AR Coverage Mesh allows you to monitor the photo coverage progress of your scan by displaying a live heatmap that updates as the drone captures scan images.
- Yellow indicates minimal coverage
- Purple indicates full coverage
Quick Steps
Step 1 - Select 3D Capture mode
Step 2 - Select the icon to display real-time AR photo coverage of your scan
Ensure coverage of key areas and enable the AR Coverage Mesh:
- During the Explore phase
- Live while scanning
- Viewing the scan in the AR Observer
- Manual Capture
[info] Tap
in the top right corner to toggle the AR Coverage Mesh. [/info]

AR Coverage Mesh toggled on during the scan

AR Coverage Mesh wireframe toggled on during the Explore step
[note] Images are not captured during the Explore phase, but the coverage mesh will show the low-poly map building process. [/note]
Explore More
Explore related articles for additional information:
3D Scan Quick Start Guide
3D Scan Settings Overview
How to use 3D Capture with 3D Scan
How to use 3D Tower Capture with Skydio 3D Scan
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