The AR Observer allows you to set the perspective from which you observe the progress of your scan in augmented reality (AR), displaying a static overview of the entire scene while a virtual drone navigates the structure and updates status in real-time.

The white lines denote the planned path of the drone
Quick Steps
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Select the change view icon to toggle between the static AR Observer scene and the live camera feed at any time during the scan. |
Set the AR Observer:
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Review Suggestion - Skydio will fly to the ceiling of the pillar closest to the takeoff position and turn to face the structure (the centroid of the AR polygon-prism).
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Set Manually - manually pilot Skydio to your preferred vantage point. If you choose to manually set the location of the AR Observer, ensure you are choosing a spot that provides you with the best situational awareness for monitoring the scan’s progress. Recommendations:
- Tightly frame the structure and fill the frame vertically or horizontally
- Select this option if you are scaning around obstacles or in complex environments
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