--- title: How to draw a scouting polygon? description: Draw or add your field polygon for efficient scouting --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon#main-content) - [English](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon) - [Français](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/fr/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon) - [Português - Brasil](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/pt-br/como-desenhar-um-polígono-de-missão) 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/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon) - [Français](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/fr/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon) - [Português - Brasil](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/pt-br/como-desenhar-um-polígono-de-missão) 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 draw a scouting polygon? ## Draw or add your field polygon for efficient scouting We recommend drawing the mission polygon at the office to increase work efficiency before heading to the field.  Select a mission and a pattern. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-45-11-7076-AM.png) ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-46-18-9323-AM.png) Write a mission name. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-44-43-7684-AM.png) Minimize the mission setting slider. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-48-51-8258-AM.png) There are four options for polygons creations: 1. [Self-drawing based on the satellite map.](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon#Self-drawing_satellite) 2. [Self-drawing based on orthophoto or satellite NDVI.](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon#ChooseField) 3. [Upload KML file.](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon#KML) 4. [Choose field - auto-pattern filling based on the field boundaries.](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon#ChooseField) **Self-drawing based on the satellite map** Place the yellow square on your field, and tap on the screen. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-54-47-1105-AM.png) ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-55-25-9834-AM.png) Adjust the edges of the polygon by dragging the white circles to the actual boundaries of the field. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-07-57-20-8096-AM.png) **Note:** Press the reload button to return to the previous edges. Press the "+" sign to open a new circle to draw a non-cubic structure on the field. **Self-drawing based on orthophoto or satellite NDVI** **\*Internet required.** Press on the layer icon. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-01-59-9602-AM.png) Select a field with an orthophoto or satellite NDVI layer (marked in yellow boundaries). ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-11-17-7229-AM.png) Select layer type. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-11-39-6787-AM.png) Select the date of the layer. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-12-01-7047-AM.png) [Follow the process of self-drawing.](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/how-to-draw-a-scouting-polygon#Self-drawing_satellite)   **Upload KML file** Download the KML file to your mobile or smart controller device before planning the flight mission. Press on "Upload KML". Note the system restrictions message. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-16-07-7951-AM.png) Select the KML file. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-16-23-9546-AM.png) The pattern will be created automatically to cover the entire field. Adjust the polygon borders if required. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-16-51-6051-AM.png) **Choose field - auto-pattern filling based on the web field boundaries.**  **\*Internet required.**  **\*\* Field must exist on the web.** Press on "Choose Field." ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-19-51-3907-AM.png) Tap on the desired field. ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-20-12-6945-AM.png) Press "Next." ![](https://knowledge.agro-scout.com/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2023-08-20-31-5023-AM.png) The pattern will be created automatically to cover the entire field. 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