Carmenta Engine used for Line of Sight (LOS) analysis and pattern in a 3D model of London Heathrow Airport.

Line of Sight in Drone Flight Patterns

Line of Sight (LOS) analysis is critical for effective drone operations, particularly when capturing imagery for inspection or mapping. Building on our knowledge hub article: Mapping the Skies: The Science of Survey Patterns, this technical deep-dive examines how Carmenta Engine's line-of-sight capabilities enhance flight pattern generation for uncrewed aerial systems. While our previous exploration covered pattern types and terrain challenges, here we focus specifically on the visibility analysis to ensure that each waypoint is correctly placed and allows to capture usable data.

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