Litchi Flight Hub Update: 3D Flight Planning with Google Earth

In this quick follow-up to my previous Litchi tutorials, we are diving into some massive improvements to the Flight Hub planning system. The biggest upgrade? A brand new 3D view powered by Google Earth!

We'll look at how to easily transition from 2D to 3D to spot the difference between an orbit and a spiral, and how to safely adjust your waypoint altitudes to avoid obstacles like trees. I’ll also show you how to use the camera projection tool and the new built-in flight simulator to get a full FPV preview of what your drone will see before it even leaves the ground.

If you found this video helpful, a like is always appreciated, and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Tools and software that I use:

🌐 WebODM 🔗 Get 250 free credits when signing up for WebODM Cloud: https://webodm.net/uav_mapping/19634

📡 GNSS Receiver: Emlid Reach RS3. Need an Emlid GNSS receiver? Support the channel by using my affiliate link: https://store.emlid.com/barry

🌐MipMap desktop: https://na.mipmap3d.com/products/mipmap-desktop. Use the discount code ZSQQPS6INQ to get 10% off an annual plan!!

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📍Flight Planning and Automation: https://www.dronelink.com/

🌐MipMap free version plan: https://na.mipmap3d.com/pricing

🌐 NTRIP Services: Point One Navigation (Free Trial). https://pointonenav.com/

Google Earth Pro Download: https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/

00:00 - Introduction

00:25 - Limitations of 2D Planning

00:40 - 3D is better!

00:53 - Google Earth is Even Better!

01:22 - Editing in 3D

02:26 - View Options

02:56 - Flight Preview