# Introduction

Phoenix LiDAR Systems has created the **Phoenix FlightPlanner** to facilitate the process of flight planning. The Phoenix FlightPlanner allows you to calculate your flight plan, review estimated LiDAR data quality, and upload a terrain-following KMZ directly to your UAV. FlightPlanner includes support for LiDAR and photogrammetry, featuring fixed altitude and terrain following modes. 

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## Features

* Calculating your flight plan based on your area of interest (AOI).
* Estimating your LiDAR swath and point density based on terrain, speed, and more.
* Anticipating MTA zones that may affect data quality, especially in uneven terrain.
* Creating/uploading a terrain-following KMZ directly to your UAV.

![Phoenix Flight Planner](https://2222094320-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdEevfLZRIk38LUPwDa4V%2Fuploads%2FBOcYaAd5AyttISmqs9d5%2FScreenshot%202024-03-18%20085717.png?alt=media\&token=448a0923-5b21-423f-8963-0f05d858c168)

## Troubleshooting

The amount of data FlightPlanner processes can be a challenge for some browsers. We recommend using Chrome or Safari, with few or no other tabs open. If equipped, [set your browser to use your NVIDIA graphics card](https://www.phoenixlidar.com/nvidia/).

If you are experiencing issues when using FlightPlanner, try emptying your web cache, then restart your browser and reopen FlightPlanner.