Skip to main content

Location and Map-Based Selection

During survey preparation, it is essential to define the exact location of the area to be analyzed.
On the TreeDetect platform, users can specify the location manually, using coordinates, or directly on an interactive map.

Defining the Location​

  • Location name: freely editable name (e.g., “Budapest – Northern forest section”).
  • Coordinates (latitude, longitude): the center point of the area can be entered in decimal degrees.
  • Coordinates update automatically when a new area is selected on the map.

Automatic location name saving:
Based on the selected area on the map, the system automatically retrieves and fills in the settlement name within the project data (e.g., “Location: Balatonfüred”).
When saving, this information is added to the project metadata, making it available for searching and filtering later.

Drawing the Area on the Map​

The interactive map enables precise area selection:

  • Search bar: zoom into any region using a place name or coordinates.
  • Polygon drawing: use the tool in the upper-right corner to create polygons.
  • Points and boundaries: individual points or boundary lines can also be defined to record the area.
  • Area calculation: the system automatically calculates the polygon’s total area (in hectares).

✅ Advantage: After selection, the exact area covered by the planned flight becomes immediately visible.

Project Name and Forest Code​

To make project management easier, TreeDetect allows users to assign a forest code to each project.

  • Project name: freely chosen name (e.g., “Csopak – Southern stand”).
  • Forest code (optional): the official or organization-specific identifier of the forest section (e.g., “E12B3” or “Gyulaj 130/C”).

Automatic name completion with forest code:
When a forest code is entered, the system automatically adds it in parentheses to the project name.
Example:

  • Project name: Gyulaj
  • Forest code: Gyulaj 130/C
  • Saved project name: Gyulaj (Gyulaj 130/C)

KML Export​

The defined survey area can be exported as a KML file with a single click.
This file can be directly imported into popular flight planning software such as DJI Pilot 2, DroneDeploy, or other mission planning tools.

The KML file includes the exact boundaries of the area, which form the basis for flight path planning.

⚠️ Note:
The exported KML file only contains the area boundaries.
Flight parameters must be set manually in the flight planning software according to TreeDetect’s recommended settings.