Fly Dashboard

The Fly Dashboard is the primary interface for real-time drone control and flight monitoring.

Overview

The Fly Dashboard provides:

Real-time Telemetry - Live flight data at 1Hz refresh rate
3D Map Visualization - Cesium-powered map with drone position
Camera Controls - Gimbal and camera operation
Flight Controls - Manual and automated flight commands
Live Video - Real-time video feed from the aircraft

Interface Layout

Map View (Center)

The 3D map displays:

Current drone position and heading
Flight path trail
Waypoints and points of interest
Terrain and satellite imagery
Airspace boundaries

Telemetry Panel (Side)

Real-time flight data including:

Metric	Description
Altitude	Height above takeoff point
Speed	Horizontal and vertical velocity
Distance	Distance from home point
Battery	Current battery percentage
Signal	RC and video link quality
GPS	Satellite count and accuracy
Flight Mode	Current operational mode
Heading	Compass bearing

Control Panel (Bottom)

Flight and camera controls for manual operation.

Device Selection

Selecting a Drone

Click the device selector in the top bar
Choose from available connected devices
The dashboard will load telemetry for the selected device

Device Status Indicators

Status	Meaning
Online	Device connected and transmitting
Offline	Device not connected
Flying	Aircraft currently in flight
Idle	Aircraft on ground, ready

Flight Controls

Takeoff

Ensure the device is armed and ready
Click Takeoff or use the designated control
Aircraft will ascend to the preset altitude
Confirm safe takeoff in the video feed

Landing

Position aircraft at desired landing zone
Click Land to initiate auto-landing
Monitor descent in real-time
Confirm touchdown

Return to Home (RTH)

Click RTH to initiate return
Aircraft will ascend to RTH altitude
Flight path returns to home point
Auto-landing sequence begins

Ensure the return path is clear of obstacles before initiating RTH.

Camera Controls

Gimbal Control

Tilt - Adjust camera angle up/down
Pan - Rotate camera left/right (on supported gimbals)
Recenter - Reset gimbal to forward position

Camera Actions

Action	Description
Photo	Capture single photo
Video Start	Begin video recording
Video Stop	End video recording
Zoom	Adjust camera zoom level

Camera Modes

Auto - Automatic exposure settings
Manual - Full manual control
Sport - Optimized for action shots

Live Video Feed

Video Display

Full-screen toggle available
Picture-in-picture mode
Resolution and quality settings
Recording indicator

Video Controls

Play/Pause stream
Switch between camera feeds (multi-camera aircraft)
Snapshot from video
Toggle OSD (on-screen display)

Flight Modes

The dashboard supports various flight modes:

Mode	Description
Normal	Standard manual flight
Sport	Higher speed and responsiveness
Tripod	Slow, precise movements
Mission	Automated waypoint flight
Follow	Subject tracking (if supported)

Safety Features

Emergency Stop

Immediately halts all motors
Use only in emergencies
Aircraft will descend rapidly

Geofencing

Visual boundaries on map
Warnings when approaching limits
Automatic RTH at boundary

Low Battery Actions

Warning at configurable threshold
Auto-RTH when critically low
Forced landing if battery depletes

Compass and Orientation

Compass Display

Shows aircraft heading
North indicator
Rotation visualization

Orientation Indicators

Nose Direction - Where the aircraft is pointing
Movement Direction - Where the aircraft is moving
Home Direction - Bearing to return point

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
`T`	Takeoff
`L`	Land
`H`	Return to Home
`Space`	Emergency Stop
`C`	Capture Photo
`R`	Toggle Recording

Troubleshooting

No Telemetry

Check device connection status
Verify network connectivity
Refresh the dashboard

Video Not Loading

Check video link signal strength
Verify streaming permissions
Try reconnecting the stream

Controls Not Responding

Ensure correct device is selected
Check that device is in controllable state
Verify your user permissions