# Map Annotations Map annotations come in handy to make notes of any important details during the mission. The operator can add brief points to be inspected later or convey details to other operators who may conduct these missions in the future. ## **To use annotations during flight** * Click on the Annotations icon![](https://2978718896-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGYYKeStDMySe3v9HDpIo%2Fuploads%2FOTBZPNjbMReqLcqOoPeH%2FGroup%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=024a9b64-4b5a-4509-9412-352162167379)next to the drone card.

* To add annotations to a mission, simply activate the annotation icon and click on the drone's icon on the map during the flight. * A dialog box will appear, allowing the operator to type in notes and save them by clicking on **save**.

## **To review the operator's annotated messages** * Navigate to **logs**

section and click on **Flight logs**🆕![](https://2978718896-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGYYKeStDMySe3v9HDpIo%2Fuploads%2Ft1j7nmjJvH93In6LpMDw%2FComponent%20117%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=dc470cf4-7379-49d6-988c-f4faac1bc151). * After opening the log to review, then open the Annotation Section.

Annotations are the operator's sticky notes during flight and can serve as a valuable reference for future flights, helping to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.📝 {% hint style="danger" %} **Note:** All the annotations can be reviewed at once after the flight operations conclude or the mission is complete. {% endhint %} {% hint style="success" %} :woman\_police\_officer:Map Annotations are particularly useful for Security Patrolling and Surveillance. {% endhint %}