based on the drone, camera and area improves visual coverage and minimises overlap or uncaptured zones. VDES coverage estimation identifies communication limitations before deployment, supporting decisions on location, range and operational feasibility. The result is fewer planning errors, shorter preparation times and lower risk in critical or large-scale missions.