How to setup and survey with Max4T XE
🔷 Step-by-Step: Polygon Mission Planning (EVO Max 4T XE)
1. Access Polygon Mission Interface
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From the main flight screen, tap the “Polygon” icon in the toolbar or Shortcuts.
2. Create the Polygon Area
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Tap the center point of your target area on the map to generate an initial square.
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Use the “+” icons to add more corners and reshape the area.
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Drag the white points to adjust size and shape.
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Use the cross-arrow icon to reposition the entire polygon.
3. Set Mission Parameters
Once the area is defined, a menu will appear:
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Gimbal Model and Camera Lens: Choose the payload(s) to use.
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Mission Name: Name your mission.
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Altitude: Set flight altitude (20–800m or ft, depending on unit format).
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Relative Height: Adjust based on takeoff elevation.
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Flight Speed: Set operational speed.
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Finish Action: Select what happens after mission ends (Auto RTH or Hover).
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Signal Loss Action: Choose behavior on disconnection (Continue or Auto RTH).
4. Advanced Settings (Optional)
Configure for data quality or coverage:
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Front Overlap / Side Overlap (10–90%)
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Main Course Angle
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Gimbal Pitch
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Double Grid (adds 90° second pass)
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Route Extension
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Elevation Optimization
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Coordinated Turns (smooth arcs instead of hard corners)
5. Review and Pre-Flight Check
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Tap the ✔ check icon to open the Pre-Flight Check.
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Confirm status:
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Battery
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GNSS
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SD Card
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Obstacle Avoidance Settings
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➤ To configure Obstacle Avoidance:
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Tap Menu (☰) → Settings → OA (Obstacle Avoidance)
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Enable/Disable obstacle sensors: Forward, Backward, Up, Down
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Set behavior: Bypass, Brake, or Off
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Adjust Detection Range to customize how far the aircraft looks for obstacles
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Tip: Use Brake in tight spaces for safety. Use Bypass in open terrain to maintain mission flow.
6. Execute the Mission
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Tap “Slide to Takeoff”.
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The aircraft will rise to mission altitude and begin flying the polygon scan path.
7. Pause or Exit
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Use onscreen icons to:
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Pause: Hover in place
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Exit: Return to home (Auto RTH)
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