4.7 - Flight Planning
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Practice Questions
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What is flight planning in the context of aerial photography?
💡 Hint: Think about the steps needed before taking a photograph.
Define end lap in aerial photography.
💡 Hint: It helps in connecting images for a 3D view.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of flight planning in aerial photography?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to organize the process.
True or False: Side lap helps improve stereo coverage in aerial photography.
💡 Hint: How do overlaps assist in having detailed images?
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Challenge Problems
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Given that an area of 2 km x 3 km requires a flying height of approximately 600 meters with a focal length of 75 mm, determine the number of flight lines and the expected scale of the photographs. Explain your calculation process.
💡 Hint: Refer to the respective formulas for scale and flight line calculations and apply them accordingly.
You are tasked with planning a flight over an area but anticipate strong winds. With existing concerns about drift, create a plan highlighting alternative routes and preparations for these conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how external factors influence your initial plans and adaptations that allow for continued quality.
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