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] 

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3D Scan Quick Start Guide

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