In this article we're going to cover importing KML files from Google Earth into UgCS as routes.
Create KML file in Google Earth
In Google Earth click ‘Add’. To create a basic waypoint route - choose 'Path' or ‘Polygon’ to create an Area scan or Photogrammetry mission in UgCS.
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Set a name for the ‘New Path’
Create the route on the map
To save click ‘OK’. The created route will be displayed in the ‘Places’ window
On the created route tap the right-mouse button and choose 'Save Place As…'
Set a location whereto the export the file and define that the file has to be saved as KML file
Import KML into UgCS
Launch UgCS, in the upper left corner, click the plus icon ‘Add new route’ and select 'Import from file' and locate the KML file
Choose the type how segments should be imported and press ‘Next’
Set the name for the route and choose a vehicle, press ‘Next’
Set all parameters of the route or leave the default values and specify parameters later, click ‘OK’
The new route will be displayed on the map of UgCS
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Safe flights,
UgCS Team
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