Q1. What is a “waypoint” in a drone mission?
A1. A waypoint is a GPS location that marks a point in the drone’s flight path.
Q2. Why is pre-flight planning important?
A2. It ensures safety, saves battery, avoids obstacles, and helps the drone complete its mission efficiently.
Q3. What software can be used for drone mission planning?
A3. QGroundControl or Mission Planner.
Q4. What should you always check before starting a mission?
A4. Battery level, GPS signal, propeller condition, weather, and surroundings.
Q5. Define “flight path.”
A5. The planned route that a drone follows from takeoff to landing through waypoints.