--- title: How to Make a Canopy Coverage Mission? description: Monitor field canopy coverage and vegetative growth to detect suspicious areas. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/canopy-coverage-sky#main-content) - [English](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/canopy-coverage-sky) - [Español - México](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/es-mx/como-hacer-una-misión-de-porcentaje-de-cobertura-o-cobertura-de-follaje) - [Français](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/fr/comment-réaliser-une-mission-de-couvert-végétal) - [Português - Brasil](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/pt-br/canopy-coverage-sky) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![AgroScout_logo_Big_High_Resolution-(1).png\]](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AgroScout_logo_Big_High_Resolution-(1).png?height=40&name=AgroScout_logo_Big_High_Resolution-(1).png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://8371915.hs-sites.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://8371915.hs-sites.com/blog) - - [English](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/canopy-coverage-sky) - [Español - México](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/es-mx/como-hacer-una-misión-de-porcentaje-de-cobertura-o-cobertura-de-follaje) - [Français](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/fr/comment-réaliser-une-mission-de-couvert-végétal) - [Português - Brasil](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/pt-br/canopy-coverage-sky) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to agro-scout.com Go to agro-scout.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [AgroScout Sky App](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/agroscout-sky-app?hsLang=en) # How to Make a Canopy Coverage Mission? ## Monitor field canopy coverage and vegetative growth to detect suspicious areas. Select the "Canopy Cover" Mission. ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/y0RZiOZXczv9QRoTQIV5wnPpTlNWcQtaI0xdA2lAgNz84qUmMiu8zyIxb4jIbCSsIY8BZnv9sv5vdY9AF1ZXUOUIZpjwZVqLeAMUwmKVYacd8nOdUF-eL3kMJ6cEljax94fhbCHha2lqUolFLQ) Enter the name of the "Mission Plan." ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/acc7P9bq9sdJje7RTp19qFwxykhmAPd1Qj522FVzyfmwi8jR-E32kqLxUt5nqNeKMiLoXTUgkeP4374TVNJe07o6rgT0WISDQKU4pOjnXpVpu4pBDulqtpS732H8MMDklPQUgBzpms0DVqLFFQ) Adjust mission settings, drone altitude, and sample area value. The Agro-Scout recommendation for canopy cover altitude is 10 meters. The sample area value determines the square size of a sample photo. ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TBPPnxTDEdPl7eYibSn3utl2YIeb5xkVvTeQkq6ueruSYpSKWObVJ7MXPK8GrKwJhoFDBfAxNFRC0-UdYnL8e8t6cc83x4vXA7uyyAhOfVu3Pek0_Hu08PmD3c-7kb6qKewpOy5BcKe7dLm05A) Press the black arrow to minimize the settings bar. ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/T-AyN-8cu0wvjiS5G30qwaCK2-42LAzGjk84byaQQdiUSI4Kjn1XS3lRCKlIzMGiPhlanNcGlgoVDKJ4ISThQFGxYUtwvn3FqKAknrjxOSdu1oSaYMl_eFZ6U1TEcjRkvAG6LWM8QLDP45lrYQ) Drag the map and place the yellow square in the middle of your field. Then, tap the yellow square to paste it on the map. ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7dmVpjkSTCM8P6QtJdyie9ECX1nJUZ1r3PDtDBakWxd616bU1-C07ysTKApLtcX94SKo2crg7r39EnNP56wzpwGcMsqMFXjI_jS45g_65HLtOuk_4emC12EhyQffPLA8UckscJtKqjy52zMaXg) Adjust the edges of the polygon by dragging the white circles to the actual boundaries of the field. ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dSyq7QCjkvX4JZAWKXlxl_tC18JxYKQ2BbFIqjf0HC8JJOJ70JYJLDthbwZylRPKvN4XmaF13eatI15vBbG-_-oLFcbx85_Q11oP2Pmejtby7VD1h6rQ7e2411-7XyeAf2VnnL2cxaYnpFlGkA) Press the reload button to go back to the previous edges. ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yZaiYjHbKEesDCA87gQ4bQ9KTJ15PcX4hLlOcfzYub1kgs_TJ9re7Ul0zI89uujeyd6dHhTN4Q6kjvYL_JVaVp8S5PMSOee18SDNfAooClHXmEA5QLXDxN9jQr68Eo1lCxLwyY0mKfPbT6-U1Q) Press the "+" sign to open a new circle to draw a non-cubic structure on the field. ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5riH5xzRqAqCqCksMVajndzhEvjkzFff3Pz4Xr0moIBQnfFyb6i8BS3EtdJ29kfxV8-14j2BjLRx3xcindzJtuj40PoUA4pGuu4ZR9ItyZQtM2Q4s7P54XYSnroFmQJdciqXO7XeBd8rSX6EMA) At the top of the screen, you can see the number of shots (points) and the mission's duration. ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/61fy9zOg_M_pfbAehhun1jcGjX4-zaWEXRmbznZbCmlDiMG8woEJ0ahMqUO8pYvZ_I0uSik37Jp0fzXtEsIPO2rG92bdAXz3Cv65T6TkC-j12K4a7LyvKuj1daGgY1aehnWP6DHHeE2xBP8kcg) Press the black arrow to open the bar on the right. ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/a-N-HJTOS4glF6BQqpq3NlxuktTT2uG2RsmbEFzU7gpilGv_bOGO1TNFQVWEDuBXp8dW_glAj7UFoQqtM-oNa47-i0RCcf_csGwhytE6uQ1Xza11VAzrMSUpSnBkfxF0Xel9N9cA2XIo7O1qfA) Press the "Let's Fly!" button. ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KdGttnNEBo8wCau7utLNiN-jVTuvpvMhRrk3t6yNI5ZslIyMRpoOdDFq3gsI0AuUmjVYxVVQ-qI3knmcJNVTSlNV7rWvr29rroZ2TlOfPr58PF20HNMxc6KznC3u7-vyfGANfN_jx56MUrof-g) The pre-flight checklist will open. Make sure all checkboxes are marked with a green "✓. 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