4. Create Order
The Create Order feature allows pilots to register new spraying or surveying jobs by entering customer details, selecting service location, scheduling the date, and configuring the area and chemical inputs. This structured process ensures accurate job creation, automatic cost calculation, and route optimization for the pilot.
4.1 Accessing the Create Order Form
To begin creating a new order:
- Tap the Orders tab from the bottom navigation bar.
- On the Orders screen, tap the “+” (plus) button located at the bottom-right corner, just above the navigation bar.
This opens the Create Order form.
Tip: The “+” button is always available on the Orders screen, allowing you to initiate a new order quickly from anywhere in the app.
4.2 Customer Details
This section collects customer identity data.
Step-by-Step:
- Mobile Number
Enter the customer’s 10-digit mobile number. - Name
- If the mobile number is already registered, the app auto-fills the customer’s name and disables editing.
- If the number is new, manually enter the name.
Note: You can’t modify the name of a pre-existing customer. The app uses saved DSP records for consistency.
The complete Create Order interface with labelled call-outs (e.g., Service Location & Date, Crop & Agrochemical, Area Input). Refer to this image while working through Sections 4.2 to 4.7.
4.3 Service Location & Scheduled Date
Refer to call-out “Service Location & Date” in Figure: Full Create Order Screen.
This section defines where and when the order will be executed.
Step 1: Select Location (Region)
- Tap the Location
- Select the customer’s region (e.g., Nashik, Pune).
- The dropdown is pre-populated with DSP-supported service areas.
Tip: The general location must be selected before you can mark the exact point on the map.
Step 2: Choose Exact Location on Map
- Tap Choose Exact Service Location on Map.
- A Google Map interface opens, centered near the chosen region.
- Drag the red pin to the exact plot, field, or farm entrance.
- Tap Confirm or Save Location (based on your version).
The app fetches the address and shows it below the location field.
Caution: Failure to pin the correct location may lead to inaccurate routing or unassigned requests in the Adjust Route view.
Step 3: Select the Scheduled Service Date
- Tap the Scheduled Date
- Use the calendar to pick a valid future date.
- Tap OK or Select to confirm.
The selected date appears in dd MMM yyyy format.
Important: You cannot backdate orders. Always verify the client’s availability before locking the date.
4.4 Area Input: Acre or Tank Mode
Refer to call-out “Area Input” in Figure: Full Create Order Screen.
Define the service volume using one of two modes:
Step-by-Step:
- Select Unit
Tap either Acre or Tank. The selected unit is highlighted in blue. - Enter Value
Use:- The “–” and “+” stepper buttons to adjust quantity, or
- Tap the center input field to manually type the value.
Important: The area value directly affects cost calculation and must be provided to proceed.
4.5 Crop & Agrochemical Selection
Refer to call-out “Crop & Agrochemical” in Figure: Full Create Order Screen.
Provide the agricultural input details for the order.
Step-by-Step:
- Crop
- Tap the Crop
- Select the applicable crop (e.g., Brinjal, Tomato, Rice).
- Agrochemical
- Tap Agrochemical.
- First, choose the category (e.g., Other, Fertilizer).
- Then, select the product name (e.g., Grow Plus).
Tip: Crop and chemical selections are tied to the rate chart and influence the total payable amount.
4.6 Charges Panel
Refer to call-out “Charges Panel” in Figure: Full Create Order Screen.
Once crop, chemical, and area are entered, the CHARGES panel becomes active.
What It Shows:
- Crop Charges (Per Unit) – Based on DSP-set rate for the selected crop and unit (Acre/Tank)
- Service Charges – Calculated as:
Service Charges = Area × Rate - To Pay – Final total payable by the client
Actions:
- Tap View bill in detail to expand the panel.
- Tap Hide details to collapse it again.
Tip: Always verify the rate and total before proceeding—this is the final bill shown to the customer.
4.7 Submitting the Order
Refer to call-out “Create Order Button” in Figure: Full Create Order Screen.
Once all required fields are valid:
- The Create Order button turns active (blue).
- Tap Create Order.
The app performs input validation and saves the order to the DSP backend.
Caution: Once submitted, orders cannot be edited from the pilot app. Make sure all details are final—especially scheduled date, crop, and area.
4.8 Confirmation & Next Steps
Upon successful creation:
- A toast appears on the Home screen:
Ordered Successfully! - The new order is added to the Pending/Ongoing Orders list on the Home screen.
- The Day Summary Widget updates when the order progresses (post-execution).
Note: If the toast does not appear, check your internet connection and retry the Create Order step.
Summary
Step | Action |
1 | Navigate to Orders → + (Add Order) |
2 | Enter Customer Details |
3 | Set Service Location and Date |
4 | Choose Unit Mode and input Area |
5 | Select Crop and Agrochemical |
6 | Review Charges |
7 | Tap Create Order and confirm |
This process ensures accurate field task setup, route planning, and real-time billing—streamlining service delivery for drone pilots in the field.