A new update is now online (3.146); if you have 3.145 there is an issue starting waypoint missions caused by some overly strict validation which has been fixed in 3.146.
3.146 offers the capability to create waypoint missions using altitude above ground level (AGL) rather than the default above takeoff (ATO). A new property has been added to the mission's properties (uses AGL) and when enabled the app will calculate the waypoint altitudes when the mission is started (a new altitude profile review screen has been added as well).
With this change you can move between ATO and AGL and the app will prompt if you want to convert the existing mission; meaning that you can create a mission in AGL and change it to ATO before heading to the field, especially important if the flying location may not have internet access.
For the immediate future the ability to use AGL is free but as more people being using the feature expect a small charge for use. The feature uses Google Elevation Services, a service Google charges for so I expect to add a small charge to cover my costs; nothing much, I'm currently estimating a cost of $1/month for unlimited AGL waypoints (likely in 6 month or 12 month subscriptions).
3.146 offers the capability to create waypoint missions using altitude above ground level (AGL) rather than the default above takeoff (ATO). A new property has been added to the mission's properties (uses AGL) and when enabled the app will calculate the waypoint altitudes when the mission is started (a new altitude profile review screen has been added as well).
With this change you can move between ATO and AGL and the app will prompt if you want to convert the existing mission; meaning that you can create a mission in AGL and change it to ATO before heading to the field, especially important if the flying location may not have internet access.
For the immediate future the ability to use AGL is free but as more people being using the feature expect a small charge for use. The feature uses Google Elevation Services, a service Google charges for so I expect to add a small charge to cover my costs; nothing much, I'm currently estimating a cost of $1/month for unlimited AGL waypoints (likely in 6 month or 12 month subscriptions).