# Start Mission

## Pre-Flight

Step 1: Flight to the Missiion Attitude

Step2: Change the Focus to AF-C and take a picture to get the best focus at that height

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Step 3: Change back to the MF and Adjust the camera settings for best quality

* Focus Area Center is recommeded for mapping mission

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Click on the Start button to start the mission.

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*Make sure the aircraft's GPS location is enabled, unobstructed and the payload is connected before flying.*

[<br>](https://docs.gremsy.com/pixy-and-mio/pixy-sm/mapping-mission-instruction/create-custom-camera)