Flight Planning
Software application for drone and autonomous vehicle flight planning
QGroundControl is an open-source, cross-platform flight planning software for mission control and real-time telemetry. Usability testing with beginners and professionals revealed friction caused by complex navigation and cluttered layouts. I streamlined workflows, simplified navigation, and introduced customizable views, making flight planning more intuitive and accessible for users of all levels.
Role
UX/UI Designer
Timeline
4 Months
Tools
Figma
Team
2 designers, 1 data analyst, 1 PM
Problem
Outcome
The redesign streamlines navigation, improves feature discoverability, and enhances flight planning.
Design System
To ensure consistency and improve usability, I introduced a design system with clear typography and accessible colour standards. I chose Inter for its readability in technical interfaces, using a range of sizes and weights to establish hierarchy. The primary brand color—a vibrant purple—was applied to interactive elements like buttons, links, and inputs, meeting WCAG contrast standards. This system streamlined design decisions and created a cohesive user experience.
Redesigning the Mission Planner’s Structure
Before
Although the interface showcases different sections, these all appear as floating panels which can be distracting for the user and hard to identify where feature live on the interface.
AFter
Redesign the structure of the mission planner window to include 5 distinctive sections including: Navigation Bar (highlighted in pink), Status Bar (highlighted in yellow), Map Interface (highlighted in gray), Tool Bar (highlighted in red), Control Panel (highlighted in blue), and Flight Tracker (highlighted in green).
