ArduPilot / ArduPilot/MAVProxy

Graph elevation profile for mission and display violations of constraints

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Description

See [here](https://youtu.be/z5lNbsgY3FA?si=dEhsONsX0r7SbnGm&t=843) for an example in UgCS:

![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/91e62429-dcae-444b-97fb-113a1224fa3c)

Graph the mission plan, with elevation on the Y axis. One line shows the estimated path of the drone (requires knowing climb/descent angle of the UAV and how it will get between each waypoint). The bottom graph shows the terrain.

Next, add bands for the minimum and maximum allowable AGL, and any MSL restrictions from fences.

Finally, highlight any conflicting areas and show what is wrong along the route. Consider highlighting mission segments in violation of constraints in red.

Consider how to extend the validators to custom restrictions such a LOS plugins or similar.

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Research direction

Start by mapping the existing mission validators and the terrain, waypoint, and fence data they use; the issue does not name files or tests. Define the elevation-profile entry point, constraint bands, violation highlighting, and an extension path for custom restrictions, then verify the display against the linked example and representative constrained routes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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