ArduPilot / ArduPilot/MissionPlanner

Allow multiple KML imports

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Description

MP supports importing a KML file (which is very useful). It would be nice if multiple KML files could be included and they appeared on the MP map in different colours. Below shows MP showing all in purple while Google Earth shows them in different colours.

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1498098/157810005-e35a93e9-45b9-4502-a784-0f459f69a726.png)

It might be useful if this list of KML files was persisted, loaded, saved, etc. One suggestion was to add a new item to the Mission/Fence/Rally drop-down called "Overlay" and then allow the maintenance of these items in the command list at the bottom.

This is an important feature for BVLOS pilots it seems.

FYI @tridge

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Research direction

Start by locating Mission Planner's existing KML import and the Mission/Fence/Rally drop-down and command list mentioned in the issue. Determine how multiple overlays, distinct colours, and persistence across loading and saving should work; done means multiple KML files appear on the MP map separately and their overlay entries survive the intended save/load flow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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