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Visual Markers for Navigation

Coded visual markers placed on the vertiport to support precise positioning and landing of aircraft.

Visual marker layout on a vertiport landing pad
Example layout of coded visual markers on a vertiport landing pad. Markers are placed at the corners and in the center of the pad and are identified by unique IDs. Credit: DLR