I also use Autocad to digitise my images but would never use it to plan my flight mission as there are too many mistakes that can be made. I use drone Drone deploy on my desktop to plan my flights prior to going into the field as you have the option to minimise shots, allow for a second battery install, and also have the ability to allow for crosswinds (albeit this bit has to be done in the field if required).
Three key points that I have learnt are: 1. Always launch the drone prior to the mission to ascertain the height of the highest structure/tree, and reset the mission height to clear all of these obstacles. 2. always have the controller toggle switched to 'F' and not 'P' for take off. 3. When returning to base I always toggle back to 'P' at about 15 metres above the ground so that I can control the decent. Depending on the surrounds, I find that an altitude of around 40-50 metres provides the best detail for my purposes. I also use Maps Made Easy as I like the way they structure the payments - as in pay as you go, and I find that even with the lowest payment option I get my images back within a few hours.
Hope all this helps
Three key points that I have learnt are: 1. Always launch the drone prior to the mission to ascertain the height of the highest structure/tree, and reset the mission height to clear all of these obstacles. 2. always have the controller toggle switched to 'F' and not 'P' for take off. 3. When returning to base I always toggle back to 'P' at about 15 metres above the ground so that I can control the decent. Depending on the surrounds, I find that an altitude of around 40-50 metres provides the best detail for my purposes. I also use Maps Made Easy as I like the way they structure the payments - as in pay as you go, and I find that even with the lowest payment option I get my images back within a few hours.
Hope all this helps