# Regularly mapping an area **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 1, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.flylitchi.com/t/regularly-mapping-an-area/19119 "2024-10-01T04:15:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![wesbarris](https://forum.flylitchi.com/user_avatar/forum.flylitchi.com/wesbarris/32/1817_2.png) [@wesbarris](https://forum.flylitchi.com/u/wesbarris)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.flylitchi.com/t/regularly-mapping-an-area/19119/2 "2024-10-01T14:40:40Z")
> [@Rick1](#): > > I currently use a Phantom 4 Pro at work, and have the DJI GS Pro software on an iPad for mission creation. We regularly fly over our gravel stockpiles and other sites, and use the photomap tool to fly the areas. Does Litchi have a similar option, or does it only work along a waypoint line? For those people who are unfamiliar with DJI GS Pro, you might want to include a screen capture of the type of mission you are asking about. If what you want is a mission in the shape of a grid for mapping purposes, Litchi does not provide that capability. However, there are a number of 3rd party applications that do provide that functionality. The Virtual Litchi Mission application does provide a “Grid Mission” option. However, it is only a very basic mission without much flexibility. A number of people use ancient.land. More details can be read in this thread: > [@Grid Waypoint Tool](https://forum.flylitchi.com/t/grid-waypoint-tool/6330): > > I’ve started developing a tool that can quickly generate grid designs for Litchi missions. You can currently find it at [https://ancient.land](https://ancient.land) Here’s a quick video explaining what it can do and how to start using it: [[Drone Grid Mapping Tool for Litchi!] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NN9ETHamwY) It’s in beta, there’s a few bugs to squash and there might be some issues with the specifications set for each drone so if you notice any issues or have any suggestions let me know! Also the estimated time … --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.flylitchi.com/t/regularly-mapping-an-area/19119)._