Map layers

Map layers

In the flyzones map, you can turn on different map layers. These layers give a clear picture of what’s going on in the area you plan to fly. You can switch between UTM providers for a specific location.

Drone Operation Center

1. Create a new mission from the New Mission button on the top-left menu in the Drone Operation Center or go to the Mission tab in the left menu in the Drone Operation Center. Click on the New Flight button in the top right corner on the Mission page.
2. This will redirect you to the New Mission page.
3. On the map there are several icons In the bottom-left corner. The second icon from the top is to view the map layers.
4. Click on the layers icon. A drop-down menu will ask you about the map styles that you want to choose. You can decide between the flyzone providers AirMap or Altitude Angel. Different data layers can be selected which will be shown on the map. Below are the map layers with the description.

• Advisories: layer that shows area specific advisories and warnings
• Gound Hazards: layer that show any obstacle on ground that could affect drone flight
• NOTAMs layers: layers that show temporary messages created to communicate when something different or special is happening in the airspace
• Municipality layers: layers that show where the land border is
• Waterways layers: layers that show where all rivers are located
• Railroads layers: layers that show where all railroads are located
• Wind turbines layers: layers that show where all wind turbines are located
• Bridges layers: layers that show where all bridges are located
• Power lines layers: layers that show where all power lines are located
• Road layers: layers that show where all roads are located
• Select the map layers you’d like to see on your map

Ground Control IOS App

Map layers in the Ground Control App are similar to the Drone Operation Center. In the flyzones map, you can turn on different map layers.

1. Go to the flyzones page
2. On the right of the screen, you see a button with a layers icon
3. Select the map style and map layers you’d like to see on your flyzones map.

Ground Control Android App

In Android app, the process is similar to the IOS and the operation center to display the Map layers.

1. Go to the flyzones page
2. On the right menu of the screen, you see a button with a layers icon
3. Select the map style and map layers you’d like to see on your flyzones map.