# 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. {% embed url="" %} ## 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](/files/IumZJlTDjv3tFfQu2Ktj) ## 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. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/flightplanner/flight-planning.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.